A City of Secrets Nick O’Flannigan arrives in Sacramento with one goal: to capture the perfect shot of California’s state capitol for Travel USA magazine. But when his camera is stolen, his assignment turns into a much more dangerous mission. A Stolen Camera, A Darker Mystery As a freelance photographer with a knack for noticing the details others miss, Nick quickly tracks down the thief. But what starts as a hunt for his stolen gear spirals into a deadly mystery. The camera theft leads him straight into the heart of a series of brutal murders that have the city on edge. A Race Against Time Nick enlists the help of Sandra, a friend he met in Salem who shares his curiosity and eye for detail. While sparks fly between them, Nick knows he can’t afford any distractions—not when a killer is on the loose. As they follow the clues, Nick and Sandra find themselves in the crosshairs of a strangler who will do anything to keep their secrets buried. Will Nick recover his camera and uncover the truth behind the murders, or will this be his final assignment? Strangled in Sacramento is a fast-paced, twisty mystery that will keep you on the edge of your seat until the very last page. “Quick read but a twisty mystery.” –Vicki May Join Nick O’Flannigan in this gripping third installment of the Capital City Murders series—buy your copy today and dive into the adventure!

The #1 New York Times bestselling true crime author presents “a solid, compelling account of that most vicious of criminals, the random serial killer” (Library Journal). Through the 1970s and 80s, a dangerous serial killer stalked Northern California along Interstate 5. Dubbed the I-5 Strangler, Roger Kibbe was incredibly skilled at staying ahead of investigators as his victim count rose. Even after he was identified, there wasn’t enough evidence to charge him with murder. Instead, investigators had to build their murder case over the course of months while Kibbe was locked up on an assault conviction. Drawing on hundreds of hours of exclusive interviews with key investigators, as well as other important figures such as the Kibbe’s reclusive wife, #1 New York Times bestselling author Bruce Henderson builds a fascinating portrait of this unrepentant murderer. “Trace Evidence is a gripping, fast-paced account of what it takes to capture and make a winnable case against an elusive serial killer.” —Vincent Bugliosi, author of Helter Skelter "A masterful job…Lusciously detailed and immensely readable.”—Booklist

A Dark History Nick O’Flannigan, an amateur sleuth and freelance photographer, arrives to photograph the state capitol building in Salem, Oregon, for Travel USA Magazine. Salem is a beautiful city, but the local mental hospital is known for its grim past and has become the scene of a new horror. His visit takes a sinister turn when he learns of a murder at a local mental hospital. Uncovering the Truth The hospital, notorious for past atrocities, is now the site of another crime. The police have arrested a suspect, but Nick’s instincts tell him they’ve got it wrong. Teaming up with his old college friend, now a local reporter, Nick dives into the case. In Over His Head As Nick digs deeper, he faces obstacles at every turn. Uncooperative police, indifferent editors, and the haunting environment of the old hospital challenge his resolve. But a crucial clue puts him on the trail of the true killer. A Race Against Time Can Nick piece together the puzzle before the killer strikes again? Slaying in Salem is the second thrilling installment in the Capital City Murders series. Follow Nick O’Flannigan as he battles against the odds in a suspense-filled adventure. “This novella will grab your attention and reward you with an afternoon of who-dunnit!” – C.A. Ogt “Curiosity gets the best of Nick, and the old mental hospital is really creepy!” – Audrey

Many decades before Ted Bundy roamed the country there was serial killer Earle Nelson. During the 1920s, this geographically mobile killer went from city to city. His modus operandi involved getting into a house by pretending to be a person looking for a room to rent or inspecting a house that was for sale, and then strangling the landlady, often followed by having sex with the dead body. Robbery was frequently a secondary motive. After Nelson was captured in Canada in 1927, it was commonly reported that he had killed 21 women and a baby during the 1926-27 period. But were these the only cases linked to him? The author examines an additional nine unsolved murders of landladies, two of which have never been dealt with in previous literature. Based on decades of archival research, the author examines all 31 murders, relying on primary sources when available and a wide variety of secondary sources. For each murder, the book provides biographical sketches of the victim, outlines the police investigation and the various suspects, and covers any subsequent attempts to link Nelson to the crime by identification evidence of witnesses or by fingerprints.

"Grandmotherly Dorthea Puente is becoming as renowned for her cooking as for being a notorious mass murder, serial killer and all around psycho"... THE SUN DORTHEA PUENTE has been accused of a lot of things... being a bad cook isn't one of them. You see, Dorothea ran a boarding house in Sacramento, Ca. and the care she provided was above and beyond other care providers, but one thing everyone involved in this case keyed in on was how awesome ALL of her tenants thought the cooking was... one tenant went as far as saying " Every Dinner at Dorothea's was like Thanksgiving Dinner " NONE OF THEM WERE MURDERED... THEY DIED OF NATURAL CAUSES... I COULDN'T DO THAT ANYHOW, I'M NOT THAT TYPE OF PERSON... I'M TOO CARING AND I WORRY TOO MUCH ABOUT MY PEOPLE EATING... EVERYBODY CAN TELL YOU THAT, WHY WOULD I SPEND MONEY FATTENING THEN UP IF I WAS GOING TO KILL THEM." ... DOROTHEA PUENTE Convicted Killer/Gormet Cook

Since he was seven, Cary Stayner had dreamed of capturing women . . . and killing them They were crimes that grabbed headlines around the world and stunned America. Four women dead, their bodies charred and horribly mutilated. Now Dennis McDougal, acclaimed author of the spellbinding true crime tour de force Mother's Day, brings his considerable investigative and narrative skills to the Yosemite murders to give you the most complete account of what really happened. Drawing on several personal conversations with the confessed killer and interviews with the victims' families, McDougal presents the definitive story, and answers many lingering questions. What demons drove this quiet handyman and nudist colony habitue to burn, mutilate, and murder four women he didn't even know? How did he overpower a woman and two teenaged girls? And most disturbing, did the glory-seeking FBI actually hinder the investigation, leaving the killer free to kill once more before he was caught? THE YOSEMITE MURDERS offers valuable insight into these savage and senseless murders in the heart of America's most beautiful wilderness.