Category: Books

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When you come across a historical document that relates some previously unknown exploits of Wyatt Earp during his years living in San Diego, you take notice.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 …

The President’s Visit

I’m reading a manuscript which came my way rather mysteriously a few years ago. It’s a fascinating first-person account of events which took place in San Diego in April of 1891. I can’t discuss the details yet but …

The Guitars of Rolly Waters: Gibson ES-335

As you may know, the protagonist of my Rolly Waters Mystery series is a guitar-playing private detective named Rolly Waters. He performs regularly in the San Diego area and the books provide bits of guitar lore and technical …