R. Barri Flowers
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R. Barri Flowers is the award winning and internationally bestselling author of more than seventy books--including thrillers, mysteries, true crime, criminology, romance, and young adult fiction. He has also served as the editor of two well-regarded mystery anthologies and one true crime anthology.
His fiction and nonfiction books have been widely acclaimed. According to bestselling mystery author Douglas Preston, Flowers’ thrillers provide "the vivid details of police procedure one would expect from an author who is also a top criminologist." In describing his series of bestselling Hawaii mysteries, thriller writer Jon Land says that “R. Barri Flowers now lays fitting claim to the beautiful island paradise as his territory, owning it in the same way Robert Parker owns Boston and Lawrence Block New York.” And veteran true crime writer Gary C. King says: "Top true crime author and criminologist R. Barri Flowers provides his keen insight and expertise;" while award winning author Deborah Shlian notes that as a successful mystery and thriller writer, "R. Barri Flowers now has combined his impressive criminology credentials and literary talents." |
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As a true crime writer and sought after criminologist, Flowers has appeared on the Biography Channel's Crime Stories and Investigation Discovery's Blood, Lies and Alibis and Wicked Attraction series.
A graduate of Michigan State University, Flowers is the recipient of the prestigious Wall of Fame Award from its School of Criminal Justice for his outstanding contribution to literature and criminology. The author is a member of the American Crime Writers League, International Thriller Writers, Mystery Writers of America, Romance Writers of America, and Sisters in Crime writing organizations. He has traveled the country doing book signings, conferences, and participating in other writing events. Dividing his time between Hawaii and the Pacific Northwest, Flowers’ bestselling thrillers include MURDER IN MAUI, MURDER IN HONOLULU, SEDUCED TO KILL IN KAUAI, DARK STREETS OF WHITECHAPEL, KILLER IN THE WOODS, and BEFORE HE KILLS AGAIN. |
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True crime bestsellers include THE SEX SLAVE MURDERS, MURDER AT THE PENCIL FACYTORY, and THE PICKAXE KILLERS.
The author’s top selling young adult fiction include COUNT DRACULA’S TEENAGE DAUGHTER, GHOST GIRL IN SHADOW BAY, and DANGER IN TIME.
The author’s top selling young adult fiction include COUNT DRACULA’S TEENAGE DAUGHTER, GHOST GIRL IN SHADOW BAY, and DANGER IN TIME.
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BEFORE HE KILLS AGAIN: A Veronica Vasquez Thriller
Thriller
From R. Barri Flowers, award winning crime writer and internationally bestselling author of DARK STREETS OF WHITECHAPEL and KILLER IN THE WOODS, comes a gripping new psychological thriller, BEFORE HE KILLS AGAIN: A Veronica Vasquez Thriller.
FBI psychologist and criminal profiler Veronica Vasquez returns to her hometown of Portland, Oregon, to assist police in apprehending a ruthless serial killer dubbed "The Rose Killer," who kills beautiful women in pairs, leaving a rose on top of each corpse.
Heading the investigation is homicide Detective Sergeant Bryan Waldicott, whom Veronica must win over along with the entire task force in proving herself. Since losing her husband three years ago, Veronica had been focused on her work to escape the pain of loneliness and separation. A romance with Waldicott, with issues of his own, complicates things for them both as they try and stop a serial murderer before he kills again.
When she begins to suspect that the new husband of her estranged sister Alexandra could be the killer, Veronica pursues that delicate angle, and in the process becomes targeted herself.
BEFORE HE KILLS AGAIN is tense thriller that will keep readers on edge till the very end. In eBook, print, and soon to be audio.
Praise for Mystery and Thriller Fiction by R. Barri Flowers
“A masterful thriller set in the dark underbelly of Maui, with lots of fine action, down and dirty characters, and the vivid details of police procedure one would expect from an author who is also a top criminologist. A terrific read!" -- Douglas Preston, co-creator of the bestselling Pendergast series of novels on MURDER IN MAUI.
"An exquisitely rich and masterfully constructed mystery.... A savvy, smooth, and sumptuous read that's as hot as Waikiki beach sand." --Jon Land, bestselling author of Strong Vengeance on MURDER IN HONOLULU
"It gets no better than this! R. Barri Flowers has written another thriller guaranteed to hold onto its readers! --Huntress Reviews on DARK STREETS OF WHITECHAPEL
“A gripping and tightly woven tale you won't want to put down. Author Flowers neatly contrasts the natural beauty of a tropical paradise with the ugliness of murder and its aftermath. " -- John Lutz, Edgar Winner and bestselling author of Pulse on MURDER IN MAUI
"R. Barri Flowers writes with the passion and knowledge of someone who truly knows his craft. A steamy, non-stop thrill-ride through the seamy underbelly of Hawaii." -- Allison Leotta, former federal prosecutor and author of Discretion on MURDER IN MAUI
“Flowers once again has written a page-turner legal thriller that begins with a bang and rapidly moves along to its final page.” — Midwest Book Review on STATE’S EVIDENCE
“A model of crime fiction .... Flowers may be a new voice in modern mystery writing, but he is already one of its best voices.”--Statesman Journal on JUSTICE SERVED
"An excellent look at the jurisprudence system...will appeal to fans of John Grisham and Linda Fairstein." - Harriet Klausner on PERSUASIVE VIDENCE
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From R. Barri Flowers, award winning crime writer and internationally bestselling author of DARK STREETS OF WHITECHAPEL and KILLER IN THE WOODS, comes a gripping new psychological thriller, BEFORE HE KILLS AGAIN: A Veronica Vasquez Thriller.
FBI psychologist and criminal profiler Veronica Vasquez returns to her hometown of Portland, Oregon, to assist police in apprehending a ruthless serial killer dubbed "The Rose Killer," who kills beautiful women in pairs, leaving a rose on top of each corpse.
