Dave Hanrahan is described as a street-smart Brooklyn native and a former captain in a combat branch of the U.S. Army. He is also a prominent Boston trial attorney. He has used his experience in these areas to create a story with believable law enforcement and courtroom action. The dialogue in the book is also noted to be enjoyable. The main character in the book, Bill Coine, is a retired Massachusetts state police detective lieutenant who is portrayed as a relentless protagonist with quick and believable deductions.

Dave Hanrahan's reputation as a gifted storyteller is further solidified with this latest instalment in the Bill Coine series. "Fracking – Oil and Murder Don’t Mix" is available now at major bookstores and online retailers.