Mike Browne

NATIONAL BESTSELLERMike Browne, host of the popular Canadian podcast Dark Poutine, chronicles some of his all-time favourite stories of true crime and dark history from Canada and around the world. Divided into four sections --Murders with a Twist, Perpetual Puzzles, The Madness of Crowds and Notable Disasters -- all the stories in this collection (except two) are brand new and haven't been covered by the podcast. In Murders with a Twist, Browne recounts seven true crime stories with atypical elements, including weird motives, unusual perpetrators and bizarre murder weapons. In one case, we meet a man who is willing to kill to possess a human voice. In another, two women play a deadly game to prove their love to each other. Perpetual Puzzles covers six stories that remain unresolved and will leave you with more questions than answers. They include the archaeological find of the century, which turns out to be something far more sinister, as well as the discovery of a dead man on the beach with a mysterious clue in his pocket. The Madness of Crowds reveals that murder and mayhem are sometimes a group effort. We meet two young Canadians who leave home one summer to find work and instead end up on a murder spree, and a bizarre California cult that asks its members to topple the Mormon church. The book concludes with Notable Disasters, which describes some of the most tragic and deadly events in history, including the deadly tsunami in the Indian Ocean on December 26, 2004, as well as the devastating Grenfell Tower fire in London in June 2017. The book includes a foreword by Alan R. Warren, bestselling true crime author and host of the House of Mystery Radio Show.

NATIONAL BESTSELLERToronto Star BestsellerGlobe and Mail BestsellerIndigo Staff Pick of the MonthThe creator of the Dark Poutine podcast--and bestselling author of Murder, Madness and Mayhem--is back with a new collection of stories for those who are curious about the paranormal, the mysterious and the unexplainedStrange, Spooky and Supernatural is divided into three sections and recounts stories of unusual and enigmatic people, places and things. The first section explores strange people in history, including the death of escape artist and occult debunker Harry Houdini; BC resident Granger Taylor, who left a note saying he was leaving on a spaceship and disappeared; and a man known only as Jerome, who was discovered on a Nova Scotia beach in 1863 and was unable to communicate anything about his past. The second section, about strange places, embarks on a journey around the world, touching down in locations cloaked in mystery and steeped in spine-chilling stories of hauntings, unexplained deaths and lost civilizations. This chapter includes stories about the Borley Rectory, which has been labelled the most haunted house in England; Nahanni National Park in the Northwest Territories, which is referred to by many as "the Valley of Headless Men"; and the unexplained occurrences at Old MacDonald's Farm in Caledonia Mills, Nova Scotia. In the final section, Browne explores mysterious things including the Van Meter Visitor, an unidentified nocturnal creature that terrorized citizens of the small town of Van Meter, Iowa, in 1903; the Vampire of Highgate Cemetery, an entity that allegedly haunted the famous cemetery in London during the 1970s; and the Philip Experiment, a 1970s-era parapsychological experiment conducted in Toronto. Strange, Spooky and Supernatural includes a foreword by paranormal researcher Morgan Knudsen, who is also a co-host of the podcast Supernatural Circumstances.

Killer Queens is a new series of historical fiction books based on true stories. The series explores the world of murder in the gay community, whether the victims or the killers themselves and sometimes both are homosexuals. Book 2 of the series focuses on the serial killer of at least 27 young men and boys in Germany in the post-World War 1 era. At the center of this murder case were Fritz Haarmann and Hans Grans, who were lovers while committing these murders. It wasn't until the skulls and bones started washing ashore from the Leine River in Hanover that Germany realized they had a cold-blooded serial killer in their country. Unlike Leopold and Loeb murder case covered in Book 1, where the dominance shifted from one to the other, Fritz Haarmann was the dominant partner in this case. He carried out each of the murders and dismemberment of the bodies himself, even though he claimed that Grans chose who was to be murdered in court. As you read the exploration of the case in this book, ask yourself, did Haarmann murder each victim to keep his lover Hans Grans to stay with him? Did Grans decide who it was that was to be murdered? The evidence, in this case, will keep you on the edge of your seat, trying to determine who was really behind these gruesome murders.

Killer Queens is a new series of historical fiction books based on true stories. The series explores the world of murder in the gay community, whether the victims or the killers themselves and sometimes both, are homosexual. Book 2 of the series focuses on the serial killer of at least 27 young men and boys in Germany in the post-World War 1 era. At the center of this murder case were Fritz Haarmann and Hans Grans, who were lovers while committing these murders. It wasn't until the skulls and bones started washing ashore from the Leine River in Hanover that Germany realized they had a cold-blooded serial killer in their country. Unlike Leopold and Loeb murder case covered in Book 1, where the dominance shifted from one to the other, Fritz Haarmann was the dominant partner in this case. He carried out each of the murders and dismemberment of the bodies himself, even though he claimed that Grans chose who was to be murdered in court. As you read the exploration of the case in this book, ask yourself, did Haarmann murder each victim to keep his lover Hans Grans to stay with him? Did Grans decide who it was that was to be murdered? The evidence on this case will keep you on the edge of your seat, trying to determine who was really behind these gruesome murders.

