After three years in Europe, former journalist Carla Conti* wanted to settle her family in the suburbs of Philadelphia. But her high school friend Scott Powell, a lawyer handling a brutal prison stabbing case, needed a favor. Before she knew it, Carla became part of the defense team and was mired in the terrifying world of federal prison gangs, penal abuse, and corruption. Then, when she agreed to write a tell-all book on the violent machinations behind the court case – with Scott’s client as an inside source – the stakes turned deadly. Two different prison gangs issued “hit orders” against the prisoner she and Scott consider a friend, and the former journalist and defense attorney were imperiled by association. CHAINED BIRDS is a true crime memoir of Carla’s 10-year journey to advocate for federal inmate Kevin Sanders and help him re-enter society after prison. But the mission came at a […]
Kane delivers a compelling story… [that] skillfully leads readers through [Jeff German’s] homicide investigation that reveals a surprise suspect charged with the killing of a journalist who made plenty of enemies for his exposes of crime and corruption in America’s fabled Sin City.” -BRIAN ROSS, Chief Investigative Reporter, Law & Crime Network, former correspondent at NBC News, former investigative reporter at ABC News and author of The Madoff Chronicles THE LAST STORY: The Murder of an Investigative Journalist in Las Vegas is an exclusive deep dive into a chilling true tale of sex, ambition, retribution, and homicide. Jeff German, a veteran Las Vegas Review-Journal investigative reporter, was no stranger to controversy or the danger of his work. For more than four decades, he wrote stories relentlessly confronting the mob, corrupt politicians, and greedy bureaucrats. As a result, he was often threatened-enough that he and his friend and fellow investigative reporter, Arthur […]
He was unassuming, sweet, and friendly. “Saved” in church as a teen, he never caused trouble. In the Navy, they called him Opie. Though he was a big guy, he had a soft, boyish demeanor. “The boy next door,” said those who worked with and knew him. But John Eric Armstrong had a dark secret-hidden even from those closest to him. Prowling Detroit’s well-known pocket of prostitution on historic Michigan Ave, this young husband and father picked up unsuspecting women who thought they were simply meeting a john. He seemed innocent, even driving a Jeep with a front plate reading “Baby Doll.” But they soon discovered, he could turn on a dime — fly into a rage. Sometimes he would leave his victims alive, but sometimes he didn’t. In THE ‘BABY DOLL’ SERIAL KILLER: The John Eric Armstrong Homicides, journalist B.R. Bates lays out the gripping story of this chameleon […]
We often meet our destiny on the road we take to avoid it. Eve Gardner was seventeen when she ran away from home. She bought a bus ticket to California, a place as far away from her parents as a road could take her. In less than a month, she had a new name, a husband, and a new country. Álvaro Castillo, the accountant for a dangerous drug cartel, had his own reasons for being on that bus. He was on the run, having just killed the man who threatened to expose him as an undercover DEA. Álvaro and Eva settle in Taxco, Mexico, and create an enviable life. Eva is a successful silversmith; Álvaro manages her studio. When their son Azul was born, they believed they had reached the pinnacle of happiness. They were mistaken. The cartel put a three-million-dollar bounty on Álvaro’s head and one day an old […]
Never again could anyone say, “It will never happen here.” Because it did. October 25, 2023 was just an ordinary night in Lewiston, a small, working class city of 37,000 in central Maine. Friends and families had gathered to do what they loved to do with the people they wanted to be with at a bowling alley called Just-in-Time Recreation Center and Schemengees, a popular sports bar and restaurant. They felt immune from the violent crime that seemed to wrack the rest of the country in a state that the FBI had just named the safest in America. Then Robert Card II, a deeply paranoid Army Reserve soldier, walked into both places with a high-powered rifle and opened fire, killing 18 people and wounding 13 more. He then fled to a third location, where, according to the evidence and the testimony of his best friend, he likely planned to […]
