Enjoy this video message from Anya in Russian-occupied territory in Ukraine. Sent to the authors of "Escape from Mariupol: A Survivor's True Story," Adoriana Marik and Anne K. Howard. I wish you, girls, warm, happy holidays. A lot of smiles and joy. Let every moment gladden your heart." … [Read more...]
The Author’s Two Reasons For Writing LOU AND JONBENÉT
Two things inspired me to write LOU AND JONBENÉT, A Legendary Lawman's Quest to Solve the Murder of a Child Beauty Queen. First, I wanted to correct the public misperception that someone in the Ramsey family was involved in the murder of six-year-old JonBenét. Second, is to communicate the fact that this case can still be solved by a competent law enforcement agency using the DNA left behind by the killer at the crime scene. For the past … [Read more...]
John Wesley Anderson Responds To Boulder Police Department’s Recent Internal Investigation
On December 6, 2022, the Boulder Police Department issued a media release which began with the headline, "Internal Audit Discovers Officer Misconduct; Results in Discipline for Five Officers and Policy Changes." The media release went on to announce: The Boulder Police Department has concluded an internal investigation process that resulted in a determination of officer misconduct in the Investigations Unit. The city and police department are … [Read more...]
John Wesley Anderson Tells How His Writing Is Shaped By Conan Doyle and Gene Roddenberry
Ever since I was a little boy, I liked to read. The first book I remember reading cover to cover was Silver Blaze, a Sherlock Holmes short story written by Sir Author Conan Doyle. I think I was probably in the third grade. I was fascinated by the character, Sherlock Holmes, who possessed the investigative skills that allowed him to solve mysteries that even the finest detectives with Scotland Yard could not. My mother had been with the Colorado … [Read more...]
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South Brooklyn in the 1980s: The Importance of Setting in True Crime Book Development
Setting is a critical element to a writer when considering taking on a non-fiction book project. That's why, when I received a call from famous NYPD Detective Thomas Dades offering to introduce me to a former 13th Avenue Colombo gangster interested in a book project, I jumped at the opportunity. Of course, Carmine Imbriale was a complex, remarkable, even relatable character. Not only was Carmine once deeply involved in organized crime in … [Read more...]
Meet Author John Wesley Anderson
My name is John Wesley Anderson. I am a former homicide detective, turned full-time author after retiring from a 30-year law enforcement career. I hold an MBA, from Regis University, and am the author of seven published books. I began my law enforcement career with the Colorado Springs Police Department in 1972, which is where I first met the legendary Detective Lou Smit. I eventually became one of Lou's detective partners and we worked major … [Read more...]
Lost in Translation: The Challenge of Sharing a Ukrainian/Russian Story in English
Craig McGuire’s True Crime CARMINE AND THE 13TH AVENUE BOYS on Audiobook, Narrated by Johnny Heller
A rare street-level look at what life was really like in the South Brooklyn mob in the 1980s, as the rackets descended into a bloody civil war. How much did Carmine Imbriale know about the South Brooklyn rackets? Following two decades as a street-level operative on 13th Avenue in one of the most violent crews in the Colombo Crime Family, his cooperation set in motion a sequence of events that help end a bloody Mafia civil war and put more than 40 … [Read more...]
In Full Review, The Jerusalem Post Urges Readers To Set Aside A Few Hours For Levison’s A NEST OF SNAKES
Put aside a few hours to read this novel - like a snake that traps its prey, it will seize your imagination until you turn the final page. -LAUREN ADILEV, The Jerusalem Post In her review, Adilev reacts to Deborarh Levison's recent thriller A NEST OF SNAKES, calling it a reflection on "what happens in a society where kids are merely accessories" and "exquisitely written." Read or listen to the full review. The book is about a man, suffering … [Read more...]
