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California’s Deadly Women: Murder & Mayhem in the Golden State, 1850-1950
There’s an old saying in the news business: If it bleeds, it leads. The nightly California news and other media outlets are filled with stories of crime, killing, and sorrow. Within these pages rediscover 46 of the most notorious murders and shocking crimes committed by women in the state of California between 1850 and 1950. Examine the accounts of such notorious murderesses as the “Black Widow,” Louise Peete; “Tiger Woman,” Clara Phillips; the “Duchess,” Juanita Spinelli; and many more. Written in chronological sequence and enhanced by 50 photographs, each entry provides a concise overview of the crime, background information, and final dispositions. At one point these California crimes horrified the collective imaginations of the state―and nation―but many have faded away from our historical consciousness. They’re back. This book is an indispensable reference tool for anyone interested in California history and crime.
In the Company of Evil Thirty Years of California Crime, 1950-1980
California’s picturesque shores have always been a magnet for outcasts and criminals. Read about 64 of the most horrifying crimes ever committed in The Golden State, from the early 1950s into the 1980s. These accounts tell of man’s inhumanity toward his fellow man and provide an inside look at infamous serial killers, assassins, sadistic rapists, bank robbers, kidnappers, Satan worshippers, and a plethora of other notorious criminals. Revisit “The Sex Club Slaying,” “The Chowchilla School Bus Kidnapping,” and the “Real House on Haunted Hill.” Be glad you’re not on the helpful list of “The Lonely Hearts Killer” or “Souls for Satan.” Written in an accessible, chronological sequence and enhanced by over 60 photographs, each entry provides an overview of the crime, the parties involved, evidence gathered, and leading theories about solutions. This reference is indispensable for the study of the history of modern crime in California.
America’s Literary Legends: The Lives & Burial Places of 50 Great Writers
America’s Literary Legends is a concise, yet truly distinctive and comprehensive review of 50 authors and poets who shaped American literature from the 1600s through the mid-twentieth century. Fully grounded in sound literary and historical scholarship, this anthology takes a fresh approach to the lives and burial places of the greatest authors of American literature. It includes such masters as Irving, Poe, Whitman, Hemingway, and Fitzgerald, and features introductions to each time period with an overview of the historical, cultural, and literary background of the era. Through succinct and engaging biographies, extensive descriptive observations, and 200 photographs, these great writers come to life. Innovative and authoritative, America’s Literary Legends embodies a fresh approach to the study of American literature and the authors whose works have become classics.
Once in a Blue Moon: A Short Story
With this captivating and suspense filled original e-short story, award winning author & columnist Michael Thomas Barry brings to life a new type of femme fatal. Samantha Richards isn’t the type of girl that follows the rules. She’s smart, sexy and driven to succeed. With the help of the mysterious Franklin Gathers, Samantha soon realizes she has hidden talents that will lead her to exotic locations and into the gritty depths of international politics. She quickly comes to grasp how hopelessly entangled she’s become and, worse, that there may be no way out. “The conclusion is only part of the story. It’s all about the details.”
Literary Legends of the British Isles: The Lives & Burial Places of 50 Great Writers
Journey into the best of British Isles literati in this comprehensive and concise review of 50 of the greatest writers and poets. Learn how these distinctive individuals shaped prose from the late medieval period through the mid-twentieth century. Fully grounded in sound literary and historical scholarship, this anthology takes a fresh approach to the lives and burial places of the these literary greats. It includes such masters as Chaucer, Shakespeare, Austen, Dickens, Wordsworth, Keats, Tennyson, Wilde, Kipling, Woolf, Joyce, and many more. Featuring complete introductions to each period, there is an overview of the historical, cultural and literary backgrounds of the era. Through engaging biographies, extensive descriptive observations, and 158 illustrations, these great writers come alive. Innovative, authoritative, and comprehensive, Literary Legends of the British Isles embodies a fresh approach to the study of English literature and the authors whose works have become classics.
