Interview of Roberta Glass Crime Report Podcast

My interview on the Roberta Glass Crime Report Podcast has been posted today.

At the very end is a plug for my latest book, The Aftermath: A Connor Phelan Novel, which comes out July 28th.


Click here to hear the podcast.

AUDIO BOOK

I have just learned that Hauptmann's Ladder has been re-release as an audio book.

Here is the link.

https://www.amazon.com/Hauptmanns-Ladder-Step-Step-Kidnapping/dp/B0758H1M22

or just click HERE

Book Signing Scheduled in Flemington !!

I will be appearing on November 11th at 2:00 p.m. for a signing of my book, Hauptmann's Ladder: A Step-By-Step Analysis of the Lindbergh Kidnapping, at Act 2 Books in Flemington, New Jersey, one of New Jersey's most famous used book shops. The store is located at 20 Turntable Junction, Flemington, New Jersey.

Flemington, New Jersey is the location of the the Trial of the Century. On February 13, 1935, Bruno Richard Hauptmann was convicted of the murder of Charles Lindbergh, Jr. The kidnapping and murder of the Lindbergh Baby was one of the biggest media sensations the world has ever known.

I am very pleased to receive such an invitation over 3 1/2 years after my book's publication. I am very much looking forward to the event.

Generation Why Interviews me

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f1Z33ZAgpaY

To hear this interview, click the link above.

Hauptmann's Ladder Named 2014 True Crime Book of the Year

Hauptmann's Ladder

A Step-by-Step Analysis of the Lindbergh Kidnapping

Foreword Reviews' 2014 INDIEFAB Book of the Year Award Winner

Gold, True Crime (Adult Nonfiction)

Contributor(s)

Richard T. Cahill Jr.

Publisher

Kent State University Press

ISBN-13

978-1-60635-193-2

Publication Date

Feb 12, 2014

Pages

416

Price

$35.00

Tags

#gold

#truecrime

Interview

Hauptmann's Ladder: A Step by Step Analysis of the Lindbergh Kidnapping

Posted by Richard Cahill · March 20 at 11:18pm · 

My interview about my book on the web page for true crime author, Annemarie Ackerman.

New Twists on the Lindbergh Kidnapping: An Interview with Author Richard Cahill

Richard Cahill, author of the new book "Hauptmann's Ladder," offers insights into the Lindbergh...

ANNMARIEACKERMANN.COM

A Finalist

My book is one of 7 finalists for the 2014 Foreword Reviews' True Crime Book of the Year. One of the other finalists is my friend John Ferak's book "Bloody Lies".

Hauptmann's Ladder is a Foreword Reviews' 2014 INDIEFAB Book of the Year Award Finalist

Hauptmann's Ladder is a Foreword Reviews' 2014 INDIEFAB Book of the Year Award Finalist

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LATEST REVIEW -- This one is from noted true crime author, Ann Marie Ackerman.

Harold Schechter calls Hauptmann's Ladder the "definitive examination of the Lindbergh case," and he's right. Richard Cahill spent 20 years researching the Lindbergh kidnapping, and that shows in his book.

Hauptmann's Ladder is a comprehensive review of the kidnapping and resulting trial. Cahill takes us through both, providing an hour-by-hour summary of the crime and witness-by-witness examination of the trial. He not only gives the reader a thorough overview, he offers pieces of evidence you won't find in other books, such as Hauptmann's rental agreement for a second apartment starting the day of the kidnapping (a place he planned to hide the Lindbergh baby?).

While reading this book, I compared it to other books I have on the Lindbergh kidnapping and could immediately spot where the others deviated from the evidence. For instance, Cahill takes us through the trial testimony on fingerprints found in the baby's bedroom, but despite the testimony, some sources still say the bedroom had been wiped free of prints.

I appreciate both Cahill's thoroughness and objectivity. He rarely gives his opinion, but when he does, his background as a trial lawyer gives it added punch. As a (former) fellow attorney, I can say his analyses are spot-on.

