Fred Andersen is the author of novels, non-fiction, stories and articles (and poetry, but we don't talk about that).
"The Dead Cartoonist" is a mystery about a successful but troubled comic strip creator who is kidnapped in Spain—or maybe he isn't. It's a story of suspense, drama, romance and foreign adventure. And it's stuffed with jokes and references to comics strips, comic books and universes, cartoons, animateds, and other pop culture junk.
"Pamela Carr," (2021) and "Lily Torrence" are classic noir mysteries set in 1940s Hollywood and based on real scandals and characters of that era, when glamour and ambition walk manicured hand and velvet glove with desperation and desire.
"A Line in the Sand" is a contemporary thriller rooted in the violence associated with drug cartels. and in stories of drug enforcement agents and members of organized crime families.
"Pregnant Without a Cause" is a screwball domestic comedy of teen angst, midlife crisis and reality TV. Michelle and her daughter Callie already have enough problems without adding a secret baby in their lives.
Fred lives in Phoenix with his wife and family, but every summer contemplates moving to Lake Kookanusa, Montana, or some such place
