Coffee Shops: The Power of Noise
Trying to work in absolute silence stifles my thoughts ...
New Release Updates
Thanks again for joining my Reader List. I'm excited you're here. I’ll keep you posted on my upcoming new releases ...
Why I write the Rick Malone Crime Thriller Series
Let’s start with the question readers ask me most often: where do I get my ideas?
I’ve always loved tough-guy movies and novels—John Wick, Dirty Harry, The Equalizer. Not only am I drawn to the fast-paced action these stories offer, but ...
Endgame Excerpt
Chapter 1
Bob Gordon sat behind his mahogany desk, a confident look on his face, looking forward to hyping a new penny stock. Swept up in a lavish lifestyle, he appreciated the finer things of life—tailored fitted suits, expensive sports cars, and a beautiful home on the inter-coastal waterway.
Crooked Deals Excerpt
Chapter 1
Detective Sergeant Rick Malone stood at the crime scene, looking down at the corpse—a pool of dried blood beneath the victim’s head ...
How Small Details Keep Readers on the Edge: Mastering Suspense in Thrillers
Suspense isn’t just about gunfights, car chases, or explosions. Often, the most gripping moments happen in the quietest spaces...
Q&A: Writing Process of Action–Thriller Author Russell Williams
Every time I release a new action thriller, readers ask how these high-stakes stories come together...
The Real-Life Moments That Inspired My Thriller Scenes
Every thriller writer keeps a quiet stash of moments—strange looks, tense silences, footsteps that don’t match your pace...
Wanderers, Warriors, and One-Man Armies: The Ultimate Thriller Reading List
There’s something magnetic about a lone hero on the move...
Best Vigilante Thrillers for Fans of Jack Reacher (2025 Guide)
If you love lone-wolf justice, unstoppable heroes, and hard-hitting action, these books belong on your list.
Rebels and Thieves Excerpt
Chapter 1
Detective Sergeant Rick Malone took a drag on his cigarette and blew out a cloud of smoke. He looked down at the corpse ...
Payback Excerpt
Chapter 1
Detective Sergeant Rick Malone stood at the crime scene, looking down at the corpse—a pool of dried blood beneath the victim’s head ...
Close Range Excerpt
Chapter 1
Under Fire Excerpt
Chapter 1
Driving his unmarked blue sedan down Military Trail, Detective Sergeant Rick Malone tailed Lorenzo Valentine—a known member of the Mendez crime family. Careful not to be detected, Malone moved with the normal flow of traffic ...