Samantha Rose Johnson Series

Samantha “Sam” Rose Johnson is a tough, cynical, but law-school educated, Licensed Private Detective. From growing up biracial on South Sangamon in Chicago’s tough Englewood neighborhood in the seventies, to a tour with the United States Army Military Police Corps and then completing law school, Sam knows how to investigate using skills from the the street and the legal. When encountering thugs of any stripe who ask her who she thinks she is, she replies with a sardonic grin, “straight up bitch… comma optional.”

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Other Works

Fred O. Batiste, an enforcer for a Chicago crime family, wakes up to a nightmare and a dead woman in his bed, sparking a desperate search for answers about his last blackout night. Concerned about her missing sister's involvement in the risky modeling industry, Rachel McCormack enlists her boyfriend and a private detective to uncover the truth. Their investigations collide, revealing the deadly consequences of varied addictions.

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Edward J. Herdrich's collection of poetry arises from influences which range from growing up with parents who emphasized the importance of nature (through tent-camping, hiking and backpacking and having a large vegetable garden), to a tour of duty in the United States Army Military Police Corps, twenty years of being a private detective, and included years spent with Lakota, Dakota and Cherokee friends immersed in their culture.

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A comprehensive manual designed for those interested in entering the field of private investigation. The book provides practical advice, techniques, and real-world examples to help beginners understand the fundamentals of private investigation, including surveillance, fraud detection, and criminal defense work​

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Coming Soon

The Spirit Warrior: Path of the White Wolf Trilogy (Young Adult)

In "Spirit Warrior: Path of the White Wolf," Taela, a young Lakota girl destined to be a Spirit Warrior, navigates her mystical calling amid familial and global turmoil. Guided by her late grandfather's spirit and mystical allies, she faces threats both spiritual and earthly. This Young Adult series melds rich Lakota traditions with a fantastical narrative, exploring heroism in challenging times.