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About me

A.J. Starkwell lives with his wife and two dogs in an historic neighborhood of London, Ontario, where the strong sense of community and local events provide endless inspiration for his cozy mysteries. The charming streets and interconnected lives of his neighbors often find their way into his fictional small towns.

A lifelong fan of film noir, his writing blends the atmospheric tension of classic detective films with the warmth and quirky characters of small-town Canadian settings. When not writing, A.J. can be found exploring local trails with his dogs, attending film festivals, or sampling craft beers at neighborhood pubs.

His cozy mysteries draw on his appreciation for historic communities and the intricate social dynamics that exist within them. A.J. continues to develop new stories that capture the essence of Canadian small-town life, where the past is never far from the present.