Thomas S. Mulvaugh (pronounced Mulvey) is a mystery writer and is the author of the ‘Ozark Blood Series’ The stories feature former Kansas City homicide detective Rick Ryder, who is also the largest Powerball® winner of all time- one billion dollars. Ryder, along with his team Yakira Rosen, and best friend Isabelle Alexander who goes by the nickname Alex, now use his wealth to help those that can’t afford a P.I. by charging a dollar a day, he pays the expenses.