In 1978, the bloody conflict in Northern Ireland, known as The Troubles, reached a boiling point. An enthralling work of history told with intelligence and urgency.” –Kirkus Reviews, November 2023 Gripping, well-researched, authentic, and powerful… If you like biographies and legal thrillers, you must read this book.” –Mark W. Hansen, The Los Angeles Daily Journal Hundreds of members of the Irish Republican Army determined to drive the hated British out of the province-killing soldiers and police, detonating bombs, while arming themselves with firearms and explosives-were arrested and incarcerated in a notorious British prison known as the Maze. Sunday, November 26, 1978, two IRA gunmen kicked in the front door at 8 Evelyn Gardens in Belfast-the home of Maze prison official Albert Miles. They then executed Miles in front of his horrified family and vanished into the night. In 1983, at the end of the longest and most-publicized trial in the […]
Ever wonder about the truth behind the sensationalized headlines when it comes to history’s most infamous killers? So did author Jeff Ignatowski, a nationally known speaker on the psychology of serial killers, who turned that curiosity into his meticulously researched book BEYOND THE HEADLINES: True Crime’s Myths and Legends. More than a collection of dramatically told true crime stories, Ignatowski’s anthology challenges and explores the integrity of widespread myths surrounding infamous personalities such as Jack The Ripper, Dennis Rader, Elizabeth Bathory, Ed Gein, and Ted Bundy. It provides a deeper understanding of their stories through historical insight, criminological analysis, and a careful separation of fact from fiction. Having spent years counseling incarcerated youth offenders and studying serial killer psychology through his collaboration with other true crime and forensic psychiatry experts, he examines in BEYOND THE HEADLINES how these narratives have been molded by and, in turn, shaped public beliefs and […]
Will she reclaim her future, or will the battle for a tiara cost her everything? Once a celebrated supermodel known as Raven, Charlotte Bjorn’s life in New York City’s dazzling limelight comes crashing down when she’s wrongfully convicted of a murder she didn’t commit. After six years in prison, Charlotte is free but not cleared. She carries the burden of her past, including an ancient artifact from her marriage to Denmark’s late Crown Prince Lars Bjorn. Now, it’s not just her name she needs to clear. A mystery surrounds her involvement in a $17 billion cryptocurrency heist, connecting her with Dimitry Zhukov, the son of a Russian oligarch based in Moscow, who has links to the Russian Mafia. Despite their complicated history, Charlotte’s heart beats in sync with his. As Charlotte and Dimitry navigate a web of deceit, love, and betrayal, a silent witness emerges, promising redemption. But with powerful […]
[Baker, Liar, Con Man, Thief is] a lovely testament to the unbreakable mother-son bond… a captivating true crime thriller with a story of profound love at its heart.” -EVE PORINCHAK, award-winning author of One Cut: The Fight that Cost Six Lives. Step into a dangerous world of cunning and survival with BAKER, LIAR, CON MAN, THIEF: Escaping the Law One Identity at a Time by D.J. Adler. Reminiscent of the hit film Catch Me If You Can, this gripping true story unveils the life of David Adler, a teenager in South Florida in the late 1970s when he embarks on an audacious journey of deception. It all starts when Adler secures a bank loan to buy a booming local bakery. With no funds to his name, Adler unlocks his talent for forgery and the art of the scam. Alongside his mother and Italian tough-guy stepfather, he navigates a perilous path […]
No Hollywood script can compare to the terror of the 37 true tales in OF MOBSTERS AND MOVIE STARS: The Bloody “Golden Age” of Hollywood! In this gripping historical account, expert crime historian Joan Renner explores the shadowy world of fame and crime during Hollywood’s most glamorous era. As Los Angeles transformed into the epicenter of film, it also became a haven for notorious criminals and mobsters, weaving a complex tapestry of allure and danger that is sure to intrigue. Renner brings to life stories that are more thrilling than fiction, including harrowing LAPD showdowns, dark dealings behind the studio gates, and tragic fates of luminaries whose off-screen lives were as dramatic as their on-screen personas. She delves into infamous episodes, such as the shocking case of Roscoe “Fatty” Arbuckle, accused of “accidentally” crushing to death a young actress beneath his enormous weight as he raped her, and other lesser-known, […]