Heading the investigation is homicide Detective Sergeant Bryan Waldicott, whom Veronica must win over along with the entire task force in proving herself. Since losing her husband three years ago, Veronica had been focused on her work to escape the pain of loneliness and separation. A romance with Waldicott, with issues of his own, complicates things for them both as they try and stop a serial murderer before he kills again.
When she begins to suspect that the new husband of her estranged sister Alexandra could be the killer, Veronica pursues that delicate angle, and in the process becomes targeted herself.
BEFORE HE KILLS AGAIN is tense thriller that will keep readers on edge till the very end. In eBook, print, and soon to be audio.
Praise for Mystery and Thriller Fiction by R. Barri Flowers
“A masterful thriller set in the dark underbelly of Maui, with lots of fine action, down and dirty characters, and the vivid details of police procedure one would expect from an author who is also a top criminologist. A terrific read!" -- Douglas Preston, co-creator of the bestselling Pendergast series of novels on MURDER IN MAUI.
"An exquisitely rich and masterfully constructed mystery.... A savvy, smooth, and sumptuous read that's as hot as Waikiki beach sand." --Jon Land, bestselling author of Strong Vengeance on MURDER IN HONOLULU
"It gets no better than this! R. Barri Flowers has written another thriller guaranteed to hold onto its readers! --Huntress Reviews on DARK STREETS OF WHITECHAPEL
“A gripping and tightly woven tale you won't want to put down. Author Flowers neatly contrasts the natural beauty of a tropical paradise with the ugliness of murder and its aftermath. " -- John Lutz, Edgar Winner and bestselling author of Pulse on MURDER IN MAUI
"R. Barri Flowers writes with the passion and knowledge of someone who truly knows his craft. A steamy, non-stop thrill-ride through the seamy underbelly of Hawaii." -- Allison Leotta, former federal prosecutor and author of Discretion on MURDER IN MAUI
“Flowers once again has written a page-turner legal thriller that begins with a bang and rapidly moves along to its final page.” — Midwest Book Review on STATE’S EVIDENCE
“A model of crime fiction .... Flowers may be a new voice in modern mystery writing, but he is already one of its best voices.”--Statesman Journal on JUSTICE SERVED
"An excellent look at the jurisprudence system...will appeal to fans of John Grisham and Linda Fairstein." - Harriet Klausner on PERSUASIVE VIDENCE
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MURDER IN MAUI: A Leila Kahana Mystery
Crime Fiction
MURDER IN MAUI: A Leila Kahana Mystery is a police procedural and medical mystery novel by bestselling crime writer R. Barri Flowers, set in the lush, deceptively idyllic tropical paradise of Maui, Hawaii.
Maui County homicide detective and composite sketch artist Leila Kahana is the protagonist. A Hawaiian native, Leila follows in the footsteps of her grandfather who was the County of Maui police chief. She is tough, smart, sexy, and outspoken.
Leila’s partner is Detective Sergeant Blake Seymour, separated from his wife and pushing to make lieutenant.
Leila and Seymour investigate the execution-style murder of two prominent doctors in an upscale condominium. Larry Nagasaka and Elizabeth Racine are found lying naked in bed in a pool of their own blood. It is learned that they are married, but not to each other, and that the doctors belong to a prestigious medical association.
Assisting the detectives in the case are fellow members of the homicide squad, Detectives Trent Ferguson and Rachel Lancaster, run by Lieutenant Paul Ortega who is contemplating retirement. As they interview suspects and collect evidence, more doctors belonging to the medical association are murdered, making it clear to all that they have a ruthless and determined serial killer on their hands.
Leila, attempting to step out of the shadow of her grandfather and prove her worth to a skeptical Polynesian mother, is determined to solve this case, made more difficult as all the victims have skeletons in their closets. Leila’s romantic involvement with Seymour--in spite of her conservative upbringing and the fact that he still pines for his soon-to-be ex-wife--further complicates matters.
What sets this series apart--aside from the lush setting of Maui and its distinct areas that are prominent in the book such as Wailuku, Lahaina, Kihei, and Napili--are the colorful, main characters as they painstakingly go through the process of stopping a ruthless killer, with everyone a suspect.
"A police procedure of the highest order, mixing equal parts Sue Grafton and Jeffrey Deaver with a sprinkling of Patricia Cornwell at her best." -- Jon Land, bestselling author of Strong Justice
"Murder in Maui is a sure hit with crime-fiction readers." -- Bill Crider, Edgar Award Winner
"A gripping and tightly woven tale you won't want to put down." -- John Lutz, Edgar Award Winner
“A masterful thriller set in the dark underbelly of Maui, with lots of fine action, down and dirty characters." -- Douglas Preston, bestselling author of Pendergast series
"A steamy, non-stop thrill-ride through the seamy underbelly of Hawaii." -- Allison Leotta, former Federal sex crimes prosecutor and author
"Gripping writing, wonderfully rounded characters you really care about, and vivid locations--this novel is a real and rare treat.” -- Peter James, bestselling author of Dead Simple
"If you love Hawaii or a good head-scratching mystery, you’ll enjoy this book. Very entertaining.” -- William Bernhardt, author of Capitol Betrayal
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MURDER IN MAUI: A Leila Kahana Mystery is a police procedural and medical mystery novel by bestselling crime writer R. Barri Flowers, set in the lush, deceptively idyllic tropical paradise of Maui, Hawaii.
Maui County homicide detective and composite sketch artist Leila Kahana is the protagonist. A Hawaiian native, Leila follows in the footsteps of her grandfather who was the County of Maui police chief. She is tough, smart, sexy, and outspoken.
Leila’s partner is Detective Sergeant Blake Seymour, separated from his wife and pushing to make lieutenant.
Leila and Seymour investigate the execution-style murder of two prominent doctors in an upscale condominium. Larry Nagasaka and Elizabeth Racine are found lying naked in bed in a pool of their own blood. It is learned that they are married, but not to each other, and that the doctors belong to a prestigious medical association.
