“The best crime stories aren't just about what happened. They're about why people did it.”
— Thomas Fitzsimmons
Meet the Author
Thomas Fitzsimmons
Thomas Fitzsimmons doesn’t write crime fiction from imagination—he writes it from memory. A real-life private investigator, celebrity bodyguard, and former NYPD officer, Fitzsimmons has lived the kind of gritty, high-stakes New York stories most authors research from behind a desk. His background reads like a pulp novel with a twist of Hollywood: Navy veteran, Ford model, soap-opera actor, NBC television personality, and trusted confidant to the rich and infamous.
Thomas Fitzsimmons
The Extraordinary Life of an Ordinary Man: A laugh-out-loud memoir of a New York City cop turned actor/model's adventures among Manhattan's elite
The Extraordinary Life of an Ordinary Man sweeps you into the pulse of New York City—a dazzling world where dreams collide with love, loss, and destiny. From the soulful streets of the South Bronx to the glittering heights of Manhattan’s most opulent penthouses, every page shimmers with possibility. At its heart is Fitzsimmons—a true Gotham original whose life unfolds like a love letter to reinvention. NYPD officer, Ford model, soap opera actor, WNBC television personality, and trusted private detective and bodyguard to the stars, Fitzsimmons steps into the city’s legendary singles scene and discovers that the greatest adventure isn’t fame or fortune—it’s the unexpected turns of the heart. Told with sparkling humor, breathtaking detail, and moments of tender vulnerability, this memoir is a celebration of passion, ambition, and the search for love. TheExtraordinary Life of an Ordinary Man is more than a story—it’s an invitation to believe that extraordinary love and extraordinary lives are always within reach.
Confessions of a Celebrity Bodyguard
From the real-life experiences of an A-list celebrity bodyguard comes a pulse-pounding thriller you won't forget
Written by a real-life, A-list celebrity bodyguard - Someone is murdering Hollywood's elite. Only professional bodyguard Michael Beckett can make them stop. Ex-New York City cop Michael Beckett has seen the worst humanity has to offer. But nothing has quite prepared him for his role as a celebrity bodyguard: shepherding TV-reality star Tata Andolini through throngs of fans and hyper-charged celebrity photographers: stalkerazzi. And when he takes on a new client--the beautiful A-list celebrity Victoria Carrington--the chaos only gets more chaotic. Heroin has made its way into the celebrity circles Beckett inhabits. And stars are fatally overdosing--very likely the deliberate work of a serial killer. Meanwhile, Beckett's previous romantic entanglements--of which there are many--are threatening to undo him personally and professionally. His mentor, Sweet Tommy Lisi, a reformed mobster, may not be as reformed as he'd thought. And the feds...
Confessions of a Catholic Cop
A fierce, street-savvy knockout that fuses noir grit with razor-sharp wit, delivering a ride as unpredictable as the city itself
When New York City cop Michael Beckett lands a walk-on role on the TV show Law & Order, he hopes to trade chasing murderers and rapists for a new life in front of the camera - and maybe even hooking up with the young, sexy writer on the show, Solana Ortiz. But when Solana's neighborhood goes up in flames in a string of arsons, Beckett must put aside his caviar dreams and do what he does best- police work. In the course of his investigation, Beckett collides with an old real estate developer friend, R. J. Gold (Donald J. Trump?) and unlocks a heinous scheme that reaches into the deepest pockets of power and greed in New York City.
Confessions of a Suicidal Policewoman
Thriller That Dares You to Choose Between Love, Loyalty, and Survival
Could you assassinate the love of your life if she begged you to? Roving Manhattan's glamorous Upper East Side, New York City police officers Michael Beckett and Destiny Jones are starting to come to terms with their true feelings for one another when their world suddenly shifts gears. An ex-cop recruits Beckett and Destiny into his gang of "rockers" - a secret society of vigilante cops. An IRA-connected drug gang has taken control of a local hotel. The gang needs to be cleaned out, and an old girlfriend of Beckett's, who owns the place, needs saving. This leads Beckett and Destiny into one of the deadliest, most tangled operations of their lives whereupon Destiny is forced to confront life as an invalid or death with dignity by her own hand.
Rockers
Stories
Whether set in the ghettos of New York City, or the exclusive social and intellectual milieus of the rich and famous, whether recounting a priest's struggle with his faith, a firefighter coming to terms with his own mortality, the comical affairs of the heart, serial killers, or bungling members of organized crime, Thomas Fitzsimmons' stories strike with profound ferocity and impact. Told with an uncensored, darkly humorous style, Fitzsimmons' vision of the human condition is both amusing and brutal. For each of his stories are infused with an ennobling grace of the spirit. To be great, short stories have to echo the reader's minds. In this book, Fitzsimmons has created a collection that is indeed truly memorable.
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Beyond the Ordinary
Memoir
REAL EXPERIENCE
A life lived at the crossroads of law enforcement, and celebriity culture. Hobnobbing with some of the most recognizable names in business, entertainment, organized crime, and public life.
NEW YORK GRIT
Characters and settings shaped by the streets, people, and energy of New York.
UNEXPECTED TWISTS
Laugh-out-loud comedy, suspense, deception, and revelations that keep the pages turning.
A LOVE THAT ENDURED
More than a memoir of a life well lived, this is the story of a man searching for love, finding it in its purest form, and confronting the unimaginable loss that changed him forever.
WHAT READERS ARE SAYING ABOUT NOVELS
Compelling characters, authentic crime, and stories that keep readers turning the page.
“A powerful crime thriller with an authenticity you can feel from the very first page. Impossible to put down.”
— Verified Reader
“A powerful crime thriller with an authenticity you can feel from the very first page. Impossible to put down.”
— Verified Reader
“Fitzsimmons delivers a gripping story filled with tension, unexpected twists, and characters that feel remarkably real.”
— Verified Reader