"Shadows in Fire" Nonfiction Crime book
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A journey into the mind of a rare female serial killer & arsonist by award-winning criminologist Judith A. Yates
Backers: 6
Average Pledge Per Backer: $47
Funded: $279 of $1,500
Dates: Jan 6th -> Feb 5th (30 days)
Project By: Judith A. Yates
Backers: 6
Average Pledge Per Backer: $47
Funded: $279 of $1,500
Dates: Jan 6th -> Feb 5th (30 days)
Project By: Judith A. Yates
$279
current pledge level
Last Updated: February 5 @ 15:15 -0500 GMT
18%
of goal
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Latest News
We did not meet the goal - but here is some helpful information! 
February 4th - via: kickstarter.com
February 04, 2026 2:00pm CST We have 24 hours to go to meet goal, and by now it is clear we will not make the goal. The team at Best True Crime Books, LLC thanks everyone who pledged and supported the project. If you are still interested in... (Read More)
NEW review from John Borowski, Award-winning filmmaker & author
February 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
I wanted the share the following review I just received from John Borowski, an award-winning filmmaker and author. John read the preview book and has noted: "Judith Yates delves into the mind of the serial killer arsonist Winters and delivers a... (Read More)
A review from "Unforbidden Truth."
January 18th - via: kickstarter.com
I just received the following pre-review and had to share it with my group! This book is not an easy read, but that is exactly what gives it its power. It avoids shock value and instead offers a careful, deeply researched look into the life of... (Read More)
Two of the images in the book
January 18th - via: kickstarter.com
I thought you would enjoy seeing two of the images that will appear in the book. This building was The Camillus Clubhouse Hotel-Bowling-Bar. The second floor held a few apartments, and the lower half was a bowling alley and bar. On the evening of... (Read More)
Serial Killer expert Stephen J. Giannangelo's review
January 15th - via: kickstarter.com
Stephen J. Giannangelo is a former Illinois Department of Revenue, Bureau of Criminal Investigation Special Agent. He is currently a member of the Illinois State Police Task Force on financial and white-collar crime. He holds a Masters degree in... (Read More)
Away we go!
January 6th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello everyone! I recently received an email from one of the lead investigators in the case; they went through the manuscript and corrected any details regarding the actual fires. I so appreciate this, because every nonfiction book is going to have... (Read More)
Does the perpetrator benefit from this book?
December 16th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello! I have been asked by potential supporters, law enforcement, and the people I interviewed for the book: Does Shirley Winters get any money from this book? The answer is NO. At no time have I ever paid a subject for their story. At no time did I... (Read More)
Coming soon!
December 14th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello everyone, and thank you for stopping by. This project will be available soon. Please set the notification to allow you to see when the project is LIVE. (Read More)
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