John Lutz: Fred Carver Series

[close] "Carver is an obsessive personality, and he's a dogged detective," says Edgar Award—winning author John Lutz. The New York Times agrees, describing Fred Carver, the eponymous star of Lutz's enthralling mystery series, as "a Florida private eye who can take the heat." Over the years, Carver, an ex-policeman with the battle scars to prove it, has become one of the most intriguing characters in contemporary detective fiction.

In this is exclusive video Lutz appears at one of his local haunts to discuss the origins of the series and what makes its star such an unforgettable sleuth.