The updated edition of Burl Barer's classic mystery noir with a streak of insanity. Available Now! A WildBlue Press Mystery Classic A paranoid recluse lures private eye author Jeff Reynolds into a complex web of deception, where delusions are deadly, life after death can be hell, and all roads lead to the McFeely Tavern. Several popular mystery writers, including G.M. Ford and Tony Fennelly, make cameo appearances in this clever and … [Read more...]
Richard Godwin Reviews Burl Barer’s HEADLOCK
Richard Godwin, international bestselling author of crime fiction, horror and noir, reviewed Edgar Award winning author Burl Barer's new crime fiction novel, HEADLOCK, which is being published by WildBlue Press on December 22. HEADLOCK follows private eye author Jeff Reynolds as he attempts to solve a thrilling murder mystery set in Walla Walla, Washington. Find out more about Burl Barer … [Read more...]
Burl Barer’s HEADLOCK Receives Another Great Review
Burl Barer, Edgar-Award winning author of true crime and crime fiction, received another great review for his private eye novel, HEADLOCK, from the Miki's Hope blog on December 9th, 2015. Burl's rave-reviewed novel follows private eye author Jeff Reynolds as he attempts to solve a captivating mystery set in Walla Walla, Washington. The updated edition of HEADLOCK is being republished by WildBlue Press this December … [Read more...]
Burl Barer Answers the Most Commonly Asked HEADLOCK Questions
HEADLOCK Q&A: Burl Barer answers questions about his Private Eye novel
In anticipation of the re-release of his acclaimed novel HEADLOcK, Burl Barer has taken the liberty of answering some of our burning questions about the intersections between fact and fiction in this PI mystery.Q: This is fiction, but there are real people in it. Please explain.A: The real people only seem to be real. They are pretending to be real. This is a fiction story with elements of truth, You know, like Peter Rabbit or Genesis. … [Read more...]
Burl Barer: HEADLOCK – Origins and Intentions #1
Burl Barer is an Edgar-Award winning author of both true crime and crime fiction. Burl has written multiple hit true crime books, including WildBlue's MAN OVERBOARD. His private eye novel, HEADLOCK, is set to be published by WildBlue Press on December 22nd, 2015. Be sure to read the full article for details on HEADLOCK and its origins.Source: http://www.burlbarer.net/blog/ "So, it would be a private detective in a small historic town, … [Read more...]
Burl Barer: HEADLOCK – Out of Time, Out of Tense
Burl Barer is the Edgar Award winning author of both true crime and crime fiction. He has written multiple hit books including WildBlue Press's MAN OVERBOARD. Burl's rave-reviewed private eye novel, HEADLOCK, is being republished by WildBlue this December 22nd! Read the full article from the link below for Burl Barer's take on incorporating one of the big "no-no's" of mystery writing and the challenges of writing his novel from a first person … [Read more...]
Author Burl Barer Reveals the Real People Behind His Characters in HEADLOCK
Burl Barer on the Inspiration for His Crime Fiction Novel HEADLOCK
Burl Barer Returns to Walla Walla Washington Before Release of HEADLOCK
"I promise to take you to where all the fiction actually never happened,"--Burl BarerBurl Barer returns to the scene of the crime in preparation for the Wild Blue Press publication of his rave-reviewed private eye novel, HEADLOCK, which takes place in Walla Walla, Washington. "This PI novel is not based on real people or real cases," insists Barer, "You know, just like on Law and Order."In other words, there are real people pretending to … [Read more...]
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