Featured Free Book: Book is free from 04/28/2025 until 05/02/2025 If the dates are the same, book is free one day only. About the Book Fatal First Date is the harrowing yet inspiring true story of Chris Smith, a rural Illinois contractor who was shot in the head on a first date gone tragically wrong. His date was murdered by her stalking ex-boyfriend—Chris survived, but barely. Waking up paralyzed and voiceless, Chris begins a long road to recovery, with humor, grit, and a bullet still … [Read more...] about Featured Free Book: MY FATAL FIRST DATE: A TRUE LIFE STORY OF SURVIVAL, TRAGEDY , INSPIRATION, TRIUMPH, AND FAITH by Christopher Smith
Interview with Author – Martha Burns
About Martha Burns: Martha Burns is an award-winning author and New Mexico native, recognized for her compelling storytelling and rich sense of place. She earned a Doctor of Letters with distinction from Drew University and was awarded the Faulkner-Wisdom Gold Medal for Short Story. Her debut novel, Blind Eye, was a finalist for the Spur Award for Contemporary Fiction and winner of the New Mexico-Arizona Book Award for Fiction-Other. Her latest novel, Across the Narrows, released on February … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Martha Burns
Interview with Author – Brian Brady
About Brian Brady: Brian Brady is the author of the SPFD Homicide Inspector series, including "Ohh, What A Tangled Web", (Amazon and kindle) and "Hiding in Plain Sight". He has been a chief of police, and has over 40 years’ experience in the security field, including Vice President, and Deputy Chief Security Officer at NBCUniversal Media, LLC, and Director of Security at SFMOMA. Brian grew up in San Francisco, where he found endless inspiration in the city's … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Brian Brady
Invisible Wounds: An Inside Story by Alexis Faere
Alexis Faere's Invisible Wounds is a deeply vulnerable true crime story that will leave you filled with hope and resilience. It's not just a story about kidnapping and rape, Alexis vulnerably shares her trauma recovery journey. When asked about the intended impact of this story, Alexis expresses a desire to: * Reach out to victims of sexual abuse with encouragement and hope, * Connect with women and men who are coping with various life traumas, * Help readers understand the long-term … [Read more...] about Invisible Wounds: An Inside Story by Alexis Faere
Stranger in the Window – Murder in the Heartland: the 1941 Cold Case of Leila A. Welsh by Cathy Coombs
This is a true story. In Kansas City, Missouri, a young and promising woman named Leila Welsh was tragically taken from this world on a fateful night in March 1941. After she returned home from a date, her life was brutally cut short sometime after 1:00 a.m. at the tender age of 24. Leila was a beloved teacher and very well-liked. Little did she know that her final evening would be shrouded in darkness and mystery. This case hit national media between 1941 and 1943. Ultimately, Leila's brother … [Read more...] about Stranger in the Window – Murder in the Heartland: the 1941 Cold Case of Leila A. Welsh by Cathy Coombs
OJ’s Life Behind Bars: The Real Story by Vernon Nelson
In 1994, Heisman Trophy winner and NFL superstar OJ Simpson was arrested for the brutal murder of his ex-wife Nicole Brown-Simpson and her friend Ron Goldman. In 1995, after the “trial of the century,” he was acquitted of both murders, though most of the world believes he did it. In 2007 OJ was again arrested, but this time in Las Vegas, for armed robbery and kidnapping. On October 3, 2008 he was found guilty sentenced to 33 years and was sent to Lovelock Correctional Facility, in Lovelock, … [Read more...] about OJ’s Life Behind Bars: The Real Story by Vernon Nelson
Interview with Author – Paul Lonardo
About Paul Lonardo: I have authored both fiction and nonfiction books in a variety of genres, from true crime to romance. As a freelance writer, I often collaborate with people to help them write and publish their biographies, memoirs, or to tell a particularly compelling personal experience. I studied filmmaking / screenwriting at Columbia College - Hollywood. I earned an A.S. (Mortuary Science) from Mount Ida College and a B.A. (English) from the University of Rhode Island. I live in … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Paul Lonardo
Interview with Author – Erin Banks
About Erin Banks: Erin Banks is a Northern German-born Specialist In Media & Information Sciences, Simultaneous Interpreter, Autism Advocate and writer with Scandinavian and American roots who currently resides in the UK. She used to own the CrimePiper Wordpress blog and still helps manage it. She has contributed chapters to French author Anne Cossé’s book, “Could YOU Be Autistic? How One Realizes They Are On The Spectrum,” and to her mentor Kevin M. Sullivan’s sixth book on the Ted … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Erin Banks
Interview with Author – Bob Brink
About Bob Brink: Bob Brink is a journalist who worked with several large newspaper organizations and a group of magazines. His byline has been on thousands of news stories, features, and entertainment reviews. He now is embarked on authoring books. His newest book, the legal thriller Blood on Their Hands, follows Murder in Palm Beach: The Homicide That Never Died, a roman à clef about a real, sensational 1976 murder that made headlines for 15 years, and recently made news again with a new … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Bob Brink
Interview with Author – Fred Shrum
About Fred Shrum: Fred Shrum, III was born near Washington, D.C. and grew up in Florida. He attended the University of South Florida and earned a B.A. in Communication with a minor in Business Administration. Fred loves the beach, music, and everything crime and horror. What inspires you to write? Life as it was, could have been, or should be. Tell us about your writing process. My writing process generally starts with a "photo" of a scene in my mind. Then I go fill in the … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Fred Shrum
True Crime Case Histories Vol. 1 – 8 Disturbing True Crime Stories (True Crime Collection) by Jason Neal
Eight True Crime Stories of Murder & Mayhem First Book of the True Crime Case Histories Series (2019) A quick word of warning. The true crime short stories within this book are unimaginably gruesome. Most news stories, television crime shows and true crime documentaries tend to leave out the most horrible details about murder cases simply because they are too extreme for the general public. I have done my best to include full details of these stories no matter how sickening they may be. … [Read more...] about True Crime Case Histories Vol. 1 – 8 Disturbing True Crime Stories (True Crime Collection) by Jason Neal
Summary & Analysis of I’ll Be Gone in the Dark by ZIP Reads
Summary & Analysis of I'll Be Gone in the Dark by ZIP Reads ***UPDATED SINCE THE CAPTURE OF THE GOLDEN STATE KILLER!*** In her chilling and exhaustive true crime memoir, Michelle McNamara traces the trail of the Golden State Killer--a man who viciously raped and murdered dozens of people in California more than 40 years ago--and who evaded police just as long. What does this ZIP Reads Summary Include? - Synopsis of the original book - Detailed Chapter-by-chapter summaries - A guide … [Read more...] about Summary & Analysis of I’ll Be Gone in the Dark by ZIP Reads
