Rick Reed was in law enforcement for 30 years before retiring and becoming the author of the Detective Jack Murphy serial killer fiction novels. Reed draws on personal experience as he brings serial killer-fiction to life in the small town of Evansville, Indiana. His acclaimed true crime book, BLOOD TRAIL, is the account of Reed's capture of serial killer Joseph Weldon Brown in 2000 after Brown claimed his 14th victim. In 2010 Joe killed his cellmate while serving a sentence of Life Without Possibility of Parole. Reed is available for presentations by contacting his publicist at rickreed007@gmail.com. He is a member of Mystery Writers of America and California Writer's Club. The Detective Jack Murphy novels began with, The Cruelest Cut, and The Coldest Fear, and now it continues with Final Justice. The Cruelest Cut and The Coldest Fear, and Final Justice are available in all bookstores and as e-books. Blood Trail is available as a paperback.Coming soon, MURPHY'S LAW. Rick lives in the Nashville area with his wife, Jennifer, and two furry companions, Lexie and Belle.