Crime

[close] The Car Bomb
This is Book 1 in The detroit im dyin Trilogy, a new series of heartbreaking tales from America’s most infamous urban disaster.

“a brilliantly composed and complex thriller… fast moving and gripping”
--Christoph Fischer, Goodreads

Detroit Nielson king Frank DeFauw hunts down the story of a judge who may be corrupt—and is one of his best friends. Booze, drugs, womanizing and a passion for the news are all part of what makes this brilliant, erratic TV anchor a major player in this deeply troubled city. Finally, Frank decides if digging out the truth about his pal the judge is worth risking his own career, family and life.

“A compelling and wonderfully written piece of urban crime fiction, The Car Bomb is a pleasure from start to finish. With its economical and supple prose, brilliant dialogue, sharply-drawn characters and plot that keeps the pages turning, LoCicero has produced a gripping tale of corruption and redemption in Detroit. A classy and fast-paced read.”
--Victoria Best, Tales from the Reading Room

For more information: http://www.tvlocicero.com/
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[close] Crime stories have always intrigued viewers and storytellers. Today, crime shows rule the airwaves and there is truly a procedural drama out there for every personality — and every writer. Born out of the author’s real-life experiences growing up around death investigation, Forensic Speak unlocks the secrets of forensic science for writers and fans alike. With a filmography of 100 film and TV examples and 80 additional resources, the book provides writers direct access to hundred of ways to make their crime writing more authentic. [close]

[close] Ernie Politics, a schizophrenic albino with a penchant for political rants and crackpot conspiracy theories, has been murdered. The LAPD has no interest in wasting time and manpower on the random death of one homeless man, so Ray Cobb, Ernie's best friend, decides to investigate the murder for himself.

Finding a cryptic note Ernie scrawled days before his death, Ray realizes that Ernie's crazy ravings and irrational writings may contain hidden clues about the identity of his killer. Ray's investigation pulls him deep into the dangerous underworld of the Los Angeles streets, leading him to discover a vagrant underground railroad, a poker game where the stakes are one’s life, and a political conspiracy that entangles him with a LAPD cold case detective. Ray uncovers more about Ernie than he expects to and learns that when you live on the streets, the only person you can trust is yourself. [close]