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.
Upcoming Appearance
Magic & Mystery
Discover my unique new series during the 2026 Tucson Festival of Books! Swing by my booth on Sunday, March 15th for autographed copies of Reflection in the Shadows.
Coming In April
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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Latest Posts from the Blog
- Getting Festival Ready
It’s probably a bit too early to be excited, but I just can’t help it! I’m less than a month out now from my appearance at the Tucson Festival of Books, so naturally I am deep in to my preparations. This year, I’ll have hardcover and paperback editions of Reflection in the Shadows, something I’ve… Read more: Getting Festival Ready - Podcast: Reflection in the Shadows
With the Tucson Festival of Books just around the corner, it seems appropriate to release the podcast I recently recorded for the novel that will be featured there this year: Reflection in the Shadows. Although my trade-in-stock is character-driven mysteries, I was inspired to see what I create if I dusted a little magic across… Read more: Podcast: Reflection in the Shadows - Plausibility and Perspective
One of the most interesting creative challenges I face when writing is remaining true to the spirit of my characters. It’s not just ensuring they sound consistent to the reader from book to book; I mean, that’s important, obviously, especially since I bounce back and forth between Sean Colbeth and Vasily Korsokovach. Those two have… Read more: Plausibility and Perspective - Aftermath Completed
I’m just back from an amazing long weekend in Southern California, visiting with friends while taking part in what will be the last Disneyland Half Marathon weekend for a bit; with all of the upcoming park construction, runDisney is pausing events in Anaheim, though they will still take place out in Orlando. As much as… Read more: Aftermath Completed - Podcast: Baubles
Since his introduction in the novel Ditched as Vasily’s love interest, Alejandro Ortega-Cortez has blossomed into a full-fledged main character who shares a lot of screen time with my detective. He’s a fun character to write, and has a far more complicated backstory than I’ve been able to reveal in the main Korsokovach series, so it felt fitting to craft… Read more: Podcast: Baubles