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I'm a storyteller. I have been my whole life. My vivid imagination has created all kinds of stories. I also love mysteries of any kind but specifically, I love the private detective. I grew up reading mysteries but also watching television and movie mysteries with detectives being the primary characters. I began this series all the way back at thirteen years old and the story and characters have evolved since then. in 2005, I began putting Thomas Jourdan on paper and for twenty years have been refining the series to what we have today. Originally, I mostly thought of myself as a musician as I studied music extensively in college and played semi-professionally for a time. However, as I navigate through life, I fine that I am better suited for what God calls me to be, a writer. The music isn't gone from my life. The writing is the focus. The writing is the most effective way I know to express myself as I have my whole life before I knew I had a talent for music. The talent for storytelling is not unique, but actually putting it all down on paper and being brave enough to put it on the public marketplace is the hard talent.
I love to travel and see different places in this great country, and I maintain a travel blog at Walter Sticht, Author and American Traveler
about me
who is Thomas Jourdan?
Know where you stand...because you can't stand on one leg....
Clearly, Thomas Jourdan is an imaginary private investigator. but where does he stand on most issues? from Encyclopedia brown to sherlock Holmes, the private detective subgenre is a mix of all kinds of people and while many private eyes in the literature can be of questionable morals, Thomas Jourdan has standards. Anchored by his traditional values, he wants justice for all his clients. Using his strong instincts, attention to detail, headstrong tendencies and a little humor, he brings that justice. But when you use your mouth more than your gun to get out of tough situations, sometimes it bites back.
While Thomas Jourdan is based a bit on my own personality, he and I are not the same. Only parts of him are. The pursuit of traditional American values is something I am passionate about. While I can be a wisecracker, I'm not nearly as gifted as he is with the wisecracks.

MY BOOKS

1
audacity is my middle name
Thomas Jourdan is a seasoned San Diego private investigator with a strong moral code and an unyielding, yet reckless determination for justice. But when a long-buried case resurfaces, Thomas's world is turned upside down. His first-ever client, accused of murder, reappears and Thomas must confront his past failures and unravel the truth, even if it means losing everything he's worked for.
To escape the chaos, Thomas throws himself into his successful second career as a restaurateur, just as a prominent food critic comes to town. When his restaurant receives a mediocre review, he decides to confront the critic, but suddenly gains a new client. The paranoid critic believes someone from his past is out to get him. As Thomas juggles both cases, new friendships and a potential romance, he must also face the consequences of his actions and the cost of rebellion.
A blend of cozy mystery and gritty pulp, this gripping tale will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Filled with relatable characters and realistic emotions, Audacity is My Middle Name is a must-read for fans of modern mysteries.
2
A Little Splash of Panache
As he begins to heal from his traumatic injuries, private investigator Thomas Jourdan can’t stay down for long because a new threat emerges that could shatter his fragile peace. His friendship with former reporter Dave Parker and his romantic relationship with FBI Agent Heather Danes is still blossoming. Feeling as if he is ready to get back to work, he takes on his newest client, his semi-estranged brother. An assistant district attorney with San Diego County, Mike Jourdan has been receiving mysterious death threats over the investigation of a missing college student and wants to know who is behind them.
At the same time, a bonus case comes to him: the conductor of the San Diego Symphony falsely accused of murder of one of his own musicians. Once again, Thomas Jourdan is compelled to seek justice. When both cases seem to intersect, everything begins to unravel again. He must use all his wits and abilities to not only protect his brother and the conductor, but worse still, confront an emerging serial killer he has run afoul of. He must navigate them all with his wit, toughness and intelligence while dealing with the challenges of his disability.
Still in the soft-boiled, cozy-adjacent style, the continuation of Thomas Jourdan’s story and his personal arc as a private detective and a person reaches another level. But as the body count rises, will his determination be enough to stop a killer before it's too late? The events of these cases will test him, almost break him, force him to self-check and understand what his limitations are….
3
A Tad too much charisma
Now relocated to Boise, Idaho, Thomas Jourdan must move on with his life and continue to adjust to his disability following the shocking murder of his friend and business parter Dave Parker. He has teamed up with his friend and retired FBI Special Agent Max Young, starting fresh and finding new clients in their new home. Their first big case together involves a small business owner being harassed by break-ins and threats. As they dig into it, a conspiracy against them emerges leading to a dastardly kidnapping of the client’s only child.
The personal growth of Thomas Jourdan continues, as the relationships he has with Max Young and FBI Agent Heather Danes.
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NEW SERIES!
Release Date TBA
My team and I are working on getting this new series ready for either a traditional publisher or for self-publishing so
stay tuned!




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