Become a Beta Reader and Help Shape a True Crime Story Rooted in Real History
I’m looking for a small group of beta readers to help shape the final draft of my upcoming historical true-crime novel:
Frank Geyer in the Devil’s Shadow
This book follows Frank Geyer, the real-life detective who pursued H. H. Holmes across North America in 1895 while searching for three missing children—the Pietzels. It’s a story of obsession, deception, and the quiet horror left behind when evil wears a respectable face.
What Beta Readers Will Get
- 📖 Early access to upcoming chapters
- 🕵️ Bonus material not included in the final book (research notes, historical context, deleted scenes)
- ✍️ A chance to influence the final draft with your feedback
- 🎁 A free copy of select chapters before public release
What I’m Looking For
You don’t need to be an editor—just someone who:
- Enjoys true crime, historical fiction, or dark investigative stories
- Notices pacing, clarity, and emotional impact
- Can tell me honestly when something feels off—or especially right
Interested?
Join the mailing list below to sign up as a beta reader.
You’ll also receive the next chapter free, plus occasional updates as the book moves toward publication.
Some stories were buried on purpose.
This one refuses to stay that way.