Assisting the detectives in the case are fellow members of the homicide squad, Detectives Trent Ferguson and Rachel Lancaster, run by Lieutenant Paul Ortega who is contemplating retirement. As they interview suspects and collect evidence, more doctors belonging to the medical association are murdered, making it clear to all that they have a ruthless and determined serial killer on their hands.
Leila, attempting to step out of the shadow of her grandfather and prove her worth to a skeptical Polynesian mother, is determined to solve this case, made more difficult as all the victims have skeletons in their closets. Leila’s romantic involvement with Seymour--in spite of her conservative upbringing and the fact that he still pines for his soon-to-be ex-wife--further complicates matters.
What sets this series apart--aside from the lush setting of Maui and its distinct areas that are prominent in the book such as Wailuku, Lahaina, Kihei, and Napili--are the colorful, main characters as they painstakingly go through the process of stopping a ruthless killer, with everyone a suspect.
"A police procedure of the highest order, mixing equal parts Sue Grafton and Jeffrey Deaver with a sprinkling of Patricia Cornwell at her best." -- Jon Land, bestselling author of Strong Justice
"Murder in Maui is a sure hit with crime-fiction readers." -- Bill Crider, Edgar Award Winner
"A gripping and tightly woven tale you won't want to put down." -- John Lutz, Edgar Award Winner
“A masterful thriller set in the dark underbelly of Maui, with lots of fine action, down and dirty characters." -- Douglas Preston, bestselling author of Pendergast series
"A steamy, non-stop thrill-ride through the seamy underbelly of Hawaii." -- Allison Leotta, former Federal sex crimes prosecutor and author
"Gripping writing, wonderfully rounded characters you really care about, and vivid locations--this novel is a real and rare treat.” -- Peter James, bestselling author of Dead Simple
"If you love Hawaii or a good head-scratching mystery, you’ll enjoy this book. Very entertaining.” -- William Bernhardt, author of Capitol Betrayal
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DARK STREETS OF WHITECHAPEL (A Jack the Ripper Mystery)
Thriller
DARK STREETS OF WHITECHAPEL is a historical thriller novel by bestselling criminologist and Ripperologist R. Barri Flowers.
In 1888 in New York City, the search for a killer of prostitutes comes to an end with the capture of Doctor Jack Lewiston, a respected surgeon and madman. But before he can go to trial, Jack escapes from custody and flees the country to London, England.
Brought out of retirement to track him down is ex-NYC homicide detective-criminologist, Henry Marboro. In charge of the original investigation in the “Ripper Murders,” Henry lost his objectivity when his younger sister was one of Jack’s victims. Ultimately his obsession to find the killer cost him his career, his wife, and some time in a hospital for alcohol treatment.
Now on a renewed mission, Henry must find Jack Lewiston and bring him back to America—dead or alive—hopefully before more prostitutes become the victims of the multiple sexual killer.
In the process, Henry develops an attraction for a mysterious and beautiful American nurse, Loraine Broderick, who lives in London. Unfortunately, Jack also has his sights set on her as a target of his madness—in addition to ladies of the night streetwalking in Whitechapel in London’s East End.
"It gets no better than this! R. Barri Flowers has written another thriller guaranteed to hold onto its readers! It was so gripping that I forgot to breathe a couple of times!" -- Huntress Reviews
"A compelling and powerful account of Jack the Ripper.... Flowers has captured the sights and sounds of New York City and London's East End in 1888....The action is fast paced; the suspense building to a peak to the finale." -- MysteryAbout.com
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DARK STREETS OF WHITECHAPEL is a historical thriller novel by bestselling criminologist and Ripperologist R. Barri Flowers.
In 1888 in New York City, the search for a killer of prostitutes comes to an end with the capture of Doctor Jack Lewiston, a respected surgeon and madman. But before he can go to trial, Jack escapes from custody and flees the country to London, England.
Brought out of retirement to track him down is ex-NYC homicide detective-criminologist, Henry Marboro. In charge of the original investigation in the “Ripper Murders,” Henry lost his objectivity when his younger sister was one of Jack’s victims. Ultimately his obsession to find the killer cost him his career, his wife, and some time in a hospital for alcohol treatment.
Now on a renewed mission, Henry must find Jack Lewiston and bring him back to America—dead or alive—hopefully before more prostitutes become the victims of the multiple sexual killer.
In the process, Henry develops an attraction for a mysterious and beautiful American nurse, Loraine Broderick, who lives in London. Unfortunately, Jack also has his sights set on her as a target of his madness—in addition to ladies of the night streetwalking in Whitechapel in London’s East End.
"It gets no better than this! R. Barri Flowers has written another thriller guaranteed to hold onto its readers! It was so gripping that I forgot to breathe a couple of times!" -- Huntress Reviews
"A compelling and powerful account of Jack the Ripper.... Flowers has captured the sights and sounds of New York City and London's East End in 1888....The action is fast paced; the suspense building to a peak to the finale." -- MysteryAbout.com
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THE SEX SLAVE MURDERS: The True Story of Serial Killers Gerald and Charlene Gallego
True Crime
THE SEX SLAVE MURDERS is a true crime book by bestselling criminologist R. Barri Flowers
A marriage made in hell...
Barely five feet tall, sweet and innocent looking, Charlene Gallego used all of her charms to beguile pretty teenage girls and young women into the back of a van, where her lethal husband, Gerald, lay waiting.
A killer couple bound together by secrets, lies, and sex slave fantasies...
Married multiple times and still in his early thirties, Gerald Gallego found the perfect companion in Charlene. Over a grisly period of twenty-six months, their bloody and brutal rampage of kidnapping, rape, and murder spanned three states and claimed eleven lives.
In this much more frightening than fiction tale of domination, depraved lust, substance abuse, violence, and murder, bestselling criminologist R. Barri Flowers tells the whole story of a couple's twisted relationship, their ghastly crimes and ability to elude the law, how they were finally captured, and the two riveting trials that ultimately pitted wife against husband with the stakes higher than either once imagined in their murderous bond.
