Stories shaped by advocacy, experience, and a lifetime of writing.

Keith Vire spent decades fighting for the rights of individuals with disabilities. Today, he writes novels grounded in observation, music, structure, and respect for the people at the center of every story.

A Glimpse Inside the Life of Keith Vire

For a long time, Keith Vire has been a voice for individuals with disabilities. He spent forty-five years leading nonprofit organizations, advocating for rights, access, and systems that treat people with dignity and respect.

Keith holds a Ph.D. in vocational rehabilitation and later served as an adjunct professor in Special Education at the University of Arkansas, contributing to research on statewide disability services. He has written music for more than fifty years and fiction for the past fifteen. The author of six novels, with a seventh forthcoming, his work, including A Fly On The Wall, reflects his belief that intelligence should never be judged by how a person communicates.

Books by Keith Vire

Keith Vire writes character-driven fiction rooted in observation, empathy, and real-world experience. Below is the current list of books.

The Black Telecaster: A CrossRoads Story

A music-centered novel that explores friendship, failure, and the possibility of renewal.

Off The Grid

After 25 years as a homicide detective in Portland, Arlen Cowger returns home to Arkansas, planning a quieter life—building a place of his own and living off the grid. But the Ozarks have other plans.

A Fly On The Wall: Don’t Think That I Don’t Think

A powerful story shaped by a central idea Keith has carried for decades: never underestimate someone’s mind simply because they communicate differently.

Throwaway Children

The third book in The Saratoga Chronicles series delves into corruption within the youth treatment industry and small-town politics.

Fatal Medicine

This is the first book in The Saratoga Chronicles series, a gripping psychological thriller that explores the dark underbelly of the pharmaceutical industry.

Stolen Antiquities

A follow-up to Fatal Medicine, with investigators Lana Franklin and Paul Baskin hired by a major university to investigate a case tied to stolen antiquities.

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What Readers Have to Say

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“A Fly On The Wall is one of the most thoughtful novels I’ve read in years. It made me question assumptions about intelligence and communication in a way that felt honest, not forced. This book stayed with me long after I finished it.”

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“Off The Grid is a solid, engaging mystery with a strong sense of place. The main character feels real, and the story builds tension without relying on gimmicks. I was hooked from the start.”

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“Fatal Medicine is a smart, unsettling read. The plot feels believable, and the corporate and institutional elements ring true. It’s clear the author knows this world well.”"

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“Stolen Antiquities kept me engaged all the way through. The mystery is layered and intelligent, and the pacing never drags. A strong follow-up in the Saratoga Chronicles.”

Stories shaped by advocacy, experience, and a lifetime of writing.

A Glimpse Inside the Life of Keith Vire