R. Barri Flowers Murder Chronicles Series

From R. Barri Flowers, award winning criminologist and international bestselling author of The Sex Slave Murders and Murder at the Pencil Factory, comes a riveting new true crime short, Dead at the Saddleworth Moor: The Crimes of Serial Killers Ian Brady & Myra Hindley. In this frightening tale of dark fantasies, pornography, rape, and murder, British serial killers Ian Brady and Myra Hindley targeted children in the early 1960s--killing five and burying most of them in the Saddleworth Moor in Northern England--before being brought to justice. Included as a bonus is a complete true crime short, The Sunset Strip Killers, about serial killers Douglas Clark and Carol Mary Bundy, who targeted runaways and prostitutes in Hollywood, California in 1980 for rape, torture, murder, and necrophilia. An added bonus is an excerpt from R. Barri Flowers bestselling true crime short, The Pickaxe Killers, the unnerving tale of double murderers Karla Faye Tucker and Daniel Garrett, and the resulting national debate on the death penalty. PRAISE FOR TRUE CRIME BOOKS BY R. BARRI FLOWERS: "Selected as one of Suspense Magazine's Best of 2011 books." -- John Raab, CEO/Publisher on THE SEX SLAVE MURDERS "A gripping account of the murders committed by husband-and-wife serial killers Gerald and Charlene Gallego.... Flowers knows his stuff. Compelling reading." -- Gary C. King, author of Blood Lust on THE SEX SLAVE MURDERS "A model of exposition not to be missing by anyone interested in the annals of American criminal behavior." -- Jim Ingraham, Ph.D., professor emeritus of American Studies at Bryant University on THE PICKAXE KILLERS "R. Barri Flowers always relates an engrossing story." -- Robert Scott, author of The Last Time We Saw Her on THE SEX SLAVE MURDERS "Striking, well-written tales sparkle in this ocean of murder. Crimes spanning a century and stretching across an ocean are a diverse collection of the macabre." -- Diane Fanning, author of Mommy's Little Girl on MASTERS OF TRUE CRIME "Exhaustively researched, each storyteller brings their own unique prose to these pages, creating what will soon become a true crime classic." -- Kevin M. Sullivan, author of The Bundy Murders on MASTERS OF TUE CRIME "This book should be a mandatory purchase and read for any true-crime buff. It is, indeed, an exceptional collection of true-crime stories." -- Steven A. Egger, Ph.D., associate professor and chair of Criminology Program at the University of Houston-Clear Lake on MASTERS OF TRUE CRIME "Incredible cases, psychopathic killers, unwitting victims, along with the very best writers, make for an exciting, no-holds-barred, soon-to-be true-crime classic." -- Dan Zupansky, host of True Murder: The Most Shocking Killers in True Crime History on MASTERS OF TRUE CRIME "An indispensable sourcebook for anyone interested in American homicide, from law-enforcement professionals to armchair criminologists.... Consistently fascinating read." -- Harold Schechter, professor of American Literature and Culture and author of The Serial Killer Files on THE DYNAMICS OF MURDER "Vivid case studies of murder to complement this well researched criminology text. Mr. Flowers' clear and concise writing style make this important new book a terrific addition to the classroom and home library." -- Scott Bonn, Ph.D., professor of Criminology and media analyst on THE DYNAMICS OF MURDER

From R. Barri Flowers, award winning criminologist and international bestselling author of The Sex Slave Murders and The Sex Slave Murders 2, comes a gripping new true crime short, Killers of the Lonely Hearts: The Tale of Serial Killers Raymond Fernandez & Martha Beck. In this gripping tale of sex, jealousy, con artists, and murder, the author gets to the root of the violent crimes perpetrated by 1940s serial killers Fernandez and Beck, who preyed on lonely women through personal ads, stealing from them, and murdering them before the ultimate justice was served on the killer lovers. As a bonus, included is a complete true crime short, The Sinful Killers, about serial killers James Gregory Marlow and Cynthia Coffman, who murdered at least five people over three states in 1986, including four women, who were targeted for abduction, sexual assault, and