If there’s one thing Jack Reacher knows how to do, it’s how to stay hidden. How does he do it? How does he maintain an untraceable presence? How does he ensure no one can track or find him? This article was monumental while doing research for the latest in the Hunt for Reacher series, Bet […]
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Dive into the next Hunt for Reacher adventure!
Bulletproof Jack is available now! I’m so excited to share this new release with you! It was such a thrill ride creating this story, with all the twists and turns layered with suspense and mystery! I hope you enjoy reading it as much as I enjoyed writing it. Reacher sent a messenger. They stopped him […]
Two critical locations in Bulletproof Jack
What are some of your favorite geographical wonders? There are so many sights to see around the world! Niagara Falls is a critical location in Bulletproof Jack. Of course, to a crime writer like me, the important things are the most dangerous aspects and I’ll share some of those with you below. But if you’ve been […]
The next exciting Hunt for Jack Reacher series novel…
I’ve been hard at work on Bulletproof Jack, the next in the Hunt for Jack Reacher series. I can’t wait to share it with you! Kim Otto is on another whirlwind adventure in her pursuit of Jack Reacher, and I hope you’ll love the twists and turns she faces in this book… Bulletproof Jack releases April 18! Go […]
Enjoy reading more of my books on the Libby App from Overdrive
What caused you to become an avid reader? Can you remember the first novel you ever read? Many Capristers tell me they fell in love with Nancy Drew and the Hardy Boys, creating a life long love affair with mysteries. How about you? Hit reply to this email and tell me. So now that the […]
Dangerous flights
Small jet travel Many of you know that Special Agent Kim Otto has a lot of anxiety… particularly when traveling on a small jet. With good reason. My research shows Otto is spot on. I incorporated some of this research into Lone Star Jack including a few of these fascinating statistics. According to this article […]
Murder for hire…
The brains behind the crime… Research for Lone Star Jack sent me down some interesting avenues, as usual. For me, writing believable characters and plots comes from the study of human nature. The plot for Lone Star Jack (and it’s source book, Echo Burning) are powered by the crime called murder for hire. In real life, […]
Lone Star Jack Available Now!
NEW RELEASE! FBI Special Agent Kim Otto picks up where Lee Child’s Echo Burning leaves off in the Hunt for Jack Reacher. Impatient with FBI Special Agent Kim Otto’s lack of progress, her boss seeks to show her how it’s done. Cooper drags Otto to Dallas where he sets a trap to lure […]
Lone Star Jack: Don’t Mess With a Dangerous Mob Boss
In Lone Star Jack, we meet Cesar Baez, a second generation gangster. The son of a mob boss. A greedy man cursed with intelligence, wealth, and absolutely no conscience. A lethal combination. My research in creating this complex villain brought me to some interesting findings. From 1929 to 1941, an organized crime group known as Murder, […]
Lone Star Jack: When Desperation Meets Greed…
My research always includes a few chats with my friend, Lee Child. We talk about his source book and my ideas for my story. Sometimes, he has great insights! For instance, when I shared the snippet from Echo Burning that I’d chosen for the front matter, he said with a grin, “Great quote!” I agreed, of course. How […]
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