Once a Detective...: A retired NYPD detective becomes a Private Investigator (A Dan Burnett Private Detective Mystery/Thiller)

Once a Detective… is a sharp, gripping series opener that proves justice doesn’t clock out when the badge comes off. Larry Terhaar introduces Dan Burnett as a classic, hard earned investigator worn by experience, driven by conscience, and impossible not to root for. The mystery surrounding Mia’s brother pulls you in immediately, but it’s the emotional weight, layered corruption, and relentless pacing that keep the pages turning.Gritty yet grounded, this book blends old school detective instincts

Once a Detective… is the kind of story that settles in quietly and stays with you. Dan Burnett isn’t just a retired detective chasing another case he’s a man carrying years of loss, instinct, and unfinished business. His search for the truth feels less like a job and more like a promise he can’t walk away from.What stood out most was the heart behind the mystery the bond with his daughter, the quiet grief surrounding Mia, and the sense that justice still matters, even when the world has moved on

Larry Terhaar delivers a compelling and hard edged series opener in Once a Detective…, proving that justice never truly retires. Through Dan Burnett, a former NYPD detective drawn into a haunting cold case, Terhaar weaves a fast paced mystery layered with corruption, buried secrets, and emotional depth. The tension remains sharp, the characters feel authentic, and the personal stakes give the story real heart. Atmospheric and grounded in realism, this book is a must read for fans of crime and de