Meet David
Discover the imaginative world of David Allen Beesley and his enthralling contemporary fiction narratives.
About Author Beesley
David Allen Beesley Jr. grew up in a small town in Missouri, where open skies and quiet woods helped shape both his sense of adventure and storytelling instincts. Now 57, David is a devoted husband and proud father of grown children. When he’s not immersed in crafting psychological thrillers and gritty detective stories, you’ll likely find him outdoors—camping under the stars, tracking game through the woods, casting a line into Texas rivers where he resides, or searching for forgotten treasures with his metal detector. A lifelong lover of suspense and mystery, David writes with a raw, authentic voice that pulls readers into the minds of his characters—whether it’s a haunted detective, a cunning killer, or someone caught between justice and vengeance. His fiction includes DeathStalker, Memoirs of Heath Allen, and a WIP called Predator, each offering edge-of-your-seat tension and complex psychological depth. Writing isn't just a hobby—it’s David's passion. Whether at work or at rest, his mind is always chasing the next twist, the next reveal, or the next dark corner of the human psyche worth exploring.
Freequently Asked Auestions
Katie Holbert is a compelling character in her own right. What drew you to write her?
Katie represents the part of us that wants to understand darkness without being consumed by it. She’s brilliant, disciplined, and emotionally scarred. Her journey is one of internal erosion—trying to hold her ground while being psychologically dismantled by someone who sees through every weakness she tries to hide.
What do you hope readers take away from the novel?
I hope it challenges them. Memoirs of Heath Allen isn’t meant to be comfortable. It’s meant to provoke thought about justice, morality, and the human capacity for darkness. If readers walk away feeling disturbed but introspective, questioning their own judgments or even feeling empathy where they didn’t expect to—that’s the goal.
Are there plans for a sequel or companion novel?
I’ve had a lot of readers ask that already. While Memoirs was written to stand on its own, there are definitely threads left dangling—especially with Katie’s arc. I won’t say too much yet, but let’s just say Heath might not be done talking.
Did you model the character of Heath Allen after anyone famous or use a particular figure as a muse?
Heath Allen isn’t a direct replica of any one person, but he’s definitely a composite of several real-life figures and psychological profiles. I drew inspiration from infamous killers like Ted Bundy for his charm and calculated demeanor, as well as more ambiguous figures like Dexter Morgan—people who believe their violence serves a purpose. But Heath isn’t meant to glorify any of them. He’s what happens when intelligence, trauma, and moral certainty collide in the wrong person. He’s less about mimicking a real figure and more about embodying a terrifying “what if”: what if someone truly believed that murder was a rational form of justice?
Heath Allen insists he's not insane. Do you agree?
That’s the disturbing part—he might not be. Heath is fully aware of his actions and their consequences. He doesn’t kill for pleasure; he kills based on a warped moral code. That self-awareness is part of what makes him so terrifying. He doesn’t lack empathy—he’s just chosen to weaponize it.
