WelcomeRECENT ARTICLE(S) and NEWSMy new novel A KILLER LIKE ME is scheduled for an early December 2010 release by Dorchester. The novel is set in post-Katrina New Orleans and tells the story of a homicide detective who goes over the edge chasing a serial killer.
A BRIEF BIOGRAPHYChuck Hustmyre spent 22 years in law enforcement and retired as a special agent with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms (ATF). During his career he specialized in violent crime, narcotics, and fugitive investigations.
Chuck is an award-winning investigative journalist and the author of the true crime books An Act of Kindness (Penguin/2007) and Killer with a Badge (Penguin/2004), and the novel House of the Rising Sun (Salvo Press/2004). The film rights to the novel have been optioned by Mustang Films and the movie is in pre-production. Chuck co-wrote the script to House of the Rising Sun with two-time Academy Award winner Ron Judkins, who is also directing the movie. Chuck has written nearly 700 newspaper and magazine articles. His work has appeared in a variety of publications, including The Washington Post, truTV's Web site CrimeLibrary.com, The Baton Rouge Advocate, 225 magazine, Disaster News Network, New Orleans Magazine, American Health & Fitness, Psychology Today, and Homeland Security Today. His article "Blue on Blue: Murder, Madness, and Betrayal in the NOPD" (New Orleans Magazine, February 2005) was selected for the 2006 edition of HarperCollins' annual nonfiction book Best American Crime Writing. AWARDS 2009, first place, In Cold Blog's Detective Award for best true crime article, "Missing: Caylee Anthony," truTV's CrimeLibrary.com. 2008, finalist, Press Club of New Orleans, feature writing, "Violent Night: On the street with NOPD Homicide," New Orleans Magazine. 2007, second place, Press Club of New Orleans, investigative journalism, "True Blue: Katrina and the Cops," New Orleans Magazine. 2006, finalist, Press Club of New Orleans, excellence in journalism, "Blue on Blue: Murder, Madness, and Betrayal," New Orleans Magazine. TELEVISION APPEARANCES The O'Reilly Factor, Fox News The Line-Up, Fox News Hannity's America, Fox News The Live Desk, Fox News Fatal Beauty: 15 Notorious Women, E! Network Deadly Women: Born Bad, Discovery Channel PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS Mystery Writers of America International Thriller Writers National Press Club The Authors Guild Chuck Hustmyre lives in Baton Rouge, Louisiana and rides a Harley-Davidson. |
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