TWENTY-FIVE MURDERS (AND PROBABLY MORE): Looking for a reason


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Juan Corona was a farm labor contractor who was accused, convicted, and sentenced to 25 life terms for the murder and burial of at least 25 sometime farm labor victims. Corona was convicted entirely on circumstantial evidence and fi nally and publically confessed to the crimes at his fi fth parole hearing over 40 years later. This is the true story of the crimes, the inadequate investigation, the bungled prosecution and defense in Corona’s fi rst trial, his appeal, the second trial, other possible confessions, speculation on motivation, and the sheriff, the judge, the prosecuting attorneys, and the defense attorneys in both trials.




American Serial Killers


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Fans of Mindhunter and true crime podcasts will devour these chilling stories of serial killers from the American "Golden Age" (1950-2000). With books like Serial Killers, Female Serial Killers and Sons of Cain, Peter Vronsky has established himself as the foremost expert on the history of serial killers. In this first definitive history of the "Golden Age" of American serial murder, when the number and body count of serial killers exploded, Vronsky tells the stories of the most unusual and prominent serial killings from the 1950s to the early twenty-first century. From Ted Bundy to the Golden State Killer, our fascination with these classic serial killers seems to grow by the day. American Serial Killers gives true crime junkies what they crave, with both perennial favorites (Ed Kemper, Jeffrey Dahmer) and lesser-known cases (Melvin Rees, Harvey Glatman).




Murder and The Pantomime Cat


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'With fascinating characters and an intriguing plot, this is a real page turner' KATIE FFORDE praise for the series An addictive and unputdownable crime mystery novel perfect for fans of Agatha Christie, Dorothy L. Sayers, Faith Martin, J.R. Ellis, LJ Ross, Miss Marple and Midsummer Murders! Lesley Cookman's bestselling series is back with a Short Story Special featuring amateur sleuth Libby Sarjeant! Pantomime is coming to The Alexandria theatre in Nethergate. Among the cast is Clemency, an old acquaintance of Libby Sarjeant and Fran Wolfe. She is making her return to the professional stage, encouraged by her mother Dame Amanda Knight, whom Libby and Fran met on a previous adventure. But when one objectionable member of the cast is found dead, Dame Amanda and heavyweight of the English Stage, Sir Andrew McColl, call in Libby, Fran and their friends to prevent the wrong person being charged with murder and the Nethergate pantomime from turning into a disastrous melodrama. ____________________________________________ Praise for the bestselling series: 'As always Lesley has conjured up another great little read all the usual marvellous characters are in this festive delight, loved it' ***** Amazon review 'A brilliant book up to this author's usual standard and a thoroughly enjoyable read' ***** Amazon review 'Fantastic book from a great writer. Would highly recommend'***** Amazon review 'This book was fantastic, didn't want it to end' ***** Amazon review 'Another entertaining Libby Sarjeant story' ***** Amazon review




Better Broadcast Writing, Better Broadcast News


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Better Broadcast Writing, Better Broadcast News teaches students how to write with the conversational simplicity required for radio and TV. This text draws on the Emmy Award-winning author's decades of professional experience in broadcast journalism. In addition to writing, the text also discusses the other elements that make up a good story--producing, reporting, shooting, editing, and ethics. The author's real-world perspective conveys the excitement of a career in journalism.







Annual Report


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The Adjuster


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Harlequin Love Inspired Suspense August 2017 - Box Set 2 of 2


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Love Inspired Suspense brings you three new titles at a great value, available now! Enjoy these suspenseful romances of danger and faith. PLAIN RETRIBUTION Amish Country Justice by Dana R. Lynn When Rebecca Miller, a deaf woman who left her Amish community years ago, is stalked by a criminal connected to her past, she needs help. The only local police officer who knows sign language is Miles Olsen, and he’s determined to protect her. MISSION UNDERCOVER Rangers Under Fire by Virginia Vaughan His cover blown, police officer Blake Michaels is shot and left for dead. Now he has only one ally—Holly Mathis, a nurse who has evidence of a corrupt officer’s wrongdoing. But in a town where everyone’s loyalty is suspect, who can they trust? DEADLY DISCLOSURE by Meghan Carver When law student Hannah McClaron is shot at on her way to work, FBI agent Derek Chambers rescues her…then reveals she’s adopted and in danger from her mafia birth family. Can he keep her safe long enough to unravel the mystery of her past?