robbery. An added bonus is excerpts from R. Barri Flowers bestselling true crime shorts, Mass Murder in the Sky, in which an airliner is brought down over Denver by dynamite and Murder at the Pencil Factory, chronicling the century old murder of Mary Phagan and the lynching of her purported killer Leo Frank. Also included are excerpts from the author's bestselling novel, Dark Streets of Whitechapel, a Jack the Ripper historical thriller. PRAISE FOR TRUE CRIME BOOKS BY R. BARRI FLOWERS: "Selected as one of Suspense Magazine's Best of 2011 books." -- John Raab, CEO/Publisher on THE SEX SLAVE MURDERS “A gripping account of the murders committed by husband-and-wife serial killers Gerald and Charlene Gallego." -- Gary C. King, author of Blood Lust on THE SEX SLAVE MURDERS "R. Barri Flowers always relates an engrossing story." -- Robert Scott, author of The Last Time We Saw Her on THE SEX SLAVE MURDERS “A model of exposition not to be missed by anyone interested in the annals of American criminal behavior.” -- Jim Ingraham, Ph.D., professor emeritus of American Studies at Bryant University on THE PICKAXE KILLERS "Striking, well-written tales sparkle in this ocean of murder." -- Diane Fanning, author of Mommy's Little Girl on MASTERS OF TRUE CRIME “Exhaustively researched, each storyteller brings their own unique prose to these pages, creating what will soon become a true crime classic." -- Kevin M. Sullivan, author of The Bundy Murders on MASTERS OF TUE CRIME “This book should be a mandatory purchase and read for any true-crime buff.” -- Steven A. Egger, PhD, associate professor on MASTERS OF TRUE CRIME “Incredible cases, psychopathic killers, unwitting victims, along with the very best writers, make for an exciting, no-holds-barred, soon-to-be true-crime classic.” -- Dan Zupansky, host of True Murder on MASTERS OF TRUE CRIME "An indispensable sourcebook for anyone interested in American homicide, from law-enforcement professionals to armchair criminologists." -- Harold Schechter, author of The Serial Killer Files on THE DYNAMICS OF MURDER “Vivid case studies of murder to complement this well researched criminology text." -- Scott Bonn, Ph.D., criminology professor on THE DYNAMICS OF MURDER

From R. Barri Flowers, award winning criminologist and internationally bestselling author of The Sex Slave Murders, comes a riveting new true crime short, The Pickaxe Killers. Having written about hundreds of notable murders in his bestselling true crime book, Murders In The United States: Crimes, Killer and Victims of the Twentieth Century, one case that stood out to Flowers for its sheer brutality as well as shocking aftermath was that of Karla Faye Tucker and Daniel Garrett, who used a pickaxe to hack to death two people. It began in the wee hours of June 13, 1983, in Houston, Texas, as lovers Tucker and Garrett broke into the apartment of Jerry Lynn Dean. By the time the couple left, Dean and his companion, Deborah Thornton, were dead following a vicious attack with a pickaxe and hammer. In this 8000 word tale of revenge, murder, substance abuse, betrayal, and redemption, the author gets to the root of the violent crime that ended four lives and gripped the entire country as it’s sordid details and shocking twists and turns played out over fifteen years. As a bonus, included is a complete true crime story on sexually motivated Canadian serial killer intimates Karla Homolka and Paul Bernardo from R. Barri Flowers’ bestselling true crime book, Serial Killer Couples: Bonded by Sexual Depravity, Kidnapping, and Murder. An added bonus is an excerpt from The Sex Slave Murders, in which the author probes into the lives of married serial killers Gerald and Charlene Gallego and the sex slave fantasies that fueled their abduction and murder of young women. PRAISE FOR TRUE CRIME BOOKS BY R. BARRI FLOWERS: "Selected as one of Suspense Magazine's Best of 2011 books." -- John Raab, CEO/Publisher on The Sex Slave Murders “A gripping account of the murders committed by husband-and-wife serial killers Gerald and Charlene Gallego." -- Gary C. King, author of Blood Lust on The Sex Slave Murders "R. Barri Flowers always relates an engrossing story." -- Robert Scott, author of The Last Time We Saw Her on The Sex Slave Murders "Striking, well-written