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The Outermost House
The Outermost House, the book written by Henry Beston and originally published in 1928, plays a significant role in The Deadly Samaritan. Mentioned early in the book, the small cottage on the dunes of Cape Cod, Massachusetts, becomes a more significant locale toward the end of the book when McLogan and Laurel visit the National… Continue reading
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Meet the Characters: Diane Flatley (RIP)
Doug loved Diane, always had, without question, without asking for much in return. He accepted everything about her. And he loved it. He loved how she walked into a room, not so much making an entrance as bringing something extra. Adding to it. Enhancing it. He loved the way certain colors looked on her as… Continue reading
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Meet the Characters: Reverend J.C. Marshall
J.C. Marshall arrived in Morristown 16 years ago when he was transferred from Hanover, New Hampshire. He and his wife Jeannie had two daughters. While they individually and collectively supported Marshall’s role in the church, the three had personalities that didn’t always align with Marshall’s. Jeannie got ill and passed away nearly 12 years ago.… Continue reading
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Good Time to Buy. Here’s How!
There are several ways for you to read The Deadly Samaritan. The Kindle e-book is on sale for $2.99, and you can get it now here. If you belong to Kindle Unlimited, you also can join others and read it for free. And, of course, if you are old school, the paperback is available for… Continue reading
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Meet the Characters: Laurel Crandall
Laurel is a reasonably high-ranking product marketing professional with more than a decade of experience in two large pharma companies – Becton Dickinson and Johnson & Johnson. That follows Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees from formidable Kenyon College in Ohio and an internship working for six months for a state representative in Columbus. Before Ohio, she… Continue reading
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Meet the Characters: Ayanna Henderson
Henderson grew up in a law-enforcement family; her father was a New Jersey State Trooper operating from Troop B in Totowa. Less than 5% of the NJSP were African-American, so Joseph Henderson was definitely the exception rather than the rule. Mary, Ayanna’s mother, was the office manager in the Union County prosecutor’s office. Henderson grew… Continue reading
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Meet the Characters: Drew McLogan
He was the most surprised person in the world when he spoke first and said: “Excuse me, this is my first time here. Does this line move pretty quickly?” The woman turned and faced McLogan. He found it almost impossible not to stare. Five-foot-ten; reddish-blond hair; green eyes; smiling face. McLogan studied her, as best… Continue reading
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Reviews … and Reviews That Really Get It
Opening a new review for your work can be frightening. Sometimes you just hope it doesn’t tear you apart. But then, there are those that really understand what you are trying to do. The recent review that follows is one of those. *** I have really been into psychological thrillers lately, a genre I never… Continue reading
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Introducing “The Deadly Samaritan”
Welcome to “The Deadly Samaritan,” a new novel that seamlessly weaves the threads of mystery, self-discovery, and emotional healing. A blend of suspense, psychological depth, and the allure of the unknown, most of “The Deadly Samaritan” occurs in suburban New Jersey and picturesque Cape Cod. The story invites readers to explore a realm where reality… Continue reading
The Deadly Samaritan 