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Scott's Tulsa

by S L Chalmers (Author), Terry Collins (Editor) Format: Paperback
4.9 out of 5 stars (15)
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In post-war Tulsa, prostitute murders, blackmailer murders, and a murky communist conspiracy embroil a cynical PI in noir plots and Cold War intrigues. His investigation intertwines with his ruined baseball career, his WWII code breaking service in Alaska, and his obsession with a suspicious death there.

Hired to solve a prostitute’s murder, Wyatt Scott navigates all sections of town, from the infamous May Rooms brothel to the Tulsa Club elite. More murders follow his work, leading him in different directions, while his past intrudes on his life, thoughts, and beliefs. Major historical events, including the 1934 Babe Ruth barnstorming tour of Japan and the CIA VENONA file on Soviet spying, weave their way into Scott’s life, the characters, and the narratives.

The actions of SCOTT’S TULSA take place in June 1948 amid the specter of real communist threats and the beginnings of postwar social change. Many events and the entire backdrop inhabit the times and places stated. The buildings, businesses, politicians, laws, and institutions described were authentic in 1948 Tulsa. These historical realities blend with Scott and his fictional cohorts to present a story that could have easily unfolded like the tale told.
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  1. Book 1 of 2
    Scott's Tulsa
  2. Print length
    294 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Publication date
    November 20, 2025
  5. Reading age
    15 - 18 years
  6. Dimensions
    6 x 0.74 x 9 inches
  7. ISBN-10
    1969809019
  8. ISBN-13
    978-1969809019
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Editorial Reviews

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Jim Kanady - on Goodreads

December 5, 2025

A prostitute is beaten and thrown out window. Two others have gone missing. The establishment's owner/madam, Queena Capps, hires a Tulsa, Oklahoma private investigator to get answers.

Like Alice down the rabbit hole, these early incidents propel a reader into a crime morass comparable to greats from the past.

Yes, it is that good!

Dean Clark - on Amazon

5.0 out of 5 stars

Reviewed in the United States on December 6, 2025

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This novel is ideal for fans of hard-boiled detective fiction. The noirish plot, set in 1948, meanders through Tulsa and environs and the journey is enhanced by very thorough historical research. The characters are memorable and superbly depicted. Definitely a five star debut.

Mark Shultz - on Goodreads

December 6, 2025

Scott's Tulsa is a great example of wonderful writing in the noir thriller category! I loved this story! It was gritty enough that it made me squirm and shift in my chair at times! Almost too descriptive for me in a few places, others will love it. The characters were drawn so well, the scenes fit the mood and the action perfectly.

From the Author

SCOTT'S TULSA is the first book in a quartet that covers the eventful summer of 1948 in post-war Tulsa, Oklahoma. 

The novel is based on factual events in post WWII. The characters and the story are fictional. The world, city, buildings, and major happings are historically accurate. 

On my website, I detail the genesis and background that drove me to write this work and the three coming novels. The clipped version involves my uncle, who served in Alaska intercepting Soviet messages, and the CIA release of the VENONA files detailing U.S. decoding the Soviet codes.

Product details

  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ American Action Publishing LLC
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ November 20, 2025
  • Edition ‏ : ‎ Scott's Tulsa ed.
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 294 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1969809019
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1969809019
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 13.9 ounces
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 15 - 18 years
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 0.74 x 9 inches
  • Book 1 of 2 ‏ : ‎ Scott's Tulsa
  • Best Sellers Rank: #1,493,644 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.9 out of 5 stars (15)

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SCOTT'S TULSA II (the 2nd book in the 4-book group) is out April 29, 2026. SCOTT'S TULSA is the first of the 4 novels tracing the gritty experiences of Wyatt Scott during the eventful summer of 1948. These works and others will continue to roll out with the final two SCOTT'S TULSA novels to be out in late summer and the end of the year in 2026.

Literature and film studies in college and graduate school augmented S L Chalmers and his creative desires. He enjoys and invites conversations about the novels and films of today and great ones of years past. Pages at his website include backgrounds for his novels with photos and representations of period venues in 1948 Tulsa. Visit there as well as Substack (slchalmers@WyattScott1948) and X (slchalmers@SLChalmersbooks).

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4.9 out of 5 stars
15 global ratings

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Customers find the book's story interesting, with one review describing it as an impeccable murder case narrative. They appreciate the character development, with one customer noting that the setting and characters are seamlessly integrated.
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Customers appreciate the character development in the book, with one mentioning that the characters are memorable and another noting that the setting and characters are seamlessly integrated.
...The characters are memorable and superbly depicted. Definitely a five star debut.Read more
...The characters were drawn so well, the scenes fit the mood and the action perfectly....Read more
...Creating something new. I always say that dialogue creates characters and all characters here, from the main one to the supporting ones such as...Read more
...The setting and characters are seamless. As his investigation continues, Wyatt is revisited by his old OSS colonel, urging him to come back...Read more
5 customers mention story, 4 positive, 1 negative
Customers find the story interesting, with one mentioning it's an impeccable murder case narrative.
...I was very surprised to see he is such a good writer. The story was interesting and detailed, including bits about Tulsa and its history.Read more
This novel is ideal for fans of hard-boiled detective fiction. The noirish plot, set in 1948, meanders through Tulsa and environs and the journey is...Read more
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...for the main character, but I think it was detrimental to the overall pace of the story....Read more
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