True Stories

A journey through time and water, to the bottom of the ocean and the future of our planet.

A journey through time and water, to the bottom of the ocean and the future of our planet.

A rich historical novel set in Southwest Florida, the first of a series featuring Gabe MacFarland, a lawman who solves crimes that truly happened. It begins with a young man's quest to capture the Sarasota Assassination Society. In the beginning, Sarasota was a tropical outpost for cowboys and mullet fishermen, but in the 1880s, as "pioneers" with money began moving in from the North, jealousies, political differences and greed gave rise to a secret Vigilance Society whose members plotted t

The Lucchese Family is a well-researched book on the 100-plus-year history of one of New York's infamous La Cosa Nostra organizations. It begins with profiles of the Family Bosses then proceeds to an examination of the lives of some of its more powerful personalities. Some of the important events covered include the murder of first Boss Tommy Reina and the following Castellammarese War. The role of famous Mafia turncoat Joe Valachi in these events is also explained. There is a chapter

Portland author Trevor Church dives into one of the most shocking crimes in Oregon history - the disappearance and murder of one of his former schoolmates and her friend.

In order to report his late father's real life EPA whistleblower crime, Kevin Neece confesses his life story to the FBI in the form of a Scandalous Filmmaker Tell All that's been described as Self Delusional, Self Destructive, and Surreal.

Special Crimes is the capstone of a lifetime career in law enforcement for Houston native Kenny Rodgers, and details not only the inner workings of the Harris County District Attorney Special Crimes Bureau, but the complete behind-the-scenes investigations and ultimate take-down of some of the most notorious criminals in the Lone Star State during the 1970s and 80s. From "The Black Widow" to "Yankee" (former Texas Supreme Court Justice Don Yarbrough) and Karla Faye Tucker, from murder-for-hire

A murder occurs at a private school and the investigation opens a Pandora's box of prejudice.

He was the friendly, baby-faced, Canadian boy next door. He came from a loving, caring, and well-respected family. Blessed with good looks and back-woods charm, he was popular with his peers and he excelled in sports. A self-proclaimed "die hard" Calgary Flames fan, he played competitive junior hockey and competed on his school's snowboarding team. And he enjoyed the typical simple pleasures of a boy growing up in the country: camping, hunting, and fishing with family and friends. But he also e

How did a serial killer from the 19th century almost get away with murder? At the end of the 19thC, Martha Needle became known as 'The Black Widow' after secretly poisoning her husband and children. Needle then became obsessed with the kind-hearted son of a Danish immigrant and began picking off his brothers, one by one.

Be inspired by the courage of this hard-working Southland farmer who led the First Commando Fiji Guerrillas in World War II. Charlie Tripp, aka "The Boss", bought Nithdale Station near Gore in 1924 and developed it into a stunning family legacy. Nithdale Genetics is now among the best in New Zealand. Charlie Tripp is an extraordinary hero.

When there's no satisfaction in soothing the savage beast, how far would you go in order to find it?