Jim Head has written sixteen books in the Circuit Rider Mysteries, a series that follows Reverend Elias Cane, a Methodist circuit rider who sees the good in people and helps those wrongly accused. The milestone comes as Head continues to add to both the Circuit Rider Mysteries and the Making of Elias Cane series.
Head, who lives in Weippe, Idaho, writes for adult readers of historical fiction and Christian mystery. His books combine the two genres into one story. The series is set in a world that draws on Head's own interests.
“I enjoy watching John Wayne Westerns and mystery television shows like Father Dowling, so I just combined the two into something I felt was missing,” Head said.
That combination has produced a body of work that Head says is meant to be enjoyed without what he calls filthy language or sex. “I write books that don't rely on filthy language or sex to hook readers. I want them to just enjoy the read,” he said.
Readers looking for historical fiction and Christian mystery books can find the Circuit Rider Mysteries and the Making of Elias Cane series through Jim Head Books. The website lists the available titles.
The Circuit Rider Mysteries center on Reverend Elias Cane, a Methodist circuit rider. In the books, Cane is able to see the good in people and helps those who have been wrongly accused. That premise drives the mysteries and places the character in situations where he must discern who is telling the truth and who is not.
Head's work has reached sixteen books in the Circuit Rider Mysteries. The count reflects a steady output from an author who has built a series around a single character and his calling. The Making of Elias Cane series adds another layer to the fictional world.
Head's approach to writing is straightforward: he wants readers to enjoy the story without encountering language or scenes that might put them off. That choice shapes the books and defines the audience he writes for.
The series is available through Jim Head Books, which serves readers of historical fiction and Christian mystery. The website provides information on the books and the author. Head's quote, “Sixteen books. One preacher. No sin stays buried,” sums up the series in his own words.
Jim Head Books is based in Weippe, Idaho. The author writes the Circuit Rider Mysteries and the Making of Elias Cane series. Readers can find more at jimheadbooks.com.