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A new collection of 20 sensational vintage true crimes that rocked Indiana between 1883 and 1960. NO PLACE LIKE MURDER 2 shines a light on women and children, who most often were the victims. But sometimes, they were the killers.
“Extensively researched, well-documented, and expertly written.” – MB DABNEY, author of the David Blaise mystery series

​​“This gripping true crime collection illuminates some of the most fascinating and chilling cases in Hoosier Heartland history.” – CHRIS KENNEDY NIXON, author of Murder & Mayhem in Early Jay County

​“True crime aficionados will find Thornton’s second volume of No Place Like Murder hard to put down.” – GARY SOZNIECKI, author of The Potato Masher Murder
“No Place Like Murder 2 places Thornton firmly in the upper echelon of true crime writers.” – RUSS EBERHART, writing as Ross Carley, author of The Three-Legged Assassin

“With a passion for unearthing horrific historic murders, Janis Thornton leaves readers on the edge of their seats and double-checking their locked doors.” – DONNA CRONK, author of There's a Clydesdale in the Attic
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JANIS’ UPCOMING EVENTS

> Thursday, March 27, 2025, 1:00-3:00 p.m. — Book signing at J.JILL'S in the KEYSTONE FASHION MALL, Indianapolis

> April 5, 2025, 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. — Book signing at Booktroverted Momma bookstore, 1208 N. Park Ave., Alexandria

> April 9, 2025, 4:30-6:00 p.m. — “Ink & Intrigue,” in celebration of National Library Week,
​in the GATHERING PLACE at INDIANA UNIVERSITY KOKOMO LIBRARY

> Friday, April 11, 2025, 4:00-5:00 p.m. — 1965 Palm Sunday Tornadoes in Indiana Revisited, ELKHART PUBLIC LIBRARY
(Note: this date marks the 60th anniversary of those devastating storms.)

> Saturday, April 12, 2025, 2:00 p.m. — 1965 Palm Sunday​ Tornadoes in Indiana Revisited, GREENTOWN HISTORICAL SOCIETY
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> May 9, 2025, 5:30-6:15 p.m. — The 1965 Palm Sunday Tornadoes in Indiana Revisited, FRANKFORT PUBLIC LIBRARY
(This program will be part of the library's month-long event titled “Force Majeure: Indiana Disasters.”)

> June 5, 2025, 12:00-1:00 p.m. — 1965 Palm Sunday Tornadoes in Indiana,
Elwood Optimists Club, meeting at THE TIN PLATE

> June 17, 2025, 6:30 p.m. — Historic True Crime in Indiana, TIPTON PUBLIC LIBRARY

> July 19, 2025, Time TBA — Historic True Crime in Madison County, sponsored by the Pipe Creek Township
(Elwood), Indiana Historical Society, ELWOOD PUBLIC LIBRARY


“EVERYTHING’S GONE!”
– ROSS SCHREINER, SURVIVOR FROM GREENTOWN

SHORTLISTED – NONFICTION CATEGORY BY THE
2024 INDIANA AUTHORS AWARDS
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“Thornton did it again, relentlessly pursuing stories, little-known facts, and photos
as she has done in previous books that tackle tough subjects.”
— Donna Cronk, author of There's a Clydesdale in the Attic: Reflections on Keeping and Letting Go

“Whether you’re a Weather Channel fan, a storm chaser, or just enjoy reading
true stories of human drama, Palm Sunday Tornadoes in Indiana is a MUST READ.”
— Stephen Terrell, author of Last Train to Stratton

“A wonderfully written and researched book
​about the biggest natural disaster in Indiana history.”
— Wendell Zetterberg, reader
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A modern retelling of 20 historic true crime stories
​that shocked Indiana from 1869 thru 1950
“True crime fans will be well satisfied.”
From a review by Publishers Weekly, August 14, 2020
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     MY ROAD TRIP with the DEAD!
Join me as I travel the state — from Dearborn County on the Ohio River all the way to Steuben County in the far north and places in between — visiting victims' and killers' final resting places.  – Janis
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