Award-winning journalist Monte Francis released his new true crime book, ICE AND BONE, with WildBlue Press on April 19th, 2016 and has been receiving excellent reviews. ICE AND BONE is the true story of an Alaskan serial killer that is set loose to kill again when the prosecution fails to stop him. Get your copy today! “A chilling chronicle of victims brutally murdered by a cold, merciless killer, against a backdrop equally as unforgiving – … [Read more...]
Kevin Sullivan Talks About Ted Bundy on The Generation Why Podcast
Kevin Sullivan was recently featured on the The Generation Why Podcast to discuss his new true crime book, THE TRAIL OF TED BUNDY: Digging Up the Untold Stories. Kevin's new book is a look into the life of serial killer Ted Bundy, from those who knew him, to those who chased him, and from those who mourned his many victims. Listen to the full podcast here. Acclaim for Kevin Sullivan and his work on Ted Bundy “Despite the multitude of books … [Read more...]
Using Human Scent Dogs to Track Down a Killer
One of the ways the feds were able to track down Joshua Wade after he had already evaded conviction in the murder of Della Brown, was to use human scent dogs. I had never written about Bloodhounds before writing ICE AND BONE, and what I discovered astonished me. The dogs were able to pick up Wade’s scent two whole weeks AFTER he had used the ATM card of one of his victims. This video, which the FBI shared with me, picks up as a dog named … [Read more...]
Listen To A Sneak Preview of Steve Jackson’s New True Crime SMOOTH TALKER
Check out this sneak peek of the audiobook version of New York Times bestselling author Steve Jackson's new true crime book, SMOOTH TALKER. SMOOTH TALKER will be available for digital on April 7 and print April 9. Then be looking for the audiobook in early May. … [Read more...]
Monte Francis on the Cases Behind His New True Crime Book ICE AND BONE
I began reporting on crimes and murder trials as a TV reporter for the NBC affiliate in Fresno, California, KSEE in 1999. During the five years I spent in California’s Central Valley, I had the opportunity to cover a number of high-profile cases. Among them was the trial of Scott Peterson, who was ultimately convicted of murdering his pregnant wife Laci in 2004. Two years prior, I covered the trial of Cary Stayner, the hotel handyman responsible … [Read more...]
Monte Francis: Journalist, writer and award-winning television news reporter
Meet this talented new WildBlue Press true crime author Monte Francis is a journalist and writer based in San Francisco, California. A native of Mentor, Ohio, he has received four Emmy Awards for his television news reports and several awards, including Reporter of the Year, from the Associated Press Television and Radio Association. He has covered several high-profile murder cases and his first book, By Their Father's Hand: The True … [Read more...]
Vote for Your Favorite True Crime Hangouts
In order to better serve you... Please vote below for the places where you hangout the most to find, discuss and purchase your favorite true crime books. Voting will register you for a chance to win one of five sets of these three audio books: Bogeyman: He Was Every Parent's Nightmare Dixie's Last Stand: Was It Murder or Self-Defense? Vampire: The Richard Chase Murders If you go to specific groups or sections or forums of a site … [Read more...]