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".
Saturday, March 14, 2015
Thursday, February 26, 2015
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.
Saturday, January 31, 2015
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.
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.
Friday, November 21, 2014
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.
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.
Thursday, July 17, 2014
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.
"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.
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.
Thursday, July 3, 2014
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.
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