M.A. Mollenkopf

I've released a free web-based tool I built to analyze narrative structure in my own books. BAT (Book Analysis Tool) generates interactive visualizations showing character relationships, scene flow, pacing metrics, and location usage across chapters.

It's the same tool I use during editing to spot pacing issues, track character arcs, and ensure narrative threads connect properly. Currently loaded with data from The Fantasy Casino Murders, it lets you explore:

• Character Network Graph — See who appears together and how often
• Character Arc Timeline — Track presence across chapters
• Pacing Analysis — Visualize scene density and complexity
• Location Heatmap — Where does the story spend its time?

Whether you're a fellow author curious about narrative analysis, or a reader who wants a spoiler-free peek at how the story is structured, give it a try! And please reach out if you like the tool and would like to see more development.

Try it now: Launch the Book Analysis Tool »

Jack Stewart is back in a brand-new tech-noir mystery set in the glittering Fantasy Casino on the edge of Wellspoint, Ohio. As he hunts a killer manipulating the casino’s data driven systems, Jack is forced to confront the darkness he’s been holding at bay.

Jack Stewart began as a man seeking justice in a world of shadows. Yet, the more I wrote, the more he revealed a darker truth, a stark departure from the man he once was. He wrestles with a darkness within, a volatile nature he struggles to keep in check. Jack’s struggle echoes the legend of Jekyll and Hyde, a constant battle to contain the violent force that threatens to erupt, a force that could harm the very people he’s sworn to protect.

This launch marks the next chapter in the Jack Stewart Mysteries—a gritty story of a man fighting the monster within, bound to a brilliant young computer forensics analyst, Sarah, whose insight may be the only thing standing between Jack and a complete descent into darkness.

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Production has begun on the audiobook edition of The Fantasy Casino Murders. I’m working with voice talent to capture Jack Stewart’s volatile edge, Sarah’s sharp brilliance, and the high-stakes tension inside the Fantasy Casino.

As this comes together, I’ll be sharing behind-the-scenes updates, sample audio, and early-access opportunities through the newsletter.

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