Top Ten Current Bestsellers on the NOOK for Detective Fiction. 1 Girl With the Dragan Tattoo by Steig Larsson 2 The First Rule of Ten by Gay Hendricks 3 What It Was by George Pelecanos 4 In a Nutshell by Janet Evanovich 5 Red Mist by Patricia Cornwell 6 Angle of Investigation by Michael Connelly 7 A Cold Day for Murder by Dana Stabenow 8 A Witness Above by Andy Straka **** 9 The Rope by Nevada Barr 10 D.C. …

Have you ever been so engrossed in a project that it’s hard to see the forest for the trees? Maybe you’re overwhelmed with responsibilities at work or with children on the home front. A writer’s life can be like that sometimes. Somewhere near the middle of a book, no matter how good the outline, the task can suddenly appear overwhelming, even impossible. I feel like I’ve become mired at such a stage these past couple of weeks as I slowly …

Many of us seek out inspirational stories at Christmastime. If you’re looking to curl up with a warm cup of cheer and a good murder mystery, the great folks over at Mystery Lovers Bookstore have compiled an excellent list of holiday-themed mysteries. While not a Christmas-themed tale, I hope my latest thriller, The Blue Hallelujah, becomes a special book in your library or in that of someone you love. A departure from my well-known Frank Pavlicek mystery series, it’s the story of …

How far would you go to rescue your grandchild and redeem your long dead spouse? Detective Jerry Strickland and his wife Rebecca shared a secret calling. When Rebecca died of cancer in prison—branded as a disturbed vigilante after killing one of his murder suspects—Jerry knew he needed to put the truth in writing to set the record straight. Now, as an old man nearing his own demise, Jerry is unsure whether to share his narrative about Rebecca with the world. But …