TRAVELLIN’ SHOES 
Camel Press – July, 1, 2018
When the choir director at a local church is bludgeoned, shot, and set afire in the mayor’s neighborhood, Detective R.J. Franklin is pulled in to investigate. But nothing is as it seems on this case. Not even the victim is who he claimed to be. With very little information to go on, R.J. sets out to catch a killer. With a lot of help from his colorful godmother, Mama B, his partner and a new love interest, R.J. has to follow the trail and solve the murder before the murderer kills again.
Travellin’ Shoes is the first in a series of cozy mysteries where all the titles are pulled from Negro Spirituals. Each book includes unique and original soul food recipes that provide a taste of the African American culture depicted in each book. Travellin’ Shoes is a 2019 Next Generation Indie Book Awards Finalist in the Multicultural and Mystery Categories.
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ISBN: 978-1-60381-689-2
MOTHERLESS CHILD
Camel Press – September 10, 2019
When John Paul Rollins is murdered during his niece’s wedding reception, Detective R.J. Franklin quickly realizes that this case is going to be anything BUT routine. The list of people who wanted him dead includes just about everyone he’s ever known including the bride and groom. Can R.J. put his personal feelings behind him and catch a killer?
ISBN: 978-1603816922
STEAL AWAY
Camel Press – October 13, 2020
Detective RJ Franklin has worked with Search and Rescue volunteer, Marti Alexander, many times. So, he’s not surprised when he receives a call that she and her dog, Callie, have found a body near the St. Joseph River. What is surprising is when he learns that the body is that of her ex-husband, Jake Harrison. Between Marti’s unusual behavior, the fact that she had motive, opportunity, and the means to kill her cheating ex-husband, RJ doesn’t believe she’s guilty. Overlooking the mountain of evidence that all points to Marti as the killer, RJ starts investigating to see who else wanted Jake Harrison dead. With the help of his partner, Harley Wickfield IV, and his sharp-as-a-whip godmother, Mama B, RJ discovers a web of lies, deceit, and corruption. When one of RJ’s suspects with ties to the underworld gets a bit too close for comfort to RJ’s close-knit church family, he has to decide between his loyalty to his church and his commitment to his badge. Can RJ protect those closest to him, keep the River Bend community safe and catch a killer?