The Author
About Rodman Goode
"A storyteller of shadows, secrets, and second chances."
Rodman Goode has written fiction for more than 30 years. A second-generation graduate of Prairie A&M University, Rodman got his professional writing start interning with famed actor Robert Guillaume — known as television's Benson and The Lion King's Rafiki.
He is the creator of the dynamic Marshal Powers books; the no-name investigator novellas in The Learning Curve; and the brilliant and neurodiverse Duncan Godley Mysteries®.
25+ Years Law Enforcement
Decades of real-world experience that brings authenticity to every page.
15+ Years Teaching
A passion for education that shapes the depth and clarity of his storytelling.
30+ Years Writing Fiction
Three beloved series spanning mystery, romance, and laughs.
The Series
Marshal Powers
City Marshal Lynn Powers leads Dallas' small law enforcement agency with grit, loyalty, and an unshakeable sense of justice.
The Learning Curve
An unnamed former cop and teacher stumbles into two new careers — novelist and private investigator — with his family along for the wild ride.
Duncan Godley Mysteries®
The brilliant and neurodiverse Duncan Godley navigates the shadows of Dallas, solving cases that leave everyone else baffled.