Author: Kevin G. Chapman

Kevin G. Chapman is an attorney specializing in labor and employment law and an independent author. His current project is the Mike Stoneman Thriller series. Righteous Assassin (Mike Stoneman Thriller #1), was named one of the top 20 Mystery/Thrillers of 2019 by the Kindle Book Review and a finalist for the Chanticleer Book Review CLUE award. Deadly Enterprise (Mike Stoneman Thriller #2) was also named a top-20 Mystery/Thriller of 2020 by the Kindle Book Review and is on the Short-List for the 2020 CLUE Award. Book #3, Lethal Voyage, was published in November of 2020 and is already Shortlisted for the Chanticleer CLUE award. Book #4 in the series, Fatal Infraction, will be published in the summer of 2021. Kevin has also written a serious political drama, A Legacy of One, originally published in 2016, which was short-listed for the Chanticleer Somerset Award for literary fiction. A Legacy of One will be re-published in a newly re-edited and revised edition in 2021. Kevin is a resident of Central New Jersey and is a graduate of Columbia College and Boston University School of Law. Readers can contact Kevin via his website at www.KevinGChapman.com.

Look Again (A Logan McKenna Mystery), by Valerie Davisson [Review]

November 5, 2024

“An Edge-of-your-seat mystery with one of my favorite characters.” I’m a big fan of the Logan Mckenna mysteries and Look Again is another winner. The whodunit elements are compelling, the characters are interesting, and Ms. Davisson’s writing is entertaining. Get a cup of hot cocoa and settle in for a long night because you are … More Look Again (A Logan McKenna Mystery), by Valerie Davisson [Review]

Wanted: Toddler’s Personal Assistant, by Stephanie Kiser [review]

October 16, 2024

“As a jumping off point for discussing these significant social issues, the book is a success. But as a story about Stephanie, the book misses the emotional mark and it is structurally challenged.” Ms. Kiser’s memoir (a book club read for me) succeeds in raising many important social issues through her journey working in her … More Wanted: Toddler’s Personal Assistant, by Stephanie Kiser [review]

Self-narrating your audiobooks – learn from my mistakes

October 1, 2024

[This article was originally published as a two-part feature in InD’Tale magazine, which has since gone out of business. Reprinted here so folks can find it.]             As an independent author, I’m always trying to promote the first two books in my crime-thriller series to potential buyers. I frequently hear the question: “Is it available … More Self-narrating your audiobooks – learn from my mistakes

Bone Maker, by D.F. Bailey [review]

September 13, 2024

“An engaging investigative mystery with a few flaws that is, nevertheless, a worthwhile read and the start of an interesting series.” In this first installment of the series, which I purchased during a 99-cent promo, we meet investigative reporter Will Finch, who is surely a complex and interesting protagonist. Working for a newly digital-only San … More Bone Maker, by D.F. Bailey [review]

Midnight at the Bright Ideas Bookstore, by Matthew Sullivan [review]

September 11, 2024

“This is a well-constructed psychological thriller that is definitely recommended reading.” For lovers of an intricate plot and a compelling story with complex and deeply scarred characters, you have come to the right book. Despite some quibbles with the mystery-solving process, this well-written book is one you can’t put down until you know the terrible … More Midnight at the Bright Ideas Bookstore, by Matthew Sullivan [review]

To Serve, Protect, and Destroy, by Matthew D. Saeman [Review]

August 17, 2024

“An engaging story with some significant flaws, but which shows real promise for this author” This second novel from Matthew D. Saeman shows some promise and some good writing, but it unfortunately doesn’t know what it wants to be. It’s marketed as both “hard science fiction” and “political thrillers & suspense.” It wants to be … More To Serve, Protect, and Destroy, by Matthew D. Saeman [Review]

Needles and Pins, by Anna Willett [review]

July 28, 2024

“A haunting tale of how a family is torn apart by unspeakable acts of abuse and an illustration about how long-kept secrets can circle back on those whose acts may have been induced by righteous circumstances, but which nevertheless can inflict collateral damage years later.” I am a huge fan of Anna Willett’s stories, which … More Needles and Pins, by Anna Willett [review]