In college I became a history major and an avid reader. My favorite authors include historians like Doris Kearns Goodwin, and popular fiction writers like Robert B. Parker, and Clive Cussler. My interest in historical figures led me to write my first novel, "Vengeance of the Ripper". My book pits Jack the Ripper against old west legend, Wyatt Earp and introduces police captain Joshua Oates. My second novel "Target of Fear" is a sequel to "Vengeance of the Ripper" but stands on its own as a noir thriller packed with action and romance for former police captain Oates. In my third novel, "A Darker Shade of Greed" Private Eye Oates must find a missing tailor in 1920 before the mob finds him. My fourth book in the series, "The Killer's Code" launched June 25, 2021. Oates learns he has a daughter by his ex-wife who has been kidnapped and sets off to find her. My latest thriller is "Murder by the Numbers". Oates must deal with a dangerous and powerful arms dealer in 1921 New York City.