Standing Up: Making the Best Out of Surviving the Worst by Mary L. Devine is a well-written, emotional, and inspiring memoir. Mary writes about two intense phases of her life. At age 23, Mary fell in love with Vince, a man she hoped to spend...

As an avid true crime reader, I was very pleased to get the opportunity to review Stranger in the Window by Cathy Coombs. This is the story of Leila A. Welsh, a young teacher from Kansas City, her murder, and the fight for justice. Leila’s...

Secrets of the Shield by Dennis M. Currie is a work that blends realistic crime writing with creative non-fiction. Los Angeles County has always been a city of shadows, but what lies beneath its surface is darker than anyone imagined. Retired investigative sergeant Currie unveils...

The digital age has proved to be a mixed blessing. It has opened the doors to gaining, processing, and storing information, as well as allowing us to use devices like computers, tablets, and smartphones to communicate over vast distances through the internet. This has come...

In Single Handed by Joseph M. Kress, on Valentine's Day in 1975, Gregory Kress and Janet Robie take their vows in front of their friends in family. Sadly, only a short time later, the path of their lives changes after Gregory is murdered and Janet...

Saving Sandoval by Craig W. Drummond is a good read for an interesting look into the military justice process. Sandoval is a sniper based in the field, and while on leave from his tour, he is arrested and charged with various felonies, all serious in...

Spiked by Sharron Gold is a riveting true crime story that delves into the harrowing world of drug-induced manipulation, gang stalking, and the indomitable human spirit's ability to overcome unimaginable adversity. This compelling narrative takes readers on an emotional rollercoaster, recounting Sharron's descent into a...

“When I close my eyes, I see you, when I open my eyes, I miss you.” Someone Knows: Highlighting South Dakota’s Cold Cases is a true crime account by Christine Mager Wevik. These fifty-two cold cases are of missing persons and unsolved murders. Many of...

Saint Bloodbath by Frederick Douglass Reynolds is a chilling true crime story. The bodies are piling up; five are found in a camp for the homeless, and a teenager is found in the desert, executed in cold blood. At first, they are treated as unconnected,...

In Sleuth by R. L Lesnick, the author takes the reader on a wonderful journey through the life of a Private Investigator. The reader’s attention is captured from the very first paragraph and is held as Lesnick takes you through his journey of learning, fighting,...