Book 2 in the Frank Adams Detective Series
Murder Mystery
Date Published: October 7, 2025
On a refreshingly cool summer evening in North Carolina, a hog farmer
was stunned, then horrified when a light airplane crashed into his hog pens
and erupted into flames.
The ensuing FAA investigation convinced the small town that the crash was an
accident. Except for one person. Ted Grant was an academic colleague and good
friend of Dr. David Lanmore', and Ted knew that Dr. Lanmore had just
discovered a cure for cancer.
The last place Frank Adams wanted to investigate an airplane accident was in
his hometown of Scottsville, North Carolina. Though his parents were no longer
living, Clayton Housley, his uncle, wielded significant influence over the
town and surrounding areas as if it were his own fiefdom.
But Ted Grant's call was urgent and disturbing. Apparently S&H
Pharmaceuticals had discovered Dr. Lanmore's secret and would go to any
lengths to acquire the research. But would they kill for it? And if Frank
meddled in the town's business, would his life be in danger?
About the Author
Daniel V. Meier Jr. is a celebrated American author known for his
gripping historical novels, thrillers, and literary fiction. With a passion
for storytelling rooted in history and adventure, Meier brings a wealth of
diverse experiences to his craft.
A graduate of the University of North Carolina, Wilmington, with a degree in
History, Meier later pursued American Literature at the University of Maryland
Graduate School. His life journey has been as dynamic as his writing,
encompassing roles as a U.S. Navy veteran, flight instructor, FAA pilot
examiner, and high school English and History teacher.
Meier’s literary career spans decades, beginning in 1980 when he
published a mystery/thriller under the pen name Vince Daniels.
He has also contributed to aviation magazines and served as a journalist for
the Washington Business Journal. After retiring from his role as an Aviation
Safety Inspector with the FAA, Meier embraced writing full-time, crafting
stories that captivate readers with their depth and authenticity.
In addition to TO KNOW GOOD AND EVIL, his acclaimed works include:
• The Dung Beetles of Liberia: A riveting historical novel based on true
events, exploring the complexities of 1960s Liberia through the eyes of an
adventurous pilot.
• Blood Before Dawn: A thrilling continuation of the story introduced in
The Dung Beetles of Liberia.
• Bloodroot: A powerful tale of survival set in Jamestown, Virginia,
America’s first settlement.
• No Birds Sing Here: A sharp and satirical piece of literary fiction.
• Guidance to Death: A murder mystery that draws on Meier’s
extensive aviation experience.
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