Writing is my second favorite solo pastime; reading is my first. My name is Paula May, and I recently retired after thirty years in law enforcement; over twenty in major crime investigation and the last ten as Chief of Police directing major criminal incident response and investigation. For a country farm girl who grew up in the heart of the Appalachian Mountains, reading was my entertainment, my educator, my gateway to the world beyond my … [Read more...]
YOU HAVE A VERY SOFT VOICE, SUSAN: A Shocking True Story of Internet Stalking by Susan Fensten with Brian Whitney
This is not a typical story of Internet stalking. It is an unusual case of friendship and deception so pitiless and unyielding that it opened a door to Hell into the author’s life. This is an unforgettable story for today’s digital world driven by social media in all of its permutations and cruelest forms. The story begins with Susan Fensten’s online search for her father’s family, a search that soon turns into a two-year frightening … [Read more...]
A ‘FAMILY’ BUSINESS: The Life And Times Of Joey ‘The Fixer’ Silvestri
Joe Silvestri was a tough kid from the mean streets of New York. He went from street brawler to wearing a tux at the glamorous Copacabana. He eventually provided “muscle” for the Mob, a highly respected and feared fixer—the guy you went to if you had a problem that needed to be resolved. He followed Mob protocol when having a sit down with an adversary: You never break bread with the enemy. Award-winning Mob author Dennis Griffin joins forces … [Read more...]
Investigation Discovery Show Previews Case Behind New True Crime By Steve Jackson
The Real Story With Maria Elena Salinas Gives Taste Of "SAVING ANNIE" As with most true crime television documentaries, especially involving a case with as many moving pieces and storylines as are involved in my new book, SAVING ANNIE, the creators of "Fall of Innocence" made some mistakes, got some things wrong, and barely touched on many of the facts. Prior to airing, the producer acknowledged that even at an hour, the show could only … [Read more...]
Dr. Phil Show To Feature John Paul Fay, co-author of THE SHAWCROSS LETTERS
After a little more than three days in Hollywood to tape an appearance on the Dr. Phil Show, I've returned to Boston. The three days before the show were wrought with the seemingly insurmountable logistics of being chosen to appear, and then dealing with numerous family members signing releases and even uncertainty if they would even participate. So, by the time I was actually sitting with Dr. Phil, it was the least stressful part of the whole … [Read more...]
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THE SHAWCROSS LETTERS Gives An Inside Look at One of America’s Most Notorious Serial Killers
“THE SHAWCROSS LETTERS is a graphic and dramatic page turner that delves into the twisted mind of a serial killer. A true crime book that will horrify, enlighten, and keep you up at night.” - Joseph Souza, Author of The Neighbor What happens when one of the most evil men in the history of America meets a man he trusts to share his darkest secrets with? How does it affect someone already on the edge of society when he is taken under the wing of … [Read more...]
BETTER OFF DEAD: A Sordid True Story of Sex, Sin and Murder From New York Times Bestselling Author Michael Fleeman
A frustrated, unhappy wife. Her much younger, attentive lover. A husband who degrades and ignores her. The stage is set for a love-triangle murder that shatters family illusions and lays bare a quiet family community's secret world of sex, sin and swinging. BETTER OFF DEAD, the latest true crime book from New York Times bestselling author Michael Fleeman, strips away the pleasant veneer of the Silver Lakes neighborhood in California's high desert … [Read more...]
Brian Whitney On Helping Write THE SHAWCROSS LETTERS
When I first was approached to help write THE SHAWCROSS LETTERS I had no idea what I was getting into. I knew it to be the story of Arthur Shawcross, one of America’s most notorious serial killers, and his friendship with a man named John Paul Fay. As a fan of true crime, I have read books before where a famous killer befriended a member of society, and I always found them lacking, they always seem to be reaching for something, promising some … [Read more...]
Michael Withey, Author of “Summary Execution: The Seattle Assassinations of Silme Domingo and Gene Viernes”
Hello, my name is Michael Withey and I’m a Seattle-based human rights lawyer and first-time author. Writing Summary Execution has long been my “bucket list” of one. I have dedicated my career to fighting for the “little guy” against powerful interests and to protecting constitutional rights, civil rights, and human rights. In June of 1981, I was a crusading young lawyer when my best friends Gene Viernes and Silme Domingo were murdered in a … [Read more...]