“So, tell me, Detective. Do you kiss all your murder suspects?” She has no alibi, plenty of motive, and there’s DNA evidence linking her to the crime. In Jill Rice’s romantic suspense, tenured psychology professor and best-selling author Caroline ‘Cal’ Cassidy becomes the prime suspect in the brutal murder of her ex-husband, Paul. Assigned to the case is Detective Daniel ‘Danny’ Chan. His suspicion of Cal is unwavering; he interrogates her, and the more she talks, the more he’s convinced she’s the killer. Meanwhile, Cal’s situation grows increasingly complex when she discovers her attorney’s unexpected link to Chan-she’s his ex-wife. Could there be a conspiracy against her? To complicate matters further, she discovers she has an irrational attraction to Detective Chan despite his obvious conviction that she’s guilty. Cal knows she’s innocent, but who harbors enough hatred to kill Paul and pin it squarely on her? And can she get […]
Book One in Janice Boekhoff’s ‘Earth Hunters’ Series is Available with a Fresh New Look SHE IS READY TO RISK EVERYTHING, INCLUDING HER HEART, FOR THE SAKE OF HER MISSING BROTHER CREVICE, Book One in Janice Boekhoff’s ‘Earth Hunters’ Series, was first released in 2016. This clean romance featuring Christian themes follows the daring exploits of an Arizona mine owner whose quest to find her brother leads her into the heart of the Arizona desert against the backdrop of the legendary Lost Dutchman Gold Mine. Elery Hearst, driven by a deep-seated faith, embarks on a treacherous quest to unearth truths buried deep within the earth and her own heart. The disappearance of her brother, Garrick, in the desert’s enigmatic canyons thrusts her into the life of Lucan Milner, a man battling his own demons. Together, they confront the echoes of betrayal and loss, battling their way through a landscape fraught […]
Book Two in Janice Boekhoff’s ‘Earth Hunters’ Series is Available with a Fresh New Look He sent up a quick prayer for strength. Lying close to Lenaia would be a temptation of epic proportions. In a pulse-quickening blend of science, romance, and faith, paleontology professor Travis Perego finds himself on the verge of a discovery that could redefine his career and test his fragile new beliefs. Following the painful loss of his sister, Travis turned to God. But he struggles between evolutionary theory and the Bible. It’s a conundrum that gets the dean’s attention, who makes at least one thing clear in Travis’s life: If he doesn’t figure things out soon, he’ll be fired. An ambitious attempt by a colleague to reverse-engineer a dinosaur from bird DNA sets the stage for Travis’ adventure in the jungles of Costa Rica. His mission is to find the now-missing professor and the enigmatic […]
THE GABARDINE GANG: Power and Betrayal in Hartford’s Mob Scene by Kevin B. DiBacco is a riveting tale of crime, family, and redemption in the gritty underworld of the 1950s and 1960s Hartford, Connecticut. Geno DiBacco led the notorious Gabardine Gang, a small-time mob that ruled the city. Geno’s son, Kevin, takes you on a visceral journey through his childhood and adolescence, revealing the gang’s illegal activities, his father’s dramatic descent, and the harsh realities of organized crime, offering a unique perspective on a world often glamorized in Hollywood. This book offers a profound look at the DiBacco family’s struggles amid racial tensions and the personal costs of a life entwined with crime. Geno’s battle with gambling addiction and the impact of his choices on his family paint a vivid picture of a man and a community at a crossroads. THE GABARDINE GANG explores the intricate dynamics of family, resilience, and personal redemption. Kevin’s authentic storytelling immerses readers […]
In RUBICON, the electrifying sequel to Tom Julian’s acclaimed spy-fi series, TIMBERWOLF, our relentless hero once again finds himself in the eye of an interstellar storm. Amidst a simmering civil war and escalating alien threats, Timberwolf Valaz is again thrust into the heart of galactic turmoil. An incensed clone, hell-bent on humanity’s destruction, sets the universe on a precarious edge. As Dr. Tier’s Department of Peace Enforcement and the Assault Corps square off, Timberwolf embarks on an unyielding chase across fantastical alien worlds. A mysterious master has dispatched a reborn Emmanuel Gray to wake The Symmetry-an ancient force that knows nothing but obliteration. Caught in a web of espionage and interstellar intrigue, Timberwolf must confront the deadliest adversary the galaxy has ever known. His journey is fraught with danger, betrayal, and heart-stopping action as he races to rescue the one person who means everything to him. RUBICON: Book Two […]
