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Podcast Alert!

I was asked to be the first guest for the premiere episode of James Inman’s “Who Are These People.”

Tune in as James interviews Ken Harris (me!) retired FBI Supervisory Intelligence Analyst turned author of the crime fiction series The Case Files of Steve Rockfish. We talk the FBI, conspiracy theories and even a little bit of writing. It was a great time and I managed to get a word in edgewise.

Check out the snippet below and find the entire episode on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3QIutTk

I’ll be back on the show to promote “THE BALLAD OF THE GREAT VALUE BOYS – From the Case Files of Steve Rockfish 4” prior to its release on February 6, 2025.

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Early Praise for Upcoming Rockfish – 4

We’re counting down until the release of the latest in the “Case Files of Steve Rockfish” on February 06, 2025 and as we wait, some early reviews are beginning to come in. Also, check back here and on my Twitch channel for some giveaways leading up to the big day.

Private Investigators Rockfish and McGee assist a friend whose plan to grift a violent Militia goes awry. On scene, the partners uncover a devious plot by a terror cell to ignite the next insurrection. Can the partners prevent the domestic terrorists from running out the clock on America’s democracy?

Praise from a few fellow authors regarding Rockfish and Jawnie’s upcoming adventure:

Prepare for twists, turns, and more than a few laugh-out loud moments in this rollercoaster of a thriller that pits wise-cracking private investigator Steve Rockfish and his band of unlikely cohorts against a right-wing extremist militia group with a dangerous agenda. – Patti Liszkay, author of “The Equal and Opposite Reactions Trilogy”

Steve Rockfish is back and kicking militia ass. In fact, the whole crew is back, busting balls as they solve crimes and track down the bad guys. The wisecracks fly fast and furious. So do the twists and turns. The bad guys are badder, the danger more dangerous, and every character as endearing as they are dysfunctional. I couldn’t turn the pages fast enough. – Haris Orkin, award-winning author of “The James Flynn Escapades”

Great gobs of serious yet hilarious crime-solving by Steve and Jawnie, along with their cast of friends ranging from dependable to what-the-hell-now crazy. Absolutely a fun ride! But I warn you, you’ll want to read the entire series tonight. – Val Conrad, author of “The Julie Madigan Thriller Series”

This fourth novel in the Rockfish series is the best yet! Harris has written another fast-paced story with hard-hitting action, mounting suspense and delightful, biting humor. Outnumbered and outgunned, Rockfish, McGee and Raffi take on the Great Value Boys, revolutionaries with a violent agenda. With signature bravado fueled by intrepid hearts, they serve up their own distinct brand of justice. – Rebecca Warner, Amazon Bestselling Author

Happy Birthday The Pine Barrens Stratagem

Coming Tomorrow – A very special birthday sale for the From the Case Files of Steve Rockfish Trilogy! Get all 3 digital eBooks for the low low price of $4.97

Help me help The Pine Barrens Stratagem with the terrible twos. Charge and dust off that Kindle and dive in. Can you find $4.97 in the couch cushions? The cat doesn’t need another toy. Go forth and Amazon here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09F3GDHZ9

Next! First Accolade of 2024!

A Bad Bout of the Yips has made its first (and hopefully not last) best of 2023 list!

The fine folks over at Mysteries to Die For have published their list of books receiving 5 Stars in their reviews for the past year. To quote TG Wolf, from M2D4, “To earn 5 stars from me, a story has to have flawless logic, no loose ends, great characters, and, of course, be entertaining.”

Click the link above and check it out.

If Flo and Progressive Can Bundle…

If you still haven’t jumped into the Rockfish universe and have waited for a deep discount double check, (wait, that’s State Farm, not Progressive) the time has come.

Click the link below and then pick your favorite online book retailer to scoop up all three From the Case Files of Steve Rockfish series for a low low price! Amazon has  bundled all three Kindle books for one discounted price. The remaining retailers are slashing the prices on each individual book.

Pick a Retailer and Bundle with Ken

Rockfish Trilogy Trailer

Check out the new “From the Case Files of Steve Rockfish” Trilogy trailer below.

A big thanks to Casey over at Acme Tiki for an incredible job with the new Rockfish promotional video.  He’ll be back come Fall 2024 with a new trailer highlighting the upcoming The Ballad of the Great Value Boys: From the Case Files of Steve Rockfish – 4. The fourth in the series drops February 6, 2025 and will be available for pre-order most likely before next Christmas. 

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Live Free Podcast Available Now!

Finally, we’ve reached Podcast Day. The reading of “Live Free or Die Jacking” on The Mysteries to Die For Podcast by the amazing TG Wolff is available via the embedded player below or via your normal podcast app.Estelle Cummings patrols Jawnville’s Locust Valley Park with the Silver Apostles (a senior version of the Guardian Angels) keeping the park safe from the elusive Nature Jacker. But on this particular night, Estelle stumbles across the alleged flasher, khaki’s around his ankles and body still warm. With the police eager to shelve the murder investigation because who cares who killed the public masturbator, it’s up to Estelle to solve the mystery.  Toss in a dash of fentanyl, an anti-woke march, a handful of clues best observed under a blacklight and our amateur sleuth is in over her head.

Don’t forget the entire anthology is available in print, via Amazon. Hook me up, will ya? 

Or check out the Tina’s e-zine which highlights the story.  

Rockfish Rides Again in Novel Form

It looks like you’ll be able to find out what happened when Rockfish and Jawnie tangle with Walmart’s version of the Proud Boys….

Thanks to Black Rose Writing for believing in this series. Look for “The Ballad of the Great Value Boys,” the 4th in the “From the Case Files of Steve Rockfish” crime fiction series, coming the tail end of 2024PIs Steve Rockfish & Jawnie McGee clash with Meal Team 6 and try to stave off a second insurrection.