The U.S.-Mexico border is land of lore and legends buried deep in the American psyche. This rugged and arid region has proved to be fertile ground for memorable literature by writers such as Cormac McCarthy and his border trilogy, among others. I was first introduced to the border as a young college student traveling from Ohio to Mexico City for a semester of immersion into Central and South American language, culture, and history. We changed … [Read more...]
Richard Godwin’s THE PURE AND THE HATED Explores Family Relationships and the Mind of a Dangerous Psychopath
A man takes a stranger into his house only to unleash a savage lesson from the past... Synopsis: A psychological crime novel about the past, the nature of justice, family secrets, the nature of forgiveness, revenge, identity, hunting and predation. Shepherd Butler, the protagonist and narrator of the novel, and his wife Mary are grieving the death of their son Felton to a hunting accident in Vermont, when Shepherd finds a stranger … [Read more...]
Frank C. Girardot Jr on the Inspiration Behind A TASTE FOR MURDER
Find out the inspiration behind Burl Barer and Frank C Girardot Jr's upcoming true crime book, A TASTE FOR MURDER. Get your copy on March 8th, 2016! … [Read more...]
Richard Godwin’s Noir Thriller SAVAGE HIGHWAY Takes Readers On A Ride To Hell
Women are disappearing on the highway, a drifter hunts the men who raped her, and a journalist discovers law has broken down and been replaced with something far more savage. On a remote highway in Arizona women are disappearing at truck stops. Journalist Johnny Sullivan travels to the area to investigate. He encounters hitchhiker Patty, who is being hunted by violent trucker Red. Patty tells Johnny of the local myth of the maniac trucker. … [Read more...]
Debbi Mack’s Identity Crisis Optioned for Film Adaptation; Plus Debbi Moderates a Panel on “Human Monsters Within Literature”
Since the release of the first book in her Sam McRae mystery trilogy, IDENTITY CRISIS, Debbi Mack has been up to exciting things; she has two screenplays that are getting attention and multiple events scheduled throughout October. The film option for IDENTITY CRISIS, is officially signed and paid for. The book was optioned by Lisa Tuvelo, a local Maryland producer. Debbi wrote and submitted the screenplay for this prospective mystery … [Read more...]
John Ferak Reflects on DIXIE and Looks Forward to the Launch of New True Crime
Friends and readers: I can't thank you enough for showing a sincere interest in reading books including my most recent, #truecrime feature length book, DIXIE'S LAST STAND. https://wildbluepress.com/dixies-last-stand-john-ferak-true-crime/ Your dedication, enthusiasm and unwaivering support fuels my motivation to devote untold number of hours during my weeknights and on weekends doing the research, writing, follow-up interviews … [Read more...]
Sneak Peek of the Prologue to Burl Barer and Frank C. Girardot’s New Thriller!
The excitement builds to a fever pitch as Edgar Award winner Burl Barer teams up with Frank C. Girardot, award-winning journalist,and senior editor for the Los Angeles News Group, which includes the Pasadena Star-News, San Gabriel Valley Tribune and Whittier Daily News.. The two literary luminaries are crafting a killer full-length true crime thriller for Wild Blue Press. "It's a real life murder mystery with some real sick twists and … [Read more...]
True Crime Reader: Domestic Violence Caused Dixie To Kill
From the Author: This particular #truecrime #author blog post is a little different as it deals with a controversial topic, domestic violence, brought up in my latest book DIXIE'S LAST STAND: Was It Murder Or Self-Defense? I invited Jennifer Marshall -- who is a loyal member of several true crime Facebook forums -- to write about her reaction to DIXIE'S LAST STAND. (You can find out more about the book and how to purchase it at #Amazon #Kindle … [Read more...]
DIXIE’S LAST STAND Murder Front-Page News
Small-Town Newspaper Covered Dixie's Crime And Now The Book Small town newspapers know the pulse of their communities inside and out. Over in western #Iowa, The #Harlan Newspapers have a rich tradition for exhibiting excellence in small-town journalism. The paper's history dates back to 1870. The Harlan Newspapers are the fifth largest twice weekly newspaper in Iowa. Harlan's journalists have won more than 250 state and national awards, as … [Read more...]
Debut Mystery Novel NAKED ADDICTION By Caitlin Rother Set In Sunny San Diego
Tired of working undercover narcotics, police detective Ken Goode wants a transfer to homicide. After the Camus-reading surfer finds the body of a beautiful woman in an alley, he is assigned to head a team of relief detectives with the hopes of proving he is homicide-worthy. As Goode explores the underbelly of the affluent coastal enclave of La Jolla, California, and its hipster neighbor, Pacific Beach, he clashes with the patrons and employees … [Read more...]
