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December 14, 2014
Murder Chronicles Now in Audio
From award winning criminologist R. Barri Flowers and the bestselling author of The Sex Slave Murders 1 & 2, Serial Killer Couples, and Murder of the Banker’s Daughter comes Murder Chronicles, a gripping collection of true crime tales.
The collection includes ten compelling stories of murder, madness, and mayhem that span more than a century of American history and homicidal criminality that will keep you reading from beginning to end.
1. Murder at the Pencil Factory: The Killing of Mary Phagan - 100 Years Later, the brutal murder of a young girl turn locals into vigilantes out for justice.
2. The "Gold Special" Train Robbery: Deadly Crimes of the D'Autremont Brothers, a daring train robbery by a trio of brother bandits goes wrong and turns deadly.
3. Murder of the Banker's Daughter: The Killing of Marion Parker, a brazen abduction of a schoolgirl turns tragic as authorities hunt for the killer.
4. Mass Murder in the Sky: The Bombing of Flight 629, a mother’s Christmas gift turns deadly, exploding in an airliner above Denver, with a domestic terrorist on loose.
5. The Amityville Massacre: The DeFeo Family's Nightmare, family is shot to death by a killer too close to home. Inspiration for The Amityville Horror movies.
6. The Pickaxe Killers: Karla Faye Tucker & Daniel Garrett, pair of killers seek revenge and pay the price themselves.
7. Murderous Tandem: James Gregory Marlow and Cynthia Coffman, two killers pick off victims one by one till brought to justice.
8. Murder in Mission Hill: The Disturbing Tale of Carol Stuart & Charles Stuart, a wife’s murder draws national attention with an unlikely killer on the loose.
9. Murder in Bellevue: The Killing of Alan and Diane Johnson, in a case of parricide, a teenage girl’s obsession turns deadly.
10. Murder of a Star Quarterback: The Tragic Tale of Steve McNair & Sahel Kazemi, adultery, jealousy, fame, and fortune turn deadly for a well-known ex-football great.
Bonus material includes excerpts from bestselling true crime books by R. Barri Flowers, The Sex Slave Murders and Serial Killer Couples.
“Formidable combination of criminological expertise and sheer storytelling ability--he is a master of the true-crime genre. “” -- Harold Schechter, true crime historian
“The award winning criminologist and author R. Barri Flowers delivers a powerful and shocking collection of true crime tales in his exciting new book....Well-written and highly entertaining.” -- Scott Bonn, criminology professor
More Praise for True Crime Books by R. Barri Flowers
"Selected as one of Suspense Magazine's Best of 2011 books." -- John Raab, CEO/Publisher on The Sex Slave Murders
“A gripping account of the murders committed by husband-and-wife serial killers Gerald and Charlene Gallego." --Gary C. King, true crime author on The Sex Slave Murders
“Vivid case studies of murder to complement this well researched criminology text."—Scott Bonn, Ph.D., criminology professor on The Dynamics of Murder
"Striking, well-written tales sparkle in this ocean of murder." --Diane Fanning, true crime author on Masters of True Crime
“Exhaustively researched, each storyteller brings their own unique prose to these pages, creating what will soon become a true crime classic." --Kevin M. Sullivan, true crime author on Masters of True Crime
“This book should be a mandatory purchase and read for any true-crime buff.” —Steven A. Egger, PhD, associate professor on Masters of True Crime
“Incredible cases, psychopathic killers, unwitting victims, along with the very best writers, make for an exciting, no-holds-barred, soon-to-be true-crime classic.” —Dan Zupansky, host of True Murder on Masters of True Crime
"An indispensable sourcebook for anyone interested in American homicide, from law-enforcement professionals to armchair criminologists." —Harold Schechter, true crime historian on The Dynamics of Murder
MURDER CHRONICLES is available in eBook, print, and now audio.
http://www.amazon.com/Murder-Chronicl...
http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/murde...
http://itunes.apple.com/us/book/murde...
http://play.google.com/store/books/de...
http://www.audible.com/pd/Nonfiction/...
http://www.amazon.com/Murder-Chronicl...
http://itunes.apple.com/us/audiobook/...
The collection includes ten compelling stories of murder, madness, and mayhem that span more than a century of American history and homicidal criminality that will keep you reading from beginning to end.
1. Murder at the Pencil Factory: The Killing of Mary Phagan - 100 Years Later, the brutal murder of a young girl turn locals into vigilantes out for justice.
2. The "Gold Special" Train Robbery: Deadly Crimes of the D'Autremont Brothers, a daring train robbery by a trio of brother bandits goes wrong and turns deadly.
3. Murder of the Banker's Daughter: The Killing of Marion Parker, a brazen abduction of a schoolgirl turns tragic as authorities hunt for the killer.
4. Mass Murder in the Sky: The Bombing of Flight 629, a mother’s Christmas gift turns deadly, exploding in an airliner above Denver, with a domestic terrorist on loose.
5. The Amityville Massacre: The DeFeo Family's Nightmare, family is shot to death by a killer too close to home. Inspiration for The Amityville Horror movies.
6. The Pickaxe Killers: Karla Faye Tucker & Daniel Garrett, pair of killers seek revenge and pay the price themselves.
7. Murderous Tandem: James Gregory Marlow and Cynthia Coffman, two killers pick off victims one by one till brought to justice.
8. Murder in Mission Hill: The Disturbing Tale of Carol Stuart & Charles Stuart, a wife’s murder draws national attention with an unlikely killer on the loose.
9. Murder in Bellevue: The Killing of Alan and Diane Johnson, in a case of parricide, a teenage girl’s obsession turns deadly.
10. Murder of a Star Quarterback: The Tragic Tale of Steve McNair & Sahel Kazemi, adultery, jealousy, fame, and fortune turn deadly for a well-known ex-football great.
