While I've collaborated on writing projects previously, BETRAYAL IN BLUE was a unique experience because not only would this be written with Frank C. Girardot with whom I have an established professional relationship, but also Ken Eurell who is a primary character in the story of police corruption in the NYPD. I knew Ken was a strong personality, and a man who had been through things most of us cannot even begin to imagine. I also knew from … [Read more...]
[Re-Post] In Love With a Dead Man? The True Love Story in Burl Barer’s MAN OVERBOARD
Originally posted June 29, 2015 by Burl Barer Barb Fraley fell in love with Harold Stegeman, who treated her like a queen, provided for her six kids, and built her a new home and her own restaurant. The restaurant went bust, the couple went broke, and then one day at a pancake house, Barb was arrested for passing a counterfeit $100 bill. The next thing she knew, Harold was arrested. Then she discovered that Harold wasn't really Harold-he … [Read more...]
Susan Hall’s THE WORLD ENCYCLOPEDIA OF SERIAL KILLERS Volume 4 (T–Z) is now Available as an Audiobook, Narrated by Angela L. Claxton!
The World Encyclopedia of Serial Killers is the most comprehensive set of its kind. Crafted and curated by Susan Hall, this four-volume compendium boasts an impressive collection of over 1600 entries, chronicling the dark histories of serial killers from around the globe. Listen Now! Volume One: A-D | Volume Two: E-L | Volume Three: M-S | Volume Four: T-Z Defined by the FBI as a person who murders three or more people over a period of time with … [Read more...]
ALL ALONG THE WATCHTOWER by William J. Craig is Now Available in Audiobook Format Narrated by John Pitacciato! 🎧🎉
We are thrilled to announce that ALL ALONG THE WATCHTOWER: Murder at Fort Devens by William J. Craig is now available in audiobook format, narrated by the incredibly talented John Pitacciato. With a rich background in voice acting and a passion for storytelling, John brings this gripping tale to life. What makes this narration even more special? John Pitacciato is a proud veteran of the US Army and was stationed at Ft. Devens, adding a unique … [Read more...]
A Glimpse into Dan Lawton’s Book Launch at Warwick’s Independent Bookstore and the Creative Process behind ABOVE THE GROUND
Last week, Warwick's Independent Bookstore in La Jolla, California, hosted author Dan Lawton to celebrate ABOVE THE GROUND: A True Story of The Troubles in Northern Ireland. Attendees at this sold-out event had an opportunity to connect with Dan Lawton as he presented some of his research and signed copies of the book. Literary discussions and events like this one serve as powerful reminders of the profound impact that books have on our … [Read more...]
Narrated by Stephen Bowlby, Ron Chepesiuk’s BAD HENRY: The Murderous Rampage of ‘The Taco Bell Strangler’ is Available Now in Audiobook!
Narrated by the exceptionally talented Stephen Bowlby, the audiobook version of BAD HENRY brings this bone-chilling narrative to life. Bowlby's skillful narration adds depth and intensity to an already haunting story. Beyond the gruesome details of Henry Louis Wallace's crimes, the book offers insights into the psyche of serial killers and casts a piercing light on critical issues surrounding race and policing. Ron Chepesiuk's meticulous research … [Read more...]
Author Dan Lawton Hopes ABOVE THE GROUND Can Create Space for Important Conversations Amidst Divisive Times
When Kevin Barry Artt was born, his mother had to give birth to him in a convent in a small town, out of sight of people who would be scandalized that a baby had a Protestant dad and a Catholic mother. If he'd died some years ago, he might have been buried in a cemetery in Ballymurphy that is said to have an underground wall, invisible from the surface, that divides Catholic dead from Protestant dead. The bigotry and absurdity of it seem … [Read more...]
Author Rod Sadler Describes the Charm and History of Mackinac Island, the Setting for GRIM PARADISE
It's a beautiful place. Michigan's Mackinac Island is considered the State's crown jewel. Thousands of tourists each year visit a place filled with Victorian charm. It's well warranted. There are no automobiles allowed on the Island. Modes of transportation consist of horse-drawn carriages, bicycles, or walking, and goods are transported to the stores by horse-drawn drays. As a tourist walks along the business district, the air is filled with … [Read more...]
Author Dan Lawton Calls Kevin Barry Artt’s Journey a ‘Metaphor for Northern Ireland Itself’
That Artt's adoptive parents named him after a revered Irish patriot, Kevin Barry, suggests that he, too, is a patriot and a freedom fighter-which, really, he isn't. He was an accidental hero. He didn't seek out the violence and abuse that the British poured onto him. He stumbled into them by accident. He didn't ask for the legal abuse that U.S. prosecutors Mark Zanides and Sara Criscitelli, a couple of modern-day Javerts, later laid onto … [Read more...]
Read Larry Pollard’s Powerful Endorsement of DEATH BY TALONS by Tiddy Smith
In March 2023, Tiddy Smith's DEATH BY TALONS hit the shelves, shedding light on Kathleen Peterson's tragic death-and the disconcerting facts and unsettling implications about what might have been known by the police. The book ended up in the hands of none other than Larry Pollard, whose review is more than an endorsement; it's a stamp of validation, affirming the book's compelling narrative and the meticulous research that underpins it. "Twenty … [Read more...]
