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ⓘ About Dana Mentink
Suspense novels have been a staple in libraries for decades. The adventure and whodunit books of the past and future are relative to the society we live in today. Life is full of intensity and suspense is in every corner of life. Authors for many years have written about real life suspense and turned those experiences or thoughts into fictional works of art in their storytlling. The need for good versus evil and good always winning, the need for our modern day hero’s and crime fighters. This brings me to the modern day author of the genre of suspense and mystery novels Dana Mentink. Dana Mentink has come from a place that likely has many subjects and facts of everyday suspense in life in the Golden State of California. Rising to prominence with the Publication Order of Desert Justice Books series, Dana Mentink has since expanded their repertoire to include numerous successful works across various genres. Their writing style, characterized by compelling narratives and memorable characters, has earned them a dedicated global readership with millions of fans worldwide.
📚 All Book Series by Dana Mentink
Framed in Death Valley
A gripping mystery unfolds in Framed in Death Valley as the investigation takes deadly new turns. This installment of the Publication Order of Desert Justice Books series showcases Dana Mentink's mastery of suspense.
Missing in the Desert
Missing in the Desert continues the Publication Order of Desert Justice Books story arc with Dana Mentink's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Death Valley Double Cross
A gripping mystery unfolds in Death Valley Double Cross as the investigation takes deadly new turns. This installment of the Publication Order of Desert Justice Books series showcases Dana Mentink's mastery of suspense.
Death Valley Hideout
A gripping mystery unfolds in Death Valley Hideout as the investigation takes deadly new turns. This installment of the Publication Order of Desert Justice Books series showcases Dana Mentink's mastery of suspense.
Christmas Crime Cover-Up
The investigation intensifies in Christmas Crime Cover-Up, as this installment of the Publication Order of Desert Justice Books series takes readers deeper into the criminal underworld of Dana Mentink's creation.
Targeted in the Desert
Targeted in the Desert continues the Publication Order of Desert Justice Books story arc with Dana Mentink's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Fire Mountain
Fire Mountain continues the Publication Order of Elements of Danger Books story arc with Dana Mentink's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Raging Waters
Raging Waters continues the Publication Order of Elements of Danger Books story arc with Dana Mentink's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Trouble Up Finny's Nose
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Finny's NoseMystery Books with Trouble Up Finny's Nose, another outstanding contribution from Dana Mentink.
Fog Over Finny's Nose
Fog Over Finny's Nose continues the Publication Order of Finny's NoseMystery Books story arc with Dana Mentink's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Treasure Under Finny's Nose
Treasure Under Finny's Nose is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Finny's NoseMystery Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Dana Mentink have come to expect.
Cowboy Christmas Guardian
Cowboy Christmas Guardian continues the Publication Order of Gold Country Cowboys Books story arc with Dana Mentink's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Treacherous Trails
Treacherous Trails continues the Publication Order of Gold Country Cowboys Books story arc with Dana Mentink's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Cowboy Bodyguard
Cowboy Bodyguard is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Gold Country Cowboys Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Dana Mentink have come to expect.
Lost Christmas Memories
Lost Christmas Memories continues the Publication Order of Gold Country Cowboys Books story arc with Dana Mentink's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Just Right Romance
Just Right Romance explores the depths of love and connection in this compelling entry of the Publication Order of Happily Ever After Books series by Dana Mentink.
Pint of No Return
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Ice Cream Shop Mystery Books with Pint of No Return, another outstanding contribution from Dana Mentink.
A Sprinkle in Time
A Sprinkle in Time is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Ice Cream Shop Mystery Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Dana Mentink have come to expect.
Spoon to be Dead
A gripping mystery unfolds in Spoon to be Dead as the investigation takes deadly new turns. This installment of the Publication Order of Ice Cream Shop Mystery Books series showcases Dana Mentink's mastery of suspense.
Return to Pelican Inn
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Love by Design Books with Return to Pelican Inn, another outstanding contribution from Dana Mentink.
Sailing in Style
Sailing in Style continues the Publication Order of Love by Design Books story arc with Dana Mentink's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Sit, Stay, Love
Sit, Stay, Love explores the depths of love and connection in this compelling entry of the Publication Order of Love Unleashed Books series by Dana Mentink.