Bonus material includes excerpts from bestselling true crime books by R. Barri Flowers, The Sex Slave Murders and Serial Killer Couples.
“Formidable combination of criminological expertise and sheer storytelling ability--he is a master of the true-crime genre. “” -- Harold Schechter, true crime historian
“The award winning criminologist and author R. Barri Flowers delivers a powerful and shocking collection of true crime tales in his exciting new book....Well-written and highly entertaining.” -- Scott Bonn, criminology professor
More Praise for True Crime Books by R. Barri Flowers
"Selected as one of Suspense Magazine's Best of 2011 books." -- John Raab, CEO/Publisher on The Sex Slave Murders
“A gripping account of the murders committed by husband-and-wife serial killers Gerald and Charlene Gallego." --Gary C. King, true crime author on The Sex Slave Murders
“Vivid case studies of murder to complement this well researched criminology text."—Scott Bonn, Ph.D., criminology professor on The Dynamics of Murder
"Striking, well-written tales sparkle in this ocean of murder." --Diane Fanning, true crime author on Masters of True Crime
“Exhaustively researched, each storyteller brings their own unique prose to these pages, creating what will soon become a true crime classic." --Kevin M. Sullivan, true crime author on Masters of True Crime
“This book should be a mandatory purchase and read for any true-crime buff.” —Steven A. Egger, PhD, associate professor on Masters of True Crime
“Incredible cases, psychopathic killers, unwitting victims, along with the very best writers, make for an exciting, no-holds-barred, soon-to-be true-crime classic.” —Dan Zupansky, host of True Murder on Masters of True Crime
"An indispensable sourcebook for anyone interested in American homicide, from law-enforcement professionals to armchair criminologists." —Harold Schechter, true crime historian on The Dynamics of Murder
MURDER CHRONICLES is available in eBook, print, and now audio.
http://www.amazon.com/Murder-Chronicl...
http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/murde...
http://itunes.apple.com/us/book/murde...
http://play.google.com/store/books/de...
http://www.audible.com/pd/Nonfiction/...
http://www.amazon.com/Murder-Chronicl...
http://itunes.apple.com/us/audiobook/...
November 25, 2014
Terror in East Lansing
From R. Barri Flowers, award winning criminologist and internationally bestselling author of the true crime classic, The Sex Slave Murders, comes a gripping new true crime short, Terror in East Lansing: The Tale of MSU Serial Killer Donald Miller.
In the late 1970s, a serial killer prowled the campus of Michigan State University, terrorizing students and faculty alike. Donald Miller was a graduate of MSU’s renowned School of Criminal Justice, but somehow went awry and turned into a monster, targeting pretty coeds for sex assault and murder. Miller’s victims included his ex-fiancée. Only after the killer was brought to justice could the campus return to normal as a place for education and enjoyment.
Donald Miller’s path from promising Criminal Justice grad to deadly criminal is chronicled in this riveting short.
A complete second story is, “The Midwest Murders,” the shocking tale of serial killer couple, Alton Coleman and Debra Denise Brown, who went on a killing spree across four Midwestern states during the summer of 1984, showing no mercy to those in their murderous path.
Bonus material includes excerpts from R. Barri Flowers’ bestselling true crime book, The Sex Slave Murders: The True Story of Serial Killers Gerald and Charlene Gallego, and top selling true crime shorts, The Sex Slave Murders 3: The Horrific Tale of Serial Killers Leonard Lake and Charles Ng and The Amityville Massacre: The DeFeo Family's Nightmare.
Terror in East Lansing is available in Kindle, Nook, iTunes, and Smashwords.
http://www.amazon.com/Terror-East-Lan...
http://www.smashwords.com/books/view/...
Follow R. Barri Flowers on Twitter, Facebook, Pinterest, Yahoo, Goodreads, and Wikipedia.
Praise for True Crime Books by R. Barri Flowers
"Selected as one of Suspense Magazine's Best of 2011 books." -- John Raab, CEO/Publisher on The Sex Slave Murders
“Formidable combination of criminological expertise and sheer storytelling ability.” -- Harold Schechter, true crime historian author on Murder Chronicles
“A gripping account of the murders committed by husband-and-wife serial killers Gerald and Charlene Gallego." --Gary C. King, true crime author on The Sex Slave Murders
"R. Barri Flowers always relates an engrossing story." --Robert Scott, true crime author on The Sex Slave Murders
“A model of exposition not to be missed by anyone interested in the annals of American criminal behavior.” --Jim Ingraham, Ph.D., professor emeritus of American Studies at Bryant University on The Pickaxe Killers
"Striking, well-written tales sparkle in this ocean of murder." --Diane Fanning, true crime author on Masters of True Crime
“Exhaustively researched, each storyteller brings their own unique prose to these pages, creating what will soon become a true crime classic." --Kevin M. Sullivan, true crime author on Masters of True Crime
“This book should be a mandatory purchase and read for any true-crime buff.” —Steven A. Egger, PhD, associate professor on Masters of True Crime
“Incredible cases, psychopathic killers, unwitting victims, along with the very best writers, make for an exciting, no-holds-barred, soon-to-be true-crime classic.” —Dan Zupansky, host of True Murder on Masters of True Crime
"An indispensable sourcebook for anyone interested in American homicide, from law-enforcement professionals to armchair criminologists." —Harold Schechter, criminologist on The Dynamics of Murder
“Vivid case studies of murder to complement this well researched criminology text."—Scott Bonn, Ph.D., criminology professor on The Dynamics of Murder
Terror in East Lansing: The Tale of MSU Serial Killer Donald Miller
In the late 1970s, a serial killer prowled the campus of Michigan State University, terrorizing students and faculty alike. Donald Miller was a graduate of MSU’s renowned School of Criminal Justice, but somehow went awry and turned into a monster, targeting pretty coeds for sex assault and murder. Miller’s victims included his ex-fiancée. Only after the killer was brought to justice could the campus return to normal as a place for education and enjoyment.
