Join Frank at Once Upon a Crime in Minneapolis this Saturday, December 16, for a meet and greet from 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm. I am in process of finishing my second novel. The working title of this book is "I-94 Murders." In the “I-94 Murders,” Investigator Jon Frederick is enticed into working a case which involves a serial killer who is stalking couples who access bondage on the internet. The I-94 killer murders the dominant male and assaults the submissive woman, leaving bodies along I-94. Like the Zodiac killer, the I-94 killer writes cyphers to newspapers (presented in a format the reader is invited to work through). Due to the nature of the crimes, it is difficult to ascertain whether the killer is a woman or a man, or a woman and a man working together. Jon knows he is pursuing a well-educated predator who understands investigations. Similar to Murder Book, chapters are written in first person, from different perspectives, allowing the reader to better understand Jon’s struggles and the killer’s motivation. Along with being a thriller, it’s a story of corroding and mending relationships. I am trying to finalize my title and book cover, and am opening up this blog to suggestions. Here are some of the examples considered. Please feel free to provide feedback, or your own suggestions: I-94 Murders The I-94 Killer I-94 Bound Ties that Bind Safe Word Tie Died Road Kill Boldly Seeking Submission Xsperience Photography did a great job for us on the cover photo, and thank you to Alicia Isom for modeling. Here are a few of our favorites: Thank you in advance for your help! I was flicking around channels late one weekend night and I found a live Heart concert from the 1970’s. This was a great band who put on an entertaining show. Nancy Wilson is impressive on guitar and I love her signature kick after solos. Ann Wilson has one of my favorite rock voices. I enjoy the emotion some music brings. Kevin Zenner and I were talking about Eric Clapton and Duane Allman-- who got together to record Derek and the Dominos “Layla,” which features Duane Allman on slide guitar in the background. I love when music connects so intensely with emotion. The Derek and the Dominos LP featured a song called Bell Bottom Blues which addressed the despair of losing his blue jean wearing lover with lines like, "Do you want to see me crawl across the floor for you. Do you want me to beg you to take me back?" and, "It's all wrong, but it's alright." Duane Allman was a musician who made everyone around him perform better. He, unfortunately, died at age 24, in 1971, when he lost control of his motorcycle and slid into the side of a flatbed truck in Macon, Georgia. Enjoy this live version of “Crazy on You,” by Heart. I helped a man of Mexican ancestry today who is a great worker, but he struggles a little with English. He works at a factory and applied for a promotion working on a new machine. He's the guy people go to fix the machines if they aren't working, and he cleans anytime he isn't busy, thinking "anything to help the company." His coworkers thought he was a shoe-in for the job, but instead it went to another guy who has been fired 3 times for being incompetent. I've talked to him about how frustrating situations are opportunities to show we don't respond like everyone else. He was proud of how he handled it. He went to his boss and asked why he didn't receive the promotion. His boss responded by teasing, "Your English isn't too good." He asked his boss to follow him to the machine. He then stood there silent next to it. When his boss started talking he said, "Shhhhhhhhhhhhhhh..." After a bit his boss said, "You realize this machine doesn't talk?" He told his boss, "Yeah, I just wanted to make sure you realized this." Thanks for listening, Frank
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Dennis C Miedema
12/15/2017 05:30:29 pm
I like the pic on the highway with boots and jeans....cool
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12/15/2017 06:50:09 pm
Dennis,
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Heather Allen
12/15/2017 07:00:01 pm
I like the photo where she is in the white jeans and white shirt with the tan cardigan and shes walking along the highway. Book name suggestion i like is the Ties that Bind.
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12/15/2017 07:06:53 pm
Heather,
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Melanie C
12/15/2017 08:20:01 pm
I am on the same page as Heather! Same pic and same title. 12/16/2017 03:19:36 pm
When I spoke at Onece Upon a Crime today I noticed a number of books titled the Ties that Bind, so even though I like it, I'll have to pass on that title. Frank 12/16/2017 06:10:36 am
Thank you Melanie! This is the feedback I'm looking for. Frank
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Mindy
12/16/2017 08:32:33 am
I love the fifth picture. I like that it is at night, with the car lights in the background. I also think the way she is posed, looks like she is troubled with something. I like ties that bind tittle or maybe something like cryptic safe word. Trying to hint at the messages the killer sent.
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12/16/2017 09:25:37 am
I like this picture too, but am carefully considering all of the feedback. It's interesting that there is a number of people who like the Ties that Bind. I want to make sure i have a title that will get people to pick up the book. thanks Frank
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Bill and Marie
12/16/2017 08:37:19 am
We both independtly picked the photo of the woman on the staircase. There is so much emotion in her face as she clings to the rail. The picture is haunting and makes us want to know more.
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12/16/2017 09:28:35 am
Bill and Marie,
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Cathy Solvie
12/18/2017 07:12:45 pm
Loved your first book Frank! Amazing work! Look forward to the next one.... I like I-94 Bound. Or maybe 94 Ties?
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12/18/2017 07:53:46 pm
Cathy,
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jamie cowle
6/25/2018 06:30:52 pm
when is the next book coming out i what one
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6/26/2018 11:21:18 am
The sequel, The I-94 Murders is coming out in September, but it's possible I may have some copies available through my website in August. It's at the printer and I'm waiting for it's return. Thank you for your interest!
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Kristine
7/26/2018 07:45:57 pm
I just finished your book and I loved it. I picked it up knowing I was having surgery and would be in the hospital for a couple days. I picked it up at reds! I moved to pierz two years ago so It was really cool reading this book knowing this is where you grew up. Also knowing the area of where the story is taking place I can visualize the book a lot. I can't wait to read the next one.
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7/27/2018 07:29:19 am
Kristine,
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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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