Exploring the Role of Forensic Science in Modern Detective Fiction

Published: Thu, 10/09/25

Hello John Santana Fans, As I delve deeper into the world of crime fiction, I’m continually reminded of how much the genre has evolved—especially when…

Facing the Shadows: Santana, Sex Trafficking, and The Price of Life

Published: Wed, 09/10/25

Updated: Wed, 09/10/25

Hello John Santana Fans, With headlines swirling about the release of the Jeffrey Epstein files and the renewed focus on se trafficking, I’ve been…

Mystery, History, and Social Issues: The True Crime Behind Great Fiction

Published: Wed, 08/06/25

What makes a mystery novel linger in your mind long after you’ve closed the book? For me, it’s the way stories draw power from real historical events…

The Challenges and Rewards of Writing a Mystery Series

Published: Tue, 07/01/25

Updated: Thu, 07/03/25

Hello John Santana Fans, Every John Santana mystery begins with a single question: What if? That simple curiosity is the spark that ignites an entire…

The Evolution of Detective John Santana: Character Development Across the Series

Published: Tue, 06/03/25

Updated: Tue, 06/03/25

Hello John Santana Fans, One of the questions I’m asked most often is how Detective John Santana has changed over the years, and whether I planned his…

St. Paul: The Heartbeat of the John Santana Mysteries

Published: Thu, 05/01/25

Updated: Sun, 05/04/25

Hello John Santana Fans, For those who have followed the John Santana mysteries, you know that St. Paul is more than just a backdrop—it's the…

Free e-book

Published: Sun, 03/02/25

Updated: Mon, 03/03/25

Hello John Santana Fans, Mystery novels have captivated readers for centuries, pulling us into webs of suspense, red herrings, and shocking twists.

Shadow Falls Discount

Published: Wed, 12/18/24

Updated: Wed, 12/18/24

Greetings John Santana fans, As we approach the New Year and the release of the latest John Santana mystery, Shadow Falls, the societal conflict…

New John Santana Mystery

Published: Wed, 10/30/24

Updated: Wed, 10/30/24

Hello Mystery Readers, John Santana will be back in action this January 2025 in Shadow Falls. In the sultry heat of a late July evening, the body of…

John Santana Audio Books

Published: Tue, 04/16/24

Hello John Santana Fans, After a relatively cool and rainy spring, temperatures here in southern Arizona have finally stabilized despite some windy…