tales sparkle in this ocean of murder." -- Diane Fanning, author of Mommy's Little Girl on Masters of True Crime “Exhaustively researched, each storyteller brings their own unique prose to these pages, creating what will soon become a true crime classic." -- Kevin M. Sullivan, author of The Bundy Murders on Masters of Tue Crime “This book should be a mandatory purchase and read for any true-crime buff.” -- Steven A. Egger, Ph.D., associate professor on Masters of True Crime “Incredible cases, psychopathic killers, unwitting victims, along with the very best writers, make for an exciting, no-holds-barred, soon-to-be true-crime classic.” -- Dan Zupansky, host of True Murder on Masters of True Crime "An indispensable sourcebook for anyone interested in American homicide, from law-enforcement professionals to armchair criminologists." -- Harold Schechter, author of The Serial Killer Files on The Dynamics of Murder “Vivid case studies of murder to complement this well researched criminology text." -- Scott Bonn, Ph.D., criminology professor on The Dynamics of Murder

From R. Barri Flowers, award winning criminologist and internationally bestselling author of The Sex Slave Murders 1 and 2, comes a gripping new true crime short, Murder of a Star Quarterback: The Tragic Tale of Steve McNair & Sahel Kazemi. In this riveting tale of a sports legend, infidelity, jealousy, money, and desperation, former NFL star quarterback Steve McNair and his attractive young lover Sahel Kazemi embark on a dangerous affair in Nashville that leaves both dead. Included is a complete bonus true crime short, Murder in Mission Hill: The Disturbing Tale of Carol Stuart & Charles Stuart. The Boston couple’s once happy marriage ends up in murder and suicide, with the race card being played in a calculated attempt to get away with cold-blooded murder. An added bonus is excerpts from R. Barri Flowers international bestselling true crime short, Murder at the Pencil Factory, and his true crime book, The Sex Slave Murders. PRAISE FOR TRUE CRIME BOOKS BY R. BARRI FLOWERS: "Selected as one of Suspense Magazine's Best of 2011 books." -- John Raab, CEO/Publisher on THE SEX SLAVE MURDERS “A gripping account of the murders committed by husband-and-wife serial killers Gerald and Charlene Gallego." -- Gary C. King, author of Blood Lust on THE SEX SLAVE MURDERS "R. Barri Flowers always relates an engrossing story." -- Robert Scott, author of The Last Time We Saw Her on THE SEX SLAVE MURDERS “A model of exposition not to be missed by anyone interested in the annals of American criminal behavior.” -- Jim Ingraham, Ph.D., professor emeritus of American Studies at Bryant University on THE PICKAXE KILLERS "Striking, well-written tales sparkle in this ocean of murder." -- Diane Fanning, author of Mommy's Little Girl on MASTERS OF TRUE CRIME “Exhaustively researched, each storyteller brings their own unique prose to these pages, creating what will soon become a true crime classic." -- Kevin M. Sullivan, author of The Bundy Murders on MASTERS OF TUE CRIME “This book should be a mandatory purchase and read for any true-crime buff.” -- Steven A. Egger, PhD, associate professor on MASTERS OF TRUE CRIME “Incredible cases, psychopathic killers, unwitting victims, along with the very best writers, make for an exciting, no-holds-barred, soon-to-be true-crime classic.” -- Dan Zupansky, host of True Murder on MASTERS OF TRUE CRIME "An indispensable sourcebook for anyone interested in American homicide, from law-enforcement professionals to armchair criminologists." -- Harold Schechter, author of The Serial Killer Files on THE DYNAMICS OF MURDER “Vivid case studies of murder to complement this well researched criminology text." -- Scott Bonn, Ph.D., criminology professor on THE DYNAMICS OF MURDER

