History, Life, Real Life Crime

Birmingham

I wrote a post last year about the anniversary of the March on Selma and, in particular, how difficult I found it to see and hear how cops treated their fellow citizens in that place and time. Today, I’m again confronted with the same issue in examining the history of the civil rights movement in… Continue reading Birmingham

Police Life

There is no explanation…

News recently broke about the seventh apparent suicide among NYPD’s sworn police force this year. While families, friends, and colleagues mourn, grapple for understanding, and wrestle with questions that will likely never be answered, the public watches from the outside with almost no understanding of what went wrong. What IS wrong. I still contend that… Continue reading There is no explanation…

Life

More International Incidents

This is the second part of my recent decision to share a few of my international shenanigans that won’t ever make it into one of my books. Some might say otherwise, but I still attest it’s an important part of on-the-ground research. My old travel journals are also an interesting look back into the things… Continue reading More International Incidents

Life

International Incidents

If you’ve read the Author’s Note from one of my recent Saint Michael Thriller Series releases, you already know these stories are based in part on my travel experiences to Rome, Vienna, and Paris. Soon enough, London will be featured as Father Michael’s newest backdrop. In the meantime, I thought you might enjoy reading about… Continue reading International Incidents

Real Life Crime

The New York Ripper

When it comes to prolific serial killers, America has produced them in abundance over the years and decades. For example, let us look at the example of Ted Bundy. A lawyer by profession, Bundy was on the charm offensive when it came to the opposite sex. He always made a lasting impression on women. Unfortunately,… Continue reading The New York Ripper

Books

10 Interesting Facts About Vienna

Vienna is the capital city of Austria and is used as a symbol for intrigue, mystery, secrets and knowledge. Established as the economic hub of Austria, Vienna holds the head offices of the biggest Austrian banks, businesses and insurance firms. Vienna is a city that is also considered to be a museum in itself. Vienna… Continue reading 10 Interesting Facts About Vienna

Real Life Crime

The Candy Man – serial killer Dean Corll

The Candy Man sounds like a sweet and adorable mascot’s name for a confectionery company. However, Dean Corll, now known as the Candy man, was a serial killer who sexually abused and tortured young boys before he shot them. Not at all what someone might perceive when reading his name. Here is how the serial… Continue reading The Candy Man – serial killer Dean Corll

Books

The Absolver Vienna – OUT NOW

I'm pleased to announce to you that the second book in the Saint Michael Thriller Series is now available! I'm holding the launch price of $0.99 for a limited period of time so download a copy while you can!  DOWNLOAD NOW Men who live above the law are never beyond wrath’s reach. Father Michael Thomas… Continue reading The Absolver Vienna – OUT NOW

Books

FREE Book For Everyone!!

I want to give you a FREE book today, as my way of saying "thanks" for following me, supporting me, buying my books, liking my posts, leaving reviews, and every other amazing thing you do! You're great! The Absolver: Confession is a short prequel to The Absolver series and introduces you to Michael Thomas. This story… Continue reading FREE Book For Everyone!!

Police Life

Protested Overtime

With election season in its final, desperate death throws, I thought it would be worth sharing how special events, public rallies, and protest/counter-protest (AKA “modern political dialogue”) look from our perspective. I’ve had the distinct honor of working more than my share of these events and I can tell you that it almost doesn’t matter… Continue reading Protested Overtime