David Carner

On October 4th, 2011, J.D. Carner, the author was born. He lasted all of about three months, but it was under that name I first wrote The Road to Justice. The funny thing was, J.D. Carner was supposed to be John Fowler. Confused, let me start at the beginning, October 4th, 2011.

You see, I sat down at a computer with the thought of writing a novel. Now in case you're wondering it took 2 months for me to actually get to that step. I had kicked the idea around of a short story for a while, but I just couldn't make it work. So I sat down to write the story of Veronica and Beth. (If you've read the Road to Justice, you should recognize those names.) There was no John, Jessica, Chet, Trip, Archibald, or especially Bruce! There was a story about two girls and how one was killed because of who she was and how it would effect Veronica. That was the story, I had more back story on the four friends of Veronica and Beth that died on page 6 or so then I did John or Chet!

So what happened? I sat down to type, and nothing would come out. There was no writers block, no mental block, nothing. There was just nothing. I panicked. I clearly remembered saying to myself, "This is never going to work." And then a conversation began in my mind. (I figure one day my wife will use this to have me put in a home.) It went something like this.

"You need a lead character" I ignored it, because this is the sign of a crazy person! Still nothing. Then again I heard, "You need a lead character!"

"Like an Alex Cross?" I replied softly. Now am I hearing voices? No. At least I don't think so. I like to think that this is my creative part of my mind communicating me in a way I can understand. So the talks began in earnest.

What do I call him?
You know.
No, that's my pen name.
You're not Mark Twain.
But I could be.
You can't write page one, how can you be Mark Twain?
Point. But what if I want a pen name.
Then do what the woman on murder she wrote did.
Not bad, not bad. J. D. Carner. I like it!
So, you're calling him John Fowler?
Yeah.

And that is how John Fowler was born. I wrote. I rewrote and I rewrote. The first couple of drafts were horrible. I mean atrocious. After day 3, I hadn't passed what today would be Chapter 2. (The first two chapters were originally the scenes in the White House and the graveyard.) After a few days I was ready to quit, and then, well, I started talking to myself again.

Would you let Grace read that?
No.
Would you let your mother read that?
OH @#($*@#&* (@^%$@&% NO!!!
Then why are you writing that?
Because James Patterson does?
You're not James Patterson.
But I need to be like someone.
No, you need to be David Carner, and trust me, James Patterson is no David Carner.

And that is when I decided to write a clean book. It took a day or two to clean things up, but after that, man did it take off. And fun! Wow was it fun. Do you know what it's like to be at the zoo, or church or anywhere and being stuck on something and then someone says just one little word and everything becomes crystal clear? It's an amazing feeling! And then, it was done, and I didn't know what to do. So I decided to write a second one. I'll let you in on a secret, John was originally going to die in the White House saving the first lady from David George. It was always only supposed to be one book, that's all. A friend said something about John's future adventures after test reading the first 10 chapters. That got me thinking, and thinking and thinking. The rest, as they say, is history. So now I am the author of the John Fowler novels. There are other stories I"m tinkering with, but its not their time, yet. For now, it's the John Fowler Novels, and the the Queen's Landing short stories that are on my blog.

The Road to Justice - A John Fowler Novel

Mystery, Detective, Suspense/Thriller

At some point in everyone’s life you experience hardships. John Fowler went from the highest of highs; great career in the FBI, beautiful wife, and a wonderful marriage, to the lowest of lows; alcoholism, his apartment exploding in front of him while his wife was inside, and leaving the FBI.

The Road to Justice – A John Fowler Novel, is the tale of a man’s redemption. This is the story of a man trying to rebuild his life after the loss of his wife, the attempt to rebuild his career, and the attempt to rebuild relationships with those he hasn’t spoken to since his wife’s funeral. I hope you’ll join me in his journey.

John Fowler was one of the top FBI agents until a year undercover in the mob turned him into an alcoholic and may have led to the brutal death of his wife. His old team needs his help and has brought him in for what they think is a two week old case. The case is actually over 25 years old and involves some of the most powerful people in the world. 

John Fowler has returned to the FBI after a three year layoff at the request of his team to try and solve a murder that they are having little to no success with. John has been given the promise if he agrees to help; he will be given the case file to his wife’s murder and be allowed to work on it. The Road to Justice – A John Fowler Novel is the story of a man trying to rebuild his life after the loss of his wife, the attempt to rebuild his career, and the attempt to rebuild relationships with those he hasn’t spoken to since his wife’s funeral

Sins of the Son - A John Fowler Novel

Mystery, Detective, Suspense/Thriller

John Fowler is back! This book picks up minutes after The Road to Justice Ends. The race to find the Senator is on. John has to decide if he wants to be reinstated into the FBI. If so, his first case back will be almost as high-profile as the one he just consulted on. Also, John learns that everything may not be what it seemed to be when he was originally asked back at the FBI. Is there a mole, is there two, three, or even four!?! The answers may shock you. Also, more insight into the death of John's wife Sam. Join him in Sins of the Son.

This Thing of Ours - A John Fowler Novel

Mystery, Detective, Suspense/Thriller

For almost four years, Sam’s killer has walked free. Now, that all changes. The confrontation you’ve been waiting for finally happens, but the ending may shock you. John and his team retell the events that lead to his time undercover in the mob. Meanwhile, someone is presently killing those connected to John during his time undercover. Just when you thought things couldn’t get worse for John and his friends we learn that Duck and Archibald have a mysterious third partner that may actually be the leader of this evil group. What ever you do, DO NOT SKIP TO THE LAST PAGE!
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