From award winning criminologist R. Barri Flowers and the bestselling author of THE PICKAXE KILLERS and THE SEX SLAVE MURDERS, comes a powerful new historical true crime short, MURDER AT THE PENCIL FACTORY: The Killing of Mary Phagan 100 Years Later. On the afternoon of April 26, 1913, thirteen-year-old Mary Phagan arrived at the National Pencil Factory in Atlanta, Georgia, where she worked, to pick up her paycheck. The next day, Mary’s bloody, battered, and bruised dead body was found in the basement of the pencil factory, the victim of foul play. The Jewish-American factory superintendent Leo Frank was arrested, tried, and convicted for the murder in a controversial trial. Frank himself became the victim of a lynch mob, when they broke him out of prison and hung him from a tree. But was Leo Frank truly guilty of Mary Phagan’s violent death? Or did the real killer get away with cold-blooded murder? Read this compelling tale of child murder, anti-Semitism, racism, and legal twists and turns that rival any true crime case today and decide for yourself. Included is a complete and riveting bonus story from the bestselling true crime book, SERIAL KILLER COUPLES, by R. Barri Flowers, in which ruthless killers Alvin and Judith Neelley abducted thirteen-year-old Lisa Millican from a mall in Rome, Georgia, and sexually violated, tortured, and murdered her. An added bonus is an excerpt from the author’s bestselling true crime short, THE PICKAXE KILLERS: Karla Faye Tucker and Daniel Garrett, who brutally murdered two people in a death penalty crime that shocked the nation. PRAISE FOR TRUE CRIME BOOKS BY R. BARRI FLOWERS "Selected as one of Suspense Magazine's Best of 2011 books." -- John Raab, CEO/Publisher on THE SEX SLAVE MURDERS “A gripping account of the murders committed by husband-and-wife serial killers Gerald and Charlene Gallego." -- Gary C. King, author of Blood Lust on THE SEX SLAVE MURDERS “A model of exposition not to be missed by anyone interested in the annals of American criminal behavior.” -- Jim Ingraham, Ph.D., professor emeritus of American Studies at Bryant University on THE PICKAXE KILLERS "R. Barri Flowers always relates an engrossing story." -- Robert Scott, author of The Last Time We Saw Her on THE SEX SLAVE MURDERS "Striking, well-written tales sparkle in this ocean of murder." -- Diane Fanning, author of Mommy's Little Girl on MASTERS OF TRUE CRIME “Exhaustively researched, each storyteller brings their own unique prose to these pages, creating what will soon become a true crime classic." -- Kevin M. Sullivan, author of The Bundy Murders on MASTERS OF TUE CRIME “This book should be a mandatory purchase and read for any true-crime buff.” -- Steven A. Egger, PhD, associate professor on MASTERS OF TRUE CRIME “Incredible cases, psychopathic killers, unwitting victims, along with the very best writers, make for an exciting, no-holds-barred, soon-to-be true-crime classic.” -- Dan Zupansky, host of True Murder on MASTERS OF TRUE CRIME "An indispensable sourcebook for anyone interested in American homicide, from law-enforcement professionals to armchair criminologists." -- Harold Schechter, author of The Serial Killer Files on THE DYNAMICS OF MURDER “Vivid case studies of murder to complement this well researched criminology text." -- Scott Bonn, Ph.D., criminology professor on THE DYNAMICS OF MURDER

Mass Murder in the Sky: The Bombing of Flight 629 is a 7,063 word historical true crime story about mass killer, Jack Gilbert Graham. It tells the shocking story of hatred, revenge, mass murder, terrorism, and a bizarre dynamite bomb Christmas gift that brought a plane down in the Colorado sky more than half a century ago, killing all forty-four passengers and crew, and the intense investigation that resulted in bringing the killer to justice. On November 1, 1955, United Air Lines Flight 629 took off from Denver, Colorado's Stapleton Airfield en route to Portland, Oregon. Eleven minutes into the flight, there was a tremendous explosion that ended the lives of everyone aboard the ill-fated airliner. A coordinated effort between law enforcement agencies, Civil Aeronautics Board investigators, and United Air Lines officials led to identifying the killer as Jack Graham, whose very own mother was aboard the plane and targeted to die. The truth is certainly far more frightening than fiction as this tale will attest to... Bonus material includes a complete tale on British serial killers, Ian Brady and Myra Hindley by R. Barri Flowers from his true crime anthology, SERIAL KILLER COUPLES: Bonded by Sexual Depravity, Abduction, and Murder; and excerpts from the author's bestselling true crime classic, THE SEX SLAVE MURDERS: The True Story of Serial Killers Gerald and Charlene Gallego.