Do You Believe?

There are some very interesting comments in this thread on my last post. One about karma especially made me think about whether the police ever considering consulting with a psychic in the Stacey Burns murder case. Because I have a friend who has contacts in that...

On Turning 75!

Here’s a thought from a person who just celebrated his seventy-fifth birthday. As of yesterday, I’m playing in the fourth quarter of the century. As a good friend gently reminded me on Tuesday, “you are three quarters of a century old, man!”...

Musing on a killer . . .

For over four years, I’ve tried to put together a narrative that would make sense of a senseless act.  No matter what I am doing, the murder of Stacey Burns is never far from the surface of my mind. My thoughts on this heinous crime range from a valley of...

A Great Review!

Here’s a snippet from a review written by Reviewer Bonnie Papenfuss of the Green Valley News. “The story-telling talent of this local author is augmented by his attention to detail and use of mesmerizing dialog to reveal subtle plot elements and expose the...

The “First Forty Eight”

Out of the mouths of fictional characters often come significant truths. Here’s one from Michael Connelly’s wonderfully engaging Detective Harry Bosch in The Brass Verdict. He is speaking about the first forty eight hours after a homicide. “The first...

Three Months Short of Six Years

Three months from today, we will observe the sixth anniversary of the murder of Stacey Burns. Here are just a few random meanderings as that incredibly sad occasion approaches . . . I wonder why Mr. Burns isn’t more in the forefront of demanding an arrest? Sure,...

Live Free or Die Lives!

As of today, Live Free or Die, the new Parker Havenot novel, is available on Amazon and other outlets. This book includes two chapters from Cracks in the Wall, the third novel featuring the popular detective, Parker Havenot.  Watch for future events featuring this...

2015-Solve Stacey’s Murder!

First, to my loyal readers, I offer my humble apologies for not keeping up with this blog about the murder of Stacey Burns in recent weeks. Most of my efforts have been directed toward getting my third novel, Live Free or Die, through the publishing process. I’m...

Live Free or Die- Closer!

The author’s copies of Live Free or Die are scheduled to arrive today. Stay tuned for the official announcement of when the book will be available to the general public. You won’t want to miss this second novel in the Detective Parker Havenot series! Plus,...