by MarktheAuthor | Jan 12, 2026 | Fiction, Novels, Private Investigator, Process, Serialized, Writing
Back Off The vast expanse from the station door to Ollie’s island desk took a lifetime to cross before I halted in front of him and asked, “Just how unhinged is that Aidan Peale?” Ollie gaped. Settled back in his chair, thick fingers interlaced behind his head, he’d...
by MarktheAuthor | Jan 9, 2026 | Fiction, Novels, Private Investigator, Process, Serialized, Writing
Aidan’s Castle Dreams I parked the Tacoma near the entrance to Aidan’s property and edged along the piney woods twenty feet from the main pathway. This time around, I planned to get the drop on him before he prepared a story. A carpet of pine needles muffled my...
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...