"Selected as one of Suspense Magazine's Best of 2011 books." -- John Raab, CEO/Publisher, Suspense Magazine
"A gripping account of the murders committed by husband-and-wife serial killers Gerald and Charlene Gallego. Top true crime author and criminologist R. Barri Flowers provides his keen insight and expertise into what made these killing partners tick. Compelling reading." --Gary C. King, author of Blood Lust
"Incredible story and a very, very good read." -- Dan Zupansky, host of True Murder on Blog Talk Radio
"R. Barri Flowers always relates an engrossing story in a hard-hitting and fast-paced manner." --Robert Scott -- author of Shattered Innocence
"R. Barri Flowers has done a tremendous job, and if you are looking for a true crime read this book should not be missed." --RAWSISTAZ.com
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THE SEX SLAVE MURDERS is a true crime book by bestselling criminologist R. Barri Flowers
A marriage made in hell...
Barely five feet tall, sweet and innocent looking, Charlene Gallego used all of her charms to beguile pretty teenage girls and young women into the back of a van, where her lethal husband, Gerald, lay waiting.
A killer couple bound together by secrets, lies, and sex slave fantasies...
Married multiple times and still in his early thirties, Gerald Gallego found the perfect companion in Charlene. Over a grisly period of twenty-six months, their bloody and brutal rampage of kidnapping, rape, and murder spanned three states and claimed eleven lives.
In this much more frightening than fiction tale of domination, depraved lust, substance abuse, violence, and murder, bestselling criminologist R. Barri Flowers tells the whole story of a couple's twisted relationship, their ghastly crimes and ability to elude the law, how they were finally captured, and the two riveting trials that ultimately pitted wife against husband with the stakes higher than either once imagined in their murderous bond.
"Selected as one of Suspense Magazine's Best of 2011 books." -- John Raab, CEO/Publisher, Suspense Magazine
"A gripping account of the murders committed by husband-and-wife serial killers Gerald and Charlene Gallego. Top true crime author and criminologist R. Barri Flowers provides his keen insight and expertise into what made these killing partners tick. Compelling reading." --Gary C. King, author of Blood Lust
"Incredible story and a very, very good read." -- Dan Zupansky, host of True Murder on Blog Talk Radio
"R. Barri Flowers always relates an engrossing story in a hard-hitting and fast-paced manner." --Robert Scott -- author of Shattered Innocence
"R. Barri Flowers has done a tremendous job, and if you are looking for a true crime read this book should not be missed." --RAWSISTAZ.com
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MURDER IN THE PENCIL FACTORY: The Killing of Mary Phagan 100 Years Later (A True Crime Short)
True Crime
From award winning criminologist R. Barri Flowers and the bestselling author of THE PICKAXE KILLERS and THE SEX SLAVE MURDERS, comes a powerful new 12,000 word historical true crime short, MURDER IN 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, which broke him out of prison and hung.
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 in September 1982 from a mall in Rome, Georgia, sexually violated, tortured, and murdered.
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 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
"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
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From award winning criminologist R. Barri Flowers and the bestselling author of THE PICKAXE KILLERS and THE SEX SLAVE MURDERS, comes a powerful new 12,000 word historical true crime short, MURDER IN 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, which broke him out of prison and hung.
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 in September 1982 from a mall in Rome, Georgia, sexually violated, tortured, and murdered.
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 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
"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
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MURDER IN HONOLULU: A Skye Delaney Mystery
Crime Fiction
From R. Barri Flowers, the bestselling author of MURDER IN MAUI, comes a new an island mystery novel, MURDER IN HONOLULU: A Skye Delaney Mystery.
Skye Delaney is a private investigator, security consultant, and ex cop who lives in Waikiki. When her ex husband and former prosecutor turned businessman, Carter Delaney, asks her to find out if his new wife, Darlene, is having an affair, Skye reluctantly agrees to take his case. Little does she know that it will turn out to be far more than infidelity.
Before Skye can confirm his suspicions, she finds Carter dead in her Jacuzzi bath tub, an apparent suicide note stuffed in his mouth. Did he really take his own life with so much to live for? Or was Carter murdered?
The one thing Syke knew for certain was that her German Shepherd, Ollie, had bitten an intruder, who happened to have a AB negative blood type. As did Carter. Coincidence?
As Skye continues to get deeper and deeper into Carter’s death with the assistance of her boyfriend Ridge Larsen, a homicide detective for the Honolulu Police Department, she learns that Carter had a lot of secrets and just as many enemies, including his cheating wife.
MURDER IN HONOLULU is first book in an exciting new Hawaii mystery series, featuring Skye Delaney.
"Infidelity and murder in paradise lead to a one of a kind case for PI Skye McKenzie Delaney, and an enjoyable ride for the reader.... A story that will grip you to the end. Definitely put this one on your list." -- John Lutz Edgar Award winner and bestselling mystery author
"An exquisitely rich and masterfully constructed mystery.... A savvy, smooth, and sumptuous read that's as hot as Waikiki beach sand." --Jon Land, bestselling author of Strong Vengeance
"Go ahead. Take a trip to Hawaii. MURDER IN HONOLULU is your ticket. As long you don't mind a surprise around every corner, Skye Delaney will be your streetwise guide." -- Camille Kimball, author of What She Always Wanted
"Intriguing mystery in a tropical paradise with a dynamic PI. A compelling, intriguing read." -- Allen Wyler, author of Dead Wrong
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From R. Barri Flowers, the bestselling author of MURDER IN MAUI, comes a new an island mystery novel, MURDER IN HONOLULU: A Skye Delaney Mystery.
Skye Delaney is a private investigator, security consultant, and ex cop who lives in Waikiki. When her ex husband and former prosecutor turned businessman, Carter Delaney, asks her to find out if his new wife, Darlene, is having an affair, Skye reluctantly agrees to take his case. Little does she know that it will turn out to be far more than infidelity.
