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The Shattered Alarm

Detective Watts #1

A Clever Counterfeit

Detective Watts Short Story (FREE!)

Detective Watts #2

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New Puzzles

Puzzle 12: Nellie’s Classroom

Puzzle 12: Nellie’s Classroom

Hi, and welcome back to this month's blog! It's hard to believe that I've already stacked up a full year's worth of puzzles. Whether you've just discovered this little corner or you've been following along since the beginning, thanks for spending your time with me! I...

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Puzzle 11: Sharon’s Sweets

Puzzle 11: Sharon’s Sweets

Hello again and happy Labor Day! Autumn is soon approaching (for some of the world, at least), so I hope you're looking forward to the new season. What better way to start it than with a new puzzle? The next entry is based on Galaxies (also known as Tentai Show)....

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Puzzle 10: Corey’s Towers

Puzzle 10: Corey’s Towers

Welcome back! In just a few weeks, The Shattered Alarm will be celebrating its one-year publication anniversary. I'd like to reiterate how grateful I am for everyone who has read the book and reached out to me with their thoughts. And don't worry about this being the...

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About Me

Hey! My name is Joe Turcotte, and I’m a Virginia-based author who writes detective mystery novels. I welcome you to read more at Detective Watts (Series) about my authorship journey and writing style. I also have a Contact form where you can reach out for personal and business inquiries.

Outside of writing, I love painting and birdwatching at various nature preserves. I also enjoy traveling solo, although I have a growing backlog of places I’d like to visit. Thanks for visiting my website!

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