Hometown Fiction

During a recent promotion, one of Southampton's (yes, hampton, not haven) finest made some astute observations about the cover art for Cold as a Wedge. He was right on. The badge, the case, the gun- even the initials. It tickled the hell out of me. Why? Because I like the way police officers think. I like that no matter how long they've been at it, the good ones have still got it. Even my old man, out of the game for longer than I'd care to say, still has that eye, that spark. Those gears? Always turning. There's something fascinating, alluring and comforting about that sort of thing.

Cold as a Wedge has a basis in reality. While it's not "biographical", people, like the aforementioned lawman will no doubt pick up on the patches of truth in the pages. There's not only the glimpses of one's hometown, but of police work as it used to be. I might not have been cat'n around in the 70's, but the time period in the story most definitely draws me back to a different, more comfortable time.

I'm happy to say that readers outside of Bucks County have been enjoying the first book in the J.D. Reiter Mysteries and of course I'm pleased that locals are getting in on the action too!

Happy reading!

 K.H

Book Review for Cold as a Wedge!

Review of Cold as a Wedge by Author Alliance's Maiola Jay

Cold as a Wedge is an engaging mystery with a commendable attention to detail. Centered around Detective J.D. Reiter and his investigation of a local homicide, Cold as a Wedge clearly illustrates the strategy and intricacies of police procedure without overwhelming you in descriptions. It's story and characters are intriguing. The author takes such care to ensure that the characters represent the attitudes and principles of small town America in the 1970's. J.D. is flawed and chauvinistic, but still likable as a product of his time. 

The close of Cold as a Wedge leaves unanswered questions about J.D. so I anticipate more cases from Detective Reiter and look forward to continuing this series. 

Official Review

They Don't Make 'Em Like They Used To...

In the golden era of detective work, before DNA and flashy technology, Detective J.D. Reiter relies on observation, wit, experience and good old fashioned gusto. He's a smart ass and a skirt chaser, but a damn good cop. With his best friend and partner, Rick McKendrick, J.D. solves crimes in his small suburban town outside of Philadelphia in the late 1970's.

While adhering "mostly" to proper protocol, J.D. is a truly colorful character. He's as authentic as it gets- to the job, to the time and if ever you wanted someone on your side, it's J.D. Balancing his personal life and his duty to protect and serve, J.D.'s gears are always turning and you never know what's going to come out of his mouth!

K.H. Miller's Cold as a Wedge is the inaugural book in the J.D. Reiter Mystery Series. 

When the body of a popular high school senior is discovered in a local creek, Detective J.D. Reiter and his partner Rick McKendrick waste no time in tracking down her killer. The unusual homicide snares the attention of county reporter Kit Kelly, whose tenacious approach puts pressure on Southaven's finest to close the case- and for J.D. to close the deal with the fiery journalist. The long hours and a sudden salacious turn in the suspect pool consume J.D.'s thoughts, all while he contends with the emergence of unanticipated personal landmines.

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