Prepare for a murder mystery that’s as sharp as a Palm Springs wit and as warm as a desert evening. Acclaimed author Rick Copp, writing under his beloved pen name Lee Hollis, is back with My Father Always Finds Corpses, a brand-new, laugh-out-loud mystery featuring a proudly gay sleuth and a case that hits uncomfortably close to home.
With a prolific career boasting over forty novels and collections and half a million copies sold, Copp/Hollis consistently delivers engaging narratives. In My Father Always Finds Corpses, the stakes are elevated as the murder unravels amidst complex family dynamics and the vibrant backdrop of Palm Springs.
The novel marks the highly anticipated return of Jarrod Jarvis, the gay former child star turned amateur sleuth, first introduced in Copp’s debut, The Actor’s Guide to Murder, two decades ago. Now retired from acting and directing community theater in Palm Springs, Jarrod’s quiet life is shattered when his daughter, Liv, a recent criminology graduate, discovers her filmmaker boyfriend murdered. Thrust back into the world of investigation, Jarrod teams up with Liv, embarking on a journey through secrets, ex-lovers, and desert drama. Their joint pursuit of justice not only seeks to crack the case but also offers an unexpected path to mending their strained relationship. After all, as the saying goes, nothing brings a family closer than a little light homicide.
Fans of Lee Hollis’s popular Hayley Powell Food & Cocktails Mysteries will find all the signature charm, suspense, and sass they’ve come to love, now infused with queer family comedy and a distinctive Palm Springs noir twist.
Beyond his success as a novelist, Rick Copp is a seasoned television writer, having contributed to iconic shows such as The Golden Girls, Wings, Teen Titans, Barbershop, and Scooby-Doo, and even the feature film The Brady Bunch Movie. He is also the co-creator and star of the cult hit web series Where the Bears Are, which garnered over 60 million views across seven seasons and is the subject of the upcoming documentary, A Big Gay Hairy Hit: Where the Bears Are – The Documentary, set for release this summer.
Whether you’re drawn to cozy mysteries, LGBTQ+ literature, or simply a well-plotted whodunit with a healthy dose of humor, My Father Always Finds Corpses promises a funny, heartfelt, and sharply crafted read that proves the art of sleuthing truly runs in the family.
My Father Always Finds Corpses by Lee Hollis (Rick Copp) will be on sale on May 27 wherever books are sold.