Author Thomas Laird Releases Two New Jimmy Parisi Books
Peoria-based writer Thomas Laird adds the 16th and 17th entries to his long-running Jimmy Parisi detective series.
Updated on Oct. 21, 2026 in Books
Local author Thomas Laird has published Brujo and Sinister, the latest novels in his Chicago-based Jimmy Parisi detective series. New Pulp Press released the 17th book, Sinister, in late September 2026.
Why it matters
Laird continues a prolific literary career spanning nearly 50 years of teaching English and creative writing. His latest releases further expand a series that blends gritty detective work with international settings.
Laird has been teaching English and creative writing for nearly 50 years. His latest works include the 16th and 17th books in his detective series.
The players
Thomas Laird
An experienced English and creative writing teacher who has resided in Peoria since 1973.
New Pulp Press
A New York-based publisher responsible for the release of the novel Sinister.
The details
The novel Brujo is now available on Amazon in both paperback and e-book formats. While the series is set in Chicago, the newest installment, Brujo, takes the protagonist to Ciudad de Juarez, Mexico.
Timeline
Thomas Laird moved to Peoria in 1973.
New Pulp Press published Sinister in late September 2026.
Thomas Laird expects to finish his next book, Iceman, in October 2026.
Industry Dynamics
Laird's expansion of the Jimmy Parisi series follows the established patterns of long-running detective procedurals that build loyal reader bases over decades. These multi-book releases reflect the common strategy of sustaining franchise engagement through consistent output.
Readers can purchase the new novel Brujo immediately through Amazon in either paperback or e-book versions. The latest installment, Sinister, is also available for those following the ongoing Jimmy Parisi detective series.
The takeaway
Laird continues to balance a decades-long teaching career with active fiction writing in his Peoria home. Readers interested in the Jimmy Parisi series can now explore two distinct new story arcs following the release of Brujo and Sinister.
What happens next
Thomas Laird expects to complete the draft of his upcoming novel in the Jimmy Parisi series, titled Iceman, by the end of October 2026.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Indianapolis Star.
