B.T. Polcari is unlike your typical retired executive. Empty nester and a Scarlet Knights alum, Polcari is still learning the meaning of “retired” while feverishly typing away on the next new book idea.

Perhaps the only time Polcari can be found in a quiet moment is while enjoying the morning company of three family pups over a newspaper and cup of strong coffee. He currently resides in Chattanooga, TN and is thrilled to be fulfilling a childhood dream working as a published author.

His debut novel, Against My Better Judgment, has racked up numerous awards and recommendations, including Grand Prize Finalist, First Horizon Winner, and a Mystery/Crime Honorable Mention in the 2021 Eric Hoffer Awards.

The second installment of the Mauzzy & Me Mystery Series, Fire & Ice, was released in August of 2022 to the delight of his readers. It has been recommended by the US Review of Books, which stated that "likable, stalwart, stubborn, idealistic, and quirky, Sara Donovan is an unforgettable character with the potential to solve many more mysteries with the delightful Mauzzy at her side."

The third installment, Lucky Secrets, is slated for release on June 23, 2025 and is available for pre-order now on this website. Already garnering a Recommended from the US Review of Books, Polcari is excited to share Sara and Mauzzy’s most recent hijinks with the world.