Crime Detective Mystery Thriller Group discussion

Allow me to formally introduce myself. My name is Paul Williams and I'm from Cleveland Ohio. I've been writing since I was a kid. I was heavily influenced by Goosebumps books that's when I first started writing short stories as I grew older I was influenced by hip hop music so I started crafting songs in my teens. I grew an appreciation for the rappers to tell stories on instrumentals.
I loved Jay Z Nas Tupac etc those guys shaped my formative years. I have music videos on other platforms as well.
But then I got into movies and the best director of all time to me is Martin Scorsese with his ability to reflect on the human element and emotion we all have.
I'm married with 2 kids and a wife and with a lot of time and patience I managed to complete a book series.

THE KING'S OMEN:
Bruce Edwards who has gangster ties dating back to the 1930s policy rackets vowed to never step foot into the game because his grandfather and mother both met an untimely death. He didn't want that for his family but he reaches a financial crisis and personal family issues which reel him into organized crime.
The paths he chooses in this story will be very vital towards the future of his familyThe King's Omen: The Fall of The Edwards Crime Family: Vol 1 The Book of Broken Families

Hello everyone!

My name is Juan Carlos Toral (J.C. Toral), and I'm excited to join this community. I'm a lifelong fan of science fiction and thrillers, especially stories that delve into the impact of technology, AI, and the high-stakes future battles that might await us. I'm based in Madrid, Spain.

Beyond being an avid reader, I've also recently taken the plunge into writing. My debut novel in English, "SWANWAKE: ECHOES OF FUTURE BATTLES," just launched on Amazon Kindle this week! It's a sci-fi technothriller that kicks off with a devastating city-wide blackout, sparking a futuristic war for AI supremacy, and follows characters fighting for survival amidst cyberwarfare, advanced drones, and deep-seated conspiracies.

To celebrate the launch, I'm planning a free promotion on Amazon Kindle starting tomorrow: Thursday, May 22nd, through Saturday, May 24th. I thought some of you might be interested in checking it out during the free days.
For those who might be interested, this novel is also available in its original Spanish version, titled "LA FIRMA DEL CISNE."

I'm really looking forward to discovering new books and authors through this group, participating in discussions, and sharing recommendations. I'm here to connect with fellow readers and genre fans, not just to promote.

You can find my author profile on Goodreads.

Thanks for having me, and I look forward to chatting books with you all!

Best,
J.C. Toral

SWANWAKE: ECHOES OF FUTURE BATTLES
LA FIRMA DEL CISNE

Hi! Thanks for having me in the group. I'm Kristie Wolf. I'm an indie author of military and smalltown romantic suspense.

My Project VIPER Series is about a team of special forces amputees who have been outfitted by the military with bionic, weaponized prosthetics and engineered into super soldiers. Books one and two, Too Dangerous to Love (opposites attract and bodyguard/alpha hero), and Too Lethal to Love (second chance, fake dating, and bodyguard/alpha hero) are out. Book Three, Too Guarded to Love, will be released in September.

Knife to the Heart is my enemies to lovers romantic thriller set in a Colorado ski town. My heroine is the FBI agent but hometown hero thinks he's the one with the badge.

I'm looking forward to getting to know you all. Happy Reading!

Hi everyone, my name is Thomas, and I am a crime novelist from Upstate New York, currently based in Ithaca. I’ve so far published two novels, and I am currently working on my third. While my first two novels reflect some of my experiences living in both the US and Germany, my next novel takes the reader to a small town in Upstate New York.
In addition to my novels, I have recently started writing short stories, which I am releasing in serial form on my blog (www.thomas-griffin-crime.com ). I am excited to connect with and learn about other people's work here! Sending best wishes, Thomas

I’m Peter J Charles, writing crime fiction under my pen name. My debut novel A Detective’s Dilemma draws heavily on lived experience. I’m ex‑military and later served in the drug squad in Surrey Police in the UK, working surveillance, undercover operations, and informant handling. In short: I’ve been there and done it.

These days my focus is on building a credible crime series with procedural authenticity at its core. Every detail is pressure‑tested for realism, from dialogue to atmosphere. I’m here to connect with fellow crime and thriller readers and writers, and to share the journey of launching A Detective’s Dilemma.

The second book in the series is 50% complete and the third is planned in my head.