Real life police detective Michael J. Worden shares his insights and experiences in the world of paranormal research. Ghost Detective is a fascinating look at ghost hunting and Michael uses wit, humor and common sense to engage the reader from beginning to end. This book is great for anyone who is interested in ghosts or ghost hunting. Experienced investigators and the novice ghost hunter alike will enjoy this book.

Ghost Detective

Worden, Michael J.

Biographies & Memoirs

Sisu Books Publishing

Kellie Jones was always the athlete who lived in the shadow of her more beautiful fraternal twin sister Maggie. But at least she had swimming. Then life took a dive when she got into a car accident and the bottom part of her leg was severed. After moving to a new town for a fresh start, Kellie has to overcome the rigors of high school and her disability to become a champion swimmer in the paraolympics.

Down, But Not Out In High School

Literature & Fiction

Berkowitz, Amy

Genre Fiction

Venture back to the Hudson Valley of 1912 in this unique look at a salacious historical murder. The Grace murder was Walden's "Lizzie Borden" case, and author Lisa Melville offers a fascinating snapshot of a village's past as she chronicles one of the most infamous murders of its time.       Murder was a rare occurrence in the small village of Walden, New York, 60 miles north of Manhattan. The Grace case was scandalous, involving sex, lies and a violent murder which rocked Walden, a small riverside community known for manufacturing knives. The "Lizzie Borden" case is still one of the most famous murder cases in America. The Grace case possessed similarly startling characteristics to the Borden case in the violence of the murder and family connection, but it also involved bigamy. Grace not only abandoned his first wife and three children, but he married a second woman and left her while she was pregnant with their child. He also stole her family's money to make his escape. Grace used this money to help finance a new life for himself in Walden, a life that included yet another wife. Despite the titillating facts of the murder, the Grace case has nearly been forgotten. Until now.

The Grace Murder Case

History

Melville, Lisa

Americas

The Murder of Richard Jennings: The True Story of New York's First Murder for Hire

The brutal murder of Richard Jennings in December of 1818 would gain notoriety as the first murder for hire in New York. It would also be remembered as an imperfect crime. Four men - James Teed, David Dunning, David Conkling and Jack Hodges - and one woman, Hannah Teed, had conspired to murder Jennings after losing a protracted court battle over a parcel of land. Poorly made plans and rumors in the close knit community of Sugar Loaf led to a quick unraveling of the conspiracy and arrest of the perpetrators. Future President Martin Van Buren assisted in prosecuting the case which ended up with two men in prison and two men to face the hangman before a crowd of almost 20,000 people. One of the men spared the noose would later end up a renowned Christian with a memorial in his honor. Author and police detective Michael J. Worden explores the complexity of this incident in an entertaining yet historically accurate manner. Worden examines the case from the origins of the dispute, to the plot, murder, and aftermath. Worden has redefined what a true crime book should be.

Lynched by a Mob! The 1892 Lynching of Robert Lewis in Port Jervis, New York

On the evening of June 2, 1892, a frenzied mob dragged Robert Lewis nearly a half a mile through the streets of Port Jervis, New York, before hanging him from the limb of a tree. Lewis, an African American, was no stranger to the village: he had lived and worked in Port Jervis all his life. But on that fateful night, Lewis stood accused of brutally raping a young, white woman named Lena McMahon, and for that he would suffer an ignominious death. Local authorities and civic leaders were powerless to stop the raging mob, and, despite the large number of witnesses present, nobody was ever held accountable for his murder. 130 years later the complete story of the lynching is told. Was Lewis set up to commit the crime? Who instigated the mob? Why wasn't anyone held accountable? Author Michael J. Worden has spent years researching the details of the case, uncovering court documents that haven't been seen in 130 years, and tracking down the ultimate fate of Lena McMahon.

True Crime

2023 Gold Medal in True Crime - Independent Publisher Book Awards (IPPY). 
2023 Winner in True Crime - Next Generation Indie Book Awards.\nThe award winning account of the lynching of Robert Lewis!\nOn the evening of June 2, 1892, a frenzied mob dragged Robert Lewis nearly a half a mile through the streets of Port Jervis, New York, before hanging him from the limb of a tree. Lewis, an African American, was no stranger to the village: he had lived and worked in Port Jervis all his life. But on that fateful night, Lewis stood accused of brutally raping a young, white woman named Lena McMahon, and for that he would suffer an ignominious death. Local authorities and civic leaders were powerless to stop the raging mob, and, despite the large number of witnesses present, nobody was ever held accountable for his murder. 130 years later the complete story of the lynching is told. Was Lewis set up to commit the crime? Who instigated the mob? Why wasn't anyone held accountable? Author Michael J. Worden has spent years researching the details of the case, uncovering court documents that haven't been seen in 130 years, and tracking down the ultimate fate of Lena McMahon.

Sweet Bird of Prey is the sensitive and surprisingly humorous story of Shannon Bennet, a thirteen year old girl who narrates her junior and senior years of high school. Shannon has a confusing and complex relationship with her brother Phillip, who suffers from undiagnosed depression, and his subsequent suicide throws her into the midst of anger and guilt that suicide often brings on. . Shannon describes the aftermath of loss and how it affects her relationships, her thoughts on God, and her over-all social life. Although, it appears melancholy, the book is filled with hope. Sweet Bird of Prey is a story that highlights issues such as bullying, loss, boyfriend drama, the relationship between mother and daughter, gossipy girls, drinking, social dilemmas, depression, suicide, and high school cliques. It also leaves the reader with an understanding about death and loss at a young age. Sweet Bird of Prey opens a discussion about a serious epidemic that circulates in the halls of every high school through a dialogue that easily flows from a 13 year-old girl's perspective. Shannon Bennet finds hope, love, and an understanding that loss is inevitable. Through the process of death, Shannon finds peace. It is the authors hope to pass this message along to those who have suffered, as well as those who are suffering.

Sweet Bird of Prey

Pettit-Brundage, Janice

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Ghost Detective

Down, But Not Out In High School

The Grace Murder Case

The Murder of Richard Jennings: The True Story of New York's First Murder for Hire

The Murder of Richard Jennings: The True Story of New York's First Murder for Hire

The Grace Murder Case

Lynched by a Mob! The 1892 Lynching of Robert Lewis in Port Jervis, New York

Lynched by a Mob! The 1892 Lynching of Robert Lewis in Port Jervis, New York

Sweet Bird of Prey