Ask The Author

There are some web sites out there dedicated to the Lindbergh Kidnapping.  After the release of my book, Lindbergh researchers and those just interested in the case had a lot of comments, some positive and some negative.  (More positive though -- thank God).  They also have offered many questions such as why I chose certain sources over others, why I focused on one thing and not the other, etc.

I decided to do something that most true crime authors do not and have not done.  I have decided that I will use my site/blog for Hauptmann's Ladder to not only answer their questions, but also to accept more questions.

So, if you have any questions about the Crime of the Century or about my book, fire away. I will answer them as quickly as I can.  Just be patient especially for more detailed and complex questions.

I have one rule, however. I will not tolerate or even post obscenities, insults, or silliness.  I will just delete such comments and questions.  My hope is to make this interesting and fun.

Appearance Scheduled

I have been asked and have agreed to appear on The Generation Why Podcast to discuss my book and the Lindbergh kidnapping.

The Generation Why Podcast is dedicated to unsolved murders, controversies, mysteries, conspiracies, as well as anything that impacts our culture.  You can check out their website at www.thegenerationwhy.com. 

We will be taping on December 14th.  I will advise once it is up and running.

Great Review by Noted Historian

Noted Historian and true crime author, Blaine L. Pardoe, issued a review of Hauptmann's Ladder.  He wrote

 "I have written for university press’s before and I know they can have a reputation for being dull and boring.  This story is not.  Even though I had read many books on this subject, I still found myself compelled to continue on.  Mr. Cahill’s book is what true crime/history books should do, frame the story in their proper context, and hit the facts."

and 

"I highly recommend this book to true crime buffs and aficionados.  The writing is solid and it is as much a history book as a true crime story – built on facts and evidence.  Put it on your summer reading list!"

Click HERE to read the entire review.

A Review by True Crime Reader

TrueCrimeReader.com has posted a review of Hauptmann's Ladder: A Step-by-Step Analysis of the Lindbergh Kidnapping.  

They described my book as " a very intelligent read that transcends true crime". They also said, "If you want an exhaustive and meticulously researched of the Lindbergh baby kidnapping, then Hauptmann's Ladder is THE book to read."

Click HERE to read the review.

Journal of American History

I am pleased that the Journal of American History has chosen to list my book in its list of scholary works under the category of constitutional and legal.

Another Excellent Review (4 out of 4 stars)

I received another excellent review.  The book received four out of four stars from Major Glenn MacDonald, retired from the U.S. Army Reserve.  I appreciate the review.

Click HERE to see the review.

Book Recommended by Prominent Web Site

Crime Magazine has recommended by book as part of their monthly selections.  In vol. 41, they wrote, "Richard Cahill, a former assistant district attorney and criminal defense lawyer, debunks each claim that points to a police conspiracy, using the slats on the ladder as the centerpiece of his case against the German carpenter who had illegally entered the United States in 1923."

To see the article, click HERE.

Positive Review from the Courier Journal

The Courier Journal, the largest newspaper in Kentucky and the 48th largest newspaper in the United States, reviewed my book. 


In reviewing my book, they said I did a "superb job".


Click HERE to see the review.

Prominent Author Visits My Signing in Jersey City

The appearance and signing at Word Books was a great success.  Of great importance to me, Robert Zorn, the author of "Cemetery John", a very prominent book about the Lindbergh kidnapping, took time from his busy schedule to come to my event.  He even purchased one of my books and asked me to sign it.

I was extremely flattered and pleased.  Once you have read my book, by all means, check out his book too!!

First Signing a Success

Recently, Carrie Jones Ross, of the Kingston Times interview me about the book.  The Times also covered the 3/2/14 signing at the Kingston Barnes and Noble.

I am happy to report that we sold every single copy that the store had.  There were some people still waiting for books.  I am sorry they will have to wait for more to arrive, but I will be more than happy to sign them.

Click HERE to see the article

Interviewed by John Ferak

I was interviewed recently about my book by John Ferak, noted true crime author and journalist.  His book , Bloody Lies, is due out later this year.

Click HERE to read the interview