My name is Brendan—though in the world of twisty thrillers and buried secrets, I go by B. P. Kelso.
Under that pen name, I write mysteries and thrillers with humor, heart, and the occasional hammer. My debut novel, The Night She Said Hatchet, was inspired by my experience caregiving for my mother with Alzheimer’s—when one strange word from her triggered a 40-year-old murder mystery. (the mom with Alzheimer's is fact - the 40-year-old murder master, well that parts fiction)
In my other life as Brendan P. Kelso, I write hilarious, melodramatic one-act plays for kids, adapting Shakespeare, Greek myths, and classic lit in ways that make 7th graders snort-laugh while secretly learning. I’ve written 40+ plays and sold over 140,000 copies, performed everywhere from classrooms to castles.
Whether I’m cracking open a mystery or cracking up an audience, I love blending drama and heart with a touch of chaos. You can find more at BPKelso.com for my thrillers or PlayingWithPlays.com for Shakespeare for kid's scripts.

One author, two names, infinite plot twists.