Kevin G. Chapman is an attorney specializing in labor and employment law and a part-time author. Kevin's first Novel: "Identity Crisis: A Rick LaBlonde mystery," was self-published through Xlibris in 2003 and is now available via Amazon.com. Pro tip -- anyone who posts a review for Kevin can contact him for a FREE Kindle edition of Identity Crisis! Kevin's second novel, "A Legacy of One" was published in 2016 and was a finalist (short list) for the Chanticleer Book Reviews' Somerset Award for Literary Fiction. A Legacy of One is available via amazon.com as a Kindle ebook and as a paperback. Kevin's third novel -- a homicide detective thriller titled "Righteous Assassin" was named one of the top 20 Mystery/Thrillers of 2019 by the Kindle Book Review! Book #2 in the Mike Stoneman Thriller series, "Deadly Enterprise," will be published Dec. 2, 2019. Book #3 in the series (title pending) should be out sometime in 2020. Kevin has written several short stories, including "Fool Me Twice," the winner of the New Jersey Corporate Counsel Association's 2012 Legal Fiction Writing Competition, which was the genesis of the character Mike Stoneman, the protagonist in the upcoming "Righeous Assassin." Kevin has also written one complete screenplay (unproduced so far) and has another screenplay and two more novels in the works. Kevin is a graduate of Columbia College (‘83) and Boston University School of Law (‘86). When not working or writing, Kevin can be found on the golf course or playing in a local poker tournament.
The first draft of book #4 is out for beta reader comments. By the end of January, it should be in my editor’s hands. For now, here’s a sneak peek at the book blurb. It’s still subject to some tweaks, so if you have any ideas or comments, please pass them along! Controversial (Black) quarterback … More Fatal Infraction: Mike Stoneman Thriller #4 — sneak peek at the book blurb
David Myles Robinson is a wonderful writer who is able to create intricate stories while remaining accurate in his depictions of legal process and courtroom scenes. This is a rare talent that he puts again on display in his latest Pancho McMartin yarn, Tropical Deception. This is my second dive into this series and I … More Tropical Deception (A Pancho McMartin Legal Thriller), by David Myles Robinson [Review]
Dared to Run is a book with some very good writing, a compelling story, and interesting characters. Everything you need for an enjoyable read. This is the first book in the Kate Anderson series. Book two is already available and readers who want to know what happens next (and there are a bunch of continuing … More Dared to Run (A Kate Anderson Mystery), by J. J. Clarke [Review]
Please enjoy this little video about the somewhat tortured journey of creating the design for the cover of Lethal Voyage!
Sometimes people ask me: “What’s the process like to write one of your books?” Or sometimes: “How long does it take for you to write a book?” For anyone interested in the process . . . read on. I’m writing this on December 28, 2020, after just finishing draft #2 of the new book. … More Behind the Writer’s Curtain: My Writing Process and Current Progress on Book #4 in the Mike Stoneman Thriller Series
Anna Willett is a master at creating tension and suspense. Her stories are always pulse-pounding and Dear Neighbour is a wonderful example. It’s a tight yarn with a thrilling ending that grips you and touches your heartstrings while it tingles your spine. Like any great horror/suspense book (or film), you end up yelling at Amy … More Dear Neighbour, by Anna Willett [Review]
My book club chose this book and I read it with no expectations. I was blown away by the unique presentation and writing style. Mr. Yu breaks down the wall between character and author, and between actor and person. It takes a little while to fully immerse in the newly-created genre, but once inside … More Interior Chinatown, by Charles Yu [Review]
No Romance Allowed is subtitled “a sweet and light-hearted romantic series.” I was not even aware that “clean & wholesome romance” was a category for amazon. This certainly isn’t my usual genre, but the book was recommended to me and this is my honest review. But, I’ll try to approach it from the perspective … More No Romance Allowed, by Kana Wu [Review]
During his weekly Monday evening YouTube show, Bruce Frommert from Travelling With Bruce (one of the world’s leading authorities on cruising) explained how much he enjoyed reading Lethal Voyage, and why you should definitely read it if you like cruising.
Listen here to the 20 min. interview.
