by MarktheAuthor | Jan 7, 2026 | Fiction, Novels, Private Investigator, Process, Serialized, Writing
Meet the Jenkins A wooden sign carved with bold red letters greeted me at the entrance to Jenkins’ farm, promising lethal action against trespassers. I ignored its threat with the arrogant optimism of a nineteen-thirties gumshoe. The driveway twisted in serpentine...
by MarktheAuthor | Jan 5, 2026 | Fiction, Novels, Private Investigator, Process, Serialized, Writing
Arrested Development The Eureka Police Station was all sunshine and Santa Claus out front. At nearly half past 9 in the morning, the outer walls glowed with the intensity of the Mall of America at Christmas. Daylight gave the paint an extra dazzle, and the windows...
by MarktheAuthor | Jan 2, 2026 | Fiction, Novels, Private Investigator, Process, Serialized, Writing
Cooley Ride “Tacoma? Interesting choice,” Derek told me once we got rolling. His quilted overshirt smelled of rancid cigarette butts from an ancient ashtray. “Rides pretty nice.” He patted the seat back near my shoulder. I wondered if bringing him along would be...
