"Superb storytelling with characters I got to know and care about!" Susan Slater - Author

"Great story. I love your work" Sam Keen - Author

"Cold Water Creek is gripping and difficult to put down. Jeanne Kraus - Author

"A great jigsaw puzzle of a mystery with lyrical descriptions and memorable writing, a page turner that will leave you wanting more. Highly recommended." Clifford Thurlow - Author

"One of the most innovative mysteries in recent memory." - The Wall Street Journal

"... unique and absorbing" - Publishers Weekly

". . . A gripping story that grabs you from the start and keeps you guessing until the end. Can't wait to read more for this author. - Amy Mitropoulos - Podcaster

Mystery - Thriller - Suspense - Love Stories

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Everything I Write Is True - Except For The Parts I Make Up

"The characters and scenes are well written." Jeff Shaw - author of Lieutenant Trufant and the Bloodline series.

A Miami native who is always curious, he pursued writing his life experiences. He creates stories of love, mystery, human frailty, and the reality of truth. Through imperfect and honest characters, he crafts a fictional journey that mirrors human nature. He loves to keep you on the edge of your seat with twists and turns served with love and compassion. Apart from his short stories, Steven has released two novels narrated through an engaging voice, drawing from his own life and emotions. Life keeps him near the Atlantic Ocean in Northeast Florida.

Police located a van with the remains of a young female. Detective Caine thinks it's a simple case, but nothing is that simple about murdering someone you love. His investigation will test everything he's ever believed in as he uncovers his own truth. Sometimes the dead come back and tell you everything.

A mesmerizing look at one man's fall from grace and the age-old struggle for redemption. This tender story is for any of us who have fallen and found the only way up is by reaching out a hand to others.

Good Reads Review

What does the Florida Writer’s Association say about COLD WATER CREEK?

An intriguing, well-written novel with action, mystery, crime, and supernatural elements.

A creative work with interesting characters with intriguing histories and roles.

A Heart Lies Within Us - Nothing lies more than your heart. Nothing destroys you faster than love.

Cold Water Creek - The one thing about killers? They look like you and me.

This new writer ties all the elements together as it works up to the exciting final revelation.

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"This book brilliantly intertwines Carter’s haunting journey with suspense, deep emotional struggles, and a surprising twist that kept me engaged from start to finish. I was especially drawn to the way you portray his newfound ability to sense others' thoughts, which adds such a haunting layer to his character and the unfolding mystery. I highly recommend this book to anyone who loves a thought-provoking thriller with complex psychological elements." Hanya Yanagihara