ADVANCED COPIES of The I-94 Murders are available for purchase through my webpage immediately. The cost is $15. Tax is included in this cost.
The I-94 Murders book opening: Where: Shoppes of Little Falls on Saturday, September 22, 2018. The book opening is a Full Moon Event. When: 12:00 to 3:00, with Frank Weber speaking about the book at 1:00. Frank will sign books before and after speaking. Starry Eyed Brewing Co. tap offerings will be available at the event including a “Blood Orange” IPA, specially made for the mystery event, as well as their wonderful Cream Ale. Award winning chef, Scotty Stocco, will be preparing hors d’oeuvres that will be served at the event. Writing The I-94 Murders presented a unique challenge in that it was based on a true-life serial killer who hadn’t been caught at the time the book was written. The Golden State Killer, initially known as the “I-680 Rapist” in California, committed a series of crimes that involved bondage and murder, with the ultimate goal of raping women. The killer taunted investigators and victims by contacting some of his victims after the crimes. I profiled the killer and outlined physical and personality characteristics that I felt were unique to this person. I also believed the initial profile the California investigators used was wrong, and this is why the case went unsolved for years. Since the killer hadn’t been caught, I used historical information for the I-94 Murderer that I had received from forensic interviews with a killer who had a similar personality style. I outlined, using Investigator Jon Frederick, a methodical manner in which investigators could use the DNA they had to catch the killer. I turned my book over to North Star Press at the end of December 2017. In April of 2018, Joseph DeAngelo, was arrested for the Golden State Killer crimes. My profile of DeAngelo was dead on, including the suspicion that he had a small penis, a crime fact not revealed until after his arrest. They cracked the case in the exact manner I outlined in The I-94 Murders, making this one of the most unique murder mysteries to hit the market. I wanted to write a book that challenges the reader to identify the killer, so there are useful clues offered throughout the story. The mystery addresses the difficulties inherent in starting the investigation of a serial killer since for the first murder, it’s assumed the killer is close. I also wanted to demonstrate how investigations are done by people who have relationship issues and who have desires to make life changes. Investigators love and care about others and are driven by their work. With all of this said, the mystery is a challenge for the reader to solve, and it has its share of twists and turns. Enjoy the ride—it’s on the freeway! A feature article will soon be released in the Brainerd Crossing Arts Alliance newsletter. The I-94 Murders book review is available at: https://charliesixty.wordpress.com/2018/08/30/book-review-the-i-94-murders/ Here is the very beginning: In I-94 MURDERS, Detective Jon Frederick finds himself in charge of investigating a series of murders committed in towns along the interstate highway that dashes its way through the heart of Minnesota. Driven to find the killer, Detective Frederick must use his wits (part old-school police work, part cutting edge forensics) to identify and catch the criminal. Along the way, he must find time for important loves in his life and maintain contacts with old friends – all of which dovetail into a story line that keep the reader turning pages. Author Weber gives us characters of a wide range – the unredeeming lifestyles of addicts and junkies – cryptically self-important criminals, and at the forefront, there’s Jon Frederick, balancing career and his love life as all these people cross his path. There’s the news reporter who wishes she could find a better gig. There’s the struggling young lady who has left herself wide open in ways that are dangerous to her. There’s the unreliable good friend that Jon just can’t trust. There are Jon’s work partners, who are overcome with either bureaucracy or wavering loyalty. And then, there’s the killer who has secrets that motivate his (her?) crimes. To add to the writing, author Weber gives us the character of the secret side of the internet that so few admit or even acknowledge – and, reader, you had better believe its there and at work… Alicia Isom is the model featured on the cover of The I-94 Murders The next blog will include the preface of The I-94 Murders. Odd Facts about death row:
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AuthorFrank F. Weber is a forensic psychologist specializing in homicide and sexual and physical assault cases. He uses his unique understanding of how predator’s think, knowledge of victim trauma, actual court cases, and passion for writing true crime thrillers. His Award Winning books include "Murder Book" (2017) "The I-94 Murders" (2018) "Last Call" (2019) and "Lying Close" (September 2020). Archives
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