A Cold Case

It is a story about time and memory. The protagonist pieces together meaning from the evidence he encounters over a thirty-year time span: the first-person narrative that moves back and forth between the last years of the Cold War and the present. The novel explores overlapping milieus in Frankfurt whose uneasy coexistence sometimes erupts into violence: competing elements in the German underworld, the personalities and bureaucracies of German policing, American military personnel and military police, German and American academics. The reader shares the immediate experience of the American investigator, a former officer of the American Military Police who was once stationed in Frankfurt. The reader shares his reflections, as well, as the older man’s accumulated experience becomes a lens through which he views his younger self. The dramatic and violent events of the first investigation, interspersed with the calm and reflective atmosphere of the second search, create the novel’s particular rhythm.

A Taste of Freedom

Doug Samuels is a highly respected but emotionally challenged ex-cop turned private investigator, who is reeling from a heartbreakingly painful loss. Working out of a small office in the St. Louis neighbourhood called Central West End, and with the assistance of his best friend’s wife, he receives little warning of his destiny.

Wittingly chosen for the task, Doug is hired by the spouse of a successful investment banker. The alarmingly sexy blond suspects the man she married of cheating and asks Doug to verify her suspicions. His pretty client entices and manipulates Doug’s vulnerabilities as a second case, involving an ex-pimp turned NFL running back, lures Doug back and forth across the country, forcing him to dodge and deflect warranted scrutiny from the FBI.

Accepting each case with the best of intentions, Doug’s professional ethics, and high moral standards are continuously challenged as he’s pulled deeper and deeper into a world of deception, lies, sex, and murder. Doug’s good nature paired with his inability to say no changes his life forever.

As Though Nothing Could Fall

Four friends knew the streets better than most. One night, three of them made it back home. One did not.

Michael Bowen, a young detective destined to prove himself, is visiting his father with Alzheimer’s when he gets a phone call that the body of a young boy has been found in a baseball field. His investigation leads him into conflict with Francis Zaccardi; a ruthless criminal who has tortured the community of Boston for decades. The trail that Michael begins to follow becomes brutal around every turn. Along the way, he reluctantly must turn to Francis’s son, Thomas, who is struggling to deal with the death of his friend. A mysterious and daunting thriller, As Though Nothing Could Fall is a novel about familial struggle and the loyalty that comes from every edge of the human consciousness.

Augers Affair

Harvey Ace is a horseplayer and winner. Santa Anita Park, also known as the Great Race Place, is his favorite haunt. He acquires a top-notch winning filly, but his quirky trainer, John Augers, is suddenly and mysteriously assassinated. Harvey vows to find the killers. He is thrown in the middle of intrigue and madness while protecting his winning racehorse, and a motley crew follows him into the maelstrom. He thrusts deeper into the mysteries of John Augers until, at a lonely home for children, he confronts the lady on the gilded throne and saves the day, and all involved. He is a winner!

Bean Fate

A shocking Prohibition-era murder in a dusty Saskatchewan border town inflames the public’s suspicions about links between the politicians and Al Capone and the Chicago Mob. When rookie cop Jack Ross’s investigation gets too close to the truth, he’s pulled off the case. Then he goes rogue.

Criminal Defense

Children cannot choose their parents, but they can choose how they want to live. Lola, after finding herself in a bad place, decided she would take control of her life. She was ready to fight. At the same time, she discovered the love of a man she had wished for. He walked right into her life. Lola was saved by her family, love, and God.

Croaking Frogs

Two young detective brothers are assigned to investigate a murder committed in a small, upscale town. The evidence obtained uncomfortably leads them to assume that their father, a prominent local retailer, may be responsible for the crime. The detectives’ hunch is tossed into further turmoil when it is discovered that their father is being pursued by a different killer. The second would-be killer is equally deadly but far more sinister and even more terrifyingly cruel than the one who committed the murder. Is it possible that the murderer whom the brothers are seeking to bring to justice can be capable of committing such horrible, seemingly tortuous crimes while attempting to avoid the grip of his own relentless attacker? Is it possible that the killer is their own father?

