Gary has a serious interest in crime novels and crime writing. His books include: The Inspector Lin series of detective novels. These novels are pacy thrillers set against the unique backdrop and wonder that is modern China, its culture and its people. The Inspector Chuckwood series of detective novels. Set in Washington, DC, these hard(ish)-boiled novels evince the influence Chandler, Hammett, Elroy and other great crime writers have had on Gary's work. Short Stories. The short format, much maligned by mainstream publishers but beloved by many readers, that all writers know to be the ultimate test of their craft. Other projects. Occasionally a nagging itch will occur that can only be scratched by writing a book about it. Here and There is one such quirky story that proves this phenomenon. There will be more.