Hi, I’m Jack Tyler.

I write crime fiction set in Southern California, inspired by Lawrence Block, Donald E. Westlake, Ed McBain, James Ellroy, and the classic private-eye tradition. My stories range from detective mysteries to noir novellas, centered on ordinary people making impossible choices.

If you’re new here, the best place to start is Desert Prey, a vicious little desert noir. I’m serializing it for free on my Substack. If you like it and don’t want to wait for the next installment, you can get the complete ebook on Amazon for 99¢.

You’ll also find updates on new stories, what I’m reading, works in progress, writing process, and occasional behind-the-scenes notes from my little corner of crime fiction on my Substack.

Thanks for stopping by. I hope you find a story that keeps you turning pages.

—Jack