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Author Event with Bestselling True Crime Author Ron Peterson, Jr.
Venue: Blacksburg Library, Blacksburg
Directions: Google Map Link
Organizations: Ron Peterson, Jr.
Date: Thursday, August 15, 2024
Time: 6:00 - 7:30 PM
Event Types: Speaking Engagements
Cost: Free

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Description:
The Blacksburg Library presents an Author Event with Bestselling True Crime Author Ron Peterson, Jr. on Thursday, August 15, 2024.

Are you a true crime fan? Join us for the return of Bestselling author Ron Peterson, Jr. to hear about his newest book, "In the Wind". He will also give updates to the case of Gina Hall from his first book, "Under the Trestle", which is recognized as one of the best true crime books of all time and was adapted as a documentary film.

"In the Wind" is the true story of detective Kay Schucker, who was lead investigator in the high-profile Janice Starr missing person case. In 1981, Kay unraveled the mystery of what happened to Starr, an Old Dominion University student who vanished without a trace, used groundbreaking detective work.

Ron Peterson Jr. is a Virginia-based author whose best-selling true crime books explore compelling mysteries and consistently receive five-star reviews.

Peterson’s first book, "Under the Trestle" was selected as one of the Top 100 true crime books of all time and is currently in development with Mactavish Pictures as a documentary film or series. "Under the Trestle" is based on the local case of Radford University student Gina Renee Hall who disappeared in 1980. Stephen Epperly was later arrested and sentenced for her murder, making it Virginia’s first ever "no-body" murder trial.

Peterson followed with "Chasing the Squirrel", the true story of notorious drug smuggler Wally Thrasher, also a case well known to the New River Valley. Thrasher and his wife Olga lived in the New River Valley while he flew out of Florida and became one of the most-wanted drug smugglers by the FBI. Thrasher supposedly died in a fiery plane crash an investigation proved that it had been staged. Peterson’s book has been optioned to Los-Angeles-based Urban Legends Film Company for development as a television series.

Author Ron Peterson, Jr. attended Radford University and was a communications major. He has been published in newspapers throughout the state and in internal publications for two Fortune 500 companies. His career includes work at the Virginian Pilot and Cox Media, where he earned the company's annual "Outstanding Performance" award. Peterson's background also includes managing corporate television advertising campaigns on CNN, Fox News and ESPN. He is currently a board member of the Hampton Roads Sports Media Hall of Fame.

Links:

• https://www.ronpetersonjr.com/
• https://www.facebook.com/RonPetersonJr
• https://www.twitter.com/Ron_Peterson

Admission is free and all are welcome.

The Blacksburg Library is located at 200 Miller Street in Blacksburg, VA.

To view the event flyer, visit: https://i.postimg.cc/MKQQH5gg/image.png.

For more information, visit: http://www.montgomery-floyd.lib.va.us/ or https://www.facebook.com/pages/Blacksburg-Library/152248358735 or call 540-552-8246.