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New from Peter Bronson
The amazing, untold story of the Mob in Ohio and the gritty, dangerous battle to keep Cincinnati clean and safe. Extensive research, pictures from the past and first-hand accounts reveal what you didn’t know about:
The underworld network in Ohio cities
The Mafia bosses who lived next door
The silent partners in Larry Flynt’s empire of porn
Police corruption and stag parties with hookers
How the media was played by the Mob
The plot to blow up the U.S. Supreme Court
The CIA spy suspected in the assassination of JFK who worked for Larry Flynt
And much more…
““He’s a writer’s writer. Can’t beat that.””
The Man Who Saved Cincinnati…
Saved victory for US Grant at Fort Donelson.
Became the scapegoat for Grant’s mistakes at Shiloh.
Was sent to rescue Cincinnati from a Confederate attack.
Turned the defenseless city into a fortress in three days.
Was hailed as the Savior of the Queen City of the West.
Saved Washington DC from capture.
Was a judge in the trial of the assassins of Abraham Lincoln.
Prevented an alliance between the Confederates and Mexico.
Ended the bloody Lincoln County Range War in New Mexico Territory.
Captured Billy the Kid.
Was a self-taught painter, sculptor, architect, inventor and musician.
Wrote Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ, one of the greatest books in American literature.
Read About
The secret plot to assassinate Abraham Lincoln in Cincinnati;
Panic and threats from Morgan's Raiders;
How the scapegoat of Shiloh became the Savior of Cincinnati.
Forbidden Fruit
The regional bestseller about the Mob in Northern Kentucky and the fire that killed 165 people in 1977
The first match was struck when the Beverly Hills was torched in 1936. For the next 40 years, Cincinnati’s “Sin City” playground in Northern Kentucky was one of the hottest destinations in the nation, run by and for the Cleveland mob. The end came in a blaze that lit up the skies for miles, as the Beverly Hills Supper Club burned again in 1977, killing 165 victims. Forbidden Fruit has it all: mobsters, hookers, murder, arson and dice; crooked cops, dirty politicians and cold-blooded gangsters who ruled the streets of Newport.
“Every fact coincided with what we know and a whole lot more. Mr. Bronson was one of two reporters I trusted in my 38½ years of policing. He is the genuine article.”
“I am so grateful to you for telling this story. Your research was beyond impressive.”
Other books by Peter Bronson
2006: By Peter Bronson
The definitive book on the Cincinnati riots of 2001.
2003: Peter Bronson
A "greatest hits" collection of popular columns published in the Cincinnati Enquirer.
“Peter Bronson’s acid-sharp journalism should be required reading for public officials everywhere and for anyone who wants to understand issues of poverty and crime.”
Other Books Published by Chilidog Press
A love story wrapped up in mystery and history as Dee discovers long-lost love letters that only her Aunt Zelda can explain. Set in historic Loveland, Ohio. Written by C.J. Jackson.
Tee it up with author Tim Philpot and travel on a golf and spiritual adventure on a mythical course in Scotland, where each hole has a life-changing lesson from the Book of Proverbs.
Gwen Hubbard thought it would be fun to work for an old detective — until she got tangled up in a series of murders just as she finally found a new romance. A romance-mystery by Annette Lackner.
2020: Mike Ealy
Mike Ealy was so broke he could not afford tires for his car and became known in his neighborhood as “Four Flats.” But he taught himself how to make a million dollars in real estate. This entertaining book shares his secrets.
2020: Wanda Hill
Sixty days of morning devotionals written by legendary evangelist Ford Philpot with Wanda Hill.
2018: Bill Martin with Peter Bronson
An uplifting story of a man who started out picking strawberries with migrant workers and rose to become a top executive and innovator at Kroger, who introduced scanners and computers.
February 2018: Jimmy Rousey
Jimmy Rousey grew up as the friendly, bike-riding “Opie Taylor” in smalltown Hustonville, Kentucky. He’s been an auctioneer, a real estate broker, a basketball referee and a very successful banker. His favorite title is “friend.” Readers say his collection of “brain conditioners” and life wisdom is “dynamite.”