NATIONAL BESTSELLERMike Browne, host of the popular Canadian podcast Dark Poutine, chronicles some of his all-time favourite stories of true crime and dark history from Canada and around the world. Divided into four sections --Murders with a Twist, Perpetual Puzzles, The Madness of Crowds and Notable Disasters -- all the stories in this collection (except two) are brand new and haven't been covered by the podcast. In Murders with a Twist, Browne recounts seven true crime stories with atypical elements, including weird motives, unusual perpetrators and bizarre murder weapons. In one case, we meet a man who is willing to kill to possess a human voice. In another, two women play a deadly game to prove their love to each other. Perpetual Puzzles covers six stories that remain unresolved and will leave you with more questions than answers. They include the archaeological find of the century, which turns out to be something far more sinister, as well as the discovery of a dead man on the beach with a mysterious clue in his pocket. The Madness of Crowds reveals that murder and mayhem are sometimes a group effort. We meet two young Canadians who leave home one summer to find work and instead end up on a murder spree, and a bizarre California cult that asks its members to topple the Mormon church. The book concludes with Notable Disasters, which describes some of the most tragic and deadly events in history, including the deadly tsunami in the Indian Ocean on December 26, 2004, as well as the devastating Grenfell Tower fire in London in June 2017. The book includes a foreword by Alan R. Warren, bestselling true crime author and host of the House of Mystery Radio Show.

The Anti-Trump Coloring Book was created during the 2016 election. If you remember, slowly but surely many Republican candidates entered the contest. I started to draw them. The list grew to: Jeb Bush Ben Carson Ted Cruz John Kasich Jim Gilmore Marco Rubio Donald Trump Rick Perry Scott Walker Bobby Jindal Lindsey Graham George Pataki Jim Gilmore Mike Huckabee Rick Santorum Rand Paul Carley Fiorina Chris Christie I drew them at first not knowing how I'll use them. The intent was to make a therapy book for after he lost, then he won. Dang. I added a final page with James Comey using the final dagger and renamed the "Trump Therapy Coloring Book for the Cure of Trumpitis" to "The anti-Trump Coloring Book". Obviously by the title you would assume the author was not a Trump fan. Admittedly I used to be. I watched the Apprentice and got a kick out of his persona. I knew it was an act, he was the "all knowing genius". When the show became the Celebrity Apprentice the goal was to call your rich friends and gather money. He had people like Meat Loaf and Gary Busey battle it out to open a neighborhood cupcake stand. It was very impressive. I always had the thought he was aiming at the Presidency. He crapped on a gold toilet in buildings with his name on it. He felt glory in making President Obama prove he was born in the US. Instead of celebrities he will attach himself with has-been politicians and family members. Personally, I am offended by his words, actions and victory by transforming politics into a glorified smear campaign to win an election that he clearly doesn't have the temperament to run. Nothing he says can be trusted because he denies video tape and logic. We will be dependent on the likes of his family and former Vietnam veterans to keep us out of WWIII. He promises he can end ISIS... OK, let's see it. Oh, ending Healthcare and deporting millions carries more weight. I loath at the thought of watching him fake his way through a term. Personally I will treat news of him like the Kardashians. Quick mute or fast forward. My coloring book started early in the election. I drew different candidates. After about twelve I stopped. A month before the election I got pissed. The book was drawn and assembled over about 30 days. The back over is a "WHERE'S WALDO" type poster I drew of a grammar school many years ago. I tagged existing character with names of 2016 candidates. I also got the idea to use "QR" codes. If you use your cellphone and a free reader you'll see a reference article reminding you why I made the drawing. After time, the details get fuzzy. The QR codes are like notes.

My Crazy Cat Coloring Book follows the day of a crazy cat named Bailey. Being it's a coloring book, feel free to color in your own cat's colors. Congratulations You have chosen a unique coloring book that will provide entertainment, reduce stress and leave you with a feeling of tranquility. - Download a free "QR Reader" to your cellphone - Scan the code on each page A video will pop up showing you the motivation for the drawing. The idea is to relax and have fun. That combination requires that you set the scene for a great artistic experience. Betty Edwards book, "Drawing from the right side of the brain" is about a shift. Moving from verbal to a hard-to-access "R" -mode, a place where words aren't needed. Basically going to "The Zone". The Zone is a cool place. The Zone is where a hitter connects and doesn't feel it. In golf, it's called "unconscious confidence". No thought. To get there you have to know everything, then forget it. Try to stay in the Zone as long as you can. Like anything this takes practice. After a while it's an acquired skill, click on, click off...like karate. Take inventory later. First, clear your plate. Take out the trash, do your homework, pay bills, whatever. Eliminate your barriers for a more lengthy session. The idea is quality. If you can spend (5) good minutes coloring that's great, (30) minutes in the coloring zone...even better. Crayon - Colored Pencils - Marker - Ball Point Pen - Lead Pencil - Chalk Try different methods, combine them, let your mind explore. Lay out your tools so you can grab the easily. Turn on some good music, have your favorite drink in arm's reach. There are QR links to Youtube videos that many people have viewed and found hilarious. Funny Cats Sleeping in Weird Positions Compilation 2014 The street cat catch fish from the sea remove cat before flight boots vs toilet paper (funny cat) Funny cats and dogs vs toilet paper compilation sierra's 2nd month on the Citikitty cat toilet chamallow, le chat roi l'evasion cat plays whack-a-finger funny cats annoying owners cat opens freezer and gets fish filets cat wearing a shark costume cute kittens fly in slow motion funny cats vs small spaces cat compilation -all star cats 2 chains drinks $600 coffee (made from cat poop) cat saying "nom nom nom" real cat fight (watch with sound) cat + kitten + 'butterfly" = cuteness overload funny cats fish tanks Cute Cat Videos are quite addicting. Using this book you can combine laughter with mindless coloring enjoying yourself worry-free for an evening. #CurelifewithaCrayon