His Fear Was Real
When PI Zachary Goldman’s brother asks him to investigate a cold case, what begins as a simple case soon spirals into something far more sinister.

Meet Zachary Goldman, Private Investigator. He may be flawed—with a capital F—but that’s what makes him so relatable. Shattered by the tragedies of his own life, he will somehow still manage to pick himself up and dig just a little bit deeper than anyone else to find the vital clues. Maybe being broken makes it easier for others who have faced tragedy to trust him.
Join Zachary as he tackles cases that push his abilities to the limit. Even with his own life in shambles, he is the one you want on the case. A case is only unsolvable as long as it remains unsolved.
Join him on his thrilling journey through the Zachary Goldman Mysteries series, where you’ll witness his resilience and determination firsthand. Get ready to be captivated by his unwavering pursuit of justice, even in the face of adversity.
The timeline of Kenzie Kirsch Medical Thrillers, a companion series, intertwines with that of Zachary Goldman Mysteries. Check out the timeline/reading order for the two series here.
When PI Zachary Goldman’s brother asks him to investigate a cold case, what begins as a simple case soon spirals into something far more sinister.
Follow Zachary Goldman as he investigates the death of an old friend’s daughter, uncovering secrets and powerful forces that don’t want him to find out what really happened.
She Was Their Target Read More »
Private Investigator Zachary Goldman uncovers family secrets and a sinister plot when hired by four siblings to investigate their father’s death.
They Sought Vengeance Read More »
5 stars “another story filled with traumatized “imperfect” people facing daunting challenges and somehow managing to survive, prevail and inspire.”
Back in the saddle, Private Investigator Zachary Goldman is hired by Kenzie’s father to investigate the heist of valuable memorabilia from his favorite sports bar. Kenzie did say that it was a bad idea. Maybe Zachary should have listened.
Their Walls Were Empty Read More »
(Book #11) When his younger brother Tyrrell goes missing, PI Zachary Goldman is anxious to find him before something bad happens to him. Or is it already too late?
He Drowned in Memory Read More »
Zachary Goldman, Private Investigator, is flawed with a capital F.
Shattered by the tragedies of his own life, he will somehow still manage to pick himself up and dig just a little bit deeper than anyone else to find the vital clues.
Zachary Goldman Private Investigator Cases 1-10 Read More »
Zachary Goldman, Private Investigator, is flawed with a capital F.
Shattered by the tragedies of his own life, he will somehow still manage to pick himself up and dig just a little bit deeper than anyone else to find the vital clues.
Zachary Goldman Private Investigator Cases 8-10 Read More »
Zachary Goldman, Private Investigator, is flawed with a capital F.
Shattered by the tragedies of his own life, he will somehow still manage to pick himself up and dig just a little bit deeper than anyone else to find the vital clues.
Zachary Goldman Private Investigator Cases 5-7 Read More »
(Book #10) Zachary has done his very best to let go of ex-wife Bridget and relegate their relationship to the past. So when her current partner comes to him for help, he is understandably hesitant to help.
But Gordon has always been a stand-up guy and done right by Zachary, so he reluctantly lets himself be talked once more into helping Bridget and Gordon. Zachary struggles with obsessions and self-doubt at the best of times, and this is a case that could break him.