Adirondack Detective III

by John H. Briant

Detective Jason Black continues his efforts to quell criminal activity in the Adirondack Mountains, that he loves, in this, the third book of the Adirondack Detective series by John H. Briant. Drawing on his twenty-eight years as a retired member of the New York State Police, Briant continues to display his love for these majestic mountains and for the people who reside and visit this pristine beauty found inside the Blue Line.

300 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2004

About the author

John Briant was born in Throopsville, NY, a small town about 20 miles north of Watertown, NY. John resided in Old Forge for the last 34 years of his life. Shortly after graduation from Port Byron High, he enlisted in the USAF, attaining the rate of staff sergeant. He was honorably discharged in 1953, and then joined the New York State Police where he served a distinguished 29-year career as a trooper and BCI investigator in Troops D and B. Trooper Briant was cited as a legend maker in the force and in 1970 received the Brummer Award, the Forces highest award, issued for Bravery. Upon retirement from the NYSP, he was employed in the security department in a Syracuse bank. In retirement, John attained a Bachelor of Science Degree and embarked on a new career as a writer and artist. He authored, One Cops Story, the beginning of his series of mystery novels featuring the Adirondack Detective, Jason Black, and all his works focused on his beloved Adirondacks. John also became an accomplished water color artist, specializing in landscapes, which View, The Arts Center of Old Forge, and Old Forge Library have displayed. He was a member of View, Old Forge Library, American Association of State Troopers, and the Adirondack Chapter of the New York State Retired Troopers.