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Richard Tyler Jordan

RICHARD TYLER JORDAN has stumbled through the world with the kind of dumb luck that suggests he might have been Mr. Magoo in a previous incarnation. Born into an unsophisticated family ("They still don't know how to use more than one type of fork at dinner") he soon bolted to Los Angeles. The Walt Disney Studios saw potential in his enthusiasm (and naivete). "They were charmed by my rare blend of gullibility and a tireless work ethic and decided I was the missing puzzle piece in Walt's empire of dreams." Over the next three decades, Jordan was thrown into the meatgrinder of over 500 feature film publicity campaigns for what he sarcastically calls "movies even popcorn with extra butter couldn't save." To take his mind off the waste matter, he began penning what he modestly calls "novels." Literary gems like Breakfast at Timothy's, Overnight Sensation, Strangers in the Night, and Gay Blades raised more than a few eyebrows. Mickey wasn't thrilled about being the muse for Hollywood's latest potboiler either. "Who knew rodents were so sensitive?" To avoid any more awkward encounters on the Studio lot with judgmental anthropomorphic mice, Richard ventured into the realm of writing cozy mysteries with tantalizing titles like A Corpse in the Castle and Final Curtain, where the puns hit harder than Diana Ross's legendary temper tantrums, and the only thing sharper than his humor is his diva sleuth's knack for tripping over cadavers and unraveling the mysteries behind how they got that way. Now, in what he cheekily dubs "The sequel to my already enviable life," Richard lives in England with his dashing Irish husband in a 500-year-old cottage and a ghost that's more "meh" than "boo." He's embraced the art of castle-crashing (legally, of course). He loves nothing more than to visit ancient ruins and stay in castles-turned-boutique hotels. Richard Tyler Jordan is living proof that life can be just as amusing as a Hollywood rom-com. Send him a message to offer castle invitations, book club banters, or inquire about his ghost's latest antics. Just don't expect him to remember the details of those 495 forgotten Disney films.

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Giveaways by Richard Tyler Jordan

Books by Richard Tyler Jordan

Suite Charity

Suite Charity

He came to New York to write murder mysteries. He didn't expect to keep stumbling into real ones. Timothy Trousdale came to New York to become a rich and famous bestselling author. Instead, he keeps tripping over murdered bodies, in this sharp, humorous cozy mystery. Fresh out of community college and broke, Timothy is convinced success is just one lucky break away. What he finds is a punishing parade of humiliating temp jobs—until a miracle occurs. SwellHire Top Temps places him in a paid internship at the Adele Cummings Foundation for the Arts, a glittering charity where millions flow freely and no one hears how pretentious they sound. Then a rising cabaret singer destined for stardom turns up murdered after a successful nightclub performance. The police are satisfied with a tidy explanation. Timothy—who has read far too many mystery novels—is not. As the aspiring novelist and reluctant amateur sleuth starts asking inconvenient questions, he discovers the Foundation is built on polished secrets and the strategic disappearance of anyone who makes things awkward. When anonymous threats begin lighting up his phone, it becomes clear that caring too much in a world of money and philanthropy galas may be the most dangerous job he’s ever had. But Timothy Trousdale—perennial outsider and amateur detective—is not about to ignore a murder. Perfect for readers who love: – Cozy mysteries with sharp social satire – Amateur sleuths in over their heads – Manhattan settings dripping with privilege – Laugh-out-loud humor meets deadly secrets – Only Murders in the Building vibes – LGBTQ+ cozy mysteries with humor Suite Charity delivers sharp social satire wrapped in a deliciously deadly mystery, where Manhattan's glittering charity world hides murder behind million-dollar galas and polished smiles. Laugh-out-loud humor with genuine mystery stakes. Perfect for readers who love their murder investigations served with wit, contemporary New York glamour, and a sharp-eyed amateur sleuth whose greatest weapon is having read far too many mystery novels. Read more

Shadows at Midnight

Shadows at Midnight

"What if Carol Burnett had starred in Murder, She Wrote? Jordan answers that question with a wink and a giggle in his debut mystery starring Polly Pepper. The dish on real-life Hollywood, past and present, enlivens the start of a promising series." -PUBLISHERS WEEKLY House guests and fish are best enjoyed fresh; after a few days, it's time to chuck them out. Iconic TV star Polly Pepper learns this the hard way when Lester Lynch, the grumpy costume designer from her classic variety show, barges into Thistlethorne Lodge-the English castle she inherited from a fan-to write his juicy Hollywood tell-all memoir. Armed with a pen sharper than his fashion sense, Lester's unwelcome stay turns Polly's life upside down as his manuscript reveals scathing secrets about her and all her movie star friends. Just when Polly's patience reaches its limit, a stormy night brings a shocking twist: Lester is found dead behind a secret panel in the castle's library. It appears someone had a buried past they couldn't risk Lester unearthing. Chaos ensues, and Polly is once again forced to become an amateur sleuth. With old grudges and celebrity gossip swirling like whispers at a Hollywood dinner party, she dives into the murky waters of hidden motives. Can Polly unmask the killer before they strike again? And can she survive the sinister secrets that lie in wait? Join Polly Pepper in Shadows at Midnight, where old Hollywood glamour meets English castle intrigue (and a sympathetic ghost, too), for a clever and gripping whodunit. Read more