An interesting suggestion, Bryce (and/or "Bryce" -- I really don't care, as long as either of you acts civil here). I have noticed a few recent Columbo-themed e-books on Amazon, and even bought one of them. (It was ...OK.) They are a fan's ruminations about the episodes, basically a form of literary criticism, which might be in a different legal category than an original story using the character. But, I'm guessing (just guessing) that Amazon could vet that legal issue. So I think it's a good alternative idea worth pursuing.