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From me, the author,This book was written and illustrated by two long standing members of the over-the-hill gang.Like any memories, this book is rather unorganized. There is no central plot, no main character, just random short stories about just plain folks, survivors of life. The stories are hand-me-downs from various distant relatives, close family, and an assortment of quirky friends, so I cannot vouch for their accuracy. Certainly, I cannot vouch for the accuracy of my own sketchy memory.Most of these stories take place in central Texas during the 20th century and the first part of the 21st century. The stories are very loosely collected into groups by the people, places, or things in t...

Eight true crimes stories written by anonymous newsmen from early to mid 20th century in Canadian daily newspapers, historically retold (and in parts imagined) in this book. The first story is about the murder of a young university student during the Christmas season in Montreal. His half-brother, a Catholic Priest, is the accused. A Saskatchewan farmer is afflicted by periods of dark moods. He murders his stepson during one of these. Whilst in prison, serving a life sentence, he strikes out at the Deputy Warden, killing him. A man and his wife immigrate to Canada from Germany. His wife dies mysteriously. The man remarries, and his supposed second wife suffers the same fate. H...

Motley Crooks: Canadian Crime Stories unearths five gripping true tales of crime from Canada’s early to mid-20th century—each more audacious and unexpected than the last

Author Keith Landry uncovers crimes lost to time—stories of deception, pursuit, and justice that shaped a growing nation. Perfect for fans of historical crime and true Canadian mysteries.

Step into the shadowy corners of history where the line between justice and vengeance blurs, and the stories of human frailty, resilience, and cruelty unfold. Blood in the Headlines is a gripping anthology of true crime cases, each meticulously researched and vividly told, revealing the chilling events that once dominated front pages and captivated the public’s imagination.From cold-blooded murders in remote railway cars to tragic crimes of passion, from courtroom battles that exposed societal prejudice to investigations that unraveled long-buried truths, this collection delves into the darkest moments of human history. Each case is more than a crime story—it’s a reflection of the time...