by MarktheAuthor | Jan 19, 2026 | Fiction, Novels, Private Investigator, Process, Serialized, Writing
Truth Or Lies We drove to meet with Lorna and Vicky overflowing with conjecture about strange Deputy Spiesz and his dimwitted devotion to simplicity. “I’ve known a couple cops like him,” Tony said, his words laced with a hint of admiration. “Good to have for backup....
by MarktheAuthor | Jan 16, 2026 | Fiction, Novels, Private Investigator, Process, Serialized, Writing
Bad Water, Bad Timing Officer Gerulis was chomping on a bologna sandwich when we arrived at the station. I noticed for the first time the outdated posters on the walls, faded and peeling from years of exposure to the cigarette and cigar smoke of railroad magnates....
by MarktheAuthor | Jan 14, 2026 | Fiction, Novels, Private Investigator, Process, Serialized, Writing
Dinner with Friends The diner’s bell resounded with less cheer on my second visit. Faye Jenkins, however, glowed behind the counter, red hair piled high like an undiscovered comedienne from the 50s. Vibrant energy lent a playful twinkle to her bright blue eyes. Her...
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...
