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 … [Read more...]
Steven Rausch Narrates Book Two in S.L. Ditmars ‘Big Dogs’ Series, GASPING FOR AIR
The GASPING FOR AIR Audiobook is Now Available! We are thrilled to announce the release of the audiobook for S.L. Ditmars' thriller, GASPING FOR AIR: Book Two In The 'Big Dog Series' narrated by Steve Rausch. In GASPING FOR AIR, we rejoin the indomitable U.S. Marshal J.W.North, now a part of the Serial Criminal Task Force. Teamed with his canine companion Ares and partner Ben Kellum, North is on the trail of the notorious Truck Stop Killer, a … [Read more...]
THE DEAD SOUL: A Thriller from New York Times Bestselling Author M. William Phelps
[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 … [Read more...]
GRIM PARADISE by Rod Sadler is Now Available in Audiobook, Narrated by Stephen Bowlby
Stephen Bowlby delivers yet another compelling true crime experience for listeners. In the audiobook adaptation of Rod Sadler's GRIM PARADISE, Bowlby elevates the narrative, injecting it with heightened depth and intensity. When widow Frances Lacey was murdered in July 1960 on Mackinac Island, only a few meager clues were found by police, and the case soon turned cold. But more than sixty years later, will those same clues finally solve the … [Read more...]
[Re-Post] Author Burl Barer Recalls his First Meeting with Con Man Phil Champagne
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...]
[Re-Post] Burl Barer Tells Another Wild Harold Stegeman Story
I was cleaning the garage today, and I found a CD with no label, no nothing. You know, the kind you use to make your own music mixes. I popped it into my cd player, and there was not a single note of music – but there was Secret Service Special Agent Lyle Workman having a conversation with me, over twenty years ago, in which he tells me ANOTHER wild Harold Stegeman story. I recognized Lyle’s voice right away, but it took me a few minutes to grasp … [Read more...]
[Re-Post] Who is the Real Harold Richard Stegeman? Or is it Phil Champagne? Read More in Burl Barer’s MAN OVERBOARD.
Originally posted in 2015 By Burl Barer Phil Champagne, the main character in MAN OVERBOARD, is every bit the rascal at eighty-four years of age as he was when he died in 1982-of course, Phil didn't know he was dead until he read it in the newspaper. Those of you who were born in the '80s or later probably can't imagine it being so easy to make fake driver's licenses with press-on letters you buy at the stationary store, but back in the "old … [Read more...]
GRIM PARADISE: The Cold Case Search for the Mackinac Island Killer by Rod Sadler
When widow Frances Lacey was murdered in July 1960 on Mackinac Island, only a few meager clues were found by police, and the case soon turned cold. But more than sixty years later, will those same clues finally solve the mystery? On July 24, 1960, the quaint charm and serenity of Mackinac, nestled between Michigan's Upper and Lower Peninsulas, was shattered by Lacey's brutal death. Despite a massive manhunt and thousands of pages of police … [Read more...]
Author Rod Sadler Discusses His Visit to Mackinac Island
Mackinac Island, lying in the shadow of the world's largest suspension bridge, with its Victorian charm, no automobiles, horse drawn carriages, fudge, souvenir shops, bicycles, Fort Mackinac, and ore freighters passing on the Great Lakes, is often referred to as Michigan's crown jewel. Accessible only by boat or plane, it's a wonderful place where thousands of people flock to each summer. I dare say that every visitor has heard of the Grand … [Read more...]
Janzen Robinson Tackles a New Kind of Threat in DAWN OF LEGACY: The Monsters and Men Trilogy, Book Three
Unexpected crucibles, gut-wrenching loss, and time in prison... The last few years have not been kind to Janzen Robinson. His tenure as the unelected Champion of Cleveland was rough, but it's hard not to catch glimpses of hope as tides of change have rippled throughout the city. Now out of prison, the Artificer is surprised to see just how much his mission and influence have taken root. Full Circle Protection grew from being an operation … [Read more...]