A journey of enlightment

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”

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  

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