Donald Miller’s path from promising Criminal Justice grad to deadly criminal is chronicled in this riveting short.
A complete second story is, “The Midwest Murders,” the shocking tale of serial killer couple, Alton Coleman and Debra Denise Brown, who went on a killing spree across four Midwestern states during the summer of 1984, showing no mercy to those in their murderous path.
Bonus material includes excerpts from R. Barri Flowers’ bestselling true crime book, The Sex Slave Murders: The True Story of Serial Killers Gerald and Charlene Gallego, and top selling true crime shorts, The Sex Slave Murders 3: The Horrific Tale of Serial Killers Leonard Lake and Charles Ng and The Amityville Massacre: The DeFeo Family's Nightmare.
Terror in East Lansing is available in Kindle, Nook, iTunes, and Smashwords.
http://www.amazon.com/Terror-East-Lan...
http://www.smashwords.com/books/view/...
Follow R. Barri Flowers on Twitter, Facebook, Pinterest, Yahoo, Goodreads, and Wikipedia.
Praise for True Crime Books by R. Barri Flowers
"Selected as one of Suspense Magazine's Best of 2011 books." -- John Raab, CEO/Publisher on The Sex Slave Murders
“Formidable combination of criminological expertise and sheer storytelling ability.” -- Harold Schechter, true crime historian author on Murder Chronicles
“A gripping account of the murders committed by husband-and-wife serial killers Gerald and Charlene Gallego." --Gary C. King, true crime author on The Sex Slave Murders
"R. Barri Flowers always relates an engrossing story." --Robert Scott, true crime author on The Sex Slave Murders
“A model of exposition not to be missed by anyone interested in the annals of American criminal behavior.” --Jim Ingraham, Ph.D., professor emeritus of American Studies at Bryant University on The Pickaxe Killers
"Striking, well-written tales sparkle in this ocean of murder." --Diane Fanning, true crime author on Masters of True Crime
“Exhaustively researched, each storyteller brings their own unique prose to these pages, creating what will soon become a true crime classic." --Kevin M. Sullivan, true crime author on Masters of True Crime
“This book should be a mandatory purchase and read for any true-crime buff.” —Steven A. Egger, PhD, associate professor on Masters of True Crime
“Incredible cases, psychopathic killers, unwitting victims, along with the very best writers, make for an exciting, no-holds-barred, soon-to-be true-crime classic.” —Dan Zupansky, host of True Murder on Masters of True Crime
"An indispensable sourcebook for anyone interested in American homicide, from law-enforcement professionals to armchair criminologists." —Harold Schechter, criminologist on The Dynamics of Murder
“Vivid case studies of murder to complement this well researched criminology text."—Scott Bonn, Ph.D., criminology professor on The Dynamics of Murder
Terror in East Lansing: The Tale of MSU Serial Killer Donald Miller
The Sex Slave Murders 3
From R. Barri Flowers, award winning criminologist and internationally bestselling author of the true crime classic, The Sex Slave Murders, comes a gripping new true crime short, The Sex Slave Murders 3: The Horrific Tale of Serial Killers Leonard Lake and Charles Ng.
Leonard Lake and Charles Ng left their dark mark on society as two of America’s worst and most appalling serial killers. Between 1984 and 1985, the unlikely homicidal pair perpetrated their sex-motivated crimes at a secluded cabin and adjacent custom-made bunker of horrors in an unincorporated area in Calaveras County, California, where they brought abducted victims, sexually assaulted, tortured, and murdered, often videotaping their heinous crimes for their sick pleasure. In all, the two serial slayers are thought to have killed between twelve and twenty-five persons. Only a twist of fate brought their reign of terror to a shocking conclusion. The entire sordid tale unfolds in this absorbing short.
Bonus material includes excerpts from the bestselling true crime book, The Sex Slave Murders: The True Story of Serial Killers Gerald and Charlene Gallego, and top selling true crime shorts, The Sex Slave Murders 2: The Chilling Story of Serial Killers Fred & Rosemary West, The Amityville Massacre: The DeFeo Family's Nightmare, and Murder of the Banker’s Daughter: The Killing of Marion Parker.
The Sex Slave Murders 3 is available in Kindle, Nook iTunes, Google Play, and Smashwords.
http://www.amazon.com/Sex-Slave-Murde...
http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-s...
http://play.google.com/store/books/de...
http://www.smashwords.com/books/view/...
Follow R. Barri Flowers on Twitter, Facebook, Pinterest, Yahoo, Goodreads, Wikipedia, and www.rbarriflowers.com.
Praise for True Crime Books by R. Barri Flowers
"Selected as one of Suspense Magazine's Best of 2011 books." -- John Raab, CEO/Publisher on THE SEX SLAVE MURDERS
“A gripping account of the murders committed by husband-and-wife serial killers Gerald and Charlene Gallego." --Gary C. King, true crime author on THE SEX SLAVE MURDERS
"R. Barri Flowers always relates an engrossing story." --Robert Scott, true crime author on THE SEX SLAVE MURDERS
“Formidable combination of criminological expertise and sheer storytelling ability.” -- Harold Schechter, true crime historian author on MURDER CHRONICLES
“A model of exposition not to be missed by anyone interested in the annals of American criminal behavior.” --Jim Ingraham, Ph.D., professor emeritus of American Studies at Bryant University on THE PICKAXE KILLERS
"Striking, well-written tales sparkle in this ocean of murder." --Diane Fanning, true crime author on MASTERS OF TRUE CRIME
“Exhaustively researched, each storyteller brings their own unique prose to these pages, creating what will soon become a true crime classic." --Kevin M. Sullivan, true crime author on MASTERS OF TUE CRIME
Leonard Lake and Charles Ng left their dark mark on society as two of America’s worst and most appalling serial killers. Between 1984 and 1985, the unlikely homicidal pair perpetrated their sex-motivated crimes at a secluded cabin and adjacent custom-made bunker of horrors in an unincorporated area in Calaveras County, California, where they brought abducted victims, sexually assaulted, tortured, and murdered, often videotaping their heinous crimes for their sick pleasure. In all, the two serial slayers are thought to have killed between twelve and twenty-five persons. Only a twist of fate brought their reign of terror to a shocking conclusion. The entire sordid tale unfolds in this absorbing short.
