Guidance to Death

PRAISE FOR GUIDANCE TO DEATH AND DANIEL V. MEIER, JR.“. . . Author Meier employs enough technical terminology to keep the pillars of his plot credible without drowning the reader in a sea of aeronautical and avionics jargon. He skillfully melds intricacies of flight, internecine corporate skullduggery, and good old-fashioned pulse-pounding action into a satisfying stew of suspense. The pace is swift, the characters are crafty, and the read is rewarding for those who like stories seasoned with plausibility. He even finds a way to make one car following another a bit of a Hitchcockian drama on the printed page.” − US Review of Books “. . . Fast-paced, absorbing narrative moves the action briskly along while keeping all the disparate pieces of the problem in the mix. Meier does a terrific job of maintaining a palpable current of tension throughout Frank’s investigation, and his final reveal about what happened to Charles is surprising, logical, and satisfying. Conspiracy and a good dose of intrigue build up to a shockingly dramatic ending that’s equal parts exhilarating and satisfactory. A clever, stylish mystery with page-turning twists.” − The Prairies Book Review “. . . Satisfying twists and turns of plot keep even the most seasoned murder mystery reader guessing, while the aviation industry’s processes and insights will delight those who enjoy tales of blackmail and threat that can take place in the unsafe skies and on the ground. Murder mystery readers and libraries catering to them will find Guidance to Death an outstanding blend of action-packed thriller and whodunit. It is powered by the expertise of an author who is a retired FAA Aviation Safety Inspector able to inject all the real-world processes of the aviation industry into a compelling, can’t-put-it-down inquiry that reaches its crescendo of surprise in the unfriendly skies.” − D. Donovan, Senior Reviewer, Midwest Book Review and Editor, Donovan’s Literary Services