An avid reader of detective fiction, Harley is inspired by the stories and style of Chandler, Hammett, Cain, and by pulp fiction from the first half of the 20th century.
Harley’s first novel is White with Fish, Red with Murder, about his series detective, Frank Swiver, whose noir adventures take place 60-some years ago in San Francisco. Julia Lord Literary Management represents "White with Fish..." Harley has completed a second novel Last Puffs.
Harley’s passions are writing, reading, his family, peace, Italian cars and California wine. He and his wife have raised two children in Maryland, where they live.
Harley’s first novel is White with Fish, Red with Murder, about his series detective, Frank Swiver, whose noir adventures take place 60-some years ago in San Francisco. Julia Lord Literary Management represents "White with Fish..." Harley has completed a second novel Last Puffs.
Harley’s passions are writing, reading, his family, peace, Italian cars and California wine. He and his wife have raised two children in Maryland, where they live.
