T.E. Killian

T. E. Killian is a novelist whose diverse professional background deeply informs his writing. With experience as an Army medic, high school English teacher, pastor, hospital chaplain, crisis counselor, and police chaplain, he draws upon firsthand knowledge of human relationships and crisis situations. His works explore how individuals navigate interpersonal dynamics, reflecting the authenticity of his varied career experiences.

Killian's writing is characterized by realistic portrayals of characters shaped by their professions and personal struggles. His insights into how people build, maintain, or fracture relationships stem from decades of observing human behavior across multiple fields. This thematic focus lends depth to his fiction, particularly in crafting believable scenarios and multidimensional characters.

Residing in Black Canyon City, Arizona, Killian writes full-time, channeling his extensive life experiences into his narratives. His background not only enriches his storytelling but also ensures his depictions of crisis and conflict resonate with authenticity.
Bear Creek Books
# Title Year
1 Greed's Reward 2016
2 Pride's Deception 2016
3 Fool's Profit 2016
Clear Creek Books
# Title Year
1 Ryan's Ruin 2014
2 Chase's Return 2014
3 Hunter's Revenge 2014
Crowley County Books
# Title Year
1 No Easy Solution 2013
2 A Better Solution 2013
3 The Only Solution 2014
4 Another Solution 2014
5 Not My Solution 2019
6 Our Solution 2019
Ford Valley Corruption Books
# Title Year
1 The Fight Begins! 2021
2 The Fight Continues! 2021
3 Partial Justice! 2022
4 Final Justice! 2023
Logan's Way Detective Books
# Title Year
1 Out of My Way 2017
2 On the Way 2017
3 All the Way 2018
Phoenix P.D. Books
# Title Year
1 Be Safe! 2025
Pinecrest Books
# Title Year
1 Second Chance in Pinecrest 2023
2 Secrets Lurking in Pinecrest 2024
3 Murder in Pinecrest 2024
Returning Home Books
# Title Year
1 Awkward Homecoming 2019
2 Surprising Homecoming 2020
3 Final Homecoming 2020
Rockland PD Books
# Title Year
1 No Walking Away 2020
2 Wrong for Each Other 2020
3 A New Leaf 2021
Rookies Books
# Title Year
1 Looking Up 2015
2 Looking Good 2016
3 Looking Out 2016
Stillwater Mystery Books
# Title Year
1 Suspicious Coincidences 2018
2 Dangerous Consequences 2018
3 Subtle Persuasion 2018
Sycamore P.D. Books
# Title Year
1 Lost Memories 2013
2 Accepted Memories 2013
3 Resolved Memories 2013
Walking Together Books
# Title Year
1 Walking Straight 2015
2 Walking Away 2015
3 Walking the Line 2015