Josh Aterovis

When I came to, my head was pounding. With every rhythmic throb, I felt a wave of sickness wash through me. I'd turned my head at the last second, so I hadn't taken the shovel in the face, but the blow had knocked me out cold. I could feel blood trickling down my neck, and I hoped like hell my skull wasn't cracked. I tried to force my eyes open. It took a few moments and much concentration to focus my vision, but I slowly realized I was staring at the barn wall. I tried to move and for a se

Like I said before, I always try to play fair. Yes, there are plenty of herring, herring for all, a veritable rainbow of herring. But the truth is there too.

The next morning, I was glad to find Novak in the office when I arrived. I tapped on his door frame and stuck my head into his office. “Do you have a minute? I have something important that I need to talk to you about.” “I don’t think I like the sound of that. Come on in.” We took our usual places, and I quickly jumped into my prepared presentation. “Okay, here’s the thing. You know I don’t believe Caleb is innocent. I just don’t have any evidence to prove he did it.” “Right,

Why thank you! And yes, I do enjoy Judy as well. She's a pretty central character going forward.

There are plenty of herrings of varying shades to go around.

It's almost like you've already read In the Angel's Keeping...coming soon to a website near you.

I've said it before and I'll say it again, some of y'all should be mystery writers.

When I woke up the next morning, Seth was still on my mind. I was starting to think of our conversations as visits rather than dreams. I wasn't sure why that comforted me, unless maybe I was accepting my descent into madness. Whatever the source of my newfound calm, I'd take it. As I was getting dressed, I remembered Seth's suggestion that I talk to Judy. It seemed like sound advice. I didn't know where her new house was, but Adam did and he happily provided the address. In no time, I

Don't worry! He doesn't get killed.

I'll admit I'm a little biased, but Killian is my favorite character I've ever created. Why else would I want to spend 25 years with him (so far)? He's my longest relationship! Too bad he only lives in my head.... 🤣 Indeed...only three chapters left. This story ends next week.

Killian is definitely slow to take advice...even when it's good advice. And especially when it's something he'd rather ignore. His gifts won't be ignored forever, though.

Thank YOU!

I mean, he IS a teenager after all...

We'll learn a lot more about Micah in the next book.

But for how long? That's the question.

That's why I couldn't leave him in the grave. Seth sticks around for a while.

Micah stood there for a second staring into my face. I tried to read his thoughts, but his eyes revealed nothing. He stepped away, then slowly backed up until his legs hit one of the deck chairs, where he sat down with a thud. Panic was rising in my throat. "What's wrong?" I asked, but I was pretty sure I already knew the answer. I'd blown it. I'd pushed too hard, too fast, and now he thought all I wanted was sex. "It's just—" "Don't. You don't have to explain. That was stupi

Oh, then I have even more good news for you! There are three (maybe four...) full-length novels still to go in the Killian series, plus several novellas. In chronological order, the entire expanded series goes like this: Eden Revisted (short story) Bright Things Come to Confusion (short story) Bleeding Hearts: A Killian Kendall Mystery Book 1 Reap the Whirlwind: A Killian Kendall Mystery Book 2 (content warning: main character death) Kane's Kiss (short story) What the Ocean Keeps (short story) All Lost Things: A Killian Kendall Mystery Book 3 In the Angels Keeping (novella) The Truth of Yesterday: A Killian Kendall Mystery Book 4 Never Alone (novella) A Change of Worlds: A Killian Kendall Mystery Book 5 Breaking Masks (full novel collaboration with Dabeagle) TBD: A Killian Kendall Mystery Book 6

Somebody has been doing their Baltimore research... Novak should hire you. All I will say is that one of these guesses just might be not too far off the bulls-eye. Be sure to read The Truth of Yesterday, the next full book in the series, to find out which one... 😉 And thank you! Very glad those scenes struck a chord for you. 🖤

To be fair, Salisbury is a pretty affordable city, but yes...some suspension of belief is needed in that instance. LOL

Killian IS wound quite tightly, isn't he? (So was I at his age...religious trauma.)

I'm glad you found it too! And there will be another one after this, The Truth of Yesterday, plus a short story/novella called In the Angel's Keeping, in between...so be on the lookout!

How did you know?? His full legal name is Caleb Zachariah Cohen! (Not really, but if you makes you feel better...)

At the sound of my voice, Caleb spun around, wide-eyed and startled. When he saw me standing there, his eyes instantly narrowed and he took on a defensive posture. "What the hell are you doing here?" he demanded. "Spying on me?" I shrugged. "I was looking for you and just happened to overhear your argument with Asher." "Cut the bullshit. You were eavesdropping." "Maybe I was. So what? I wouldn't have heard you lying to Asher if I hadn't." "I didn't lie." "You told h