Fiction & Nonfiction
From desert noir mysteries to heartwarming Christmas comedies, Ron brings the same wit and storytelling craft he's honed over decades of screenwriting to the page.
★ Featured Series — Pickensburg Mysteries
"If Carl Hiaasen and Janet Evanovich had a desert-dwelling love child, it would be Brian Dawson."
In the sun-scorched town of Pickensburg, Arizona, the heat makes people do crazy things. But murdering the Mayor with a poisoned letter? That's a new local record.
Brian Dawson used to be a great detective. Now he's just a guy with a "Vacancy" sign, a loyal Golden Retriever, and a very strong desire to be left alone. But when his young desk clerk is framed for the Mayor's murder, Brian has to put down his book and pick up his wits.
The suspect list is a desert fever dream:
As the bodies pile up and the sun beats down, Brian realizes he's not just hunting a killer — he's navigating a twisted web of small-town greed, old flames, and very deadly secrets.
"A real pleasure to read. Witty, interesting, humorous in parts. The big reveal at the end is a hoot. More please!"
— Amazon Verified Reader"Likeable, sympathetic lead character, interesting supporting characters, unique setting — and best of all I loved the plot."
— Amazon Verified ReaderThis is Book 1 of an ongoing series. More Brian Dawson adventures in Pickensburg are on the way. Stay tuned.
Also by Ron Peer
Novel
O Little Town of Donuts
Holiday Comedy Novel
When Jerry DeShazo swerves to save a child and crashes into a tractor in small-town Texas, he accidentally becomes the Christmas miracle Suttonville didn't know it needed. One stranger. One grateful town. Enough holiday chaos to make Santa himself need a donut and a nap. A laugh-out-loud Christmas comedy with Southern charm and small-town politics — and the mysterious "Gift of Love" that transforms everyone it touches.
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The Gift of Love
Self-Help & Relationships
The Secret to Improving Your Work, Relationships, and Life in Only 10 Minutes a Day. Drawn from a lifetime of storytelling, playwriting, and deep human observation, Ron's nonfiction guide offers a practical and inspiring approach to transforming the relationships and moments that matter most.
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