Author Archives: David William Pearce

Verdict: WHERE FOOLS DARE TO TREAD is a well-crafted, enjoyable and intriguing mystery… IndieReader A tangled but engrossing mystery populated by dynamic characters-  Kirkus Reviews  The great thing about getting your book published is that finally, people will be able to see what an incredible writer you are and devote their time, energy, and yes, a little cash,Continue reading “And The Reviews Are In!”

This is the third vignette for the book, Where Fools Dare to Tread. Bennie and Artis own the Moonlight Arms, the courtyard bungalow community where Monk lives. It’s a throwback to an older LA, before it became the megalopolis it is now. “Well I’ll be damned.” Benjamin Madison was checking me out. “You ever heard of a man namedContinue reading “Bennie and Ardis”

This is a repost from my other website, davidwilliampearcewriter.com The true unabridged tale of how I came to write the Monk Buttman story. Originally, I had planned to write a relationship story. Fresh off the success of actually finishing a book, I dove right into the next one. Having always been fascinated by the ideaContinue reading “Monk Buttman, Origins”

In this second vignette, Monk meets his handler at Aeschylus and Associates, the LA law firm with whom he contracts his services. Buttman and Boyer Boyer was on his office phone, his feet propped on the desk. He didn’t notice as Marsyas Durant and I came in. His attention was directed to the iPhone inContinue reading “Buttman and Boyer”

This is the first in a series of short vignettes featuring the characters from the new book, Where Fools Dare to Tread: A Monk Buttman Mystery, which was be released on February 21st. Monk and Agnes at the store: “What’s wrong with chips?” Agnes demanded. “They’re not healthy! It’s important to eat healthy.” I assumed that wentContinue reading “Monk and Agnes Go Shopping”