Jerry's Motives

“jerry’s motives explores how and why a man follows his beliefs regardless of what others recommend. peter writes about deep subjects with believable characters, and wraps it around a plot that grows in intensity to the bitter end.” award winning author, terry persun.

“kitsap county sheriff detective marcus jefferson investigates cases no one else appreciates, but his current case is personal. something about his uncle jerry’s suicide just isn’t right.  jerry’s motives spirals through a series of twists and turns to  the surprising end that left me nodding my head in admiration at its cleverness.”

~ ROBERT DUGONI, #1 Amazon and New York Times bestselling author of My Sister’s Grave

“relentlessly mysterious.”

~ TOVI ANDREWS

“so many twists, it’s a compelling story to the end.”

~ SHEILA CURWEN, editor

“couldn’t put it down.”

~ SANDRA BEALL

“jerry’s motives was engaging from the beginning. when you believe you know how the story ends a surprise twist develops…

This is a brilliant story that is hard to put down.”

~ RJ BAUER, author

“peter stockwell is an author who spends time and energy on developing his talent for writing. the results are pronounced in his latest book, jerry’s motives. the storytelling is tighter and more compelling. i look forward to more books from him.” ~ ml scott

Peter Stockwell is a retired middle school teacher embarking on his next career telling stories. After 32 years of guiding minds and emotions of preteen and teenage students, he left the classroom to relax and enjoy the rest of his life with family and friends. Instead, he wrote a book and published it. The fun began when he learned the next step, marketing his creation to the world.
His debut novel, Motive, has been a fantastic learning experience. His second book, Motivations, is a prequel to Motive, letting readers delve deep into the family investigated in Motive. Jerry's Motives extends the story of Detective Marcus Jefferson as he dives into the suicide of his Uncle Jeremais Jefferson, a Snohomish County Sheriff Deputy. His four fourth mystery is Death Stalks Mr. Blackthorne, a Jefferson novel involving an author aboard an Alaskan cruise who dies under odd circumstances. He is currently working on the next installment of Jefferson mystery, In the Garden of Eden.
He lives with his wife, Sandy, and two cats in Silverdale, Washington. He has five children and seven grandchildren who are a source of great joy. His tenor singing talent is utilized as a member of the Bremerton Symphony Association Chorale. He is member of Pacific Northwest Writers, International Thriller Writers, and Northwest Book Association. He and other local Kitsap authors have formed a group called Kitsap Literary Artists and Writers (KLAW) which broadcasts a monthly television show on Bremerton Kitsap Access Television in which he and others interview local authors and artists. His books are published through his company, Westridge Art.