About Me
I'm Steven, and I write psychological thrillers and murder mysteries that explore the darker corners of human nature. My novels feature complex characters caught in webs of deception, examining what happens when ordinary people cross moral boundaries or when the past refuses to stay buried.
Among my most popular titles are Frozen Justice, The Phobia Murders, and The Monkey Murders—each crafting intricate puzzles that challenge readers to piece together the truth alongside unforgettable investigators.
I approach storytelling with meticulous attention to character psychology and plot architecture, crafting narratives that keep readers questioning until the final page. I read every review on my books—reader feedback helps me grow as a writer and reminds me why I love telling these stories.
When I first started out I didn’t do my research on ISBN’s and was more interested and focused on writing, so unfortunately you can only find my earlier writings on Amazon. However, you can find my most recent writings on both Amazon and Barnes & Noble. If you’re looking for ebooks, those can only be found on Amazon due to Kindle Unlimited Terms of Service.
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Damien Reed thought moving across the country would give him the fresh start he needed.
Six months ago, his fiancée Sarah called off their wedding without explanation and disappeared from his life. Now, in a new city with a new job, Damien is determined to leave the past behind. But the past won't let him go.
It starts with a feeling—the prickling awareness of being watched. Then the sightings: a woman who looks like Sarah in the park, outside his office, always just out of reach. When flowers arrive at work with an unsigned card, Damien can no longer deny the truth.
Sarah has followed him. And she's getting closer.
As the encounters escalate and evidence mounts, Damien installs cameras, documents everything, and reports her to the police. But Sarah shows up to the restraining order hearing calm and composed, denying everything. The order is denied.
When someone breaks into his apartment and stands over him while he sleeps—holding a knife from his kitchen—Damien finally captures the proof he needs on camera. But what the footage reveals will shatter everything he thought he knew.
Some lies destroy everything. This one was meant to.
Journalist Daniel Harper is struggling—stuck writing about city council meetings when he dreamed of breaking major stories. Then a manila envelope arrives at his desk, filled with handwritten pages from Clara Dalton, the "Black Widow of Riverside," convicted three years ago of poisoning her wealthy husband with antifreeze.
During her trial, she remained silent to protect her dead husband's reputation. But after three years behind bars, she's decided to reveal the truth about Richard Dalton—his secret affairs, his involvement in municipal corruption, and the dangerous people who wanted him dead. Even if speaking out puts both their lives at risk.
Her words are haunting. Her details are specific. And when Daniel starts investigating, everything she's told him checks out. The mysterious mistress. The bribes. The threats. Each revelation draws Daniel deeper into a web of corruption. Clara isn't just innocent—she's the perfect scapegoat for people who've already killed once and won't hesitate to kill again.
Daniel risks everything to prove her innocence: his career, his safety, his life. Because an innocent woman shouldn't rot in prison for a crime she didn't commit. But some stories are more dangerous than others. The Innocent Lie is a masterful psychological thriller about the seductive power of a well-told story—and the deadly consequences of believing the wrong one.
If you discovered you shared DNA with a serial killer and a murderer, what would that make you?
Jeff Morrison thought he was just searching for his birth parents. Instead, he found an identical twin brother in prison for double murder and a biological father whose crimes dominated headlines for decades. With his mother still missing and his brother's fate sealed, Jeff must face the terrifying question: Is violence written in his genes, or can he choose a different path than the killers who share his blood?
Dr. Eleanor Vance has built her career helping people conquer their deepest fears—until someone starts proving her wrong in the most brutal way possible. A methodical killer is hunting down successfully treated phobia patients, forcing them to die by the very terrors they believed they'd overcome. Each murder sends the same chilling message: fear never truly dies, it only hides. When the killer begins targeting Dr. Vance's own patients and reveals he's been studying her personal battle with claustrophobia, she realizes she's not just consulting on the case—she's the ultimate test subject. Trapped in a deadly game with a man who views murder as scientific research, Dr. Vance must race to stop him before he proves his terrifying hypothesis using her own deepest fear against her. A psychological thriller that explores the thin line between healing and deception, questioning whether we can ever truly escape our deepest terrors.