Bonus material includes excerpts from the bestselling true crime book, The Sex Slave Murders: The True Story of Serial Killers Gerald and Charlene Gallego, and top selling true crime shorts, The Sex Slave Murders 2: The Chilling Story of Serial Killers Fred & Rosemary West, The Amityville Massacre: The DeFeo Family's Nightmare, and Murder of the Banker’s Daughter: The Killing of Marion Parker.
The Sex Slave Murders 3 is available in Kindle, Nook iTunes, Google Play, and Smashwords.
http://www.amazon.com/Sex-Slave-Murde...
http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-s...
http://play.google.com/store/books/de...
http://www.smashwords.com/books/view/...
Follow R. Barri Flowers on Twitter, Facebook, Pinterest, Yahoo, Goodreads, Wikipedia, and www.rbarriflowers.com.
Praise for True Crime Books by R. Barri Flowers
"Selected as one of Suspense Magazine's Best of 2011 books." -- John Raab, CEO/Publisher on THE SEX SLAVE MURDERS
“A gripping account of the murders committed by husband-and-wife serial killers Gerald and Charlene Gallego." --Gary C. King, true crime author on THE SEX SLAVE MURDERS
"R. Barri Flowers always relates an engrossing story." --Robert Scott, true crime author on THE SEX SLAVE MURDERS
“Formidable combination of criminological expertise and sheer storytelling ability.” -- Harold Schechter, true crime historian author on MURDER CHRONICLES
“A model of exposition not to be missed by anyone interested in the annals of American criminal behavior.” --Jim Ingraham, Ph.D., professor emeritus of American Studies at Bryant University on THE PICKAXE KILLERS
"Striking, well-written tales sparkle in this ocean of murder." --Diane Fanning, true crime author on MASTERS OF TRUE CRIME
“Exhaustively researched, each storyteller brings their own unique prose to these pages, creating what will soon become a true crime classic." --Kevin M. Sullivan, true crime author on MASTERS OF TUE CRIME
October 26, 2014
Graduate Circles: A Women's Epistolary Novel
From the award winning writer R. Barri Flowers and bestselling author of the heartfelt novel, Forever Sweethearts, comes a powerful and poignant women’s epistolary novel, Graduate Circles.
It is 1980, and college roommates, Jessica, Tammy, Kelly, and Gabriella, fresh off of receiving their MBAs from Michigan State University, spread across the globe and embark on their new lives, loves, careers, while experiencing the ups and downs, hopes and dreams, twists and turns, and success and failure that life brings.
Jessica Cleary returns to her hometown of Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, where she hopes to open a fashionable boutique and get her law student boyfriend, Brad, to put a ring on her finger.
Tammy Fontaine lands a job at a prestigious New York City literary agency as a junior agent and tries to find romance, while harboring a secret.
Kelly Roxmire, fluent in several languages, is hired as a management trainee at a bank in London, England, while dreaming of romance with a Cosmopolitan man.
Gabriella Weller returns home to Canada, where she gets a job teaching, though longing to become an author and catch a break when it comes to romance.
Over the next decade, the four friends communicate entirely through letters and post cards as they navigate through life, with the one constant, the camaraderie they share.
Bonus material includes two complete short stories, “Love at the Fair” and Convinced;” as well as excerpts from R. Barri Flowers bestselling relationship novel Forever Sweethearts.
Praise for R. Barri Flowers
Forever Sweethearts is a wonderful and nostalgic love story that reminds me of such moving tales as Bridges of Madison County, Summer Harbor, and The Notebook.” – Barnes and Noble reviewer
“Beautiful summer romance fling that is a great YA Read! I loved it! I can’t wait to read more from this author.” – Blissful Book Reviews on Summer at Paradise Ranch
“This was like "Sweet Valley High" meets "True Blood". Fans of the "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" series will enjoy this series. Great for young readers!” – Jessica’s Reviews on Count Draula’s Teenage Daughter
“A heart-thumping thriller, this is that rare novel that is downright scary." – John Lutz, Edgar winner and bestselling mystery author on Before He Kills Again
“A masterful thriller set in the dark underbelly of Maui, with lots of fine action. A terrific read!" -- Douglas Preston, bestselling thriller writer on Murder in Maui
“One of the best ghost and haunted house novels I've ever read! The author does a very convincing job in creating a scary atmosphere and likeable characters in sixteen-year old Peyton.” Barnes and Noble reviewer on Ghost Girl in Shadow Bay
"An excellent look at the jurisprudence system...will appeal to fans of John Grisham and Linda Fairstein." - Harriet Klausner on Persuasive Evidence
"An exquisitely rich and masterfully constructed mystery.... A savvy, smooth, and sumptuous read that's as hot as Waikiki beach sand." --Jon Land, bestselling crime writer on Murder in Maui
"It gets no better than this! R. Barri Flowers has written another thriller guaranteed to hold onto its readers! --Huntress Reviews on Dark Streets of Whitechapel
Graduate Circles is available in eBook in Kindle, Nook, iTunes, and Smashwords,; and soon to be in audio and print.
http://www.amazon.com/Graduate-Circle...
http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/gradu...
http://www.smashwords.com/books/view/...
