A Phenomenon!

Here’s an interesting phenomenon! I posted an invitation to a book launch- free wine and refreshments. Five people read it. I posted a “To Mr. Jim Vittum” because I had a question but had been unable to get hold of him at contact points I...

An Invitation

   Cracks in the Wall is available now on Amazon in paperback and e-book. It will be launched officially on Sunday, July 24, 2016 and all are invited! Please stop by for a beverage and light refreshments between 1-4 P.M. at 1077 S. Paseo del Prado, Green Valley, AZ....

Stacey Burns Conspiracies

Was Stacey Burns involved in some nefarious network of police corruption or “key club” or drug culture in the small town of Wolfeboro? I don’t believe it but many others who obviously know more than I do believe it. Was her connection to Police...

Cracks in the Wall -NOW AVAILABLE!

Cracks in the Wall is now available on Amazon in both Kindle and paperback and in other e-book formats. Here is the information from the original publication announcement.  You will want to read this book! Parker Havenot, a former Philadelphia homicide detective,...

Life goes on?

For my own sanity, I have to keep telling myself that the reason I am not hearing anything about the progress on the murder of Stacey Burns is because I am out here in Arizona. What other reason could there be for not hearing anything? It can’t possibly be that...

At the printer!

My new novel, Cracks in the Wall, was sent off to the printer today. Expected availability date is not determined yet but will likely be in early to mid-July. Here’s the advanced notice of publication. RELEASE DATE-July 7, 2016   Parker Havenot, a former...

Committing an injustice

“A policeman seldom finds what he’s already convinced can’t be found.” As has happened a few times recently, my reading inspires a blog post. The above thought comes out of the head of Inspector Ian Rutledge in Charles Todd’s Search the...

Hopelessly naïve?

My last post regarding being civil and kind probably painted me as hopelessly naïve and unrealistic, at least to some who read my blog. So, I guess there is a need to clarify the two most important points in that post. First, being civil and kind to other human beings...

Kind words and civility

Never miss a chance to say a kind word. This thought has been expressed in many different ways by many famous people but it seems that the world is badly in need of being reminded that being kind does not indicate weakness. Several years ago, I was invited to the...

#400-Why did Stacey have to die?

This is the 400th post on this blog since I began it a couple of years ago. A rough estimate would place more than 80% of my posts as dealing with the murder of Stacey Burns. One can’t help but wonder if I’m doing any good with these regular observations....