Several days ago I wrote an article about real evidence, and how those personal items of murder can have an impact on the one holding and viewing such evidence. Mostly, the reaction will be positive, but there will be times when a sense of repulsion will surface based solely on what is confronting you. In the case of Richard Chase, there was one item that really turned me off. But most of it was interesting and contributed to my … [Read more...]
VAMPIRE Author Recounts Personal True Crime Story
“Follow that blood trail” I thought as I got out of my car. I was attempting to visit my brother in a downtown Louisville care facility (Ken had damaged his mind in the late 1960’s through the use of hallucinogenic drugs), but as soon as I pulled up to the curb of this three-story brick fortress-looking building, I spotted several small pools of blood, and a trail of blood leading inside. Being young and feeling invincible, I didn’t give it a … [Read more...]
Sullivan Recreates Historic True Crime Tale With VAMPIRE: The Richard Chase Murders
From The Bestselling Author Of THE BUNDY MURDERS Comes The Story Of 'The Vampire of Sacramento' VAMPIRE is the tale of a diabolical, homicidal madman running amok, mutilating and murdering the unsuspecting residents in the quiet neighborhoods of Sacramento, CA. His diabolical and unrelenting desires, not just to kill his victims but to drink their blood, unleashed a terror within the city unlike anything the residents had ever known. Check Out … [Read more...]
Vampire: Kevin Sullivan discusses researching the Richard Chase murders
On December 2, my book, Vampire: The Richard Chase Murders was published by WildBlue Press. It’s a tale of terror, where the city of Sacramento, California was, for a very brief time, subjected to a series of diabolical murders and mutilations from the madman the world later came to know as the Vampire of Sacramento. Referring to him as “vampire” was not an attempt at drama, but was an apt description, seeing that Richard Chase loved drinking the … [Read more...]
RJ Parker Calls VAMPIRE A “Must Have”
"The Richard Chase Murders by veteran true crime writer and historian Kevin Sullivan is fraught with emotion and detail. I always admire an author who dedicates their project to the victims, and tells about who they were and not just the crime against them. This is a well-written book that was researched in person and facts gleaned from key players during and after the Chase murders. A must have book for all true crime enthusiasts … [Read more...]
Kevin Sullivan and Burl Barer discuss VAMPIRE
WildBlue Press author Kevin Sullivan appeared on the legendary Burl Barer's True Crime Uncensored show to discuss his books, including his latest true crime, VAMPIRE: The Richard Chase Murders. … [Read more...]
BOGEYMAN-Channeling In Cold Blood
Veteran true crime author Steve Jackson channels the well-established In Cold Blood tradition of absenting himself from the plot, like a journalist, while constructing a narrative, driven by action and dialog, influenced by novel-writing technique. Jackson’s gradually unfolding story feels familiar to anybody accustomed to reading police procedurals and crime thrillers. The horrifying aspects of Jackson’s narrative, of the very killer every … [Read more...]
BOGEYMAN-Steve Jackson-LATalkRadio
Steve discusses BOGEYMAN and his other books, as well as writing in general, with LATalkRadio hosts John Johnson and Dr. Estella Sneider. … [Read more...]
BOGEYMAN-Steve on True Crime Discussions
New York Times bestselling author Steve Jackson looks forward to joining the members of the True Crime Discussions group on Facebook to talk about BOGEYMAN. Mark your calendars for December 12 @ 7pm est. Read the book and come join us! … [Read more...]
Burl Barer Hosts True Crime Uncensored
Date: Saturdays, 2 p.m. (Pacific Time) Author and Outlaw Radio host Burl Barer interviews crime writers, experts, journalists and even criminals on True Crime Uncensored. Click here for upcoming shows. … [Read more...]