It is 1980, and college roommates, Jessica, Tammy, Kelly, and Gabriella, fresh off of receiving their MBAs from Michigan State University, spread across the globe and embark on their new lives, loves, careers, while experiencing the ups and downs, hopes and dreams, twists and turns, and success and failure that life brings.
Jessica Cleary returns to her hometown of Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, where she hopes to open a fashionable boutique and get her law student boyfriend, Brad, to put a ring on her finger.
Tammy Fontaine lands a job at a prestigious New York City literary agency as a junior agent and tries to find romance, while harboring a secret.
Kelly Roxmire, fluent in several languages, is hired as a management trainee at a bank in London, England, while dreaming of romance with a Cosmopolitan man.
Gabriella Weller returns home to Canada, where she gets a job teaching, though longing to become an author and catch a break when it comes to romance.
Over the next decade, the four friends communicate entirely through letters and post cards as they navigate through life, with the one constant, the camaraderie they share.
Bonus material includes two complete short stories, “Love at the Fair” and Convinced;” as well as excerpts from R. Barri Flowers bestselling relationship novel Forever Sweethearts.
Praise for R. Barri Flowers
Forever Sweethearts is a wonderful and nostalgic love story that reminds me of such moving tales as Bridges of Madison County, Summer Harbor, and The Notebook.” – Barnes and Noble reviewer
“Beautiful summer romance fling that is a great YA Read! I loved it! I can’t wait to read more from this author.” – Blissful Book Reviews on Summer at Paradise Ranch
“This was like "Sweet Valley High" meets "True Blood". Fans of the "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" series will enjoy this series. Great for young readers!” – Jessica’s Reviews on Count Draula’s Teenage Daughter
“A heart-thumping thriller, this is that rare novel that is downright scary." – John Lutz, Edgar winner and bestselling mystery author on Before He Kills Again
“A masterful thriller set in the dark underbelly of Maui, with lots of fine action. A terrific read!" -- Douglas Preston, bestselling thriller writer on Murder in Maui
“One of the best ghost and haunted house novels I've ever read! The author does a very convincing job in creating a scary atmosphere and likeable characters in sixteen-year old Peyton.” Barnes and Noble reviewer on Ghost Girl in Shadow Bay
"An excellent look at the jurisprudence system...will appeal to fans of John Grisham and Linda Fairstein." - Harriet Klausner on Persuasive Evidence
"An exquisitely rich and masterfully constructed mystery.... A savvy, smooth, and sumptuous read that's as hot as Waikiki beach sand." --Jon Land, bestselling crime writer on Murder in Maui
"It gets no better than this! R. Barri Flowers has written another thriller guaranteed to hold onto its readers! --Huntress Reviews on Dark Streets of Whitechapel
Graduate Circles is available in eBook in Kindle, Nook, iTunes, and Smashwords,; and soon to be in audio and print.
http://www.amazon.com/Graduate-Circle...
http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/gradu...
http://www.smashwords.com/books/view/...
September 27, 2014
Murder Chronicles: A Collection of Chilling True Crime Tales
From award winning criminologist R. Barri Flowers and the bestselling author of The Sex Slave Murders 1 & 2, Serial Killer Couples, and Murder of the Banker’s Daughter comes Murder Chronicles, a gripping collection of true crime tales.
The collection includes ten compelling stories of murder, madness, and mayhem that span more than a century of American history and homicidal criminality that will keep you reading from beginning to end.
1. Murder at the Pencil Factory: The Killing of Mary Phagan - 100 Years Later, the brutal murder of a young girl turn locals into vigilantes out for justice.
2. The "Gold Special" Train Robbery: Deadly Crimes of the D'Autremont Brothers, a daring train robbery by a trio of brother bandits goes wrong and turns deadly.
3. Murder of the Banker's Daughter: The Killing of Marion Parker, a brazen abduction of a schoolgirl turns tragic as authorities hunt for the killer.
4. Mass Murder in the Sky: The Bombing of Flight 629, a mother’s Christmas gift turns deadly, exploding in an airliner above Denver, with a domestic terrorist on loose.
5. The Amityville Massacre: The DeFeo Family's Nightmare, family is shot to death by a killer too close to home. Inspiration for The Amityville Horror movies.
6. The Pickaxe Killers: Karla Faye Tucker & Daniel Garrett, pair of killers seek revenge and pay the price themselves.
7. Murderous Tandem: James Gregory Marlow and Cynthia Coffman, two killers pick off victims one by one till brought to justice.
8. Murder in Mission Hill: The Disturbing Tale of Carol Stuart & Charles Stuart, a wife’s murder draws national attention with an unlikely killer on the loose.
9. Murder in Bellevue: The Killing of Alan and Diane Johnson, in a case of parricide, a teenage girl’s obsession turns deadly.
10. Murder of a Star Quarterback: The Tragic Tale of Steve McNair & Sahel Kazemi, adultery, jealousy, fame, and fortune turn deadly for a well-known ex-football great.
Bonus material includes excerpts from bestselling true crime books by R. Barri Flowers, The Sex Slave Murders and Serial Killer Couples.