FINALIST – 2014 Next Generation Indie Book Awards
Great Britain’s Royal Tombs: A Guide to the Lives & Burial Places of British Monarchs
An essential and concise reference guide to the final resting places of the monarchs of England. Through 234 illustrations and photos, learn the true-life stories of the monarchs of England from the warrior kings of the Dark Ages to modern day and where they are buried today. Visit some of the famous cathedrals and lesser-known burial sites throughout Great Britain. Learn about some of the most dramatic episodes in the history of Great Britain. Whether it’s William the Conqueror’s slaying of Harold Godwinson, Henry VIII’s readiness to behead his unfortunate wives, or Elizabeth I’s chastity, these monarchs hold both legendary and symbolic positions in the public imagination. In a spectacular celebration of the British monarchy, discover momentous content detailing the lives and final resting places of each ruler. Also presented are their achievements and failings, as well as their impact on the wider world. A magnificent visual feast, this book guarantees to bring history alive for readers of all ages, through exciting narrative, illustrations, paintings, and rare photographs.
WINNER of the 2012 International Book Awards in General History and FINALIST in the 2013 Next Generation Indie Excellence Book Awards for Coffee Table Book and Historical Non-fiction
Murder and Mayhem: 52 Crimes that Shocked Early California 1849-1949
Relive some of the most notorious and long-forgotten historical crime stories of early California, from the Gold Rush to the mid-twentieth century. Told through shocking newspaper headlines of the time, these 52 stories include the exploits and dastardly deeds of infamous bandits, Joaquin Murrieta, Juan Flores, and Tiburcio Vasquez. Experience the poetic adventures of the most famous stagecoach robber, Black Bart, the murderous rampages of fiends, such as John Anschlag, Mose Gibson, Leon Soeder, Theodore Durrant, and the infamous Black Widow, Louise Peete. Also discussed are a treasure trove of unsolved murders including the notorious Black Dahlia slaying, the killing of mobster Bugsy Siegel, and the San Diego Slayer case. These true tales come to life with dozens of rare photographs. Sit back and relax as the darker side of the Golden State is explored.
WINNER of the 2012 International Book Awards in True Crime, FINALIST in the 2012 National Indie Excellence Awards in True Crime, HONORABLE MENTION in the 2012 Los Angeles Book Festival and 2012 Halloween Book Festival
Fade to Black: Graveside Memories of Hollywood Greats, 1927-1950
Tour the final resting places of Hollywood’s Oscar winning legends of the Golden Age (1927-1950). Visit burial locations and read shocking life stories and film career biographies of extraordinary actors, actresses, and directors. Stories include famous names such as Mary Pickford, Katharine Hepburn, Clark Gable, Bette Davis, Spencer Tracy, Judy Garland, Joan Crawford, Jimmy Stewart, James Cagney, Ingrid Bergman, and many more. Helpful travel directions allow you to sit back, relax, and hold on, as you get up close and personal with some of Hollywood’s greatest bygone icons.
SILVER MEDAL WINNER of the 2011 Readers Favorite Book Awards in Music/ Entertainment, FINALIST in the 2011 USA Book News Best Books Award for Media & Entertainment, and WINNER of the 2013 Beverly Hills Best Book Awards in Arts & Entertainment
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Final Resting Places: Orange County’s Dead & Famous
Final Resting Places: Orange County’s Dead & Famous: Tour over 20 graveyards in Orange County, California. Photos help identify burial locations with over 200 life stories including President Richard Nixon, murder victim Nicole Brown Simpson, famed aviator Douglas “Wrong Way” Corrigan, Olympic hero Florence Griffith-Joyner, Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Bobby Hatfield, and John Wayne. Also featured are numerous founders of Orange County, historical figures, victims of true crime, sports stars, politicians, and legends of entertainment. Read their informative stories, and follow step-by-step directions to their graves.
FINALIST in the 2010 USA Book News Best Book Awards for U.S. History
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These book are published by Schiffer Publishing, Ltd., based in Atglen, PA. Visit Schiffer online at www.schifferbooks.com or contact them at 610-593-1777. If you are interested in reviewing or excerpting this title for your publication/newsletter or website, please contact the author at Ocauthor6434@gmail.com