The Twelfth Victim—The Innocence of Caril Fugate in the Charles Starkweather Murder Rampage, is the basis for a Showtime documentary that will be released in 2023. (Air date to be announced.) In 1957, Charles Starkweather, Lincoln, Nebraska, became one of the nation’s first spree killers. After kidnapping his former girlfriend, Caril Fugate, age 15, he killed 11 people across Nebraska and Wyoming. He was captured, and in 1958, he was found guilty of murder and sentenced to die in Nebraska’s electric chair. He was executed in 1959. Fugate was sentenced to life in prison; however, in 1976, she was paroled after serving 17 years.
Third Edition of Cataract Surgery Is Spring 2023 Release
The third edition of Cataract Surgery is authored by Los Angeles ophthalmologists, Robert Maloney, M.D., Neda Shamie, M.D., and Arjan Hura, M.D. The book is among Addicus Books best-selling consumer health books.
New Title: Stop Sabotaging Your Future—Live the Life You Want
According to author, Maxwell Morrison, MD, “We humans can get in the way of our own success and happiness. In Stop Sabotaging Your Future, Dr. Morrison discusses ways to overcome these maladaptive behaviors. He draws from his expertise as a medical doctor as well as from both his personal and professional life to take readers on journey of self-discovery and improvement. The book is scheduled for publication in Spring 2023.
Addicus Books Wins National Award
Addicus Books is pleased to announce that Facial Feminization Surgery—The Journey to Gender Affirmation, Second Edition, has received a first place award in the 2022 Ben Franklin Book Award competition. The book was the winning entry in the health and fitness category. The awards were announced at the 34th annual Independent Book Publishers Association (IBPA) conference at the Renaissance Hotel, Orlando, Florida, on April 29, 2022. More than 2,000 entries were judged by more than 160 book publishing professionals, including librarians, bookstore owners, reviewers, designers, publicity managers, and editors.
Three New Editions Receive High Praise from the American Medical Library Association
Elder Care Made Easier—Ten Steps to Help You Care for an Aging Loved One
The author, Dr. Marion Somers, walks us through basic steps: put safety first, improve the lifestyle, learn to use adaptive equipment, manage financial issues, take care of legal matters, find mobility in disability, find the right housing, hire help when needed. The writing style is conversational, making it easy to read. Highly recommended. Read full review here.
Cancers of the Head & Neck
Cancers of the Head and Neck—a Patient’s Guide to Treatment, by Drs. William Lydiatt and Perry Johnson, is a wealth of knowledge for anyone diagnosed with this cancer. Written in clear, plain language, the authors explain what this cancer is, how it is diagnosed, and treated. Highly recommended for all consumer health libraries. Read full review here.
Facial Feminization Surgery
This comprehensive and readable work, Facial Feminization Surgery—The Journey to Gender Affirmation, by plastic surgeons Dr. Jordan DeChamps Braly and Dr. Douglas Ousterhout, provides an empathetic guide to transgender woman that seemingly covers all aspects of this facial surgery. With fifteen chapters and dozens of photos and illustrations, this book is highly recommended for libraries. Read full review here.
Best-Selling Author Applauds The Twelfth Victim
It’s back to press for The Twelfth Victim—The Innocence of Caril Fugate in the Charles Starkwather Murder Rampage.
Best-selling author, Harry MacLean, (In Broad Daylight—A Murder is Skimore, Missouri), praises, The Twelfth Victim—The Innocence of Caril Fugate in the Starkweather Murder Ramage.
The Twelfth Victim is a much-needed addition to the Starkweather literature. Authors Berry and Batistti develop new information and deliver a searing attack on the justice system that convicted Caril Fugate of first-degree murder. It is a must read for anyone interested in the question of Caril’s guilt or innocence.
Starkweather, 19, was one of the nation’s first spree killers. In 1958, he murdered ten Nebraskans and one man in Wyoming. He kidnapped his ex-girlfriend, Caril Fugate, 15, and took her with him. The authors of this book produce information, showing Caril’s innocence.
Nonetheless, in 1958, she was convicted of murder and sentenced to life in prison. At age 32, she was paroled.
Author Receives Praise for Behind Sacred Walls during Media Tour
Mike Roberts’ book, Behind Sacred Walls—The True Story of My Abuse by Catholic Priests, is receiving positive reviews as he continues his media tour. Roberts tells the story of how he was abused and controlled by priests for several years in the mid-80s. He also describes the “red tape” he endured fighting the Catholic Church. Roberts reported the abuse in 1986; the priest was put on administrative leave, during which time he was probably paid. The priest was not defrocked until 2015.
Omaha Author Receives National Recognition
Omaha author Brett Atlas has been recognized by the Reader Views Literary Awards program for his recently published book, Three Things Matter Most—Linking Relationships, Time, and Money. (Addicus Books, Inc. 2022). Atlas is the recipient of the Bronze Award in the self-help catagory. Winning titles are based on overall excellence. More information about the awards program here: www.readerviews.com/literaryawards.
Author of Medical Memoir Invited to Blog for Psychology Today
Pulmonologist, Ronald Kotler, M.D., author of Breathless—The Role of Compassion in Critical Care, has been invited to write a blog for Psychology Today. The themes of his blog will center on compassion. Read a sample blog, My Life as a Quadriplegic, click here.
Addicus True-Crime Book Featured on Oxygen Channel
An episode of Killer Siblings, which debuts on the Oxygen Channel in December, features an interview with Lynn Willis, author of the Addicus Books true-crime work, Unholy Covenant—A True Story of Murder in North Carolina by Lynn Willis. The book tells the tragic story of a young bride, Patricia Blakely, who is murdered by her husband and his brother.
