Thomas Jourdan Mystery Series

Thomas Jourdan, a tough colorful and wisecracking San Diego private investigator with a strong moral code, faces turmoil when a cold murder case involving his first client resurfaces, forcing him to confront past failures. Seeking refuge, he dives into his second career as a restaurateur, but a lukewarm review from a famous food critic drags him back into detective work. The jittery critic fears an old enemy is out for revenge, and Thomas must juggle both cases amid new friendships and a possible romance. As danger closes in, Thomas learns hard lessons about loyalty, consequences, and standing firm. But will that be enough to deliver justice to his clients? Blending gritty pulp and hardboiled intrigue with personal growth, Audacity Is My Middle Name delivers a character-driven mystery full of tension, heart, and sharp emotional realism.