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PREORDER: The Death of Georgia's Kyle Clinkscales
Publishes April 28th - Preorder Your Copy Today!
Be sure to join us Saturday, May 2nd at 1pm for a free event at Pretty Good Books with local author James B. Longshore! He will discuss the disappearance, read from the book, and sign copies.
Your preorder will be available for shipping or pick up at the store at 10am, Tuesday, April 28th.
A Mystery Four Decades in the Making
On the cold night of January 27, 1976, twenty-two-year-old college student Kyle Clinkscales vanished after leaving his bartending shift at the Moose Club in LaGrange, Georgia. His disappearance baffled investigators and devastated his parents, John and Louise, who spent decades chasing rumors, suspects, and false leads in one of the South's most haunting cold cases.
For years, Kyle's story became a staple in true crime circles, a case that blended small-town secrets, whispers of foul play, and the agony of parents who refused to give up. Then, in 2021, a shocking discovery was made: Kyle's car submerged in an Alabama creek, with his remains inside. Suddenly, the case once thought frozen in time was thrust back into the spotlight.
Was Kyle's tragic end the result of a simple accident? Or was it a carefully staged cover-up, concealing a brutal murder that eluded justice for nearly half a century? With modern forensic analysis and renewed investigative efforts, this chilling mystery raises more questions than answers.
Dive deep inside the twists and turns of Kyle Clinkscales's disappearance and discovery--exploring law enforcement missteps, local rumors, and the enduring fight of a family unwilling to surrender hope. More than just a Southern true crime story, Kyle's case helped inspire legislative reform for families of the missing, proving that even decades-old mysteries can change lives.
Author James B Longshore details the forty-plus-year ordeal.
Author Bio
James B Longshore has dedicated much of his career advocating for transparency in a world where the truth is often obscured by layers of deception. His analytical prowess in revealing Fortune 500 fraud allows him to dissect intricate systems of corruption that are often hidden in the mechanism of misconduct. Crafting facts and fiction into a compelling narrative serves to transform these complex topics into understandable stories that are easy to read. As a beacon of hope for those who believe in the pursuit of truth, his work not only highlights the importance of ethical governance but also empowers individuals and institutions to hold themselves and others accountable for historical injustices.
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