Praise for True Crime Books by R. Barri Flowers
"Selected as one of Suspense Magazine's Best of 2011 books." -- John Raab, CEO/Publisher on The Sex Slave Murders
“A gripping account of the murders committed by husband-and-wife serial killers Gerald and Charlene Gallego." --Gary C. King, true crime author on The Sex Slave Murders
“Vivid case studies of murder to complement this well researched criminology text."—Scott Bonn, Ph.D., criminology professor on The Dynamics of Murder
"Striking, well-written tales sparkle in this ocean of murder." --Diane Fanning, true crime author on Masters of True Crime
“Exhaustively researched, each storyteller brings their own unique prose to these pages, creating what will soon become a true crime classic." --Kevin M. Sullivan, true crime author on Masters of True Crime
“This book should be a mandatory purchase and read for any true-crime buff.” —Steven A. Egger, PhD, associate professor on Masters of True Crime
“Incredible cases, psychopathic killers, unwitting victims, along with the very best writers, make for an exciting, no-holds-barred, soon-to-be true-crime classic.” —Dan Zupansky, host of True Murder on Masters of True Crime
"An indispensable sourcebook for anyone interested in American homicide, from law-enforcement professionals to armchair criminologists." —Harold Schechter, true crime historian on The Dynamics of Murder
MURDER CHRONICLES is available in eBook and soon print and audio.
http://www.amazon.com/Murder-Chronicl...
http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/murde...
http://itunes.apple.com/us/book/murde...
http://play.google.com/store/books/de...
Follow R. Barri Flowers on Twitter, Facebook, Pinterest, LinkedIn, Goodreads, LibraryThing, YouTube, Flickr, Wikipedia, and www.rbarriflowers.net and www.rbarriflowers.com.
The collection includes ten compelling stories of murder, madness, and mayhem that span more than a century of American history and homicidal criminality that will keep you reading from beginning to end.
1. Murder at the Pencil Factory: The Killing of Mary Phagan - 100 Years Later, the brutal murder of a young girl turn locals into vigilantes out for justice.
2. The "Gold Special" Train Robbery: Deadly Crimes of the D'Autremont Brothers, a daring train robbery by a trio of brother bandits goes wrong and turns deadly.
3. Murder of the Banker's Daughter: The Killing of Marion Parker, a brazen abduction of a schoolgirl turns tragic as authorities hunt for the killer.
4. Mass Murder in the Sky: The Bombing of Flight 629, a mother’s Christmas gift turns deadly, exploding in an airliner above Denver, with a domestic terrorist on loose.
5. The Amityville Massacre: The DeFeo Family's Nightmare, family is shot to death by a killer too close to home. Inspiration for The Amityville Horror movies.
6. The Pickaxe Killers: Karla Faye Tucker & Daniel Garrett, pair of killers seek revenge and pay the price themselves.
7. Murderous Tandem: James Gregory Marlow and Cynthia Coffman, two killers pick off victims one by one till brought to justice.
8. Murder in Mission Hill: The Disturbing Tale of Carol Stuart & Charles Stuart, a wife’s murder draws national attention with an unlikely killer on the loose.
9. Murder in Bellevue: The Killing of Alan and Diane Johnson, in a case of parricide, a teenage girl’s obsession turns deadly.
10. Murder of a Star Quarterback: The Tragic Tale of Steve McNair & Sahel Kazemi, adultery, jealousy, fame, and fortune turn deadly for a well-known ex-football great.
Bonus material includes excerpts from bestselling true crime books by R. Barri Flowers, The Sex Slave Murders and Serial Killer Couples.
Praise for True Crime Books by R. Barri Flowers
"Selected as one of Suspense Magazine's Best of 2011 books." -- John Raab, CEO/Publisher on The Sex Slave Murders
“A gripping account of the murders committed by husband-and-wife serial killers Gerald and Charlene Gallego." --Gary C. King, true crime author on The Sex Slave Murders
“Vivid case studies of murder to complement this well researched criminology text."—Scott Bonn, Ph.D., criminology professor on The Dynamics of Murder
"Striking, well-written tales sparkle in this ocean of murder." --Diane Fanning, true crime author on Masters of True Crime
“Exhaustively researched, each storyteller brings their own unique prose to these pages, creating what will soon become a true crime classic." --Kevin M. Sullivan, true crime author on Masters of True Crime
“This book should be a mandatory purchase and read for any true-crime buff.” —Steven A. Egger, PhD, associate professor on Masters of True Crime
“Incredible cases, psychopathic killers, unwitting victims, along with the very best writers, make for an exciting, no-holds-barred, soon-to-be true-crime classic.” —Dan Zupansky, host of True Murder on Masters of True Crime
"An indispensable sourcebook for anyone interested in American homicide, from law-enforcement professionals to armchair criminologists." —Harold Schechter, true crime historian on The Dynamics of Murder
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The Amityville Massacre
From award winning criminologist R. Barri Flowers and the bestselling author of Murder of the Banker’s Daughter and Murder at the Pencil Factory comes a riveting new historical true crime short,: The Amityville Massacre: The DeFeo Family’s Nightmare.
In the wee hours of the morning on November 13, 1974, shots rang out in the upscale home at 112 Ocean Avenue in Amityville, New York, a village within the town of Babylon. The house belonged to forty-three year old Ronald DeFeo, Sr. and his forty-two year old wife, Louise, who lived there with their five children, ranging in age for nine to twenty-three. The DeFeos and four of their children were shot to death, execution style, while in bed.
The lone survivor of the family, Ronald “Butch” DeFeo, Jr, twenty-three, was suspected of being the shooter. The police investigation of the mass murder, the bizarre story within the story, insanity, the trial of the accused, and the aftermath, are explored in this truth is far scarier than fiction tale of darkness and horror.
The case inspired The Amityville Horror movies and books, in delving into psychic phenomenon and the supernatural.
