Whether it’s a small village like Windeport, Maine, or the thriving municipality of Rancho Linda, California, there’s always a secret to be uncovered and a mystery to be solved. Let Sean Colbeth, Vasily Korsokovach or Kathryn Oliver be your guide as they explore unique cases set against memorable locations on both coasts.
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When free speech collides with free enterprise, it’s murder.
The death of an investigative journalist about to publish an exposé has Vasily Korsokovach searching for who wanted to kill the story. Silenced hits shelves in April, 2026.
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It’s never the obvious answer.
Sean Colbeth faces challenges on multiple fronts when he’s tasked with investigating a mass shooting. Order Belie today – on Kindle, Audible, Hardcover or Paperback.
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Sean Colbeth Investigates
Anchored in the small coastal Maine village of Windeport, Sean Colbeth has kept a watchful eye over the community where he grew up for nearly two decades. With a nearly nonexistent economy and a population in decline, the former Olympic swimmer finds he has more than enough time to lend his investigative expertise to other agencies, both in and out of the state he loves. It’s a carefully crafted existence that shatters unexpectedly one November morning, sending Sean on an unexpected journey to face personal truths he’d been hiding from everyone, including himself.
Set against vibrant locations and full of colorful characters, discover a different kind of detective who brings an unusually unique perspective to each case he tackles.
Vasily Korsokovach Investigates
After nearly two decades of being the right hand of his best friend, Vasily Korsokovach realizes something is missing from his life — and that he won’t be able to find it in Maine. Striking out on his own, Vas accepts a position in Southern California, a welcome change of scene with a chance to start over and discover the person he truly wants to be.
Surrounded by the glitz and glamour of the place where he grew up but never thought he would return, Vasily deals with the realities of being part of the LGBTQ+ community as only he can: with an acerbic wit and a devil-may-care attitude than often disguises investigative abilities second to none.
Joined by a cast of supporting characters just as memorable and varied as the grand state of California itself, Vasily Korsokovach is a refreshingly unique character you won’t want to put down.
Oliver & Vasquez Series
She’s a decorated cop. He’s the heir to a multinational conglomerate hiding a generational family secret. Together they make an unusual — and unusually effective — crime-fighting duo.
Discover the new series featuring Kathryn Oliver and Tenoch Vasquez when they make their debut in late 2025.
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I often say that writing is my escape from the demands of my day job; writing my first novel, Blindsided, came about primarily because my family doctor hinted strongly that I needed something besides swimming and running to try and knock the edge off the accumulating stress that comes with working in IT. There’s no… Read more: Moon Joy - Tidbits: Silenced
I absolutely adore release dates. While I’ve slowed down the cadence somewhat from my early cycles, I still manage to do two of three of them each year. Next up is Silenced, the latest in my Vasily Korsokovach Series. Inspired by a chance hallway conversation with a colleague some years ago now, I get to… Read more: Tidbits: Silenced - On Weddings
As is customary for me in April, I’ve begun crafting the next novel in the Vasily Korsokovach series. Tentatively titled Bliss, it picks up literally a day after the final events in Aftermath, and as you might infer from the title, it just happens to be the story where — at long last — Vas… Read more: On Weddings - Fun in the Sun
As experiences go, there are few that I’ve done that measure up the uniqueness that is the Tucson Festival of Books. I’ve been an avid fan since it started, and have spent many happy hours over the years listening to authors talk about their craft. I can’t tell you how many amazing discoveries I’ve made… Read more: Fun in the Sun - What Jeff Galloway Meant To Me
I had other plans for my blog post this week — plans that were scrapped when the news crossed my desk that the Olympic runner Jeff Galloway had unexpectedly passed away. You probably have never heard of him, but for those of us who have participated in a runDisney event, he is legendary as their… Read more: What Jeff Galloway Meant To Me