I have reviewed many of her books, that were more youth focused in the past. Even though I’m old, I loved them. Now she decided to come out with a book that has a more adult writing style, and is based on a true story. I had never heard of the news story before, maybe because it was from 1951, and I wasn’t even born yet. However, when you start reading, you don’t even have to know that it’s something that was on the news back then. It seems just like a modern-day thriller, that you’d see at your local movie theater. There were a few times that I actually jumped, while I was reading the story. She does an amazing job of describing different parts of the story, at different times. Having you jump around a bit, and then having it all come to one final scene that makes you go “WOW!”
This book as a whole is amazing. I’ve told Sherri before, that I could see her amazing writings in her books, one day becoming an award-winning film. She just has a great way to talk to the reader, like you’re sitting down for coffee at the local neighborhood cafe. She just knows how to make it fun, and exciting. I simply cannot wait to see just what she will come out with next.
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About Riders on the Storm:
The chilling real-life crime that inspired a rock ‘n’ roll classic.
In the winter of 1951, a young hitchhiker named Billy Cook set off on a brutal cross-country killing spree that shocked the nation. Over the course of several harrowing days, Cook left a trail of terror stretching from Missouri to California, targeting unsuspecting Good Samaritans who offered him a ride. His cold-blooded crimes captured headlines, terrified travelers, and led to one of the most intense manhunts in American history.
More than two decades later, the haunting legacy of Billy Cook would echo through popular culture—most notably in the eerie lyrics and mood of The Doors’ iconic 1971 song, Riders on the Storm.
Part true crime thriller, part historical chronicle, Riders on the Storm uncovers the full story behind Cook’s rampage and the devastating impact of his actions on the families of his victims. Drawing from original court documents, eyewitness accounts, and contemporary reporting, this gripping account brings to life one of the darkest chapters in mid-century American crime.
Perfect for fans of In Cold Blood, Helter Skelter, and Mindhunter, this is a must-read for true crime aficionados and classic rock historians alike.
About Sherri’s Other Books:
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The Skeleton and the Lantern: Chased by a ghostly skeleton, searching for a lost gold mine and trying to keep their family together . . . This faith-based kids mystery book will have you on the edge of your seat with twists and turns and multiple challenges. Jeremiah and Millie are excited about their parent’s plan to move to the desert where they’ll be able to ride their dirt bikes every day. They’re also in support of the bigger dream: to provide a home to kids who need help. As former foster kids, they know what it’s like to need a family. But their outing to the desert to search for that property turns into a dangerous adventure when they’re stalked by a ghostly skeleton. A high speed chase and an old man with tales of gold and a secret key add to the mystery. Determined to find out who or what is behind the apparition trying to stop their family dream, they find themselves in deep trouble when their snooping goes too far. |
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Ghost Lights of Dry Brook: The lights, the mysterious night sounds, the abandoned store . . . and the warning . . . Something is going on at the vacant store in town. Are Jeremiah and Millie willing to risk getting arrested . . . or worse . . . to find out what it is? Rumors of ghost lights and a death at the old store increase tension between the brother and sister. When Jeremiah refuses to return to the place they were threatened, Millie convinces her best friend to accompany her. But when Paisley comes to spend the night, the three of them never expected her visit to end like it did. |
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Phantom Ship in the Desert: Millie’s last thought as her motorcycle launched into the atmosphere was, “I’m going to die!” What do the soldier’s old knapsack and the mysterious cardboard box in the overturned trailer have in common? A cryptic message from a missing man named Emmett and maps to a lost ship in the desert lead Jeremiah and Millie on a curious search. When the pair become separated on their dirt bikes, they discover they aren’t the only ones searching for the ship. Someone wants the map they have. Alone, hurt and out of gas, Millie hears a noise like the rattling of a sidewinder. A loud scream escaping her throat is the last thing she remembers before passing out. Suddenly, finding Millie is more important than searching for a legendary lost ship. Will they get there in time? If you’re a fan of the Hardy Boys and Nancy Drew, then you’ll love reading Phantom Ship in the Desert complete with plenty of off road adventure. Find out what danger awaits them in the desert . . . get your exciting page-turning copy today! |
| The Christmas Miracle: An exciting new Christmas mini-mystery for kids! A short, fast, page-turning mystery kids and adults will love!
It’s Millie and Jeremiah’s first Christmas in their new desert home and it should be a fun one. But then six-year-old Caleb disappears while in their care. Searching for him on their dirt bikes, they come upon a lifeless body. They’re in need of a Christmas miracle…but will they get one in time? |
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The Lady in White (MotoMysteries: Kids Christian Fiction Mystery and Suspense Book 5)
“She claims that restless bride wandering the desert is the sister of her great grandma five times over.” Meanwhile, an eerie screeching sound woke many of the passengers in the rail car heading north. Screams sounded throughout the car as Millie and Paisley were thrust into an adventure that went far beyond just touring a gold mining town. How does the angry ex-convict pursuing them connect with their search for the heirs of the long-dead gold miner? Back home in the desert the boys have their own pursuers to avoid as they discover mysteries abound even when Millie isn’t with them. This faith-based mystery for ages 9-90 will have you on the edge of your seat with cliffhangers at the end of every chapter.
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About the Author – Sherri Kukla:
Sherri Kukla and her husband, Steve, publish S&S Off Road Magazine and are the founders of Thundering Trails, an off road day camp for kids. Sherri and Steve married when they were teenagers. Forty-five adventurous years have passed, providing plenty of fun as well as not-so-fun experiences for Sherri to draw on for the MotoMysteries series. Their lives revolve around God, kids and motorcycles.
They have raised four children of their own, in addition to opening their home to nearly a dozen others who spent a few weeks up to several years with them. They are currently raising their 15-year-old granddaughter who has been with them most of her life. Yes, she rides and races motorcycles. They also have a nine-year-old grandson who loves rocks, reading, bicycles and motorcycles.
Sherri and Steve Kukla, along with their granddaughter, one dog, one bearded dragon and two dozen fish, reside in Ocotillo Wells, a desert community in Southern California, that is home to an 85,000 acre off road park. If you’d like to be a part of the launch team for future MotoMysteries books visit www.sherrikukla.com or email sherrikukla@gmail.com for information.
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