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Don Simkovich is an American author of fiction novels, and co-author of the mystery, thriller and suspense series titled, Tom Stone Detective Stories.

Passionate about fiction from a very early age, he went on to work as a journalist, author, and marketing content writer before eventually returning to his first love: fiction writing.

Don certainly enjoys the emotions that come with coming up with free-flowing sentences and dialogues in his writing.

He currently resides at the foot of the San Gabriel Mountains, California with his family and their two dogs.

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Genres: Mystery, Suspense, Thriller

United States

Website: http://www.donsimkovich.com/worksoffiction.html

Non-fiction

  1. Blogging Fun and Fast: The Must Use Guide for Real Estate Agents (2014)
  2. So Cal Entrepreneurs Series: Steve Craig, Developer: Developing a Higher Quality of Life (2014)

Short Stories

  1. Tom Stone: A Deadly Path (2018)
  2. Tom Stone: The Smoke Shop Shootout (2020)

Tom Stone Detective Stories

  1. Tom Stone: A Nitty Gritty Christmas (2016)
  2. Tom Stone: Sweltering Summer Nights (2017)
  3. Tom Stone: Day of the Dead (2018)
  4. Tom Stone: One Shot, One Kill (2019)
  5. Tom Stone: Subterfuge (2020)

Detailed book overview

Non-fiction

Blogging Fun and Fast: The Must Use Guide for Real Estate Agents

This guide will not only help you get fresh ideas that will fit your blogging schedule, but also contains formats which can transform any real estate agent into an astute writer and blogger.

Blogging is an exceptional way of getting in touch with the community.

This book is complete with multiple formats, a breakdown of a blog, and tips on how to create an editorial calendar.

Through it, you can get to meet potential clients.

It also enables you to enlighten home buyers and sellers.

Author: Don Simkovich
First Release: 2014
Ebook: B00M1ZMUZ0
Publisher: Independently published
So Cal Entrepreneurs Series: Steve Craig, Developer: Developing a Higher Quality of Life

Changing the face of the Southern California's landscape with amazing shopping facilities simply doesn’t happen by chance.

It requires a huge wealth of knowledge on the industry.

One has to be incredibly keen, resilient and willing to capitalize on the expertise of gifted professionals.

Steve Craig has had an eye for business ever since he was a child.

I went in with an open mind when I engaged with him at the Citadel Outlet mall.

To him, entrepreneurship isn’t just about one person, but rather plays a pivotal role in the growing of everything around us.

This is Steve Craig's story.

Author: Don Simkovich
First Release: 2014
Ebook: B00Q27734G
Publisher: Globe Trot Communications

Short Stories

Tom Stone: A Deadly Path

“When an early morning hike takes a turn for the worse, only Detective Tom Stone can come to the rescue.”

When Detective Jake Sharpe forced his son Darrell to leave the video games and join him on a hike somewhere above Los Angeles, he never expected that he and his son would be fighting for their lives after taking a wrong turn.

NB: This short story was co-authored with Lon Casler Bixby.

Author: Don Simkovich
First Release: 2018
Ebook: B07JWFM4V9
Publisher: Carved in Stone Media
Tom Stone: The Smoke Shop Shootout

“A thrilling Christmas short story.”

A notorious lawbreaker raised in foster care, JoJo has a sister who was adopted by a man named Davey—the closest person he has to a family.

So when he is released after being incarcerated for a short spell, Davey comes to pick him and drive him to a motel not far from his home.

Everything however changes when a vicious fight erupts over stolen cigarettes.

With Davey now embroiled in a vicious battle, only Detective Tom Stone can bring back some measure of sanity.

Author: Don Simkovich
First Release: 2020
Ebook: B08QMVCNPX

Tom Stone Detective Stories

Tom Stone: A Nitty Gritty Christmas

It’s Christmas time in Los Angeles.

Cocaine hidden in candy bars are surfacing all over the city.

When a foster child however overdoses at Christmas, Detective Tom Stone and his colleague Jake Sharp jump into the case, plunging into the deadly underbelly of drug trafficking in the city.

As they desperately try to uncover the clues that could lead to the apprehension of the figures responsible, Stone ends up becoming a target of the same people he is pursuing.

Will he live long enough to stop the abhorrent trade? Or will the hunter become the hunted?

NB: This book was co-authored with Lon Casler Bixby.

Author: Don Simkovich
First Release: 2016
ISBN: 978-1537175119
Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
Tom Stone: Sweltering Summer Nights

Anthony Angelino’s hopes of striking gold in the marijuana business are dampened following two killings and a cocaine trail.

At one point apprehended by Detective Tom Stone on allegations of trafficking cocaine, Angelino was freed by the courts.

The drug cartel he tried betraying however has other plans.

When Stone's teenage daughter is discovered browsing in the High Tide, Stone launches a desperate search for Angelino; one that leads to the uncovering of the price of treachery.

As Stones struggles to deliver justice, he finds himself drawn to Angelino's attorney.

Will he glue together his broken family and protect the streets of L.A this sweltering summer?

NB: This book was co-authored with Lon Casler Bixby.

Author: Don Simkovich
First Release: 2017
ISBN: 978-1545061428
Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
Tom Stone: Day of the Dead

When one eerie link emerges from numerous killings, Detectives Tom Stone and Jake Sharpe step in to solve the mystery.

Recently released from prison, Anthony Angelino yet again finds himself evading the authorities and the drug cartel that he tried double-crossing.

Frank DeVito, leader of the cartel, has someone closely follow detective Stone, with the hopes gaining information that will help him find Angelino.

Sara, Angelino's lover, on the other hand is desperate for him to escape the dangerous lifestyle.

As more lifeless remains are discovered and the pressure mounts, Stone is faced with more problems in his relationship with Angelino's attorney, Alisha Davidson.

NB: This book was co-authored with Lon Casler Bixby.

Author: Don Simkovich
First Release: 2018
ISBN: 978-1724287281
Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
Tom Stone: One Shot, One Kill

A vigilante sniper reins terror by professionally executing the filthy rich financing the drug trade in Los Angeles.

As they are gradually eliminated, a power vacuum is formed; one that is immediately filled by a brutal drug cartel.

Detectives Tom Stone and Jake Sharpe have every reason to believe that cartel leader Frank DeVito is involved in the chaos. This comes after Lil' Jo, the cartel's imprisoned shot-caller, directs an ambush on DeVito's estate.

As the brutality intensifies and the sniper continues unleashing vengeance, Stone enlists the help of former sniper, Detective Brian Kilbraide, to help end the terror.

NB: This book was co-authored with Lon Casler Bixby.

Author: Don Simkovich
First Release: 2019
ISBN: 978-1694156518
Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
Tom Stone: Subterfuge

The Ojos Negros cartel has made a bold and vicious comeback, forming a tense relationship with L.A cartel leader Frank DeVito.

With secret sea caves used as drop-off points, the new criminal organization looks to grow their drug empire, annihilating anybody who dares to challenge them.

Detective Tom Stone and his team are desperately searching for Luis Delgado, who is caught up in a lethal game of subterfuge.

Enraged, he won’t rest until he avenges the loss he has suffered caused by greedy and sinister figures.

Will the detectives find Delgado and defeat the cartel before more blood is shed?

NB: This book was co-authored with Lon Casler Bixby.

Author: Don Simkovich
First Release: 2020
Ebook: B08MSNJ25N
Publisher: Independently published