Undaunted: A Stan Turner Mystery (Stan Turner Mysteries) [Paperback]

William Manchee (Author)

Book Description

Series: Stan Turner Mysteries | Publication Date: August 9, 2011

In this first episode Stan is forced into the United States Marine Corps by a vicious twist of fate, must leave his wife, and family and report for duty. On his first day he unwittingly befriends a serial killer and soon finds himself charged with the murder of his drill sergeant. Aided by a lustful nurse who wants him and a journalist who wants his story, Stan desperately searches for the actual killer to prove his innocence.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"... a fast paced, tightly wound narrative filled with intrigue, deception and circumstance which are not always as they seem." -- Molly Martin Reviews

"Undaunted... a serial killer, love murder and the Marines. This is a gripping tale of fate out of control!" -- Joshua Emmons, Rapport Magazine

From the Publisher

Undaunted is the first of the Stan Turner Mystery Series. When Stan is growing up in California in the 60s he goes to the county fair one year and has his fortune told by the new Univac computer. His fortune is rather ominous, indicating a difficult and perilous life awaits him. Yet, the message is clear, despite overwhelming obstacles, Stan will stand resolute against adversity, undaunted.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 358 pages
• Publisher: Top Publications; Revised edition (August 9, 2011)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0966636600
• ISBN-13: 978-0966636604
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.6 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,345,432 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

I'm originally from Ventura, California where I grew up during the 50s and 60s. My wife Janet and I were married while I was attending UCLA and she was attending nursing school. We immediately started having children and had three boys and a girl by the time I graduated from SMU Law School. With four young children we decided to stay in Dallas, where we had family and friends, rather than returning to California. I started law practice in the late 70's and today practice consumer law with my son, Jim. About twelve years ago I took on a famous romance author as a client and, after working with her for a while, I started wondering if I could write a novel myself. Eventually I gave it a shot and found I really enjoyed the writing process. After that it only took a few generous reviews of my first novel and I was hooked. My current novel, Tarizon: Civil War is my fourteenth and my goal is to continue to write a novel a year for the rest of my life.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Totally engrossing !, February 22, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Undaunted (Paperback)

This is the first William Manchee book I have read but will not be the last. The story centers around Stan Turner, a law student who must enlist in the marines so as to hopefully prevent being sent to Vietnam. When he is accused of murder, his friends leap into action to prove his innocence. The ending was totally unexpected and as such gave the book much more of a thrill. It is a book you will not be able to put down.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I couldn't stop reading until I knew how it ended., December 21, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Undaunted (Paperback)

I am not a reader! When a friend handed me a copy of William Manchee's Undaunted, I was skeptical, but I managed to get through the book - in just one day! What a surprise. Not only did I enjoy the realness of the characters (not the "perfect" people in everyday novels), but I was pulled into the events that took place in their lives. Although Undaunted is fiction, it breathed hints of episodes that could take place in anyone's life. I couldn't stop reading until I knew how it ended. I already have a copy of the sequel Brash Endeavor - I can't wait! Linda A. Taylor

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Once I started it, I had to find out how it ended., January 20, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Undaunted (Paperback)

I had already read Brash Endeavor, and was surprised to find Undaunted out. Now I have become a Stan Turner fan! The author takes the reader through many twists and turns as Turner tries to prove his innocence of a crime he didn't commit. Learn all about Stan Turner in this one, and find out what makes him tick. This is a well-crafted novel which will keep the readers turning the pages.