INTRODUCTION:

“Do you love a good mystery? How about a great series? I love both!

Ten to the 405 by Kevin R. Andrade is currently a standalone, but with another book featuring the same main character arriving shortly, it’s clear this is the lead-in to a new series. I think we need to jump on this train now so we can experience the journey from the very beginning!”

SYNOPSIS:

When disgraced investigative journalist Jake Hansen accepts a missing person case in Los Angeles, he uncovers a conspiracy linking organized crime, political corruption, and a powerful family determined to keep its secrets buried.

Seven years after an investigation destroyed his career, his marriage, and his reputation, Jake Hansen is barely keeping his life together.

He spends his days running a struggling dive bar with retired NYPD detective Pete Mills and reformed ex-con Lamar Wagner, taking the occasional private investigation to stay afloat. When a powerful casino executive hires them to find his missing daughter, Jake sees more than another case. He sees a chance to reclaim the life he lost.

The search leads deep into a world of gambling debts, dangerous loyalties, and long-buried secrets where every answer uncovers another layer of deception.

As the stakes rise, Jake must rely on the investigative instincts that once made him one of the city’s most respected journalists, even if finding the truth means risking everything he’s managed to rebuild.

Blending the sharp dialogue of a classic detective novel with the pace of a modern thriller, Ten to the 405 is driven by unforgettable characters, hard-earned redemption, and the unlikely friendships that hold Jake Hansen’s team together when everything else falls apart.

Ideal for readers who enjoy character-driven mysteries, flawed investigators, layered conspiracies, and fast-moving crime fiction with emotional depth. Fans of Michael Connelly, James Ellroy, Dennis Lehane, and Raymond Chandler will feel right at home with Jake Hansen.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

Kevin R. Andrade is the author of the Jake Hansen Mystery series, including Ten to the 405 and In For a Dime.

A Mexican American raised in Ohio, Kevin earned degrees in English and Political Science from Bowling Green State University before building a career as a speechwriter, music journalist, travel writer, and novelist. He has lived in Los Angeles, Mexico City, Boston, and New York City, experiences that continue to influence the authentic settings, dialogue, and characters throughout his fiction.

Before writing novels, Kevin crafted speeches for politicians, interviewed music legends, and explored destinations around the world as a travel writer. Those experiences taught him that every person has a story worth telling, a philosophy that continues to shape the characters and investigations at the heart of the Jake Hansen Mystery series.