Stories of justice, vengeance and redemption
B.D. Lawrence writes private detective and crime fiction mysteries with strong heroes who serve justice.
Check out B.D. Lawrence’s Latest
The last time Jake worked with Jeopardy, she tried to kill him.
Final Jeopardy
Jake Sledge thought he’d seen it all as a detective for River City PD, but nothing prepared him for Jeopardy Dupree. She’s hired him to prove her brother Barker didn’t murder the woman he loved, but Jeopardy has a dangerous alter ego who once tried to kill Jake. As the evidence mounts against Barker and Jake himself becomes a target, he uncovers dark secrets in the Dupree family that someone will kill to protect. With his partner Bobo Johnson watching his back and his girlfriend Allison in danger, Jake races against time to find the real killer before the case costs him everything.
Most Popular Short Stories
Partners in Crime
The new client of Sledge Hammer Detective Agency is being sued by a drunk that hit his car. That is until the drunk is murdered. With the client’s handgun. Sledge and Bobo muck through River City in an attempt to exonerate their client of murder.
Nothing but the Best
Cisco the cat finds a dead body in the school he lives in. Along with the help from the school janitor, the provider of Cisco’s tuna, he investigates the death.
Double Jeopardy
In walks Jeopardy DuPree. She wants Jake Sledge to stop her sister, Connie (short for Concentration) from killing her dad. Jake takes the case and runs into double trouble.
Sitting on a Park Bench
Private Detective Phillip Angelo, finder of lost people, is broadsided with a strong feeling of evil as he watches a man on a park bench who is watching little children.
Recent Reviews / Articles
Book Review of Deadly Silence by Erik Carter
The theme here is mainly justice. There is a hint of redemption. The motives are greed and power, not vengeance. This is a short thriller novella (130 pages) featuring Silence Jones, an assassin working for a secret government agency. I know, cliché, but still fun. This is a prequel to the Silence Jones series…
Book Review of Framed by James Scott Bell
This one-hundred-and-thirty-page novella hits all the key themes. Justice, vengeance, and redemption. About three quarters into the story the reader discovers the complex vengeance plot. This is a stand-alone thriller and definitely worth the read. If this was my first James Scott Bell, I’d want to read more of his stuff. It’s not and I will continue to read more of his books…
Book Review of My Brother’s New Wife by Matt McGregor
This story is all about revenge. What revenge? You’ll have to read it. It’s a short novel and it’s free. Not available for sale. You must go to Mr. McGregor’s website and download the book. It’s worth the time and effort…
Book Review of The Big Empty by Robert Crais
This 2026 Edgar Award winner for best novel features justice and mental health redemption for one of the characters. This is the twentieth Elvis Cole / Joe Pike mystery. It’s the first I’ve read since number one, which I remember enjoying. I also enjoyed this book…
