Crime Writers Spotlight: Fredrickson & Fellow Authors
A look back at four crime and mystery authors whose paths have crossed within the genre’s writing community.
From the crime writing archives.
Pictured here: Jack Fredrickson, Mike Black, Dave Case, and J. Michael Major — four voices in the crime and mystery world whose paths have crossed over the years.
Moments like this offer a glimpse into the creative community behind the stories — the shared events, conversations, and collaborations that shape the genre long before books reach readers’ hands.
We’re always grateful when authors share pieces of that history with us.
Crime writers Jack Fredrickson, Mike Black, Dave Case, and J. Michael Major, photographed in 2015.
Learn more about Jack Fredrickson, the acclaimed crime novelist behind the Dek Elstrom mystery series and the upcoming Genius release The Big Touch.
Browse titles from Dave Case, whose crime writing blends real-world investigation with compelling narrative suspense.
Explore Where Legends Lie by Michael A. Black — a gripping and lyrical exploration of life, identity, and the stories that shape us. Elegantly written and deeply human, this novel invites readers into a world where legend and truth blur in unforgettable ways.
Coming May 7, 2026: Specters in the Gallery, a single-author collection from J. Michael Major that blends mystery, crime, horror, and dark fantasy across eighteen compelling stories — most previously published in magazines and anthologies.
Mark your calendar and stay tuned for more details from Genius Book Publishing.