Before Skye can confirm his suspicions, she finds Carter dead in her Jacuzzi bath tub, an apparent suicide note stuffed in his mouth. Did he really take his own life with so much to live for? Or was Carter murdered?
The one thing Syke knew for certain was that her German Shepherd, Ollie, had bitten an intruder, who happened to have a AB negative blood type. As did Carter. Coincidence?
As Skye continues to get deeper and deeper into Carter’s death with the assistance of her boyfriend Ridge Larsen, a homicide detective for the Honolulu Police Department, she learns that Carter had a lot of secrets and just as many enemies, including his cheating wife.
MURDER IN HONOLULU is first book in an exciting new Hawaii mystery series, featuring Skye Delaney.
"Infidelity and murder in paradise lead to a one of a kind case for PI Skye McKenzie Delaney, and an enjoyable ride for the reader.... A story that will grip you to the end. Definitely put this one on your list." -- John Lutz Edgar Award winner and bestselling mystery author
"An exquisitely rich and masterfully constructed mystery.... A savvy, smooth, and sumptuous read that's as hot as Waikiki beach sand." --Jon Land, bestselling author of Strong Vengeance
"Go ahead. Take a trip to Hawaii. MURDER IN HONOLULU is your ticket. As long you don't mind a surprise around every corner, Skye Delaney will be your streetwise guide." -- Camille Kimball, author of What She Always Wanted
"Intriguing mystery in a tropical paradise with a dynamic PI. A compelling, intriguing read." -- Allen Wyler, author of Dead Wrong
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Serial Killer Couples: Bonded by Sexual Depravity, Abduction, and Murder
True Crime
SERIAL KILLER COUPLES, a true crime bestseller by award winning criminologist R. Barri Flowers, chronicles nine pairs of infamous killer intimates.
Chapter 1: Raymond Fernandez and Martha Beck, Chapter 2: Ian Brady and Myra Hindley, Chapter 3: Fred West and Rosemary West, Chapter 4: Gerald Gallego and Charlene Gallego, Chapter 5: Douglas Clark and Carol Mary Bundy, Chapter 6: Alvin Neelley and Judith Ann Neelley, Chapter 7: Alton Coleman and Debra Denise Brown, Chapter 8: James Gregory Marlow and Cynthia Coffman, Chapter 9: Paul Bernardo and Karla Homolka.
Bonus material includes excerpts from the author's international bestselling true crime book, THE SEX SLAVE MURDERS; historical true crime short, MASS MURDER IN THE SKY: The Bombing of Flight 629, Jack the Ripper thriller novel, DARK STREETS OF WHITECHAPEL, and medical mystery and police procedural, MURDER IN MAUI.
Interview about SERIAL KILLER COUPLES on True Murder on Blog Talk Radio:
Praise for R. Barri Flowers:
"Selected as one of Suspense Magazine's Best of 2011 books." -- John Raab, CEO/Publisher, Suspense Magazine on THE SEX SLAVE MURDERS
"Incredible story and a very, very good read." -- Dan Zupansky, host of True Murder on Blog Talk Radio on THE SEX SLAVE MURDERS
"Would also appeal to public library true-crime buffs." -- Booklist on MURDER IN THE UNITED STATES
Flowers has captured the sights and sounds of New York City and London’s East End in 1888.... The action is fast paced; the suspense building to a peak to the finale.” -- MysteryAbout.com on DARK STREETS OF WHITECHAPEL
“An excellent look at the jurisprudence system .... will appeal to fans of John Grisham and Linda Fairstein.” -- Harriet Klausner on PERSUASIVE EVIDENCE
"Addresses an increased public and law enforcement attention toward the contemporary enigma of violent crimes that blemish campus life." -- Thomas E. Baker on COLLEGE CRIME
"A balanced body of information about delinquents, their crimes, and the role of the juvenile justice system in creating "delinquency" and trying to combat it." -- Book News on THE ADOLESCENT CRIMINAL
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SERIAL KILLER COUPLES, a true crime bestseller by award winning criminologist R. Barri Flowers, chronicles nine pairs of infamous killer intimates.
Chapter 1: Raymond Fernandez and Martha Beck, Chapter 2: Ian Brady and Myra Hindley, Chapter 3: Fred West and Rosemary West, Chapter 4: Gerald Gallego and Charlene Gallego, Chapter 5: Douglas Clark and Carol Mary Bundy, Chapter 6: Alvin Neelley and Judith Ann Neelley, Chapter 7: Alton Coleman and Debra Denise Brown, Chapter 8: James Gregory Marlow and Cynthia Coffman, Chapter 9: Paul Bernardo and Karla Homolka.
Bonus material includes excerpts from the author's international bestselling true crime book, THE SEX SLAVE MURDERS; historical true crime short, MASS MURDER IN THE SKY: The Bombing of Flight 629, Jack the Ripper thriller novel, DARK STREETS OF WHITECHAPEL, and medical mystery and police procedural, MURDER IN MAUI.
Interview about SERIAL KILLER COUPLES on True Murder on Blog Talk Radio:
Praise for R. Barri Flowers:
"Selected as one of Suspense Magazine's Best of 2011 books." -- John Raab, CEO/Publisher, Suspense Magazine on THE SEX SLAVE MURDERS
"Incredible story and a very, very good read." -- Dan Zupansky, host of True Murder on Blog Talk Radio on THE SEX SLAVE MURDERS
"Would also appeal to public library true-crime buffs." -- Booklist on MURDER IN THE UNITED STATES
Flowers has captured the sights and sounds of New York City and London’s East End in 1888.... The action is fast paced; the suspense building to a peak to the finale.” -- MysteryAbout.com on DARK STREETS OF WHITECHAPEL
“An excellent look at the jurisprudence system .... will appeal to fans of John Grisham and Linda Fairstein.” -- Harriet Klausner on PERSUASIVE EVIDENCE
"Addresses an increased public and law enforcement attention toward the contemporary enigma of violent crimes that blemish campus life." -- Thomas E. Baker on COLLEGE CRIME
"A balanced body of information about delinquents, their crimes, and the role of the juvenile justice system in creating "delinquency" and trying to combat it." -- Book News on THE ADOLESCENT CRIMINAL
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THE PICKAXE KILLERS: Karla Faye Tucker & Daniel Garrett (A True Crime Short)
True Crime
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 R. Barri Flowers:
“The Pickaxe Killers is 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
“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
“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
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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 R. Barri Flowers:
“The Pickaxe Killers is 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
“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
“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
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SEDUCED TO KILL IN KAUAI: A Novel of Psychological Suspense
Suspense
From R. Barri Flowers, bestselling author of the Hawaii thriller novels, MURDER IN MAUI and MURDER IN HONOLULU, comes a tropical island novel of psychological and erotic suspense and financial intrigue, SEDUCED TO KILL IN KAUAI.
