In the laugh-inducing Florida crime novel Blood in the Water corrupt forces are pitted against a witty investigator.
Author: RMOutzen
And the Murders Began: Jim Nesbitt
Jim Nesbitt is the author of crime thrillers that feature battered but relentless Dallas PI Ed Earl Burch—each written in the raw and gritty hard-boiled American style with the soul of a classic Western. The Last Second Chance was a Killer Nashville Silver Falchion finalist, and The Right Wrong Number was named am Underground Book…
Movie pitch: ‘Blood in the Water’
This is a classic tale of redemption with a strong crime thriller plot and a unique premise set in authentically portrayed small-town Florida.
And the Murders Began: Carmen Amato
Carmen Amato draws inspiration from her 30-year career in the Central Intelligence Agency to craft mysteries and thrillers loaded with intrigue and action. Her thrillers pit the first female police detective in Acapulco against Mexico’s cartels, corruption, and social inequality.
Amazon reviews: ‘Blood in the Water’
“Difficult to put down and highly recommended.” “I loved the author’s humor and the way that interpreted into the book. “ “A cast of dynamic characters, dynamic plot, corruption, drama, and twists and turns I didn’t see coming.” This review from local Cecily B. Kopytchak is special: Author Rick Outzen has done it again. In his…
LA Dodgers
Walker Holmes and Big Boy are Los Angeles Dodgers fans. In both City of Grudges and Blood in the Water, I researched the actual games that were played during the time period the books are set. The games the pair watch are what actually happened on that day. (Thank you, Google) Why the Dodgers? Most…
And the Murders Began: Mike Faricy
Mike Faricy was awarded the 2016 IACM Silver Award for Best Mystery Author. His books have held the #1 slot in the Kindle Store in the US, UK, Australia, Canada, and India. His Dev Haskell tale, The Office, was a finalist for the 2018 Minnesota Book Awards and the 2018 Killer Nashville Silver Falchion Award….
Blueink starred review of ‘Blood in the Water’
Outzen’s writing is a seamless blend of the strengths of two legendary Floridian writers: the readability of Carl Hiaasen and the thematic impact of Charles Willeford. Powered by memorable characters, intricate plotlines, and deep themes, Blood in the Water is impossible to put down.
Five Sisters Blues Cafe
The reconstruction of the former home of Gussie’s Record Shop and WBOP Radio Station by Rishy and Quint Studer jumpstarted the renaissance of the historic Belmont Devilliers district when it opened in the spring of 2010. Cecil Johnson of CJ’s Kitchen fame rented the space and opened the soul food restaurant and jazz/blues club with his…
And the Murders Began: R.G. Belsky
R.G. Belsky talks about his popular Clare Carlson series, writing and his career in news. They discuss covering serial killers like Son of Sam, the back story of the famous headline “Headless Body in Topless Bar,” and the works of Michael Connelly, Sue Grafton and other crime and mystery authors.