Northern California Mystery Writer David Corbett

David Corbett, author of "The Devil's Redhead," a masterfully written novel that combines a gripping crime story with a poignant tale of enduring love joins Bette in our studio to talk about his book and offers viewers a sneak peak on the storyline of his second novel.

David Corbett grew up in Columbus, Ohio, where he attended Ohio State University, where he won a poetry prize, earned Phi Beta Kappa honors his junior and senior years, and graduated cum laude with a degree in mathematics. In 1983, he joined a private investigation firm in San Francisco. During that time, he worked on a number of high-profile criminal and civil litigations. In 1995, he eased out of private investigation work to open a small law practice with his wife. David continues to reside in northern California. "The Devil's Redhead" was his first novel.

He is currently at work on a second novel for Ballantine, with the working title "Done for a Dime." It concerns the murder of an aging blues musician in one of the transitional, once solidly blue-collar communities that rim the San Francisco Bay. It is currently scheduled for release in 2003.

For more information about Corbett, visit his Web site at www.davidcorbettauthor.com