Current Releases
The Shattered Alarm
Detective Watts #1
A Clever Counterfeit
Detective Watts Short Story (FREE!)
Detective Watts #2
In Development
New Puzzles
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...
Puzzle 9: Frank’s Birdhouses
Hello again! Summer is here, and it's the perfect time to knock out some books on your reading list (or perhaps start a new one). If you were looking to satisfy your summer puzzle list instead, you've come to the right place. The next entry is based on Tents. Frank...
Puzzle 8: Penny’s Coins
Welcome back! If you're interested, I recently published a short story called A Clever Counterfeit that takes place in the Detective Watts universe. The characters mentioned in this month's puzzle belong exclusively to that story; let's check it out, then! The next...
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!