Discover the Adam Perdue Mysteries
Unravel the Secrets of Orman
Join Adam Perdue as he navigates the back alleys and hidden corners of Orman, solving mysteries that will keep you on the edge of your seat.
Welcome to Orman
The Adam Perdue mysteries series, set in the fictional city of Orman, takes readers on a fascinating journey through the volatile cocktail of deterioration, reinvention, and aspiration that characterizes American urban life in the 21st century. Each book delves deeper into the character of Orman — and of intrepid detective, Adam Perdue. His agency, Lost Souls Investigations (LSI), specializes in finding people no one really wants found, in places nobody else wants to look.
The Adam Perdue Series
Bell Ringer -- Book One
When Michele Rathborn vanishes from the streets of Orman, her brothers hire him so they can challenge the will giving her control of the family business. Adam discovers that she’s not the only homeless person who has disappeared. For the police, street people going missing is more of a solution than a problem. For Adam, it’s a mission.
Adam must find his way through a maze of riddles and contradictions to avoid winding up in a cell – or on a slab.
What Readers Are Saying
“Bell Ringer is a suspenseful, funny roller coaster ride with twists and turns from start to finish. I couldn’t put it down until I reached the last page.”
– Rachael Carter
“Hard-nosed private eye with a sardonic sense of humor is tasked with solving a spate of disappearances… Spain unravels the mystery skillfully and the reader is rewarded with a menagerie of unconventional characters, each in their own way with something to say.”
– David Zuckerman
“Adam Perdue is a detective for our times: lost in a sea of darkness and despair but clinging to to the life raft of humor and humanity. Bell Ringer is a great read.”
– Jeffrey Cane
“Very complex- mystery, action, some wittiness mixed with dry humor, a little bit of romance… checked all the boxes! The entire story had me on the edge of my seat, and the detail – all of my senses were engaged. ”
– Jessica Wallace
“The Author keeps your interest from first page to last with his vivid descriptions of the characters, events and locations. Well written tongue in cheek crime fiction – I can’t wait for the next instalment!”
– CR
“Intrigue with a social conscience. With plenty of plot twists and turns, and a cast of quirky characters, the story winds through the streets and back alleys of Orman. I’m looking forward to his next adventure!”
– Liz