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...]
Bestselling True Crime Author M. William Phelps: There Are Always More Bodies
I am convinced that part of the “high” a serial killer gets from his murderous path of violence after he is arrested and facing the iron fist of justice is taking pleasure in the fact that he alone knows there are additional bodies (his victims) somewhere out in the world. What’s more, there is no doubt he will use those bodies as a bartering chip in dealing with law enforcement and/or the legal system when the time comes. Or, maybe the … [Read more...]
M. William Phelps: ON MURDERERS’ ROW SITS A PATHETIC, DESPERATE LIAR
There’s a certain familiarity with the sociopath one encounters after writing 30-plus books about one-off murderers and serial killers. Interviewing scores of these people, one tends to develop an almost inherent, instinctive sense for how they go about manufacturing and inventing lies, carefully orchestrating each one, and then inserting those lies into public discourse. Patricia “Pat” Olsen—the subject of “Murder in Massachusetts,” the … [Read more...]
Master Of True Crime M. William Phelps Spins 6 Terrifying Tales Of Murder And Mayhem
MURDERERS' ROW: A Collection Of Shocking True Crime Stories--Volume One Small-town homicide. Big-time madness. All from the author who Vincent Bugliosi calls “one of America’s best true crime journalists.” In this riveting collection of true crime stories from the files of award-winning journalist and New York Times bestselling author of 32 books, M. William Phelps, someone tries to pin a gruesome murder on a horse, infamous serial killer Son … [Read more...]
ROUGH TRADE By New York Times Bestselling Author Steve Jackson Explores Tale of Prostitution, Murder and Redemption
From Jackson's Classic True Crime Library ROUGH TRADE NOW AVAILABLE IN eBOOK, PRINT, AND AUDIO BOOK! Early one morning in May 1997, a young couple on their way to work in the mountains of Colorado spotted what looked like a man dragging a body up a secluded trail. The beautiful, densely wooded area off a dirt road seemed such an incongruous place for a violent crime that at first the couple had a hard time believing what they were seeing. But … [Read more...]
Crime Beat Hosts Steve Jackson to Discuss His New True Crime Book SMOOTH TALKER
New York Times bestselling author Steve Jackson will be on Crime Beat with host Ron Chepesiuk on Thursday, August 11th, at 8pm Eastern Time. Steve will be discussing his latest true crime book, SMOOTH TALKER. This book is the story of smooth talking, rapist, serial killer Roy Melanson and the police work involved in bringing him to justice. Tune into the interview here: http://www.artistfirst.com/crimebeat.htm Get your copy of SMOOTH TALKER … [Read more...]
Las Vegas Underworld Story Roars To Life In True Crime Thriller REPEAT OFFENDER
NOW AN AWARD-WINNING MOTION PICTURE! Find out more here! "An action-packed, fast-paced true crime thriller from a real-life 'Sin City' cop depicting his battle with a notorious, and dangerous, Las Vegas criminal."--Steve Jackson, New York Times bestselling author of BOGEYMAN and MONSTER. Book synopsis for REPEAT OFFENDER: Sin City's Most Notorious Criminal and the Cop Who Caught Him: Millions in stolen property, revolting sex … [Read more...]
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