October 1986 The .38 grinds into his skull. He smells three-in-one oil and stale cordite. It is a sweet, metallic odor. The hammer cocks. Driver’s heart is pounding. He doesn’t flinch. His white utility van continues straight and steady across the causeway. Click....
“Do you know where I am?” “It’s three in the morning,” croaks Son, his voice raspy from sleep. “I make it … twenty-two minutes after three … London time.” Dad is calm, his voice commanding. His accent hints of a childhood down south. He is standing outside on the...
Here are two more photos from Charleston, otherwise known as "The Holy City." I mention both of these locations in my new novel, The Trust. Coming soon: Bong sightings on Sullivan's Island.
Yesterday, I posted a picture of the Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge, which connects Charleston, SC to Mt. Pleasant. I also offered viewers a chance to win a free copy of The Trust by identifying the problem with the photo. Today, I've attached two new pictures of...
I'm back from my book tour through Charleston, SC. While touring the "Holy City," I took a few photos of places mentioned in The Trust and will be posting them over the next few days. I'll mail a signed copy of The Trust to the first person who can...
The New York Times describes my novels as “money porn,” “a red-hot franchise,” and “glittery thrillers about fiscal malfeasance.” Through fiction I explore the dark side of money and the motivations of those who have it, want more, and will steamroll anybody who gets in their way.
The New York Times describes my novels as “money porn,” “a red-hot franchise,” and “glittery thrillers about fiscal malfeasance.” Through fiction I explore the dark side of money and the motivations of those who have it, want more, and will steamroll anybody who gets in their way.