The Amityville Massacre includes a complete bonus story, Murder in Bellevue: The Killing of Alan and Diane Johnson; as well as excerpts from other bestselling truce crime shorts by R. Barri Flowers
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In the wee hours of the morning on November 13, 1974, shots rang out in the upscale home at 112 Ocean Avenue in Amityville, New York, a village within the town of Babylon. The house belonged to forty-three year old Ronald DeFeo, Sr. and his forty-two year old wife, Louise, who lived there with their five children, ranging in age for nine to twenty-three. The DeFeos and four of their children were shot to death, execution style, while in bed.
The lone survivor of the family, Ronald “Butch” DeFeo, Jr, twenty-three, was suspected of being the shooter. The police investigation of the mass murder, the bizarre story within the story, insanity, the trial of the accused, and the aftermath, are explored in this truth is far scarier than fiction tale of darkness and horror.
The case inspired The Amityville Horror movies and books, in delving into psychic phenomenon and the supernatural.
The Amityville Massacre includes a complete bonus story, Murder in Bellevue: The Killing of Alan and Diane Johnson; as well as excerpts from other bestselling truce crime shorts by R. Barri Flowers
Follow the author in Twitter, Facebook, Pinterest, LinkedIn, Goodreads, LibraryThing, YouTube, Flickr, Wikipedia, and www.rbarriflowers.net and www.rbarriflowers.com.
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September 25, 2014
The "Gold Special" Train Robbery
From award winning criminologist R. Barri Flowers and the bestselling author of Murder of the Banker’s Daughter and Murder at the Pencil Factory comes a powerful new historical true crime short, The “Gold Special” Train Robbery: Deadly Crimes of the D’Autremont Brothers.
On Thursday night October 11, 1923, the Southern Pacific Railroad Express Train Number 13, called the “Gold Special,” was ambushed as it headed through the Siskiyou Mountains of Southern Oregon and into the Siskiyou Tunnel from Seattle en route to San Francisco.
The bandits, in search of gold and cash, used dynamite and gunfire to murder four crew members before fleeing in an explosive crime of greed and violence reminiscent of Old West style train robberies.
With law enforcement stymied in their attempts to identify and apprehend the killers, they turned to American criminologist Edward Oscar Heinrich to help crack the case. Often compared to fictional British detective Sherlock Holmes, Heinrich’s early forensic detective work led to identifying the culprits: brothers Ray, Roy, and Hugh D’Autremont, loggers who fancied themselves as Jesse and Frank James type outlaws.
Often referred to as the “Last Great Train Robbery,” the story of the D’Autremont brothers' daring attempted heist, dramatic escape, and years on the lam before finally being brought to justice are chronicled in the pages of The “Gold Special” Train Robbery.
Bonus material includes excerpts from bestselling true crime shorts by R. Barri Flowers, Murder of the Banker’s Daughter, Murder at the Pencil Factory, and the author’s international bestselling true crime book, The Sex Slave Murders.
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On Thursday night October 11, 1923, the Southern Pacific Railroad Express Train Number 13, called the “Gold Special,” was ambushed as it headed through the Siskiyou Mountains of Southern Oregon and into the Siskiyou Tunnel from Seattle en route to San Francisco.
The bandits, in search of gold and cash, used dynamite and gunfire to murder four crew members before fleeing in an explosive crime of greed and violence reminiscent of Old West style train robberies.
With law enforcement stymied in their attempts to identify and apprehend the killers, they turned to American criminologist Edward Oscar Heinrich to help crack the case. Often compared to fictional British detective Sherlock Holmes, Heinrich’s early forensic detective work led to identifying the culprits: brothers Ray, Roy, and Hugh D’Autremont, loggers who fancied themselves as Jesse and Frank James type outlaws.
Often referred to as the “Last Great Train Robbery,” the story of the D’Autremont brothers' daring attempted heist, dramatic escape, and years on the lam before finally being brought to justice are chronicled in the pages of The “Gold Special” Train Robbery.
Bonus material includes excerpts from bestselling true crime shorts by R. Barri Flowers, Murder of the Banker’s Daughter, Murder at the Pencil Factory, and the author’s international bestselling true crime book, The Sex Slave Murders.
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Murder of the Banker's Daughter
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On December 15, 1927, twelve year old Marion Parker, daughter of a prominent Los Angeles banker was brazenly abducted from her junior high school in a bizarre ransom and revenge scheme. Two days later, the girl’s dismembered remains were left behind by a brutal teenage killer, William Edward Hickman. Read the shocking story of a “crime of the century” that left the entire country on edge.
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On December 15, 1927, twelve year old Marion Parker, daughter of a prominent Los Angeles banker was brazenly abducted from her junior high school in a bizarre ransom and revenge scheme. Two days later, the girl’s dismembered remains were left behind by a brutal teenage killer, William Edward Hickman. Read the shocking story of a “crime of the century” that left the entire country on edge.
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August 30, 2014
Audio Books Giveaway
For audio readers, I am giving away a few free Audible codes of my bestselling legal mystery, FRACTURED TRUST, and bestselling young adult adventure novel, SUMMER AT PARADISE RANCH.
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August 12, 2014
Murdered in the Man (A Riley Reed Cozy Mystery)
Murdered in the Man Cave
Murdered in the Man Cave is a cozy mystery novel by bestselling crime writer R. Barri Flowers.
In the first book of this exciting new cozy series, Riley Reed has a popular blog offering advice on home décor and renovation and does part-time consulting work in Cozy Pines, Oregon.
When Riley is asked by an old flame, Brent London, a bestselling mystery writer, to help him spruce up his man cave as a newly single man, she readily accepts the assignment. But when she discovers him bludgeoned to death with a pool cue in his man cave, she finds herself thrust into the investigation to track down the killer.
The suspects are many, including three of Brent’s four ex-wives, two girlfriends, his niece, a former research assistant, a financial advisor, and his housekeeper.