Fetching Sweetness
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Love Unleashed Books with Fetching Sweetness, another outstanding contribution from Dana Mentink.
Paws for Love
Paws for Love explores the depths of love and connection in this compelling entry of the Publication Order of Love Unleashed Books series by Dana Mentink.
Love at First Bark
Love at First Bark explores the depths of love and connection in this compelling entry of the Publication Order of Love Unleashed Books series by Dana Mentink.
Top Secret Target
Top Secret Target is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Military K-9 Unit Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Dana Mentink have come to expect.
Thanksgiving Duet
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Nutcracker Sweethearts Books with Thanksgiving Duet, another outstanding contribution from Dana Mentink.
Dangerous Tidings
Dangerous Tidings continues the Publication Order of Pacific Coast Private Eyes Books story arc with Dana Mentink's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Seaside Secrets
Seaside Secrets continues the Publication Order of Pacific Coast Private Eyes Books story arc with Dana Mentink's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Abducted
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Pacific Coast Private Eyes Books with Abducted, another outstanding contribution from Dana Mentink.
Dangerous Testimony
Dangerous Testimony is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Pacific Coast Private Eyes Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Dana Mentink have come to expect.
Seek and Find
Seek and Find is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Rookie K-9 Unit Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Dana Mentink have come to expect.
Danger on the Ranch
Danger on the Ranch is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Roughwater Ranch Cowboys Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Dana Mentink have come to expect.
Deadly Christmas Pretense
A gripping mystery unfolds in Deadly Christmas Pretense as the investigation takes deadly new turns. This installment of the Publication Order of Roughwater Ranch Cowboys Books series showcases Dana Mentink's mastery of suspense.
Cold Case Connection
Cold Case Connection continues the Publication Order of Roughwater Ranch Cowboys Books story arc with Dana Mentink's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Secrets Resurfaced
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Roughwater Ranch Cowboys Books with Secrets Resurfaced, another outstanding contribution from Dana Mentink.
Tracking the Truth
Tracking the Truth continues the Publication Order of Security Hounds Investigations Books story arc with Dana Mentink's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Fugitive Search
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Security Hounds Investigations Books with Fugitive Search, another outstanding contribution from Dana Mentink.
Hunted on the Trail
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Security Hounds Investigations Books with Hunted on the Trail, another outstanding contribution from Dana Mentink.
Following the Clues
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Security Hounds Investigations Books with Following the Clues, another outstanding contribution from Dana Mentink.
Detecting Concealed Evidence
Detecting Concealed Evidence continues the Publication Order of Security Hounds Investigations Books story arc with Dana Mentink's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Scent of Sabotage
Scent of Sabotage is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Security Hounds Investigations Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Dana Mentink have come to expect.
Betrayal in the Badlands
Betrayal in the Badlands is an essential installment in the Publication Order of South Dakota Badlands Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Dana Mentink have come to expect.
Buried Truth
Buried Truth is an essential installment in the Publication Order of South Dakota Badlands Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Dana Mentink have come to expect.
Escape from the Badlands
Escape from the Badlands continues the Publication Order of South Dakota Badlands Books story arc with Dana Mentink's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Shock Wave
Shock Wave is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Stormswept Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Dana Mentink have come to expect.
Force of Nature
Force of Nature continues the Publication Order of Stormswept Books story arc with Dana Mentink's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Flood Zone
Flood Zone is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Stormswept Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Dana Mentink have come to expect.
Lost Legacy
Lost Legacy is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Treasure Seekers Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Dana Mentink have come to expect.
Final Resort
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Treasure Seekers Books with Final Resort, another outstanding contribution from Dana Mentink.
Shield of Protection
Shield of Protection continues the Publication Order of True Blue K-9 Unit Books story arc with Dana Mentink's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Act of Valor
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of True Blue K-9 Unit Books with Act of Valor, another outstanding contribution from Dana Mentink.
Cold Case Pursuit
Cold Case Pursuit is an essential installment in the Publication Order of True Blue K-9 Unit: Brooklyn Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Dana Mentink have come to expect.
