Hi! I'm Joan Renner, a multi-talented individual with a passion for all things true crime. As a seasoned author, blogger, historian, archivist, tour guide, and sought-after TV and podcast commentator, I've carved out a unique niche in the world of crime storytelling. Back in 2007, I turned my lifelong fascination with crime into something more tangible by blogging for a local true crime blog. Little did I know this step would lead me down a … [Read more...]
Jim Duke Shares a Thanksgiving Day Bloodshed Story
It promised to be one of the most beautiful Thanksgiving Days possible. There had been an early, heavy snowfall followed by a cold snap, preserving the snow and freezing local ponds in crystal clear glass ice free of snow. A holiday skater's dream! The Colorado contingent of our family had congregated at my sister Cathy's home up on the hill in north Boulder, where all the young doctors and lawyers of the region resided. A nearby pond on … [Read more...]
MONSTERS ON THE LOOSE: The True Story of Three Unsolved Murders in Prohibition Era San Diego by Richard L. Carrico Tells the Tragic Story of Three Cold Case Murders
As an archaeologist, historian, and now murder investigator, the intellectual curiosity of Richard Carrico has no limits. Well researched and written, his new work, as with all good mysteries, takes us into unknown territories and keeps us reading well into the dark night. -GEORGE H. HARWOOD, Author and Professor Emeritus, University of Colorado "Innocent victim brutalized by deranged killer. Police have no leads. Lock your doors San … [Read more...]
Margery B. Metzger’s HIDDEN DEMONS is a Readers’ Favorite Book Award Finalist
In HIDDEN DEMONS: Evil Visits A Small New England Town by Margery B. Metzger, a chilling true crime narrative unfolds against the serene backdrop of the Berkshire Hills on an ordinary winter day in 1994. The book delves deep into a series of seemingly unrelated yet horrifying events that shook the idyllic New England towns, revealing the sinister presence of a savage serial killer, Lewis Lent, Jr., lurking in the shadows. A review of HIDDEN … [Read more...]
Author Rod Sadler Unravels the Frances Lacey Cold Case Murder
I was told by a detective that if I had a name, they'd listen. I had a name, and I gave them every bit of information I had while detailing why I felt the person might be someone they should look at. That's the last I heard, and I understand why. Even after sixty years, the murder of Frances Lacey remains unsolved. It's a cold case, and while it's inactive, it's still considered an open case. After thirty years in law enforcement, I never had … [Read more...]
From True Crime experts, Nic Edwards and Brian Whitney comes THE DELPHI MURDERS: The Quest To Find ‘The Man On The Bridge’
On February 13, 2017, two Indiana teenagers, Abigail Williams, 13, and Liberty German, 14, went for a walk in the woods near the abandoned Monon High Bridge. They never returned home. Their bodies were discovered on Valentine's Day morning, sparking a torrent of news coverage and social media speculation that engrossed the attention of people around the world. A grainy photo of the suspected killer walking across the bridge and a chilling … [Read more...]
Early Release! Listen to Nic Edwards’ Chilling Account of THE DELPHI MURDERS with the Audiobook Narrated by Kevin Pierce
We are thrilled to announce the early release of the audiobook for the gripping true crime book THE DELPHI MURDERS: The Quest To Find 'The Man On The Bridge,' written by Nic Edwards and Brian Whitney. This book tells the tragic story of two Indiana teenagers, Abigail Williams and Liberty German, who, in 2017, went for a walk in the woods and never returned home, sparking a massive investigation that captivated people worldwide. From the … [Read more...]
GOING UNDER is John Madinger’s Unflinching Look at America’s Undercover World, Audiobook Narrated by Tom Force Out Now
We are thrilled to announce that the audiobook for GOING UNDER: Kidnapping, Murder, and a Life Undercover by former undercover agent John Madinger is now available! If you're a fan of true crime and police procedural stories, this gripping memoir will take you into the world of American crime. Madinger offers a unique perspective on the often upside-down-and-backward world of the undercover agent. You'll follow Madinger as he runs with the pack … [Read more...]
Author Margery Metzger On The Importance of True Crime Writing
A true crime writer walks a tightrope. Brutal crimes may be sensational, but most of all they are traumatic. The writer must balance facts of the crime about the perpetrator, the witnesses, law enforcement, the judicial, and the survivors. It is not easy to research this material and to sort through events to try to determine what is fact and what has been distorted either through time or one's own perspective. Perpetrators should be held … [Read more...]
WildBlue Press 2022 Year in Review: Part 2 of 2
8 New Fiction Novels 4 New Series Started Countless New Crimes & Cases In 2022 WildBlue Press launched 22 new books. Eight of those were fiction. Read post one of two to learn about all the nonfiction we released. WildBlue Press is proud to publish a variety of fiction genres from outstanding authors! We have big plans for the near future including more gneres. This year, our fiction included a bit of thriller and a bit of … [Read more...]