Prepare for an adrenaline-fueled rollercoaster ride with TIMBERWOLF, the first installment in the gripping “spy-fi” series by Tom Julian, where thrilling espionage and futuristic encounters meet! “The storytelling in Timberwolf is some of the most captivating imagery… A true throwback to Fred Saberhagen’s Berserker Series.” -BRAXTON A. COSBY, author of The Star-Crossed Saga “Timberwolf is what you’d get if Dirty Harry and Ripley had a son.” -MERRILL R. CHAPMAN, author of In Search of Stupidity “The action is simply amazing; it makes putting the book down nearly impossible.” -TITO MARTÍNEZ BARBERI, author of The Keeper of the Balance series Once a top black ops agent, Timberwolf Velez’s world shatters when he encounters Kizik, a malevolent psychic alien spider that leaves a lasting mark on his psyche. Haunted by his past, Timberwolf now faces an ominous threat as a religious fanatic unearths a hidden cache of unimaginably destructive weapons. Will Timberwolf […]
Frank C. Girardot is the pit bull crime reporter other crime reporters wish they were.” -JAMES ELLROY, author of The Black Dahlia BECOMING CLARK ROCKEFELLER: Murder, Love, Deception, and the Con Man Behind It All delves into the life of a young immigrant entangled in a multi-generational murder investigation ensnaring some of the wealthiest Americans. Posing as bogus aristocrat Clark Rockefeller, he duped the affluent, leaving a trail of deception and national headlines in his wake. Yet the story would grow even more sinister. In 1985, Linda Sohus, a talented, outgoing artist, and her husband John, a computer geek with dreams of space, mysteriously vanished from their quiet San Marino, California life. But why? Were they on a secret government mission, chasing elusive dreams, or had something terrible happened to them? The police investigated while the public and media speculated. But all leads came to a dead end, and eventually, […]
“Ferak chronicles the long and sordid history of the Manitowoc County Sheriff’s Department and the reason Sweaty’s license was suspended. Framing Avery was just par for the course.” -Kathleen Zellner Updated 5th Anniversary Edition Including Exclusive Interview with Steve Avery In 2016-17, while working for the USA TODAY NETWORK’s Wisconsin Investigative Team, author John Ferak wrote dozens of articles examining the murder case against Steven Avery, who had already beaten one wrongful conviction only to be charged again with the murder of Teresa Halbach in 2005. This case captured global attention through the Netflix documentary “Making A Murderer.” In this anniversary edition of WRECKING CREW: Demolishing the Case Against Steven Avery, Ferak not only lays out in meticulous detail the post-conviction strategy of Kathleen Zellner, the high-profile, high-octane lawyer fighting to free Avery but also includes a new “Five Years Later” section. This update provides fresh insights and developments in […]
[THE DEAD SOUL] grabs you by the lapels and doesn’t let go.” –JOHN LUTZ, New York Times bestselling author From the desk of one of the most acclaimed and prolific true crime authors comes a mystery thriller certain to captivate his fans. M. William Phelps’s THE DEAD SOUL takes you on a suspenseful journey through Boston’s illicit past, where Detective Jake “Sundance” Cooper fights to redeem his crumbling career. At the same time, a sadistic serial killer known as “the Optimist”-a character based on the author’s 20 years of research and writing about real serial killers-terrorizes young female victims along the city’s Freedom Trail. Cooper’s investigation exposes a corrupt Boston PD. It puts him at the center of a choice between blue blood loyalty and the pursuit of truth as his mentor, Detective Mo Blackhall, faces an indictment for his involvement in a scandal. Originally published in 2014, this gritty […]
OUT NOW! Mark Ray Cromer’s CALIFORNIA TWILIGHT Unveils the Sordid Underpinnings of Illegal Immigration
The Medical Director for Sacramento County’s Indigent Services exposed a covert scheme putting illegal immigrants ahead of Americans. He was fired. At the cusp of the Post-American Age… In CALIFORNIA TWILIGHT: Essays and Memories of The End of The Golden State, journalist and author Mark Cromer makes his case that decades of political malfeasance and journalistic corruption of the American media helped upend the California way of life. Part reporter’s notebook, part memoir and eulogy to The Golden State by a second-generation native, CALIFORNIA TWILIGHT is a collection of fast-paced columns and in-depth essays that shine a light on California’s struggles to address illegal immigration, urban overcrowding, and seemingly unrelenting crime. CALIFORNIA TWILIGHT introduces readers to characters like Dr. Gene Rogers, Sacramento County’s former Medical Director of Indigent Health Services who was fired after he exposed a scheme allegedly set up to provide illegal immigrants healthcare services at the expense […]