When Detective Douvita Bennett discovers a bizarre calling card—a plastic monkey lodged in a murder victim's ear canal—she's thrust into a deadly game with a vigilante targeting witnesses who refused to testify. As more bodies appear, each marked with a monkey posed in the ancient "see no evil, hear no evil, speak no evil" warning, Bennett uncovers a chilling pattern: five victims, five monkeys, five witnesses who chose silence. The investigation leads to someone with a disturbing connection to Bennett's past.
With her marriage crumbling under her obsession, Bennett faces a psychological chess match against a killer who understands her better than she understands herself. In this gripping thriller, justice and vengeance collide as Bennett hunts a murderer whose methods are unconscionable—but whose critique of the justice system might be terrifyingly valid.
FBI Agent Sarah Adams thought she was investigating a routine missing person case. Micah Smith, who escaped conviction for a fatal DUI on a technicality, had vanished without a trace from an Albuquerque parking lot. But Adams' methodical investigation uncovers something far more disturbing: a pattern of disappearances spanning eight years and thirteen victims.
All of them guilty of terrible crimes. All of them freed by legal loopholes.
Daniel Shepherd is a long-haul trucker with a spotless record and a dark mission. For nearly a decade, he's traveled America's highways dispensing the justice that courtrooms couldn't deliver, targeting those who escaped consequences for rape, murder, and child abuse. His isolated ranch holds the evidence of his work—thirteen chest freezers, each labeled with meticulous precision.
When Adams finally tracks down the man the media will call the "Highway Justice Killer," she faces an uncomfortable truth: every person in Shepherd's basement deserved to be there. Now she must grapple with the most dangerous question of her career—what happens when the guilty go free, and someone decides that's unacceptable?
Detective Alex Mercer has spent every day since his wife's murder trying to rebuild his shattered life. The killer—serial murderer Ellis Blackwood—sits on death row, scheduled for execution in 48 hours.
Then Blackwood's lawyer calls with an impossible request: the condemned man wants one final meeting with Alex. He claims to have information about Morgan that will change everything.
Alex knows it's a trap. Blackwood is a master manipulator who has spent years playing psychological games with law enforcement. But when the killer mentions details about Morgan that were never made public, Alex realizes he may have no choice but to listen.
A gripping psychological thriller about obsession, manipulation, and the dangerous pursuit of truth.
The books listed below are available only on Amazon due to ISBN restrictions. These are my earlier works.
When Evelyn Thorne inherits The Last Chapter bookstore from her estranged aunt, she plans to sell the dusty Victorian building and move on with her struggling writing career. But the store has other ideas. Books rearrange themselves when no one is looking. Pages turn on their own. And in the rare books room, manuscripts whisper stories that were never written.
Her estranged brother Jasper returns to help unravel the mystery, bringing with him unresolved family tensions and his own connection to the store's secrets. Together they discover their aunt's legacy is far stranger than they imagined—The Last Chapter is a place where stories come alive, where tales refuse to end, and where the line between fiction and reality grows dangerously thin.
Now Evelyn must decide what matters more: the life she planned, or the legacy written in her blood. For in The Last Chapter, every story seeks its ending—including hers.
Academic Conspiracy
A shocking discovery on a university campus leads to a web of secrets that could rewrite the future of humanity. As the lines between science and conspiracy blur, those seeking the truth find themselves in a race against time and powerful forces that will stop at nothing to keep their secrets buried.
The Silent Engagement
Plunge into the glittering world of high society, where the mysterious death of a young heiress sets off a chain of events that threatens to upend the lives of the powerful and privileged. As private investigator Jack Mercer delves deeper, he discovers that some secrets are worth killing for - and others could change the world forever.
The Midnight Passenger
Take a harrowing journey aboard a long-distance bus, where a routine trip becomes a nightmarish investigation. When a passenger is found dead in her seat, Detective Lydia Cross must navigate a labyrinth of lies, uncovering dark truths that reach far beyond the confines of the bus.
The Last Broadcast
True crime podcast host Kara Dalton is brutally murdered live on air, her final scream broadcast to thousands of listeners. When Detective Emily Gomez takes the case, she discovers something chilling: the killer is now stalking Kara's devoted fans, leaving cryptic clues in her old podcast episodes.