Pushing forty, Jack Burke was living the good life as an advertising executive in Kauai, Hawaii. He had a beautiful, sexy wife named Victoria, a beachfront home, and a future that seemed bright as ever.
Then, practically in the blink of an eye, his life began spiraling out of control. When his wife suddenly turned cold as ice, his darkest dreams floated to the surface. Combine that with the temptations of a gorgeous and cunning exotic seductress, betrayal, deceit, and murder, and Jack was left wondering if there was any way out.
Or would he lose everything, including possibly his life?
Praise for R. Barri Flowers:
"Infidelity and murder in paradise lead to a one of a kind case for PI Skye McKenzie Delaney, and an enjoyable ride for the reader. Definitely put this one on your list." -- John Lutz, Edgar winner and bestselling author of Pulse on MURDER IN HONOLULU
"A gripping novel in what promises to be an outstanding series, featuring a truly unforgettable detective. A terrific read!" -- Douglas Preston, #1 bestselling author and co-creator of the famed Pendergast series on MURDER IN MAUI
"An exquisitely rich and masterfully constructed mystery." -- Jon Land, bestselling author of Strong Vengeance on MURDER IN HONOLULU
"R. Barri Flowers writes with the passion and knowledge of someone who truly knows his craft. MURDER IN MAUI is a steamy, non-stop thrill-ride through the seamy underbelly of Hawaii." -- Allison Leotta, former Federal Sex Crimes Prosecutor and author of Law of Attraction
"Gripping writing, wonderfully rounded characters you really care about, and vivid locations." -- Peter James, bestselling author of Dead Man's Grip on MURDER IN MAUI
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From R. Barri Flowers, bestselling author of the Hawaii thriller novels, MURDER IN MAUI and MURDER IN HONOLULU, comes a tropical island novel of psychological and erotic suspense and financial intrigue, SEDUCED TO KILL IN KAUAI.
Pushing forty, Jack Burke was living the good life as an advertising executive in Kauai, Hawaii. He had a beautiful, sexy wife named Victoria, a beachfront home, and a future that seemed bright as ever.
Then, practically in the blink of an eye, his life began spiraling out of control. When his wife suddenly turned cold as ice, his darkest dreams floated to the surface. Combine that with the temptations of a gorgeous and cunning exotic seductress, betrayal, deceit, and murder, and Jack was left wondering if there was any way out.
Or would he lose everything, including possibly his life?
Praise for R. Barri Flowers:
"Infidelity and murder in paradise lead to a one of a kind case for PI Skye McKenzie Delaney, and an enjoyable ride for the reader. Definitely put this one on your list." -- John Lutz, Edgar winner and bestselling author of Pulse on MURDER IN HONOLULU
"A gripping novel in what promises to be an outstanding series, featuring a truly unforgettable detective. A terrific read!" -- Douglas Preston, #1 bestselling author and co-creator of the famed Pendergast series on MURDER IN MAUI
"An exquisitely rich and masterfully constructed mystery." -- Jon Land, bestselling author of Strong Vengeance on MURDER IN HONOLULU
"R. Barri Flowers writes with the passion and knowledge of someone who truly knows his craft. MURDER IN MAUI is a steamy, non-stop thrill-ride through the seamy underbelly of Hawaii." -- Allison Leotta, former Federal Sex Crimes Prosecutor and author of Law of Attraction
"Gripping writing, wonderfully rounded characters you really care about, and vivid locations." -- Peter James, bestselling author of Dead Man's Grip on MURDER IN MAUI
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STATE’S EVIDENCE (A Beverly Mendoza Legal Thriller)
Thriller
STATE’S EVIDENCE is a legal thriller and police procedural by bestselling crime writer R. Barri Flowers.
Assistant District Attorney Beverly Mendoza appears to have an open and shut case when she prosecutes Rafael Santiago for the murder of a judge and the sexual assault of his wife in Eagles Landing, a town in Northern California. Santiago was recently released from prison and had a grudge against the judge. But her case against the suspect is put in jeopardy when career criminal Manuel Gonzalez, arrested for the murder of a young woman, also confesses to killing the judge.
As Beverly and Wilameta County Sheriff’s Homicide Detective Stone Palmer try to sort out fact from fiction, a case of mistaken identity becomes a real possibility. Or is it more likely that two violent men with close ties are trying to beat the system?
Further complicating matters is Beverly’s romantic involvement with criminal lawyer turned judge, Grant Nunez, in an apparent conflict of interest. She also battles personal crises, including a father with Alzheimer’s disease, as Beverly becomes the target of a stone cold killer.
You be the judge and! A must for fans of Grisham, Rosenberg, Fairstein, Scottoline, Bell, and other great legal novelists.
