True Crime Stories of Eastern North Carolina, North Carolina, True Crime, Paperb

True Crime Stories of Eastern North Carolina, North Carolina, True Crime, Paperb Eastern North Carolina is a land of contrasts, and its crime stories bear this out. A lovelorn war hero or a stalker? Conniving wife or consummate homemaker? Murder or suicide? The answers can be as puzzling as the questions. Mystery author Cathy Pickens details an assortment of quirky cases, including a duo of poisoning cases more than one hundred years apart, a band of folk hero swamp outlaws, sex swingers and a couple of mummies. Each story has, in its way, helped define Eastern North Carolina and its history.

Akron’s Infamous Escort Case, Ohio, True Crime, Paperback

Akron’s Infamous Escort Case, Ohio, True Crime, Paperback In the late 1990s, the Akron Vice Squad began Operation Red Light to investigate two local escort services. Little did they expect the political and legal storm their actions would unleash. Soon everyone wanted to know who was on the list of clients. Were the defense lawyers on the list of false names given by men hiding their identities? Was a prostitute’s murder covered up to protect a judge who had taken her into the courthouse for sex and drugs, and did an undercover police officer use public money to fund an abortion for an escort who claimed he was the father? Were bogus racketeering charges used to seize money for cars and expenses for the police? Progressing step by step through the evidence, presiding judge Jane Bond goes behind the scenes and into her courtroom to see if justice can be done.

Florida’s Carnivorous Plants by Kenneth Coogan (2022, Trade Paperback) K7

“Florida’s Carnivorous Plants” by Kenneth Coogan is a comprehensive guide to the fascinating world of carnivorous plants in Florida. Published by Pineapple Press, this trade paperback book delves into the nature and technology surrounding these unique plants. Illustrated by the author himself, this 176-page book covers topics in plants and agriculture, making it a valuable resource for nature enthusiasts and plant lovers alike. With detailed information and stunning visuals, this book is a must-have for anyone interested in the curious and exotic world of Florida’s carnivorous plants. Signed by author.