Koh Tao--a small island in the Gulf of Thailand, surrounded by pristine beaches, swathed in sunshine, and a mecca for tourists, divers and backpackers. But "Turtle Island" has its dark side. In 2014, Koh Tao was the site of the brutal double murders of two British backpackers, but theirs weren't the only suspicious backpacker deaths. My name is Suzanne Buchanan. I am the former owner and editor of the Samui Times, a news publication on Koh Samui, … [Read more...]
OPERATION FAMILY SECRETS
by: Matthias McCarn Chicago’s Organized Crime Roots Al Capone once said, “Some call it racketeering. I call it a business.” While most people are familiar with Chicago and New York mobsters such as Capone, Gambino, and Gotti, what citizens in the United States would become to know as “La Cosa Nostra” actually started in New Orleans’ 2nd District back in 1869. The Sicilian immigrants came into the US through New … [Read more...]
R. Kelly Victim Tells Her Story In JANE DOE #9
"Lizzette Martinez’s story embodies the fire energy that gives light and life to survivors all around her! Survivors need to see strength and perseverance despite opposition, and Lizzette models just that." - Melissa Schuman, actress and singer In January of 1995, 17-year-old Lizzette Martinez met Grammy-winning musician and record producer R. KELLY at Aventura Mall in Florida where he was performing. At first, it seemed that her hopes of … [Read more...]
An Accident Or Murder? Find Out In 16 MINUTES
On the early morning of March 6, 1993, an intense fire broke out in a tiny nursery. Sixteen minutes later, firefighters had extinguished the blaze, only to reveal a room burned so severely, everything was virtually unrecognizable. Then, they were told to look for a baby. What they discovered looked more like a monster from a horror film. The small skull had been incinerated, and the legs and arms were nothing more than charred stumps. The only … [Read more...]
Speculation, Avoid it Like The Plague
I’ve been writing books for 26 years. I’m a nonfiction writer and my world has always been one of finding the truth where possible, and that drive for accuracy has been with me the whole time. Getting to the truth should be the cardinal rule for all writers. But whenever the truth we’re seeking has not, or cannot be obtained, speculation will raise its head to take its place. And it is here where the nonfiction writer must be very … [Read more...]
WHAT A JOURNEY THIS HAS BEEN
“What a journey this has been!” is a thought that crossed my mind the other day. I was finishing up my fourth Ted Bundy book when it popped into my mind. Looking back on this journey, the most interesting aspect is that I didn’t even see it coming. For those of you who've been with me, you already know what I'm talking about. But for those who don't, here’s a brief explanation: HOW IT ALL STARTED In 2005, I met Jerry … [Read more...]
New York Times Bestselling Author Steve Jackson Explores An Unthinkable Crime In A CLOCKWORK MURDER
The Night A Twisted Fantasy Became Demented Reality They thought about their evil fantasy for months. Then, wound up like clockwork toys ... they acted. In April 1997, pretty, 22-year-old Jacine Gielinski stopped her car at a red light in Colorado Springs, Colorado. She had no idea that the two young men looking at her from the car next to hers would in that moment decide she would be their target for unspeakable horrors. George … [Read more...]
A Note From The Publishers Of RAW DEAL: The Untold Story of NYPD’s “Cannibal Cop”
At what point do we want law enforcement to spy on us and at what point do we want them to act? When Gil Valle and Brian Whitney approached us about publishing RAW DEAL, we were told that Gil wanted to tell his story “his way.” Our concern was that “his way” included graphic descriptions of the sexual fantasies that landed Gil in hot water in the first place and included the abduction, torture and murder of women, as well as cannibalism. As … [Read more...]
WildBlue Press Delivers A “Holiday Discount Book” Deal!”
To celebrate the holiday's and thank our loyal readers, WildBlue Press has discounted the following True Crime, Mystery, and Suspense ebooks starting Dec. 26. So warm up those new Kindles (or get the Kindle Reading App for your other devices at wbp.bz/kindlereading) and dig that Amazon Gift Certificate out of your stockings! But hurry this deal won't last long! FAILURE OF JUSTICE by John Ferak From the bestselling author of BODY OF PROOF and … [Read more...]
Burl Barer, Frank C Girardot Jr, and Ken Eurell’s New True Crime Book Title Contest
Help Us Finalize A Title For Burl, Frank, and Ken's Book for A Chance to Win 1 of 5 FREE Copies of the eBook! Please vote on the title for the new true crime book that you think works best for the synopsis below. The synopsis: Mike Dowd and Kenny Eurell knew there were two ways to get rich quick in East New York. You either became drug dealers or you robbed drug dealers. Mike and Kenny decided to do both. But they had no fear of law … [Read more...]
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