Watch Edgar Award winning author Burl Barer as he discusses the story behind his upcoming true crime book, BETRAYAL IN BLUE, co-authored by award winning journalist Frank C. Girardot Jr. and former NYPD officer Ken Eurell. BETRAYAL IN BLUE becomes available from WildBlue Press on December 6th, 2016. Make sure to pre-order your copy before the price increases after its release! … [Read more...]
The SketchCop Michael W. Streed on Al Warren’s The House of Mystery Radio Show
Internationally recognized facial imaging expert Michael W. Streed was featured on The House of Mystery Radio Show with host Al Warren on Saturday, July 2nd at 6am MST. Michael discussed his true crime book, SketchCop, which details his work as a police sergeant and sketch artist, bringing some of the nation's most notorious criminals to justice. Listen to the interview here: http://www.somethingweirdmedia.com/house-of-mystery/ Acclaim for … [Read more...]
Police Lt. Oliver Reflects on Solving Notorious Murder Case
In 2007 I was promoted to Lieutenant of Investigations at the Beatrice Police Department. I was briefed about the appeal process that was already in motion involving Joseph White. I was thinking “what a waste of the courts time." When the DNA results came back I was surprised to say the least. The Helen Wilson task force was formed, and I was given the opportunity to be in charge of it and handing out assignments. I was thinking “how are we … [Read more...]
Bradley Nickell Interviewed On Fox 5 Las Vegas With Stefanie Jay
Bradley Nickell, author of REPEAT OFFENDER appeared on the show to talk about the true crime book based on his real life experience as the lead detective pursuing one of Las Vegas' worst criminals. He also spoke about partnering with the Rape Crisis Center of Las Vegas. … [Read more...]
Bradley Nickell on Fox News Radio and Good Morning Las Vegas
WildBlue Press detective turned author Bradley Nickell will be on 790AM Fox News radio in Las Vegas tomorrow (Friday 5/14) evening from 6pm-7pm. Host Heidi Harris has just finished REPEAT OFFENDER and will interview Bradley about his work on the Daimon Monroe case featured in his debut true crime book. Find the link to Las Vegas 790AM Fox News radio here, and the link to the live stream of Bradley's appearance here. Following his radio … [Read more...]
Having Feet in Two Worlds by Kevin Sullivan
If you’re reading this blog, I assume you know me, and if that’s true, then I don’t have to tell you I write true crime – books, articles, and blogs – with a bit of history thrown in for good measure. But what you probably don’t know is that I’m an ordained Christian minister with over 30 years’ experience. If you’re thinking that sounds a bit strange, well, you’re not alone. After all, many believe, the world of crime, murder, and mayhem, are … [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...]
Can A Lifelong Cop Become A True Crime Writer? By Author Bradley Nickell
I’m not going to snow you over here. Up until about 2008, I had no interest to become a true crime writer. I had been a cop for about 16 years in Las Vegas and life was good. I was at the top of my game, respected in my profession, was raising a family, and cruising right along. I read a book maybe once every couple of years—life was busy and I spent most of my down time with my family or coaching youth baseball. I was living out my dream of … [Read more...]
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