Category: Books

The Great Hiatus

My latest book, The Deadly Stingaree, takes place in 1891. Which just happens to be the first year of what is known as The Great Hiatus of Sherlock Holmes. What was The Great Hiatus you might ask? Well, …

Radio Interview – The Deadly Stingaree

I was recently interviewed for the Inside Art program on KSDS Jazz 88.3 FM. Host Dave Drexler and I discussed my creative process and the historical inspirations for The Deadly Stingaree. You can listen to the interview here …

Lawman Turned Capitalist

When you come across a historical document that relates some previously unknown exploits of Wyatt Earp during his years living in San Diego, you take notice. Such was the case with my discovery of the manuscript for The …

The Deadly Stingaree

I’m publishing a new book this Fall. It’s a different sort of mystery story than I’ve ever published before. It’s not even really mine. That’s all I’m saying for now, but here’s a little teaser info. More information …

San Diego’s First TV Private Eye

Harry O premiered on ABC in the fall of 1975. It was the first, but not quite the last, private eye TV series filmed in San Diego. At the time, we were all very excited to have a …