Hazardous Homecoming
Hazardous Homecoming is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Winds of Danger Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Dana Mentink have come to expect.
Secret Refuge
Secret Refuge is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Winds of Danger Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Dana Mentink have come to expect.
Pi And The FabulosaTwenty-Four Hour Man
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Standalone Novels with Pi And The FabulosaTwenty-Four Hour Man, another outstanding contribution from Dana Mentink.
Killer Cargo
A gripping mystery unfolds in Killer Cargo as the investigation takes deadly new turns. This installment of the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series showcases Dana Mentink's mastery of suspense.
Flashover
Flashover continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels story arc with Dana Mentink's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Race to Rescue
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Standalone Novels with Race to Rescue, another outstanding contribution from Dana Mentink.
Endless Night
Endless Night continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels story arc with Dana Mentink's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Desert Desperate
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Standalone Novels with Desert Desperate, another outstanding contribution from Dana Mentink.
Turbulence
Turbulence is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Dana Mentink have come to expect.
Dangerous Melody
Dangerous Melody continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels story arc with Dana Mentink's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Jungle Fire
Jungle Fire is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Dana Mentink have come to expect.
Race for the Gold
Race for the Gold continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels story arc with Dana Mentink's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Deadly Sands
A gripping mystery unfolds in Deadly Sands as the investigation takes deadly new turns. This installment of the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series showcases Dana Mentink's mastery of suspense.
Trapped in Yosemite
Trapped in Yosemite continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels story arc with Dana Mentink's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Bye Bye Birdie
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas with Bye Bye Birdie, another outstanding contribution from Dana Mentink.
Night Blooms
Night Blooms is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Dana Mentink have come to expect.
Dangerous Victory
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas with Dangerous Victory, another outstanding contribution from Dana Mentink.
Donkey Island Rendezvous
Donkey Island Rendezvous continues the Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas story arc with Dana Mentink's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
A Dark Road Home
A Dark Road Home is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Dana Mentink have come to expect.
Yukon Justice
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Alaska K-9 Unit Books with Yukon Justice, another outstanding contribution from Dana Mentink.
Snowbound Escape
Snowbound Escape is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Pacific Northwest K-9 Unit Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Dana Mentink have come to expect.
Undercover Assignment
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Rocky Mountain K-9 Unit Books with Undercover Assignment, another outstanding contribution from Dana Mentink.
A Heartwarming Holiday
A Heartwarming Holiday explores the depths of love and connection in this compelling entry of the Publication Order of Anthologies series by Dana Mentink.
? Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Dana Mentink?
Dana Mentink is a bestselling author known for 26 book series containing over 76 books. Popular series include Publication Order of Desert Justice Books, Publication Order of Elements of Danger Books, Publication Order of Finny's NoseMystery Books. Their work spans multiple genres and has captivated millions of readers worldwide.
What is the best Dana Mentink series to start with?
For readers new to Dana Mentink's work, the Publication Order of Desert Justice Books series is the ideal entry point. It showcases the author's signature style and contains 6 books. Begin with Framed in Death Valley to start from the very beginning.
How many books has Dana Mentink written?
Dana Mentink has written over 76 books across 26 series. This prolific output covers multiple genres, making them one of the most versatile authors in contemporary fiction.
Should I read Dana Mentink books in order?
Yes, reading Dana Mentink's series in publication order is strongly recommended. Most series feature evolving character arcs, ongoing story threads, and references to earlier events that are most rewarding when experienced in sequence. Our complete reading order guides are listed above.
What genre does Dana Mentink write in?
Dana Mentink writes primarily in fiction. With 26 series across 76 books, the author has explored a wide range of themes and storytelling approaches throughout their career.
Are Dana Mentink's books standalone or must they be read as a series?
Most of Dana Mentink's books are part of ongoing series and deliver the most satisfying experience when read in order. However, several standalone novels and short story collections provide excellent entry points without requiring prior knowledge of other series.
What is Dana Mentink's most popular book?
Based on reader reviews and sales data, Dana Mentink's most celebrated works come from the Publication Order of Desert Justice Books series. The first book, Framed in Death Valley, is widely considered the ideal starting point and consistently receives outstanding reader ratings.