Retired Investigator Reveals a Talent for Fiction
Tujunga, CA, February 01, 2009 --(PR.com)-- After 26 years on the mean streets of Los Angeles, Steven E. Slack decided to trade in his magnifying glass for a laptop. The result? A hard-hitting, realistic new novel that takes the reader through the seedy underbelly of society, from LA to Mexico, and into an encounter with one of fiction’s most despicable serial killers, the Matador de Noche. Published through Outskirts Press, Dance of the Matador delivers a gritty look at the world of homicide investigation, written by one who knows his stuff.
“I think of myself more as a tour guide than an author,” Slack explains. “In Dance of the Matador, I’ll lead you into the dark, seedy places that are wrought with danger. You’ll accompany the detective to homicide scenes and step under the yellow barrier tape before the coroner arrives. You’ll watch as the detectives assess the scenes of unspeakable carnage, collect the evidence, and interview witnesses.” This tour is woven into the rich tapestry of Los Angeles County and snakes its way south into the brothels of Mexico. The reader will wade hip deep into the murky darkness as the detectives seek the pervasively evil Matador de Noche. “When the tour is over, the experience will invade your dreams and tattoo your soul. It’s not a tour for everyone, but it’s one that you’ll never forget.”
Dance of the Matador will appeal to those who want an insider’s view of detective work—those who love forensics, gruesome crime scenes, and realistic homicide procedures. But the novel also delves into the psychological aspects of criminal investigation and the mentality of the criminals themselves. It explores the dark, hidden recesses of human nature, and the tragedy faced by the victims of violence. It also examines the twisted interior world of a madman and the horror of a murderer who has no conscience.
Slack will drag you through the layers of hell that a detective wades through every day. His descriptions of the horror of crime scenes are spot-on and keep you wanting more.
—Jim Baker, Dallas PD, Detective, Homicide (ret.)
ISBN: 978-1-4327-2631-7 Format: 6.14 x 9.21 paperback SRP: $17.95
Genre: Action/Adventure
About the Author: Steven E. Slack graduated summa cum laude from St. John’s University with a BS in Criminal Justice, and he has been a corporate investigator for most of his adult life. He held the prestigious Certified Protection Profession (CPP) and the Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) certifications, and he is currently focusing on Forensic Photography. Dance of the Matador is his first novel.
For more information or to contact the author, visit www.outskirtspress.com/danceofthematador
About Outskirts Press, Inc.: Outskirts Press, Inc. offers full-service, custom self-publishing services for authors seeking a cost-effective, fast, and flexible way to publish and distribute their books worldwide while retaining all their rights and full creative control. Available for authors globally at www.outskirtspress.com and located on the outskirts of Denver, Colorado, Outskirts Press represents the future of book publishing, today.
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http://outskirtspress.com 1-888-OP-BOOKS
“I think of myself more as a tour guide than an author,” Slack explains. “In Dance of the Matador, I’ll lead you into the dark, seedy places that are wrought with danger. You’ll accompany the detective to homicide scenes and step under the yellow barrier tape before the coroner arrives. You’ll watch as the detectives assess the scenes of unspeakable carnage, collect the evidence, and interview witnesses.” This tour is woven into the rich tapestry of Los Angeles County and snakes its way south into the brothels of Mexico. The reader will wade hip deep into the murky darkness as the detectives seek the pervasively evil Matador de Noche. “When the tour is over, the experience will invade your dreams and tattoo your soul. It’s not a tour for everyone, but it’s one that you’ll never forget.”
Dance of the Matador will appeal to those who want an insider’s view of detective work—those who love forensics, gruesome crime scenes, and realistic homicide procedures. But the novel also delves into the psychological aspects of criminal investigation and the mentality of the criminals themselves. It explores the dark, hidden recesses of human nature, and the tragedy faced by the victims of violence. It also examines the twisted interior world of a madman and the horror of a murderer who has no conscience.
Slack will drag you through the layers of hell that a detective wades through every day. His descriptions of the horror of crime scenes are spot-on and keep you wanting more.
—Jim Baker, Dallas PD, Detective, Homicide (ret.)
ISBN: 978-1-4327-2631-7 Format: 6.14 x 9.21 paperback SRP: $17.95
Genre: Action/Adventure
About the Author: Steven E. Slack graduated summa cum laude from St. John’s University with a BS in Criminal Justice, and he has been a corporate investigator for most of his adult life. He held the prestigious Certified Protection Profession (CPP) and the Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) certifications, and he is currently focusing on Forensic Photography. Dance of the Matador is his first novel.
For more information or to contact the author, visit www.outskirtspress.com/danceofthematador
About Outskirts Press, Inc.: Outskirts Press, Inc. offers full-service, custom self-publishing services for authors seeking a cost-effective, fast, and flexible way to publish and distribute their books worldwide while retaining all their rights and full creative control. Available for authors globally at www.outskirtspress.com and located on the outskirts of Denver, Colorado, Outskirts Press represents the future of book publishing, today.
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Outskirts Press, Inc., 10940 S. Parker Rd - 515, Parker, Colorado 8014
http://outskirtspress.com 1-888-OP-BOOKS
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