Glendall C. Jackson III

2023 Paris Book Festival WINNER, best Firebird Book Awards WINNER, best noir The BookFest Awards 2023 Literary Titan Gold Book Award RUNNER-UP, 2023 PenCraft Book Awards In many murder mysteries, the call girl gets killed. This novella turns that tired trope on its head. A skilled and versatile sex worker learns that one of her clients, a prominent businessman, was brutally murdered just hours after their last date. With her unique access to the upper echelon of Washington D.C. society, she embarks on an investigation that leads to a shocking discovery. Glendall C. Jackson III, an award-winning non-fiction writer, creates a vivid portrait of high-end sex work. “Thrilling, well-paced, and surprisingly dark, Naked Came the Detective is Glendall C. Jackson III’s beautifully written debut novel with a noir soul….The universe of escorting is shown with all its contradictions – the intimacy, secrecy, danger, allure, emotion, and transactional nature – without glamorizing it, or condemning it. ”—The Independent Review of Books “A slick and confident mystery told through the eyes of a no-nonsense mistress. Boldly erotic in both language and content, but balanced well with a cleverly crafted mystery, the story is self-assured and memorable, much like the protagonist.”—Self-Publishing Review “A dazzling debut that will leave fans eagerly anticipating the return of Jackson's cunning heroine.”—Mishka Rao, BestThrillers Five “Jackson’s attention to detail and well-written plot make this cozy mystery a must-read for those looking for a suspense-filled story with a memorable and fascinating protagonist.”—Literary Titan “Both cozy mystery & hard-boiled detective fiction fans will find much to love in this engrossing, quick afternoon delight of a read where the stereotypical female victim gets up and solves the crime herself.”—Kathy L. Brown, Independent Book Review “Naked Came the Detective is a beguiling mystery novella that reads as a contemporary noir….This is a smart and stylish tale that will leave the reader looking for more from this talented writer.”—The Book Review Directory “Scandal, murder, and duplicity create a thrilling tension in this suspenseful, character-driven novella, Jackson’s debut. Jackson’s research into the reality of sex work gives the story persuasive power, the mystery plotting is suitably twisty, and the protagonist is funny, focused, and quick on her feet.” — PW BookLife reviews