2019 Pacific Book Awards Best Mystery Finalist . . . Crime Delayed
2020 Pacific Book Awards Best Mystery Winner . . . Crime Denied
2020 Chanticleer International Book Awards: 1st Place Blue Ribbon, CLUE Book Awards for Suspense, Thriller Fiction . . . Crime Denied
2021 Chanticleer International Book Awards Finalist, CLUE Book Awards for Suspense, Thriller Fiction . . . Crime Conspiracy
2021 Chanticleer International Book Awards Finalist, Book Series, CLUE Book Awards for Suspense, Thriller Fiction . . . Crime Series, The Buck Taylor Novels
2022 Chanticleer International Book Awards Finalist, CLUE Book Awards for Suspense, Thriller Fiction . . . Crime Exploded
2022 Chanticleer International Book Awards Finalist, CLUE Book Awards for Suspense, Thriller Fiction . . . Crime Spree
2023 Chanticleer International Book Awards Finalist, CLUE Book Awards for Suspense, Thriller Fiction . . . Crime Scene
2023 Chanticleer International Book Awards Series Finalist, Mystery & Mayhem Book Awards . . . Crime Series.
Chuck Morgan attended Seton Hall University and Regis College and spent thirty-five years as a construction project manager. He is an avid outdoorsman, an Eagle Scout and a licensed private pilot. He enjoys camping, hiking, mountain biking and fly-fishing.
He is the author of the Crime series, featuring Colorado Bureau of Investigation Agent Buck Taylor. The series includes Crime Interrupted, Crime Delayed, Crime Unsolved, Crime Exposed, Crime Denied, Crime Conspiracy, Crime Unknown, Crime Exploded, Crime Spree, Crime Scene, Crime Victims AND Crime Unraveled. He is also the author of The Assassin’s Heart, a romantic thriller.
He is also the author of Her Name Was Jane, a memoir about his late wife’s nine-year battle with breast cancer. He has three children and four grandchildren. He resides in Lone Tree, Colorado with his Siberian Husky.
About the Author
2019 Pacific Book Awards Best Mystery Finalist . . . Crime Delayed
2020 Pacific Book Awards Best Mystery Winner . . . Crime Denied
2020 Chanticleer International Book Awards: 1st Place Blue Ribbon, CLUE Book Awards for Suspense, Thriller Fiction . . . Crime Denied
2021 Chanticleer International Book Awards Finalist, CLUE Book Awards for Suspense, Thriller Fiction . . . Crime Conspiracy
Some secrets were never meant to be unearthed—especially by her Book 1 of the Leilani Kealoha Trilogy Detective Leilani Kealoha thought she’d left her family’s secrets buried deep beneath the banyan roots of her Hawaiian childhood. But when a string of ritualistic murders erupts across Oʻahu—each victim tied to disputed ancestral lands—Leilani is...
Paradise Has a Price—And Detective Leilani Kealoha Is Paying It In this gripping island noir, Hawaii’s sun-drenched shores hide more than tourists and tiki torches. When a wave of resort break-ins spirals into an underground web of crime, Detective Leilani Kealoha finds herself caught in a deadly crosscurrent of betrayal, corruption, and danger. ...
In paradise, justice comes at a deadly price. Detective Leilani Kealoha thought her days of turmoil were behind her. But when a routine case spirals into a tangled web of high-stakes crime and political corruption, Honolulu’s tranquil façade begins to crack. Ruthless masterminds manipulate the very institutions meant to protect the island—...
Detective Leilani Kealoha thought routine cases were enough—until Honolulu’s sun burned away her peaceful façade to reveal a labyrinth of corruption, betrayal, and cold-blooded crime. Haunted by her past and driven by a desperate need for justice, Leilani finds herself...
Why Do Some Fiction Book Covers Feel Timeless While Others Fade Quickly?
Chuck Morgan, Crime Fiction Author
There's a blend of design choices and cultural context that determine longevity, and you can learn to spot them: enduring covers use clear, restrained typography, balanced composition, and symbols that tap universal themes rather than fleeting trends; your eye also responds to durable production and flexible branding that translate across formats and decades, so timelessness is both...
How can the “Reverse Writing” Method Dissolve Creative Paralysis?
Chuck Morgan, Crime Fiction Author
Most people experience creative paralysis at some point, leading to frustration and stalled projects. The "Reverse Writing" method can be a transformative tool for you to break through this block. By encouraging you to start with the end goal in mind and work backward, this technique helps reframe your thinking and unlocks your creative potential. This post will explore how implementing this...
Can Outsourcing the Tough Stuff Elevate an Author’s Craft?
Chuck Morgan, Crime Fiction Author
With the ever-growing landscape of publishing, exploring how outsourcing specialty tasks can bolster your literary works is vital. By delegating aspects like editing, formatting, and marketing, you can dedicate more time to your creative process, enhancing the quality of your writing. This post examines the potential benefits and considerations of outsourcing, helping you determine if it's the right...