“Flowers once again has written a page-turner legal thriller that begins with a bang and rapidly moves along to its final page.” — Midwest Book Review
“This legal thriller will have you on the edge of your seats..... State’s Evidence is a must have for any fan of suspense books.” — Shades of Romance Magazine
“An electrifying and enthralling legal thriller that will appeal to readers of Nancy Taylor Rosenberg and Barbara Parker.” — Harriet Klausner
“An intriguing story of murder, madness and mayhem, with a slight blend of mystery. Flowers depicts believable characters in this suspenseful legal thriller.” — Romantic Times
“Just when you think you have figured the plot out, R. Barri Flowers throws another curve.... It was well worth the time taken to read it.” — Roundtable Reviews
“A well-written thriller with an opening scene that would cause anyone to keep turning the pages.... It’s fast-paced, intriguing, satisfying, and I highly recommend it to you.” — Romance Reader At Heart
“A mixture of murder, mystery, madness and mayhem. The story was well-written and believable, and at times erotic. Flowers inflicted the characters with human flaws, among them the desire for love and revenge.” — RAWSISTAZ Reviewers
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STATE’S EVIDENCE is a legal thriller and police procedural by bestselling crime writer R. Barri Flowers.
Assistant District Attorney Beverly Mendoza appears to have an open and shut case when she prosecutes Rafael Santiago for the murder of a judge and the sexual assault of his wife in Eagles Landing, a town in Northern California. Santiago was recently released from prison and had a grudge against the judge. But her case against the suspect is put in jeopardy when career criminal Manuel Gonzalez, arrested for the murder of a young woman, also confesses to killing the judge.
As Beverly and Wilameta County Sheriff’s Homicide Detective Stone Palmer try to sort out fact from fiction, a case of mistaken identity becomes a real possibility. Or is it more likely that two violent men with close ties are trying to beat the system?
Further complicating matters is Beverly’s romantic involvement with criminal lawyer turned judge, Grant Nunez, in an apparent conflict of interest. She also battles personal crises, including a father with Alzheimer’s disease, as Beverly becomes the target of a stone cold killer.
You be the judge and! A must for fans of Grisham, Rosenberg, Fairstein, Scottoline, Bell, and other great legal novelists.
“Flowers once again has written a page-turner legal thriller that begins with a bang and rapidly moves along to its final page.” — Midwest Book Review
“This legal thriller will have you on the edge of your seats..... State’s Evidence is a must have for any fan of suspense books.” — Shades of Romance Magazine
“An electrifying and enthralling legal thriller that will appeal to readers of Nancy Taylor Rosenberg and Barbara Parker.” — Harriet Klausner
“An intriguing story of murder, madness and mayhem, with a slight blend of mystery. Flowers depicts believable characters in this suspenseful legal thriller.” — Romantic Times
“Just when you think you have figured the plot out, R. Barri Flowers throws another curve.... It was well worth the time taken to read it.” — Roundtable Reviews
“A well-written thriller with an opening scene that would cause anyone to keep turning the pages.... It’s fast-paced, intriguing, satisfying, and I highly recommend it to you.” — Romance Reader At Heart
“A mixture of murder, mystery, madness and mayhem. The story was well-written and believable, and at times erotic. Flowers inflicted the characters with human flaws, among them the desire for love and revenge.” — RAWSISTAZ Reviewers
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FOREVER SWEETHEARTS: A Love Story
Women's Fiction/Chic Lit
In the time honored tradition of such beloved novels as Bridges of Madison County, The Notebook, Summer Harbor, The Lost Valentine, and Class Reunion, as well as the hit Meryl Streep movie, Hope Springs, comes from bestselling author R. Barri Flowers, FOREVER SWEETHEARTS, a nostalgic and poignant tale of young love gone awry, second chances, and new beginnings.
Taylor Holland, forty-six, is a professor of women's studies at Michigan State University. She has been married for nearly twenty years to a criminology professor, Paul Holland, and has a nineteen-year-old daughter, Audra, attending Oxford University.
After ignoring the underlying tensions in her marriage, they come into greater focus when Taylor receives a phone call from a hot new reality television series that reunites old lovers, called Forever Sweethearts. She is invited to appear on the show with her first love and college sweetheart at MSU, Vaughn Mitchell.
Taylor had not seen Vaughn in twenty-five years--not since he inexplicably broke off their engagement, leaving her devastated and disillusioned. Though wary of going down that road again, Taylor agrees to participate in the reality series' reunion in New York City.
Taylor hopes that by doing so she can finally put closure to that part of her life, where feelings and frustrations had continued to linger. She had not counted on Vaughn's determination to "make things right" or her renewed attraction to him, leading to discovery, rediscovery, passion, promise, and the bridging of twenty-five years that were lost in time, distance, and regrets.
Forever Sweethearts will remind readers of other heartwarming relationship novels written by some of today's bestselling authors such as Nicholas Sparks, Kristin Hannah, Richard Paul Evans, Danielle Steel, Nicholas Evans, and Jodi Picoult.
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In the time honored tradition of such beloved novels as Bridges of Madison County, The Notebook, Summer Harbor, The Lost Valentine, and Class Reunion, as well as the hit Meryl Streep movie, Hope Springs, comes from bestselling author R. Barri Flowers, FOREVER SWEETHEARTS, a nostalgic and poignant tale of young love gone awry, second chances, and new beginnings.
Taylor Holland, forty-six, is a professor of women's studies at Michigan State University. She has been married for nearly twenty years to a criminology professor, Paul Holland, and has a nineteen-year-old daughter, Audra, attending Oxford University.
After ignoring the underlying tensions in her marriage, they come into greater focus when Taylor receives a phone call from a hot new reality television series that reunites old lovers, called Forever Sweethearts. She is invited to appear on the show with her first love and college sweetheart at MSU, Vaughn Mitchell.
Taylor had not seen Vaughn in twenty-five years--not since he inexplicably broke off their engagement, leaving her devastated and disillusioned. Though wary of going down that road again, Taylor agrees to participate in the reality series' reunion in New York City.
Taylor hopes that by doing so she can finally put closure to that part of her life, where feelings and frustrations had continued to linger. She had not counted on Vaughn's determination to "make things right" or her renewed attraction to him, leading to discovery, rediscovery, passion, promise, and the bridging of twenty-five years that were lost in time, distance, and regrets.
