C. Joseph Greaves

Charles Joseph Greaves transitioned from a 25-year career as a Los Angeles trial lawyer to fiction writing. His debut historical/true-crime novel, Hard Twisted, was lauded as a taut thriller and a gritty read begging for a film adaptation. In his subsequent work, Tom & Lucky, he delved into the colorful and controversial vice trial of Lucky Luciano. His literary fiction, Church of the Graveyard Saints, explores the theme of returning home with both passion and compassion, offering readers a lyrical and vivid tour of the West. Under the pseudonym Chuck Greaves, he writes mystery fiction and serves as a regular book critic.