BRAINERD — Local author Frank Weber will kick off an extensive statewide tour for his new book at the Brainerd Public Library.
Weber, who lives in Pierz, will discuss his latest thriller inspired by true events, The Haunted House of Hillman. The event is noon-1 p.m. Monday, May 1, as part of the library’s Brown Bag series.
In the novel, Weber details the story of Maddie Dehler, who had one of the most remarkable survival escapes in history, a news release stated. Still, horror returns again and again to the same county in rural Minnesota and eventually to the home Julia Adams built.
The cases go cold until BCA Investigator Jon Frederick is called in to find a common thread to a series of crimes that appear unrelated. Jon’s relationship with Serena is put to the test by an old “friend” when Serena makes a mistake with profound costs.
Despite the strains on his personal life and his aversion to hauntings, Jon finds his way through the fog to solve the case. Based on a true case that eluded resolution for years.
Other upcoming tour dates in Northern Minnesota include:
- May 17: Rapids Brewing Co., Grand Rapids.
- May 28: Roundhouse Brewery, Nisswa.
- June 2: CatTale’s, Brainerd.
- June 12: Pine River Public Library.
- June 17: Beagle & Wolf Books and Bindery, Park Rapids.
- June 18: Moose Lake Brewing.
- July 2: Arts in the Park, Brainerd.
- July 28: The Center, Brainerd.
- July 30: Art in the Park, Detroit Lakes.
- Aug. 12: Northwood Art and Book Festival, Hackensack.
- Oct. 28: Kitchigami Regional Library, Bemidji.
Weber is a forensic psychologist specializing in homicide, sexual assault and domestic abuse cases. He uses his understanding of how predators think, knowledge of victim trauma and expert testimony in writing his true crime thrillers.
He has profiled cold case homicides and narrated an investigative show on the Oxygen channel. He has been the recipient of the President's Award from the Minnesota Correctional Association for his forensic work. His award-winning books include Murder Book, The I-94 Murders, Last Call, Lying Close, Burning Bridges and Black and Blue.