August 2018, Barbara Lownsbury: Join this speaker, author, director of the Dented Fender Ministry and single mother of three on her journey through the daunting challenges of relationships, parenting and faith.
November 2017: Lawrence Goodridge
What's in a name? Ask “Larry Ett” and “Paige Turner.” You will meet them and dozens of other whimsical and humorous characters in these cartoons by Cincinnati Art Academy Professor Emeritus Lawrence Goodridge.
What are the ingredients of a successful corporate culture? Corporex founder Bill Butler describes how his Covington, Kentucky company went from one beat-up truck and a rented bulldozer to become a developer and builder that is known nationwide for changing skylines and changing lives.
Ken Serey traveled small towns and cities throughout Ohio to gather interviews with veterans of the World War II generation, whose gripping stories and experiences bring history alive.
This delightful Christmas story by Marie Kriedman lights up the spirit of Santa for children and takes adults back to their own childhood memories through the charming illustrations by Lawrence Goodridge.
April 2020: Diana Bosse
A charming, laugh-out-loud take on a very serious subject, written as a diary by a cancer survivor who was able to keep up her spirits by turning lemons into lemonade spiked with laughter.
April 2016: Tim Philpot.
From his front-row seat in Family Court, Judge Atticus Zenas has witnessed the heart-breaking damage of drive-through divorce. He decided to do something about it, and that story is changing lives, even saving marriages.
July 2018, Janice Hisle: This Cincinnati national award-winning best-seller is THE book on the sensational “bathtub” case: Ryan Widmer and his new bride were home alone one summer night in 2008. After a frantic 911 call by Ryan, police found her dead, drowned in the tub. He said she fell asleep; three juries and three trials later, he remains in prison for murder.
2008: David Snyder.
A colorful, nostalgic collection by one of the nation's best creators of magazine covers and collectible artworks that recall America's love affair with classic muscle cars. Edited by Peter Bronson.
2013: Ray Neighbor.
A touching, funny, poignant life story by a man whose amazing journey included prison, heroin addiction, riding the rails, suburban fatherhood, karate championships and pancreatic cancer. "My life in crime began the night I stole Santa's car..."
An amazing story of loss and redemption by Tim Philpot, whose father Ford Philpot beat alcoholism and became one of Kentucky’s most beloved preachers, spreading the gospel at revival meetings and on his own TV show. Along the way, he played a little golf.
Former Cincinnati City Councilman, pastor and counselor Charles E. Winburn’s latest book has been called “a life-changing, optimistic and fantastic” explanation of the Law of Attraction and the amazing power of positive thinking.
Marie Kriedman’s touching love letter to her lost child helps other children understand the pain and loss of miscarriage.
Former Cincinnati Enquirer reporter John Kiesewetter’s delightful, humorous and endearing portrait of one of the greatest characters in Cincinnati Reds history, Joe Nuxhall.
2020: Mary Barry, illustrated by Steve Wallace
This delightful children’s book is a charming and educational walk through the alphabet.
As President and CEO of The Midland Company, John Hayden led revenue growth from $21 million to more than $1.5 billion—but he is the first to give credit to his team. His secret sauce for success: Show others how to find the leaders within themselves.
September 2016: Cheryl Popp, Peter Bronson.
The second volume of gripping stories of combat, courage and sacrifice by veterans of World War II, Korea, Vietnam and the War in Iraq. Includes the first Honor Flight for women veterans.
September 2015: Cheryl Popp, Peter Bronson.
Volume I: Go along on an Honor Flight to visit the nation's memorials and read the amazing true stories told by real American heroes.
October, 2017: Ron Adams
Author Ron Adams shares his roadmap to success through storytelling and relationships. He grew up reading comic books and learned to apply their superpowers to everyday life. "There's a Superman in each of us."
March 2018, Doychin Karshovsky: This former Bulgarian Marine, Olympic athlete and personal trainer “has fitness plan for you.” He believes fitness is like a 401-k retirement plan: If you don’t invest now, you will have nothing to draw from later.