Shadow in the Ashes
When a body is discovered in the ashes of a forest fire, Detective Evelyn Marsh uncovers a shocking truth - the victim was declared dead five years ago. As she investigates the mystery of the man who died twice, she's drawn into a dangerous conspiracy involving corporate corruption and experimental weapons. With time running out, Marsh must untangle a web of lies before a deadly new technology falls into the wrong hands.
Body in the Park
When Emma Hartley is found murdered, Detective Sarah Bennett discovers her victim's true legacy: meticulously documented evidence of corruption that reaches the highest levels of law enforcement. Now Sarah must follow Emma's trail of evidence to catch not just a killer, but an entire network of corruption - before they bury the truth and anyone who tries to expose it.
Immerse yourself in a world where nothing is as it seems. Each page turn brings you closer to shocking revelations, heart-pounding suspense, and the satisfying click of puzzle pieces falling into place. These aren't just stories; they're intricate mysteries crafted to challenge your mind and quicken your pulse.
With "Market of Secrets," "Autopsy of a Murder," and "The Cursed Carnival," you'll experience:
The thrill of unraveling complex conspiracies alongside unlikely heroes
The satisfaction of piecing together clues that span from quaint town squares to the halls of power
The spine-tingling excitement of confronting both human evil and supernatural forces
Grab your copy now and join Marcus, Dr. Laura, and Ethan as they risk everything to uncover the truth. But beware – once you start, you won't be able to put it down until you've solved every last mystery.
Unlock the secrets of the supernatural with Eclipse Investigations in a thrilling collection of stories that blur the lines between reality and the paranormal. Immerse yourself in a world where ancient entities, time-bending mirrors, and ghostly whispers lead to unimaginable discoveries and heart-stopping adventures.
Don’t miss out on this extraordinary collection of paranormal mysteries! Grab your copy now and step into a world where the boundaries of reality are pushed to their limits, and the supernatural is just a breath away. Embrace the unknown and discover what lies beyond the veil!
Echoes of the Asylum
An abandoned asylum harbors dark secrets and restless spirits. When the Eclipse Investigations team is called in, they uncover a horrifying truth: the souls of former patients are trapped, victims of unethical experiments that manipulated the very fabric of the human mind. Experience the terror and triumph as they battle supernatural forces, confront personal demons, and redefine the boundaries between science and the paranormal.
Haunted Justice
In the charming town of Greendale, a centuries-old courthouse harbors dark secrets and restless spirits. As Dr. Louisa Marquez and her team delve into Greendale's history, they uncover a web of corruption, racial injustice, and wrongful executions dating back to the 1800s. As the team races against time to expose the truth, they must navigate both earthly dangers and spectral threats.
Thorn Manor
What if the haunted house you're investigating is actually a gateway to other dimensions? Join Eclipse Investigations on a mind-bending journey through Thorn Manor. Unravel the mystery of Edmond Thorn's disappearance, face otherworldly horrors, and redefine the limits of reality.
Discover the hidden truths lurking in the shadows of time and history with "Echoes of Time," a captivating collection of short stories that will grip your imagination and keep you on the edge of your seat. In "The Vanishing Door," Detective Olivia Reeves is called to investigate the disappearance of Emily Chen at the historic Blackmoor Hotel. As she delves deeper, she unravels the hotel's chilling past, uncovering secrets that refuse to stay buried. In "Phantom Echoes," a small town is thrown into chaos as residents begin experiencing vivid "flashbacks" of historical events they never witnessed. Their phones and cameras capture eerie images of the town's past, leading to real-world consequences. A skeptical investigator is brought in to make sense of these supernatural phenomena. In "Whispers Beneath the Floor," paranormal activity at the newly renovated community center reveals a decades-old murder. Mayor Ellen Hartley must confront her town's dark past and her own family's involvement in the cover-up, as the ghosts of the past demand justice.
Feel the thrill of unraveling mysteries and the tension of confronting buried secrets as you journey through these tales. Each story intertwines the present with the past, revealing the unseen forces that shape our world and the hidden truths that demand to be uncovered.
Embark on a journey through time and mystery. Pick up "Echoes of Time: Three Tales of Mystery and Imagination" today and dive into stories that will captivate your mind and stir your soul. Uncover the secrets, face the ghosts, and discover the hidden pasts that refuse to stay silent.