Gerald Lopez: 23 books

Detective, and ex-military man, Layton Shayne’s newest case has taken him from his home out west into the dark and ominous swamplands of Louisiana. His client Leticia Carter has only told him that the case is simple and involves three siblings with the last name of Kennedy. Layton’s job is to...

Mayhem, music, and murder what more can one ask for? Maybe a wee bit of nastiness. Perhaps a dash or more of unexpected romance amongst two handsome hunks. The Next Big Club Superstar Contest provides it all: talent, beauty, and competition. Two divas—struggling gay singer Nash and straight housewife...

While trying to solve the mystery of his heart, Father Andrew has his hands full. It seems he’s made an enemy who has it in for him. And this enemy’s attacks are escalating. With the help of Officer Tate, Vincent, and others will Father Andrew be able to find the person behind the evil deeds inflicted on him before it’s too late?

Things in the town of New Eden have been quiet, but that’s about to change. Ken and Mason have been living happily together raising their two adopted sons. But police officer Ken’s new case will affect those he loves, including Mason. New people have come to town—some good and others bad. Familiar...

Everyone’s looking for their own Happily Ever After in life. But helping two gay men find their happy ever after is of vital importance. The fate of the fairy tale kingdom and the human world depends on Jacob and William making a love match. The fairy Queen will have to recruit ogres, and dwarves to help fight those against the match such as witches, dragons, and a well-meaning preacher.

Life has certainly changed for Andrew Madera. Now it’s taken yet another turn that finds him on an island paradise. But is this Eden all it seems or is there a snake hiding and waiting to strike? And what about Andrew’s future with Vince? Meanwhile a new mystery has surfaced during the island’s hedonistic gay festival. A mystery that will involve Andrew, Vince, and their new friends.

Colt and Tangi are in love and they’ve survived being crowned homecoming kings. But if they’re expecting the craziness in their lives to settle down—they couldn’t be more wrong. Even though members of Colt’s football team, the cheerleaders, and the entire high school become involved in the...

Life was just grand for Julian Grande. His dream of opening a bookstore had come true. He loved the town he was living in and had his best friend Noreen working for him. And the sexy fireman Jaxon Reed had entered his life. But then things take a turn for the worse. Lives may hang in the balance unless...

Detective Layton Shayne and his partners Alex and Forrest are attending a treasure hunt on a small Florida key where hundreds of people will be gathered. What could possibly go wrong? Throw in the ghosts of pirates, priests, and even nuns plus a former military sniper who’s nine months pregnant and anything can happen.

The quiet town of Stratham, Florida has been shaken to its core. Explosive and deadly events have people scared. Father Andrew Madera is on the scene to help investigate. But he soon discovers the town has yet to come to grips with some dark secrets that have yet to see the light of day. With the...

Detective Layton Shayne and his partner Alex are back, and working on a new case. While out with friends, the two catch the eye of a mysterious older woman who hires Layton to investigate the hauntings on her estate, Carson Court. Not only is Layton intrigued… he also feels compelled to take the...

Writer Henry Ayala is looking for a new direction in his life. He thinks he’s found it in the haunted property Lowden Hall located in a sleepy Florida town. Will the hall and its ghosts reveal terrifying secrets to Henry? Romance even rears its head when a handsome stranger appears. But what horrifying things will take place in the Hall on Halloween?

It was supposed to be a vacation for Layton and Alex, but how could Layton not help the young son of a fellow Marine. The vacation turns explosive and the case Layton took on for a quarter gets complicated. Someone is out for blood and no one is safe. It’s difficult for Detective Layton Shayne to...

Miss Lucy dreaded training new agents in the field, more than almost anything else she had to do for the organization. This mission had already started off badly due to the fact she was retraining agent Buck Taggerty—or ‘the fool’ as she liked to call him. As handsome as the man was, he tended...