“A white rabbit of approximately six feet, now deceased. And the responding officers said that there is no axe, Detective Sutcliffe. Not this time.”

Short Story: “Beware the Bunnyman”

Black Cat Weekly #161

“Beware the Bunnyman”

Black Cat Weekly #161, September 2024

When a woman reports she shot a burglar dressed like the county’s infamous Bunnyman—a six-foot tall axe–wielding rabbit—Detective Sutcliffe will soon learn that it’s easier to kill a man than an urban legend.

“Monster”

Best American Mystery and Suspense 2024

Elizabeth believes that her mother-in-law, Alberta, did not have an enemy in the world the night she was stabbed to death. But if that is true, then who killed Alberta—and what do they want now?

“The Penny Drops”

Black Cat Weekly #147, June 2024

Lily is suspected of murdering her husband. Her unconventional sister-in-law, Nadia, believes she can solve the crime—but the cost of getting answers may be both their lives.

“Dead Drop”

On Spec Magazine #128 (Vol. 34, No. 2), 2024

A spaceship’s artificial intelligence has three major problems:

  • It was programmed to be curious.

  • The sole human aboard is up to no good.

  • One of them must operate by the rule that “thou shalt not kill”—and it isn’t the human.

“Race to the Bottom”

Three Strikes—You’re Dead, 2024

When her aunt demands that Marie arrange an event to raise money for the local animal shelter, Marie organizes a zorbing race. But, unbeknownst to her, a killer has different plans for this special day.

“Bitter Cold”

Notorious in North Texas, 2024

When a Canadian pilot trainee is strangled to death at Camp Taliaferro during World War One, American Major Evans must solve the crime fast. Because death stalks the camp in the bitter cold—and it’s not done yet.

“Pot o’ Gold”

Black Cat Weekly #133, March 2024

When Nora arrives at her uncle’s annual St. Patrick’s Day treasure hunt and finds he’s missing, she searches for answers—but she’ll need the luck of the Irish if she’s going to catch a killer.

“A Tail of Justice”

Black Cat Weekly #114, November 2023

Fluffy has simple goals—devour catnip, drink fresh water, and avenge the murder of his human caretaker. But the killer has ambitions of his own, and woe betide the pesky cat who tries to get in a murderer’s way.

“The Codicil”

Fantastic Detectives, 2023

PI Jesse Morgan considers his ability to see ghosts a distinctive advantage when getting justice for murder victims. But solving the death of Ed Scoggins is going to require him to use a different skill set altogether—and the ghost of Ed Scoggins may not like the result.

“The End of the Road”

Black Cat Weekly #103, August 2023

Mike thinks nothing ruins a nice day in the woods with your wife like her stumbling over a fresh corpse—until the cops show up, they ID the victim, and it turns out he and his wife both had a motive to kill the guy. Can Mike solve the crime before the killer takes another victim?

“Monster”

Reckless in Texas, 2023

Elizabeth believes that her mother-in-law, Alberta, did not have an enemy in the world the night she was stabbed to death. But if that is true, then who killed Alberta—and what do they want now?

“Research”

Hook, Line, and Sinker, 2023

Phony psychic Becca thinks she has the perfect scam, relying on research to make sure all her “visions” will be proven true. But Becca’s not the only player in the game, and the cost for making a mistake is life and death—possibly hers. Can Becca turn the tables before it is too late?

“Bone Deep”

ParABnormal Magazine, September 2023

When Janelle receives a bone transplant, she isn’t expecting its last owner to come along for the ride. He makes it clear that the only way either of them are going to get any peace is if Janelle solves his murder, but soon she is faced with the crucial question: how far will a killer go to keep from getting caught?

“It’s Not Tennis”

Black Cat Weekly #52, August 2022

When Laura’s husband asks her to play tennis with her old nemesis from high school, Laura agrees that a simple game won’t kill her. . . but what if she’s wrong?

“The Perfect House”

Fantastic Detectives, 2022

When Jane buys a Victorian house to fulfill her dream of running an inn, she hears rumors that it is haunted by a vengeful ghost with a nasty habit of pushing people down the stairs. To her, the solution seems obvious—use it as a marketing tool. Come stay in the haunted house! However, Jane is not the only one making plans, and murder is timeless.