John Shepphird

 A Shamus Award–winning crime-fiction author and Hollywood industry insider whose multi-faceted career spans novel writing, film and television directing, and producing. He draws on decades of experience behind the camera in Los Angeles to infuse his stories with an insider’s edge—whether it’s the gritty streets of a private-eye case or the back-lot intrigue of Tinseltown. His latest book, Deception Specialist, introduces Jack O’Shea, a reformed swindler-turned-private-investigator in Northern California, showcasing Shepphird’s skill at blending sharp character work with tightly wound plotting. 

On the film side, Shepphird has directed and produced feature and television projects including Jersey Shore Shark Attack and Chupacabra Terror, confirming his chops in both fiction and entertainment production. His short fiction has appeared in top publications like Alfred Hitchcock Mystery Magazine, and as a two-time Anthony Award finalist he continues to earn acclaim from the crime-writing community. Based in Los Angeles, Shepphird combines his love for cinematic storytelling and crime literature into unforgettable thrillers that feel just as much like movies on the page.