Rule One

Dent McCreary Mystery

By: Michael Lucker

Narrated by: Richard Poe

Ever been to a doctor who didn't listen? Didn't care? Didn't help?

Here's a thriller to teach those doctors a lesson.

DENT McCREARY is a mess. Dumped by his ex, missing her daughter, and living in a roach-infested apartment, he uses Jack Daniels and Pepto Bismol to get by. It's no way for one of the country's leading FBI profilers to live. But alas, Dent has issues. When a renowned doctor is found dead in a heap in a dryer in Los Angeles, Dent and a rookie partner are brought in to investigate. A few tours in special forces prepared him for the dirty work. It didn't prepare Dent for navigating America's healthcare system to stop a madman from killing doctors coast to coast.

Written with the irreverent wit of Elmore Leonard and Kurt Vonnegut, the mind-bending mystery leads listeners on a wild ride through America's back alleys and country roads to a heart-wrenching conclusion as Dent fights to save the life of the only person he ever really loved.

©2025 Michael Lucker (P)2025 Recorded Books

Page turner

I loved the narration of Michael Lucker’s mystery thriller. I stopped everything to finish this shocking novel.

Excellent thriller

This story keeps you on the edge of your seat as the plot twists and turns. The narrator is a perfect fit for the gritty noir detective - Dent. Can't wait for the next book!

Cinematic hard-boiled detective novel with heart

Great detective novel! Enough classic tropes to give that genre comfort, enough twists to keep things interesting, and enough emotion to give it that something more. I think what was most compelling, though, might be the details of the places and the characters that feel grounded and real. There's also a kind of cinematic nature to the work, which can almost be envisioned frame by frame. I should also give respect to the voice acting which was thoroughly enjoyable and well suited to the work.

What a great debut!

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Rule One hooked me right from the start and honestly didn’t let go until the very end. The action just keeps coming—scene after scene—and it never drags. What really surprised me, though, was how well the characters were written. They’re not just there to move the plot along—you actually get to see them grow, make tough choices, and show sides of themselves you don’t expect. That made all the twists and action sequences hit so much harder, because I cared what happened to them.

If you’re looking for a story that’s fast-paced, exciting, and still gives you characters you can root for (or hate!), this is definitely worth the listen. By the end I was both satisfied and wishing there was more.

Twists and turns, character development, narration

I really enjoyed this novel. The narration was fabulous, and the story was excellent. Lots of unexpected events and creative developments, and filled with interesting psychological insight, action and great development of the characters.