Start Your 2026 TBR List Off Right!

A new year brings new stories. Start 2026 with a book that challenges, inspires, and lingers long after the final page. A Dave Case book belongs at the top of your TBR list!

Explore Gripping Stories

Dave Case Books brings you authentic law enforcement and Western fiction inspired by real-life experiences. Get ready for thrilling narratives that captivate the imagination.


"Dave Case has been a cop on some of the toughest streets in America, and this comes through his writing with hammer-force." 

John Camp a.k.a. John Sandford

Bestselling author of the Prey series

 

Chicago Justice

One man must navigate corruption, loyalty, and the unforgiving streets of Chicago to uncover a truth that could cost him everything.

"Original, deftly crafted, and a simply riveting read from start to finish."

James A. Cox

Editor-In-Chief, Midwest Book Review

Out of Cabrini

A critically acclaimed novel that explores the depths of crime and redemption through the eyes of a police officer.

Stand for the Dead

A gripping tale that dives into the heart of justice and justice's moral dilemmas.


"You'll taste the dust in your mouth and smell the stench of a thousand rotting corpses on the battlefied. If you enjoy western novelists like Louie L'Armour, Larry McMurtry, and Elmore Leonard, you're sure to enjoy David Case."

Dennis Banahan

Author of the Threshold of Pain and The Author of Dead Men

 

The Dave Case Journal

How to Add Suspense to Your Novel

Advice from Dave, From One Author to Another

Dave breaks down three practical ideas for adding more suspense to your writing, transforming your book from a boring read to a "can't put it down" page turner!

Celebrating National Book Month

Dave Shares 5 Fun Ways to Celebrate National Book Month

From libraries and local signings to tackling that TBR pile, author Dave Case reveals his favorite ways to make National Book Month one to remember.


"This author's writing technique captures your attention, bringing you into the action from start to finish."

Barnes and Noble Review

 

About Dave Case

Dave Case's books offers readers gripping, authentic law enforcement and Western fiction. Written by retired Chicago Police Lieutenant Dave Case, these stories are steeped in real-life adventures. With critically acclaimed novels and upcoming releases, immerse yourself in the worlds of crime, justice, and the untamed frontier. Learn about Dave Case's real-life experiences that inspire his compelling storytelling.

True Grit Meets Crime Fiction: 
Inside the World of Dave Case 

Dave Case joins Russell Schultz, founder of the PONetwork, to talk all things Chicago crime, grit, and justice. In this exclusive interview, Case shares how his years in law enforcement inspired his debut novel Out of Cabrini and its explosive sequel Chicago Justice.

FEATURED ARTICLE

DAVE CASE - A Long Transition to Published Author

Veteran officer and author Dave Case sits down with author and private investigator, George Cramer, to discuss his books, writing process, and career with the Chicago Police Department.


"I've never read a novel with a better feel for the grit and language of the hard, dark streets of a city."

William Kent Kreuger

Anthony Award-winner and authoer of Blood Hollow

 

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