Sanity Claus
“Sanity Claus is a thoroughly engaging read from beginning to end. A deftly blended mix of ‘cozy mystery’ style amateur sleuths and police procedural-themed mysteries. The author has a genuine flair for this kind of distinctive, narrative-driven storytelling.”
— Midwest Book Review, 3/26
As the star of Saint Nick, a new holiday-themed Broadway play, Yule Von Zell is under immense pressure. His mental stability is teetering on the brink. A murder accusation is hanging over Yule’s head, and his producer is threatening to enforce the “sanity clause” in his contract.
To complicate matters, the six surviving Von Zell siblings suspect a vicious killer may be targeting their show business family!
Enter theatrical ad execs Vic Senso and Bettie Balboa, who enlist their friend, NYPD Detective Renny Clements, to help clear their famous client’s name. They once again employ the talents of high society psychic, Mizz Mitzi, along with an inner-circle of savvy theater contacts, to unravel the secrets of the Christmas-obsessed family.
Publication Date: June 9, 2026
Published by: Camel Press
Scenery of the Crime
“AN EXTRAORDINARY MYSTERY NOVEL. Original, deftly crafted, compelling, and a fun read from start to finish.”
— Midwest Book Review, 7/17/25
“Broadway snoops Vic Senso and Bettie Balboa are the ‘Will and Grace’ of the cozy mystery genre!”
— Richard Ridge, BroadwayWorld.com
In this first book of the Retro Broadway Mystery Series, set in 1975 New York City, several bizarrely executed murders involve theatrical ad execs Vic Senso and Bettie Balboa in the far-from-glamorous world of backstage Broadway.
Behind all the beautiful scenery hides a myriad of potentially life-threatening hazards. Has there ever been a stage-related “accident” that was actually a cover-up for murder?
Publication Date: June 10, 2025
Published by: Camel Press