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...]
Gallery | ABOVE THE GROUND: A True Story of the Troubles in Northern Ireland by Dan Lawton
Dan Lawton's ABOVE THE GROUND: A True Story of The Troubles in Northern Ireland delves into the gripping realm of true crime, Irish history, prison escape, and the remarkable redemption of an unjustly accused man entangled in the complexities of an IRA murder. This photo gallery complements the absorbing account. … [Read more...]
ABOVE THE GROUND: A True Story of The Troubles in Northern Ireland—a tale of courage, injustice, and redemption by Dan Lawton
In 1978, the bloody conflict in Northern Ireland, known as The Troubles, reached a boiling point. 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 … [Read more...]
THE SHADOWMAKER by T.J. Champitto Is Now Available In Audiobook—Experience the Heart-stopping International Thriller Preformed by Brandon J. Peterson
A mythical diamond has been discovered. Loyalties will be tested. Lives will be lost. The first book in Champitto's trilogy, The Shadowmaker, is yet another international thrill ride from the acclaimed, award-winning author. Stolen diamonds, fearless thieves, and a hidden truth that will forever change them. THE SHADOWMAKER hurtles through the dark underworld of organized crime into a pursuit of self-discovery as the battle between good and evil … [Read more...]
Author and Artist Punch Stanimirovic
The artist known as Punch first gained fame as the world's greatest safe cracker who could punch open a safe in under sixteen seconds. He was also a master forger, vandal "aerosol artist" whose legendary street art inspired Sean Sullivan, aka Layercakeny, and the youngest and highest-ranking member of what the FBI first termed the YACS, now known as the Pink Panthers. He served sixteen years in prison, where his artistic talent made him an … [Read more...]
THE WORLD ENCYCLOPEDIA OF SERIAL KILLERS Volume 3 (M–S) is now on Audiobook
The World Encyclopedia of Serial Killers is the most comprehensive set of its kind in the history of true crime publishing. Written and compiled by Susan Hall, the four-volume set has more than 1600 entries of male and female serial killers from around the world. Listen Now! Volume One: A-D | Volume Two: E-L | Volume Three: M-S Defined by the FBI as a person who murders 3 or more people over a period of time with a hiatus of weeks or months … [Read more...]
Crime Fiction Author S.L. Ditmars Answers: “Why are your bad guys so bad?”
If you have read my blog posts before, you know I spend a lot of time making my stories feel real and accurate. It is why I have such a large beta reader team. I don't want my books to be full of technical errors or too much jargon to be an enjoyable read. A friend asked me once, why do you have your antagonists kill the way they do? Do you really need that much violence, blood, or sex crimes? The simple answer is, no, I don't have to do that. … [Read more...]
Author S.L. Ditmars On Writing Book Two In The ‘Big Dogs Series’
We're back! It seems like forever ago that I wrote about my first book, Big Dogs-Book One of the 'Big Dogs Series'. But, in reality, it was only a couple of months ago. The holidays are a blur, but we did manage to have some great times with friends and family. Gasping for Air-Book Two of the Big Dogs Series comes out on January 31, 2023. I am happy to see this book finally published. My fans have been asking about it … [Read more...]
T.J. Champitto’s International Thriller, THE SHADOWMAKER, Wins Literary Titan Gold Award
A mythical diamond has been discovered. Loyalties will be tested. Lives will be lost. January 2023 | The Literary Titan Book Awards are awarded to books that have unique writing styles, vivid worlds, complex characters, and original ideas. The first book in Champitto's upcoming trilogy, The Shadowmaker, is yet another international thrill ride from the acclaimed, award-winning author. Stolen diamonds, fearless thieves, and a hidden truth that … [Read more...]
The SHADOWMAKER, an Explosive International Thriller, Set for Release 10/25/2022
I couldn't be more excited about the upcoming release of my latest novel, The Shadowmaker. Following my 2020 debut, The Medina Device, I set out to write an action-packed thriller that focuses on the mind of a criminal and the moral, soul-searching battle between good and evil. I wanted my main character to exude the confidence of a superhero, but also display the weaknesses and imperfections that make us all human. The Shadowmaker, Book … [Read more...]
