In Jack the Reaper, the latest thriller in my Hunt for Jack Reacher Series, FBI Special Agents Kim Otto and Carlos Gaspar spend some time in Palm Beach tracking down leads connected to the Hunt for Jack Reacher. Have you ever been to Palm Beach? As a snowbird, I spend my winters in Florida, but […]
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Can I Bring My Laptop on the Plane?
Laptops are allowed on planes, both as carry-on items and within checked bags. Of course, this is absolutely necessary for FBI Special Agents Kim Otto and Carlos Gaspar. Traveling without laptops is not an option on the Hunt for Jack Reacher, and if they had to stow their laptop in the cargo hold with checked […]
Will the Panama Papers Aid the Hunt for Jack Reacher?
How well versed are you on the topic of money laundering? Hopefully, not very! Unless you’re a lawyer. As an attorney myself, and a mystery/thriller/suspense author, I’ve researched the topic many times and included it in several of my Hunt for Jack Reacher books. The Panama Papers are a fascinating example of the line between […]
The App That Lets You Read For Free
Recently, a friend was telling me how much she enjoys shopping in used bookstores. I appreciate the value of a hand-me-down and the thrills of perusing bookshelves for hidden gems. But in my opinion, there’s something even better than used bookstores— libraries. Did you know my books are available through libraries? The program that allows […]
Pilots Are Going Crazy Over The Vision Jet
If you like action scenes, you’ll want to know about the Vision Jet. Aviation fans may have already heard about the Vision Jet. Pilots and passengers alike are going crazy for it. It’s an example of a sort of breakthrough in private jet technology. I can’t tell you precisely why you’ll want to know about […]
Money Laundering: Everybody’s Doing It…
According to Business Insider, when it comes to money laundering, everybody’s doing it: “From corrupt politicians and drug cartels to tax cheats and alimony deadbeats, more or less everybody’s doing it.” While I think it’s a stretch to say that “everybody” is laundering money, I will say that a whole lot of people globally are […]
So You Were Hoping To Live At The Dakota?
I told you last month about The Dakota, the exclusive apartment building in New York City. The Dakota is featured in my friend Lee Child’s Jack Reacher novel The Hard Way, which is the source book for my Hunt for Jack Reacher thriller Jack the Reaper. Anyway, The Dakota is such a fascinating place that […]
What I Found When I Researched $9M In Cash
There are some concepts that are simply mind boggling to grasp. Like how many stars are in our galaxy? (Answer: Approx. 1 billion) How big is the circumference of the earth? (Answer: About the same as 40 million people holding hands) What percentage of our brains are we actually using? (Answer: There are actually a […]
Is Jack Reacher Dead Or Alive? New Novel Investigates…
Book #8 (Novel #5) in the Hunt for Reacher Series is available now! I’m thrilled to announce that the eighth Hunt for Reacher book, Jack the Reaper, is available now, in ebook, paperback, and audiobook. After Jack Reacher handled things The Hard Way, FBI Special Agents Kim Otto and Carlos Gaspar are dispatched to find […]
3 of My Upcoming Appearances (You’re Invited!)
I have at least three more planned appearances in 2017, and I would love to meet you at any of them! September 28 – October 1: Indie Book Fest in Orlando, Florida With Free Book Signing Sept. 30 3-6pm Indie Book Fest is a long weekend of workshops, panels, parties, and more. The weekend includes […]
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