Henry Louis Wallace terrorized Charlotte, North Carolina, from May 1992 to March 1994. Wallace preyed on lower economic-class Black women between 17 and 35 years old. He knew most of his victims, some through his job at Taco Bell, and gained their trust with his friendly demeanor and gentle nature-concealing a monster fueled by drug abuse and rage against women. A rarity in that he was an African American serial killer, his murderous rampage … [Read more...]
Author Ron Chepesiuk Asks: Was the police investigation of Henry Wallace racist?
One of the big questions of the Wallace investigation was why did it take so long to catch Henry Wallace? After all, he knew all the victims, and he committed the murders in a very small area of Charlotte. Charlotte's black population, terrorized by the murders and frustrated by the fact that no progress was seemingly being made in solving them, were quick to put the blame on racism. They said that the victims were black and came from poor … [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...]
GASPING FOR AIR: Book Two In The ‘Big Dogs Series’ by S.L. Ditmars
SL Ditmars writes another fast-paced, page-turning police procedural... I love the characters and the dogs, Ares and Addy, who make the story even richer... I very much and highly recommend this book. -K.L. Peacock, author of THE CROSSINGS series and Public Safety Writers Association Member About The Book JW North and his "big dog" Ares are back. This time North is a U.S. Marshall and member of the Serial Criminal Task Force. North, Ares, and … [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...]
Superstar Narrator, Jim Meskimen, Voices DEAF ROW Audiobook
Read the author's blog post profiling Jim Meskimen and get the audiobook now! On the author's blog at ronfranscell.com, narrator Jim Meskimen discusses the challenges of bringing the characters in the upcoming audiobook DEAF ROW to life with unique and identifiable voices. Meskimen, a veteran narrator with over 300 audiobooks under his belt, explains how he approaches narrating and how he works to add to the author's storytelling. DEAF ROW is a … [Read more...]
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Below are the best eBook deals to be found anywhere on the web. These bestsellers are 65% to 90% off the normal eBook retail price for a very short time-most are only on sale for one day. Bookmark this page and come back, come often to get the best eBook deals available out there. … [Read more...]
Book Trailer For DEAF ROW by Ron Franscell
Read the author's blog and watch the book trailer for an eerie sense of the upcoming Ron Franscell mystery thriller. DEAF ROW will be available in hardback, paperback, ebook, and audiobook formats on February 14, 2023! … [Read more...]
Steve Jackson’s Classic True Crime—About A Monstrous American Serial Killer—LOVE ME TO DEATH Has Been Revised and Updated
Originally released in 2011, New York Times bestselling author Steve Jackson has revised and updated this classic true crime about one of the most monstrous serial killers in American history. "Here's What Happens When You Mess With Me!" -William Neal William Neal, who called himself "Wild Bill Cody," was seductive and skillful at separating love-struck women from their money, and ultimately, their lives. Apprehended by police, Neal, who … [Read more...]
