I never thought I would write or edit five prison-related books. That was not my intention some 15 years ago while traveling a beaten-down, two-lane highway to the Dwight Correctional Center. I was about to have my first interview with a female inmate, convicted of first-degree murder and sentenced to life without parole. What IContinue reading “A journey of enlightment”
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Dark Days in Chicago: The Rehabilitation of an Urban Street Terrorist
DARK DAYS IN CHICAGO: The Rehabilitation of an Urban Street Terrorist By Adolfo Davis, Stanley Davis, & Patrick Pursley with Larry L. Franklin “Rarely does a book come along that shows the journey of three young men as they moved from street gangs to isolation in a 6 x 9 foot cell, and to theContinue reading “Dark Days in Chicago: The Rehabilitation of an Urban Street Terrorist”
Dark Days in Chicago: The Rehabilitation of an Urban Street Terrorist
I just received my advanced copy of Dark days in Chicago: The Rehabilitation of an Urban Street Terrorist. The ebook and paperback will be released in June 2018. In the meantime, I will be peddling the book at various libraries, book clubs, universities, tv & radio stations, coffee shops, and perhaps a bar or two. If interested,Continue reading “Dark Days in Chicago: The Rehabilitation of an Urban Street Terrorist”
Midwest Book Review of “Supermax Prison: Controlling the most dangerous criminals
I’m pleased to share a recent review from “Midwest Book Review” on my latest work, Supermax Prison: Controlling the most dangerous criminals. The Social Issues Shelf Supermax Prison Larry L. Franklin & Rakesh Chandra MD. JD. History Publishing Company, LLC PO Box 700, 15 Heyhoe Woods Road, Palisades, New York 10964-0700 http://www.historypublishingco.com 9781933909837, $19.95, PB,Continue reading “Midwest Book Review of “Supermax Prison: Controlling the most dangerous criminals”
Dark Days in Chicago: The Rehabilitation of an Urban Terrorist
“Dark Days in Chicago: The Rehabilitation of an Urban Terrorist” will be released to the retail market in 3 to 4 months. I’m very excited about this work that evolved into a new experience for myself. Over the course of time, I found my own writing being influenced by the writing of the three inmates. IContinue reading “Dark Days in Chicago: The Rehabilitation of an Urban Terrorist”
Interview with WSIL TV on “Supermax Prison: Controlling the most dangerous criminals”
Click on the following link for interview with WSIL TV http://www.wsiltv.com/story/37029505/author-says-tamms-prison-could-have-been-a-success
Interview for “Supermax Prison: Controlling the most dangerous criminals”
Recently I was interviewed by John Clemens, SAL Audio, on my most recent book, “Supermax Prison: Controlling the most dangerous criminals.” Please check it out. (click here for the complete audio release)
Press release for “Supermax Prison”
Press release for “Supermax Prison: Controlling the most dangerous criminals.” While the Ebook is available, the paperback will be released late November or early December. I have advanced copies of the paperback if you are interested. Contact llfranklin12@gmail.com https://www.einpresswire.com/shareable-preview/wO4FxH4LLocQVY-Men1TPw
A Book Blurb from one of the best.
I feel honored to have received a book blurb from Pete Earley, best selling author and mental health advocate. Earley has penned 17 books including 4 New York Times best sellers. My excitement drove me to share this with my friends. Check out Earley’s link — http://www.peteearley.com/ *** Supermax Prison is so vivid that readers willContinue reading “A Book Blurb from one of the best.”
Review from The Gazette-Democrat
I received a nice review on my book, “Supermax Prison: Controlling the most dangerous criminals,” from The Gazette-Democrat in southern Illinois. Appreciate all efforts to get the word out. If you like the review, please share. http://www.annanews.com/news/author-shuttered-tamms-center%E2%80%99s-story-not-finished