Crime Thrillers

After almost a two-year absence, a serial killer has reappeared to terrorize some of Chicago's west side neighborhoods. Young Detective Juan Garcia is transferred to the West Side to work with seasoned veteran Detective Mike Ricci to help in finding the sinister killer.Young men are being murdered in a brutal fashion. In an odd twist, the killer leaves a calling card at each scene: the murder weapon! What message is being sent by the killer? Is the man dressed in black the killer? Is it the Snowman? Someone else? Garcia and Ricci work frantically to find the killer before he strikes again. In the midst of the turmoil, unbeknownst to Garcia, Ricci is keeping a secret from him. Meanwhile, Garcia struggles to find time with family while anguishing over the continued assaults. Welcome to Chicago's dark side as the detectives hunt down this serial killer in an action-packed thriller. ABOUT THE AUTHOR Mark Beckner is recognized in Colorado for his tenure with the Boulder Police Department, spanning from 1978 to 2014. He rose through the ranks to become Boulder's Police Chief in 1998 and remained in that position until his retirement in 2014. Chief Beckner took the reins of a department in turmoil and suffering from widespread criticism in the wake of the 1996 JonBenet Ramsey murder. Given the propensity of strange and unusual happenings in Boulder, the Department and Chief Beckner often found themselves in the news. Through his leadership, Chief Beckner was able to bring order to the department. Most members of the local media respected Chief Beckner for his honesty and straightforward approach.Mark still resides in Colorado with his wife, Sally, but they spend the winter months in Surprise, Arizona. They have two children, Kimberlee and Chad, and five grandchildren. When he is not writing crime thrillers, Mark spends time enjoying his family, traveling, bicycling, and playing softball and pickleball. He also finds joy in taking and collecting photographs of scenery and wildlife.

In the small town of Swartz Creek, Michigan, an 18-year-old mystery unfolds when three young teenagers and their dog uncover a grave of bones. The bones end up belonging to one of the three teenage boys who vanished without a trace nearly two decades earlier. It is a case that has haunted the community. Chief Paula Ward and veteran Detective Greg Thompson are thrust into the spotlight as they delve into the investigation, reopening old wounds. What follows is a gripping battle of wits between the suspect and officers that stretches the imagination. As the investigation nears an end, Chief Ward finds herself in a gripping ultimate confrontation with the killer. Hidden Bones is a crime thriller packed with intrigue, mystery, small-town tension and a dramatic ending. Follow the relentless pursuit of justice in the face of evil. Mark Beckner is known in Colorado from his time with the Boulder Police Department from 1978 to 2014. He rose through the ranks to become Boulder's Police Chief in 1998 and remained in that position until his retirement in 2014. Chief Beckner took the reins of a department in turmoil and suffering from widespread criticism in the wake of the 1996 JonBenet Ramsey murder. Given the propensity of unusual happenings in Boulder, the Department and Chief Beckner often found themselves in the news. However, it wasn't until he took over command of the JonBenet Ramsey investigation in late 1997 that he became known across the country by those interested in the bizarre nature of JonBenet's death. While the case has never been solved, Chief Beckner was able instrumental in bringing order to the investigation and played a role in getting the case to a grand jury. Most of the local media respected Chief Beckner for his honesty and straightforward approach. Mark Beckner still lives in Colorado and uses his law enforcement experience and writing skills to create thrilling, dramatic, and suspenseful murder mysteries. His first book, Behind The Lies, has received highly positive reviews. It comprises three crime dramas involving murder, mystery, action and suspense. His second book is scheduled to be out in late September, 2021.