He Hid in Plain Sight-Until the Bodies Started to Surface A Serial Killer's Trail of Horror-and the Brave Effort to End It What drove the inconspicuous sociopath to become a ruthless killer? During his nearly fifteen-year reign of terror, Ronald Lloyd Bailey's depraved obsession with sexual sadism held communities across southeast Michigan in a shroud of fear. From the early 1970's to the mid-1980's, the former patient at one of Michigan's … [Read more...]
STORM OF SUSPICION: The Karen Read Murder Trials
Inside the Most Explosive Murder Trials of the Decade Corrupt Cops or a Cold-Blooded Killer? A Deep Dive Into the Trials That Shook America. STORM OF SUSPICION: The Karen Read Murder Trials is an electrifying, real-time courtroom thriller and the gripping personal account of author Kevin Lenihan's detailed examination of the evidence-both known and what he's discovered-as well as the dark rumors, courtroom bombshells, and conspiracy theories … [Read more...]
THE CRACK CITY STRANGLER: The Homicides Of Serial Killer Benjamin Atkins
13 Victims. 2 Survivors. The chilling case that shook Detroit to its core. The true story of serial killer Benjamin Atkins. THE CRACK CITY STRANGLER: The Homicides Of Serial Killer Benjamin Atkins offers a chilling, in-depth account of the horrifying crimes committed by one of America's most notorious serial killers. In this gripping narrative, award-winning journalist B.R. Bates delves into the twisted life of Benjamin "Tony" Atkins, whose reign … [Read more...]
The Dumond Affair – Lies, Politics & A Killer Freed – True Crime Exposé
The Rapist They Set Free-And the Women Who Paid the Price. A shocking true story of political power, conspiracy, and the deadly consequences of justice undone. A predator is set loose. A system is manipulated. A catastrophe that could have been prevented. Ashley Stevens, at 17 years old, thought justice would be done when she named Wayne Dumond as the guy who had abducted and sexually assaulted her in 1984. She was unaware that her horror was … [Read more...]
The Cop and the Professor
Note: Cameron Santana is one of the two authors of A MURDER ON CAMPUS: The Professor, The Cop, And North Carolina's Most Notorious Cold Case -- When I first started teaching university writing seminars on true crime, my brother Cameron was still active with the Raleigh Police Department and was less interested in the genre. "I didn't watch true crime documentaries or listen to podcasts because after I got off of work, I wanted to do something … [Read more...]
Gremmie’s Reef – Classic Sci-Fi Reimagined
7 Thrilling Short Stories from the 1950s & 1960s! GREMMIE'S REEF: Classic Sci-Fi Short Stories from the 1950s and 1960s contains the first seven stories in a collection by master storyteller John Hayden Howard (1925-2014.) Writing as Hayden Howard, he was a well-regarded contemporary of science fiction icons including Isaac Asimov, Arthur C. Clarke, and Robert Heinlein. His stories, written more than a half century ago immerse readers in … [Read more...]
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Find Your Next True Crime Read 1. Which aspect of true crime intrigues you the most? Law Enforcement Women Crime Writers Domestic Violence Mob/Gangster/Organized Crime Serial Killers Unsolved/Cold Cases True Crime Memoirs Psychological Thrillers 2. What narrative style do you enjoy? Investigative Journalism First-Person Account Third-Person Narrative Get Recommendations X Recommended Books … [Read more...]
True Crime Talk with Nic Edwards Podcast
The True Crime Talk with Nic Edwards podcast is brought to you by WildBlue Press. It is hosted by Carolyn Berardino, Bryan Smith, and Nic Edwards. Featuring books and authors from the WildBlue Press true crime library. You can find the True Crime Talk with Nic Edwards podcast in all of these popular podcast networks. Click the icons to go to the network channel: Nic Edwards Nic Edwards … [Read more...]
A Murder On Campus – Solving North Carolina’s Most Notorious Cold Case
The fascinating story of how two brothers-one an English professor, the other a cop, and as different as night and day-tag team as authors to solve North Carolina's most notorious cold case … On April 15, 1973, two high school students discovered the body of 19-year-old drama major Virginia Marie Olson on a trail near the campus of the University of North Carolina-Asheville. The scene was horrific. Olson had been bound, … [Read more...]
A Murder On Campus Photo Gallery
In 1973, the brutal murder of drama major Virginia Olson shocked Asheville, NC. Decades later, a cop and his professor brother delve into the notorious cold case, uncovering new truths about the crime, its victims, and suspects, including whispers of a cover-up by an influential family. A MURDER ON CAMPUS: The Professor, The Cop, and North Carolina's Most Notorious Cold Case … [Read more...]
