Originally Posted October 7, 2014 By Burl Barer Author Burl Barer discusses his first meeting with the conman/counterfeiter that led to the writing of MAN OVERBOARD: The Counterfeit Resurrection of Phil Champagne I wasn't the first author to approach Mr. Champagne about a book, and the fact that he hadn't said "yes" to any of them encouraged rather than discouraged me. I fired up my Volvo 1800E, aimed it at Spokane, and passed through security … [Read more...]
Read Deeper Into Your Favorite True Crime Shows/Movies
True crime is all the rage with dozens of books, podcasts, and shows and movies focused on various cases. The true crime community is always buzzing about the latest "must-watch" shows and movies especially, but they know that the shows and movies don't cover it all. The most voracious true crime fans seek out other points of view and other accounts to get ALL the details. For those most dedicated fans, we put together a list of true crime … [Read more...]
Congratulations to Kevin Pierce on 1,000,000 Audiobooks Sold!
Audible narrator Kevin Pierce has sold over 1,000,000 audio books. This milestone is not an unusual feat for narrators who read exclusively for large publishers or work with authors who churn out bestsellers year after year. For narrators like Pierce, who work with independent publishers and authors, this accomplishment requires work on dozens more titles. When you search his name on Audible, over 450 results appear! "Thanks to WildBlue … [Read more...]
Contest To Win Four (4) True Crime Books for FREE @wildbluepress
Enter your name and email address for a chance to win four (4) paperbacks of OUR BEST TRUE CRIMES. These books will surely keep you on the edge-of-your-seat and wanting more. More details about the books is below. Be confident that we'll never sell your information to anyone, ever. Contest To Win Four (4) True Crime Books For FREE @wildbluepress These Are The Awesome True Crime Books You'll Win! Failure Of Justice by … [Read more...]
Author Burl Barer on the Origin of the Cocaine Cops Featured In BETRAYAL IN BLUE
In the 1980s, there were two ways to make big bucks in the Big Apple: sell drugs or rob drug dealers. The main characters in this story did both, and they weren’t worried about the cops, because they were the cops. Drug dealers with a badge, criminals in a squad car, the Cocaine Cops of the NYPD were the most powerful drug gang in Brooklyn. CRACK! Some say that what happened in the 1980s was, when studied in retrospect, a … [Read more...]
Frank C. Girardot Jr. on Co-Writing BETRAYAL IN BLUE With Burl Barer and Ken Eurell
Working on the true crime book “Betrayal in Blue” reminded me of Charlie Brown from the comics. A classic Charlie Brown gag involves his nemesis Lucy and a football. She promises to hold it. He attempts to kick it. Inevitably Lucy pulls the ball away and poor Charlie lands flat on his back. There are those who say Charlie’s failed effort defines insanity. He does the same thing over and over and expects a different result. It could also … [Read more...]
Check Out This Video On The Story Behind True Crime Book BETRAYAL IN BLUE
Watch Edgar Award winning author Burl Barer as he discusses the story behind his upcoming true crime book, BETRAYAL IN BLUE, co-authored by award winning journalist Frank C. Girardot Jr. and former NYPD officer Ken Eurell. BETRAYAL IN BLUE becomes available from WildBlue Press on December 6th, 2016. Make sure to pre-order your copy before the price increases after its release! … [Read more...]
NYPD: SCANDAL, CORRUPTION AND THE 75TH PRECINCT; Burl Barer on His Upcoming True Crime Book for WildBlue
I’m working on a new book with Frank C Girardot and Ken Eurell about the cocaine cops of the 75th Precinct in New York City — maybe you saw the documentary. I was writing the introduction….and here is a rough draft of my opening remarks. ***** There is one thing upon which we all agree. None of us were brought by the stork. Planned or unplanned, we are all the product of the same process of biology and genetics. We are all influenced by … [Read more...]
WildBlue’s New Author Denise Wallace on True Crime Uncensored with Host Burl Barer
Denise Wallace, author of upcoming true crime original DADDY'S LITTLE SECRET, with be on True Crime Uncensored with host Burl Barer on Saturday, July 16th, at 2pm PST. Denise will be discussing her debut true crime book, which will be released by WildBlue Press on July 26th, 2016. DADDY'S LITTLE SECRET: A Daughter’s Quest To Solve Her Father’s Brutal Murder details Denise's struggle with finding out about her father's secret life when detectives … [Read more...]
Burl Barer and Frank Girardot Jr. on Crime Beat with Host Ron Chepesiuk
Co-authors of the hit true crime A TASTE FOR MURDER, Burl Barer and Frank C. Girardot Jr, were featured on the Crime Beat radio show with host Ron Chepesiuk. The show aired on June 23rd at 8pm Eastern Time. You can listen to the interview here: http://www.artistfirst.com/crimebeat.htm Acclaim for A TASTE FOR MURDER “A true crime murder mystery that will leave you gasping for breath” —Steve Jackson, New York Times bestselling author of … [Read more...]
