DeAnn Daley Holcomb has written a new book of Fiction -

“Beyond the Shadows” is a contemporary action and suspense filled story of intrigue involving a cast of characters involved in television news, journalists investigating serial murders in Dallas, Texas. Romantic ties complicate the story with shocking revelations and thrilling suspense filled story lines. Brief Synopsis:

A killer is terrorizing women on the streets of Dallas, Texas. The talented Dallas television news reporter Claire McKenzie hits the airwaves, warning the public about the killer tagged the ‘Smiley Face Murderer’ and reporting the latest information about the investigation.  While Dallas Police Homicide Detective Lance Harris searches for the killer of eight women, Claire, his former girlfriend, becomes entangled in the investigation when Harris discovers Claire knows the killer personally. In a race to find the killer will Lance be able to save Claire?  Find out if Claire becomes the serial killer’s next victim.

This book is fresh off the presses and can be acquired in paperback or digital media. QR Code below for Amazon offering. It is published by Atmosphere Press. More information on the Author and her other works is contained herein.

DeAnn Daley Holcomb

DeAnn Daley Holcomb is an award winning television and print media journalist, published author, writer, editor and public speaker. Her first novel, ‘Family Secrets,’ was a finalist honored by the Eric Hoffer National Book Awards and Dan Poynter’s EBook Awards.  DeAnn’s latest book is a mystery novel, Beyond the Shadows.’   DeAnn lives in Texas with her husband, Greg, and her son, Spencer.  If she’s not working on her computer and writing, you can find her in Colorado, enjoying the great beauty and outdoors. 

DeAnn Daley Holcomb Bio-Information

Recent Big News!

DeAnn Daley Holcomb, the author, was named a “Winner” in the Mystery/Thriller genre by the 2024 International Impact Book Awards for “Beyond the Shadows”

It’s All Good in Texas….

Beyond The Shadows is named “TexasBest” in Fiction Novels by Texas Authors Institute

We had a great time at Christmas in July on July 27, 2024 at the Plano Event Center in Plano, Texas. I sold numerous books to anxious readers and early Christmas shoppers. Thanks to all of those interesting people and the other vendors, many were authors such as myself.

Family Secrets

DeAnn’s first published novel. This book is a work about a family and community in Texas near Dallas in the 1960’s. Endearing characters set in a real-world time frame brings back a simpler time with historic events, romance and family relationships woven into a wonderful story.

Will Jennalee, shattered by her true identity, find comfort in the arms of the strong and handsome Lance Forrester? Will Emma Cherie find the courage to leave her abusive husband and take a chance on finding happiness in the form of her one true love? Will the lovely and captivating Charlene learn to relinquish control and let destiny take its course? Family Secrets is set in Pleasant Valley, Texas, and chronicles the heartbreaking, hilarious romantic journeys of three generations of women.

Reviews

Midwest Book Review
“Family Secrets” is a strong pick for those looking for a contemplative literary novel with a little romance.

The Baytown Sun
Holcomb’s family saga covers three generations, with nuances of small town Texas life interwoven with historical events of the 60s.

DeAnn has had enthusiastic reviews and awars for her first book “Family Sectrets”. She is an accomplished television news reporter, television news director, newspaper and magazine feature writer.

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