Shannon Now
The Shannon Now series consists of five novels and marks an exciting new chapter in Shannon's story.
The idea for reviving the series came from my eldest daughter, a long-time fan of the original Shannon Then books. While re-reading them, she insisted that Shannon was too compelling a character to be left behind. She believed he deserved more stories, more adventures, and more time in the spotlight.
Her enthusiasm inspired us to write Blue on Blue, the first novel in the Shannon Now series, together. It was a genuine collaboration, with ideas and plotlines blending so naturally that I'd challenge anyone to work out which chapters, or even which twists, were written by which of us.
Following Blue on Blue, I continued the series myself, adding four more novels. Even so, each manuscript was carefully reviewed by my daughter, whose insight and encouragement remained an important part of the creative process.
New to the Series?
If you're reading Shannon for the first time, I recommend starting with Blue on Blue, the opening novel in the Shannon Now series. Once you've completed those books, return to Due Diligence to discover where Shannon's journey first began and see how the character evolved over the years.
Blue on Blue
The first novel in the Shannon Now series. Shannon, now a forensic accountant and fraud investigator, is called to defend a police officer accused of fraud. As he uncovers the truth, the threats against him escalate. Someone wants the investigation buried, but Shannon has never been one to back down.
Shannon's Law
Shannon is hired to examine the finances of two law firms preparing to merge. But when the head of one firm is found dead in a locked room, the merger becomes a murder investigation. A classic locked-room mystery, Shannon must uncover the truth before the killer strikes again.
Shannon's Gamble
Shannon is hired to investigate a gambling empire that's mysteriously losing money. When a casino executive is murdered and a bomb explodes outside the offices, Shannon becomes the next target. To uncover the truth, he must do what he does best—follow the money.
Shannon's Rebirth
Shannon is hired to audit the finances of an advertising agency ahead of a major share sale. But a festive company fair turns deadly when a client emerges from the ghost train with a knife through his heart. What begins as a routine financial review quickly becomes a murder investigation.
Reader Review of Shannon's Rebirth
"Back in 1998, I bought a copy of Hannibal at St. Louis Airport. The bookseller told me, 'When you reach the final pages, your jaw will be on the floor.' I smiled, thinking I'd read enough crime novels to see every twist coming. But she was right, I was completely stunned.
That feeling hasn't happened to me since then... until I reached the wedding scene in Shannon's Rebirth*. I never saw it coming."*
Jodi C.
Shannon's Trial
Shannon is hired to audit a private hospital seeking NHS funding for a major expansion. But when the hospital's director is found dead with a syringe in his hand, the police quickly rule it a suicide. Shannon isn't convinced. One small detail, a guitar restrung for a left-handed player, suggests the truth is far more sinister.