Fiction & Literature > Crime Fiction

Austin Scola, a seasoned homicide detective who experiences periods of psychotic blackouts, is assigned the high-profiled case of the murder of the daughter of a powerful businessman. During the course of his investigation, Austin discovers that he is actually the killer. Austin must cover his own tracks for a murder he doesn't even remember committing.

When Fred Cook, aka Cookie, receives information that Chris Foster, his old friend and partner in the NYPD, has died in Florida, he looks back at his life, recalling his years as a cop in one of New York City’s toughest neighborhoods. Cookie, who entered the NYPD in 1946, revisits some of the cases, the men he knew, the good times, the bad times, and the one big case – the unofficial investigation into the JFK Assassination. Through Cookie’s eyes, Brass Buttons, Blue Coat offers a compelling inside look at the life of a New York City cop and at the changing culture of the NYPD.

As Adam Lynch wandered around Wallcott Forest, separated from his colleagues on what was supposed to be his first nature hike, he was relieved to cross paths with an experienced woodsman. As he relaxed by the campfire in the rustic comforts that his companion had to offer, he listened attentively as the woodsman tells the stories of the area as the flames flicker within his rugged blue eyes. After hearing stories of murder and mayhem, Adam eventually realizes that things may not be all of what they seem. Is it too late? Did stumbling upon his new companion prove to be a blessing or a curse? At the sound of the coyote’s howl, some lose themselves in devastation, while others discover enli ...

When a brilliant Chess Master seeks revenge against his arch nemesis due to his belief that the man had a hand in his bride's tragic death, he becomes obsessed. His only conundrum is how to plan out the perfect murder so that he does not spend the rest of his life behind bars. With an intellect that has been to the great minds of history, he methodically prepares himself for that defining moment!

This story deals with a police officer who has been on the police force for a few years. He feels he’s doing a great job of serving and protecting his community. Soon he realizes that he’s part of a police force where there are some police officers who dishonor the oath they all took to protect and serve their city and he knows what is going on around him is all wrong. He has a decision to make, whether to report it and risk his career and his badge or be part of the cover up. He chronicles all of these events where he talks about different cases and everything that occurred during that time period. This book addresses racial issues and whether good cops know who the bad ones are and wha ...

Gary returns in Part 2 of the series where he continues his journey as a police officer on the force. Reporting to duty as a police officer becomes tougher as he experiences things he never thought he would as a cop. The corruption, lies and deceit grow deeper and the relationships he has with family and friends have dissipated. With no one to turn to as his wife and son have left him, he becomes this lonely soul trying to figure out how he’s going to get out of the mess he’s become a part of. It’s a journey that will have you trying to guess what’s going to happen next and when will Gary decide that enough is enough and report all that he’s seen and heard to the Department of Justice. A ...

The series continues with Gary moving onto work a special case with the DEA. He becomes part of a major drug cartel case where he provides intel on some of the drug dealers he has surveilled. As he becomes engulfed in this case, he soon learns that there is corruption and illegal activities that are being done and he can’t leave the case without being questioned. He chronicles this journey and a lot of things come to light about lies, corruption and a justice system that is set up for young black men to go into the prison system. Another exhilarating book that brings Gary to the brink of walking away from the police force for good.

Gary is at wits end and he’s finally made a decision to take all of the gathered evidence he has and decides to report everything to the Department of Justice. As he reports everything, he worries about what’s to come of his life as he can no longer be a police officer. He finally comes to grips that there’s much more to be done about racial issues in America. Gary also starts to repair the relationship he once had with his son Gary, Jr. A book that will make you realize that life is more than just a paycheck and a pension and it’s about doing what’s right.

The ending of the series, Gary has gained his sanity back along with his soul. He continues to expose truths that he’s experienced and dealt with. He begins to build back the relationships he has with his family and friends. He also goes through a lot of emotions to end the series as he speaks his truth about life, the police force and how society has changed in so many ways in regards to police and citizens. The big question is what is his next move in his life now that he is no longer on the police force.