The author weaves the tale of Croaking Frogs in and out of mystery, drama, and intrigue. The reader is left to decide for themselves who the croaking frogs are and who or what is responsible for croaking the frogs. Be prepared for an entertaining, emotional roller coaster journey as the story leads the reader on a wild search for a killer and an equally intense search for a cure.

Destinies

Young, beautiful, and hardworking, Nina Iorizzo discovers her quiet world has been turned on its head after coming in contact with mobster Santangelo Furri. She must find the strength to approach her sudden threat head-on.

Santangelo Furri, the cunning and ruthless soldier-turned-boss overnight, must face new challenges from rival factions while balancing his own “real” family.

Lastly, Tommy Roberts, a successful attorney and proud father, soon discovers that his paternal father is really Santangelo Furri—the head of the mafia.

Each of their own actions creates a domino effect with shattering repercussions.

“Nick Christophers is an exceptional writer. He was the editor of my publication Mob Candy Magazine and proved to be an encyclopedia of knowledge when it came to the mob. Even though this is fictional he has the know-how about the mob to make the story feel like it’s factual.”

• — Frank Di Matteo, Publisher of Mob Candy Magazine

“This was a terrific read. And I am not a reader of books but scripts and I enjoyed this. Nick has the know-how of the mob and was able to produce a fictional story around that world. The ending leaves you wanting to know what happens next.”

• — Sean King, Film director of web stories “Brooklyn Ties”

“Nick knows a hell of a lot about writing and the Mafia. He’s written for my blog, Cosa Nostra News. I couldn’t wait to read Nick’s novel. I am glad I did and so will you.”

• — Ed Scarpo, publisher of Cosa Nostra News

Detective Misty Rivers in "Long Overdue"

Coming from two generations of law enforcement it was always Misty’s destiny to become a detective but no ordinary one. She’s a black Christian woman who is led by the Holy Spirit to help her save souls as well as solve cases. When a cold case resurfaces after 26 years that her father retired detective Andrew Rivers couldn’t solve it now becomes Misty’s appointment assignment, but can she handle it? Dealing with the pressures of a high-risk career it starts to take a toll on her mentally through a series of devastating encounters. She recognizes that only the Lord’s strength can help her through and even though you are a believer you still have problems; however, you can be blessed in the darkness and overcome! With that revelation Misty is unstoppable and realizes she can turn it around and use her work as a ministry; to lead the way for those who are spiritually lost.

Director's Cut

David Lowry, the retired forensic scientist of the Sheriff’s Office in Scottsdale and now the most sought after private forensic investigator in the country, is invited by an old colleague to join the investigation of a murder in West Virginia that copies exactly a scene in a famous movie called Night of the Hunter. He is joined by Rebecca Wise, senior special agent of the FBI, and together they discover that the current murder is only one of many dating back several years and taking place all over the country and all of them copies of scenes from famous films. Together, they join forces to find the killer. As they search for the killer, new murders take place, each increasingly more provocative, as if the murderer knows they are looking for him and is daring them to catch him.

Follow the Leads

After a dream honeymoon, Carly and Thorne return home to Lillington, North Carolina, a small town where everyday lives play out amidst a backdrop of hope, beliefs, prejudices, and love.

When a neighbor’s disturbing report leads to the discovery of a dead body, Police Chief Lolo turns to Thorne to help investigate. As Thorne follows the twisted trails of truth and mistaken identities, he uncovers shocking secrets.

Meanwhile, young divorcée Jennifer Ward relocates to Lillington with her son Kenny, seeking comfort from her father Vernon after years of estrangement. But adjusting to this unfamiliar small town is an immense challenge for Kenny. When Jennifer’s ex-husband turns up murdered, Thorne launches another investigation, enlisting the help of his former colleague Big Al.

In this close-knit community, the veneers of prestige, power and wealth mask guilt-ridden affairs and lies. Colorful locals, from politically incorrect figures to high and mighty titans, will captivate readers looking for their next compelling story.

In Time

In Time is the second book in the Finn Lane series and is a sequel to Taking the Town.

Following a terrible personal tragedy, Finn leaves Ireland and moves to the US where he tries to rebuild his life. The book chronicles the highs and lows of his time in the US, leading to his encounter with the beautiful Bella, with whom he establishes a deep and special relationship.