Forever Sweethearts will remind readers of other heartwarming relationship novels written by some of today's bestselling authors such as Nicholas Sparks, Kristin Hannah, Richard Paul Evans, Danielle Steel, Nicholas Evans, and Jodi Picoult.
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COUNT DRACULA’S TEENAGE DAUGHTER (A Transylvanica High Novel)
Young Adult
COUNT DRACULA’S TEENAGE DAUGHTER is a young adult vampire/horror novel by bestselling author R. Barri Flowers.
Sixteen-year-old Kula Lockhart has been living in the town of Harbor Heights, Michigan for two months now, after moving there with her adopted mom from Cheyenne, Wyoming. She attends Transylvanica High School--one of several integrated pilot schools across the country where human and vampire students peacefully coexist.
Kula has no problem with the human-vampire bonding because she has always believed in equality among the living and the living dead. But she is caught completely off guard upon learning that she is the half human daughter of Count Dracula, leader of the oldest and most powerful vampire clan.
She soon discovers that there are some sworn to protect her and others out to get her.
Someone is killing vampires and Kula fears she may be on the hit list. Staying alive becomes a priority as she adjusts to her birthright.
She also has a hot human boyfriend named Eriq. Will he accept her for who she is?
Fans of popular teen vampire, paranormal, and horror fiction series such as Twilight, True Blood, Vampire Diaries, Vampire Academy, and Vampire Kisses will love COUNT DRACULA'S TEENAGE DAUGHTER, the first in an exciting new teen vampire series.
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COUNT DRACULA’S TEENAGE DAUGHTER is a young adult vampire/horror novel by bestselling author R. Barri Flowers.
Sixteen-year-old Kula Lockhart has been living in the town of Harbor Heights, Michigan for two months now, after moving there with her adopted mom from Cheyenne, Wyoming. She attends Transylvanica High School--one of several integrated pilot schools across the country where human and vampire students peacefully coexist.
Kula has no problem with the human-vampire bonding because she has always believed in equality among the living and the living dead. But she is caught completely off guard upon learning that she is the half human daughter of Count Dracula, leader of the oldest and most powerful vampire clan.
She soon discovers that there are some sworn to protect her and others out to get her.
Someone is killing vampires and Kula fears she may be on the hit list. Staying alive becomes a priority as she adjusts to her birthright.
She also has a hot human boyfriend named Eriq. Will he accept her for who she is?
Fans of popular teen vampire, paranormal, and horror fiction series such as Twilight, True Blood, Vampire Diaries, Vampire Academy, and Vampire Kisses will love COUNT DRACULA'S TEENAGE DAUGHTER, the first in an exciting new teen vampire series.
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Ghost Girl in Shadow Bay: A Young Adult Haunted House Mystery
Young Adult
GHOST GIRL IN SHADOW BAY is a haunted house ghost tale by bestselling author R. Barri Flowers.
Three years after her father was killed, sixteen-year-old Peyton Delaney, her mother, Melody, and new stepfather, Vance McIntyre, relocate to Shadow Bay, Minnesota and move into an old Victorian.
They are unaware of the house's dark history--fifty years ago, jealous husband snapped, murdering his wife, her lover, and sixteen-year-old daughter, before killing himself.
But when Peyton begins to have nightmares of the crime and is haunted by a ghostly girl named Caitlyn, she begins to investigate with help of caretaker's cute son, Bryant.
As the two delve into the supernatural mystery surrounding the house, they discover that the events that led to the tragedy of fifty years ago are somehow intertwined with the present.
Or, in other words, history is repeating itself and Peyton, Bryant, and their parents are being drawn into a disturbing case of jealousy, possession, revenge, and murder, while seemingly powerless to prevent the inevitable from taking place all over again.
Caitlyn is a sixteen-year old ghost who has had to relive the nightmare of being murdered by her father for half a century. When Peyton and her family arrive at the house where Caitlyn's spirit has remained trapped, she feels a connection to Peyton and knows instinctively that it will take the two of them together to not only free Caitlyn at long last, but to prevent her tragedy from becoming one that Peyton too must endure.
Fans of Meg Cabot, R. L. Stine, Stephenie Meyer, Lois Duncan, Elizabeth Chandler, Francine Pascal, Marley Gibson, Scott Westerfeld, Rachel Vincent, and Caroline Cooney will love GHOST GIRL IN SHADOW BAY!
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GHOST GIRL IN SHADOW BAY is a haunted house ghost tale by bestselling author R. Barri Flowers.
Three years after her father was killed, sixteen-year-old Peyton Delaney, her mother, Melody, and new stepfather, Vance McIntyre, relocate to Shadow Bay, Minnesota and move into an old Victorian.
They are unaware of the house's dark history--fifty years ago, jealous husband snapped, murdering his wife, her lover, and sixteen-year-old daughter, before killing himself.
But when Peyton begins to have nightmares of the crime and is haunted by a ghostly girl named Caitlyn, she begins to investigate with help of caretaker's cute son, Bryant.
As the two delve into the supernatural mystery surrounding the house, they discover that the events that led to the tragedy of fifty years ago are somehow intertwined with the present.
Or, in other words, history is repeating itself and Peyton, Bryant, and their parents are being drawn into a disturbing case of jealousy, possession, revenge, and murder, while seemingly powerless to prevent the inevitable from taking place all over again.
Caitlyn is a sixteen-year old ghost who has had to relive the nightmare of being murdered by her father for half a century. When Peyton and her family arrive at the house where Caitlyn's spirit has remained trapped, she feels a connection to Peyton and knows instinctively that it will take the two of them together to not only free Caitlyn at long last, but to prevent her tragedy from becoming one that Peyton too must endure.
Fans of Meg Cabot, R. L. Stine, Stephenie Meyer, Lois Duncan, Elizabeth Chandler, Francine Pascal, Marley Gibson, Scott Westerfeld, Rachel Vincent, and Caroline Cooney will love GHOST GIRL IN SHADOW BAY!
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