When two people are arrested for Brent’s murder, Riley is less than convinced that the true culprits are in custody, and makes it her mission to prove otherwise.
An alleged suicide and confession seems a bit too pat for Riley, who risks her own life to get at the truth.
Includes a bonus complete cozy mystery short, “Ph.D in Murder,” in which a doctoral student’s independent study reenactment of the well-known and still unsolved murder of Marilyn Sheppard ends with a modern day murder and killer on the loose.
Fans of cozy mysteries will find Murdered in the Man Cave the perfect start to an entertaining and all-consuming cozy series.
Praise for Mystery and Thriller Fiction by R. Barri Flowers
“A heart-thumping thriller, this is that rare novel that is downright scary. Pick it up at your peril, because you won't put it down until you've read the last word." -- John Lutz, Edgar winner and bestselling mystery author on Before He Kills Again
“A masterful thriller set in the dark underbelly of Maui, with lots of fine action, down and dirty characters, and the vivid details of police procedure one would expect from an author who is also a top criminologist. A terrific read!" -- Douglas Preston, bestselling thriller writer on Murder in Maui
"An excellent look at the jurisprudence system...will appeal to fans of John Grisham and Linda Fairstein." -- Harriet Klausner on Persuasive Evidence
"An exquisitely rich and masterfully constructed mystery.... A savvy, smooth, and sumptuous read that's as hot as Waikiki beach sand." -- Jon Land, bestselling crime writer on Murder in Maui
"It gets no better than this! R. Barri Flowers has written another thriller guaranteed to hold onto its readers!" -- Huntress Reviews on Dark Streets of Whitechapel
“A gripping and tightly woven tale you won't want to put down. Author Flowers neatly contrasts the natural beauty of a tropical paradise with the ugliness of murder and its aftermath." -- John Lutz, Edgar winner and bestselling crime writer on Murder in Maui
"R. Barri Flowers writes with the passion and knowledge of someone who truly knows his craft. A steamy, non-stop thrill-ride through the seamy underbelly of Hawaii." -- Allison Leotta, former federal prosecutor and thriller author on Murder in Maui
“Flowers once again has written a page-turner legal thriller that begins with a bang and rapidly moves along to its final page.” -- Midwest Book Review on State’s Evidence
“A model of crime fiction.... Flowers may be a new voice in modern mystery writing, but he is already one of its best voices.” -- Statesman Journal on Justice Served
Murdered in the Man Cave is available in eBook, print, and audio through Amazon, Audible, Barnes & Noble, iTunes, Google, and other booksellers.
Murdered in the Man Cave is a cozy mystery novel by bestselling crime writer R. Barri Flowers.
In the first book of this exciting new cozy series, Riley Reed has a popular blog offering advice on home décor and renovation and does part-time consulting work in Cozy Pines, Oregon.
When Riley is asked by an old flame, Brent London, a bestselling mystery writer, to help him spruce up his man cave as a newly single man, she readily accepts the assignment. But when she discovers him bludgeoned to death with a pool cue in his man cave, she finds herself thrust into the investigation to track down the killer.
The suspects are many, including three of Brent’s four ex-wives, two girlfriends, his niece, a former research assistant, a financial advisor, and his housekeeper.
When two people are arrested for Brent’s murder, Riley is less than convinced that the true culprits are in custody, and makes it her mission to prove otherwise.
An alleged suicide and confession seems a bit too pat for Riley, who risks her own life to get at the truth.
Includes a bonus complete cozy mystery short, “Ph.D in Murder,” in which a doctoral student’s independent study reenactment of the well-known and still unsolved murder of Marilyn Sheppard ends with a modern day murder and killer on the loose.
Fans of cozy mysteries will find Murdered in the Man Cave the perfect start to an entertaining and all-consuming cozy series.
Praise for Mystery and Thriller Fiction by R. Barri Flowers
“A heart-thumping thriller, this is that rare novel that is downright scary. Pick it up at your peril, because you won't put it down until you've read the last word." -- John Lutz, Edgar winner and bestselling mystery author on Before He Kills Again
“A masterful thriller set in the dark underbelly of Maui, with lots of fine action, down and dirty characters, and the vivid details of police procedure one would expect from an author who is also a top criminologist. A terrific read!" -- Douglas Preston, bestselling thriller writer on Murder in Maui
"An excellent look at the jurisprudence system...will appeal to fans of John Grisham and Linda Fairstein." -- Harriet Klausner on Persuasive Evidence
"An exquisitely rich and masterfully constructed mystery.... A savvy, smooth, and sumptuous read that's as hot as Waikiki beach sand." -- Jon Land, bestselling crime writer on Murder in Maui
"It gets no better than this! R. Barri Flowers has written another thriller guaranteed to hold onto its readers!" -- Huntress Reviews on Dark Streets of Whitechapel
“A gripping and tightly woven tale you won't want to put down. Author Flowers neatly contrasts the natural beauty of a tropical paradise with the ugliness of murder and its aftermath." -- John Lutz, Edgar winner and bestselling crime writer on Murder in Maui
"R. Barri Flowers writes with the passion and knowledge of someone who truly knows his craft. A steamy, non-stop thrill-ride through the seamy underbelly of Hawaii." -- Allison Leotta, former federal prosecutor and thriller author on Murder in Maui
“Flowers once again has written a page-turner legal thriller that begins with a bang and rapidly moves along to its final page.” -- Midwest Book Review on State’s Evidence
“A model of crime fiction.... Flowers may be a new voice in modern mystery writing, but he is already one of its best voices.” -- Statesman Journal on Justice Served
Murdered in the Man Cave is available in eBook, print, and audio through Amazon, Audible, Barnes & Noble, iTunes, Google, and other booksellers.
