Leo Waterman is his name. This is a great series. If you like Spenser or Elvis Cole, G. M. Ford is great reading. His characters are well drawn and you get a good sense of location as well. Lots of action and humor - never boring or cliche'

New book "Last Ditch" due out March '99.

New book "Last Ditch" due out 3/99

Originally posted by Dawn Dowdle, Jul 1, 1998

Another great series set in Washington State. The main character is a PI (can't think of his name). He uses street people as operatives as they blend in so well. Fun books.

I've been reading Ford for a year or so. As a transplanted Washingtonian, I really enjoy the setting, accuracy, mood, of Mr. Ford's Puget Sound descriptions. The stories are fun and complex, and I wish Leo Waterman was a friend of mine!

Somebody please read John D. MacDonald's Cinnamon Skin (Travis McGee novel) and then read G.M. Ford's Cast in Stone and draw your own conclusions about similarity.

I would like to know if G. M. Ford has a web site.

Stephanie, I have an email address

G.M. (Jerry) Ford

and there is author information available at

Northwest Crime Scene