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And So Is Butcher, Baker<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

My newest book, Kill Brother, Kill Sister<\/em><\/strong><\/a>, is of course my latest love — because<\/em> it’s my most recent book. Also because<\/em>, like many a parent, I love all my books (they’re my babies). Each one is special and unique in its own, special way. Still, I wouldn’t be here with three<\/em> Alaska-based true-crime books without<\/em> Butcher, Baker<\/strong><\/a>. So… Please scroll down and grab the latest deal from my publisher. It’s still a WINNER!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Where Have I Been?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

When Kill Brother, Kill Sister<\/em> hit bookstores in October, 2025… I went to Alaska… For Alaska Book Week<\/a>. It was a great opportunity to meet new (and existing) readers… Plus we still — always — love Alaska! So… Promo Time!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Of course, there’s always more… And in my case, there was a bit of Alaska catch-up. Not just my fellow authors (always the best part), but gathering extended on-the-ground tidbits about Kill Brother, Kill Sister<\/em>. You see, that book was started during… COVID<\/em>. Which means, I was not able to travel to Alaska during its gestation. Entry to Alaska was severely limited. So, I concentrated on other things. Like digging deep into the archives and writing the best damn book!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

BUT… With my October 2025 trip there was a chance to grab some of the photos (and video) I’d been missing. Below is an example. Many thanks to the legal admin who guided me to an empty office in the Australaska Building with the<\/em> perfect view. Also: Tons of thanks to Doug Pope who, early on, gave me a first-hand account of the car bombing that took Muriel Pfeil’s life.<\/p>\n\n\n

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View from Doug Pope’s window. Looking west toward Muriel Pfeil’s Travel Service (left) and <\/strong>
former parking lot (right)<\/strong> Copyright 2025, Leland E. Hale<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n
Doug Pope re: Sept 30, 1976<\/strong>: [I was] sitting in a chair \u2013 a swivel chair \u2013 with my feet propped on the window sill or the radiator beneath the window sill. And I was on the phone... I heard this WHOOMPH more than a whoomp. I just kinda turned my gaze because my window overlooked the parking lot that Muriel Pfeil\u2019s car was in. 

I saw the hood of the car going up like \u2013 when I was a kid we used to put firecrackers in a lead pipe and drop a can into them. And the firecracker would go off and shoot the can out. And it reminded me of that. 

Here was this hood going up in the air, it must have gone five or six stories in the air, because I just kept watching it, and it was kind of slowly rotating and then it reached its peak and then it came down. And then I looked out \u2013 there was some -- I can\u2019t remember \u2013 there was a woman down at the car. People were there already. At least one. So I ran out to see what I could do. Or if there\u2019s anything. <\/pre>\n\n\n\n
Podcasts? You Gotta Be Kidding!<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
So there I was, in Alaska, in my element… And everyone kept telling me… “You gotta start doing podcasts.” Honestly, that’s a side road I never thought I’d travel. And guess what… It’s been a… transition. After many decades as a professional writer — you know, thinking, researching, rough drafts, edited drafts, final drafts — this whole business of “talking to myself” took on an entirely new meaning. In part because — though I enjoy public speaking — the podcast audience is one I cannot see “Live and Direct” (to quote Israel “Iz” Kamakawiwo’ole<\/a>). So… Yes I do have product in the pipeline (didn’t I already make that promise<\/a>?). That’s the good news. The bad news? I’m slow. Really, really slow. It ain’t ready yet. Yes… I’m getting there and should have something very soon. Promise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
There’s Still A Sales Pitch?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
As you no doubt know by now, it’s sales of Butcher, Baker<\/a> that keep this enterprise humming. I am very fortunate to have Open Road Media fulfill that role. That’s because, in addition to offering Butcher, Baker in multiple formats, they also periodically offer my work on discount. That’s an “everybody wins” proposition. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
As proof, their latest offering gives you a spectacular discount in a format (Kindle) everybody loves:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Title<\/th>Author<\/th>Promo Type<\/th>Ctry<\/th>Start<\/th>End<\/th>Promo Price<\/th><\/tr>
Butcher, Baker<\/td>Gilmour\/
Hale<\/td>		Amazon – Kindle<\/td>CA<\/td>March 1, 2026<\/td>March 31, 2026<\/td>$1.99<\/td><\/tr>
Butcher, Baker<\/td>Gilmour\/
Hale<\/td>		Amazon – Kindle<\/td>US<\/td>March 1, 2026<\/td>March 31, 2026<\/td>$1.99<\/td><\/tr><\/thead><\/table>
March 2026 Open Road Ebook Promo<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Butcher Baker Discounts <\/h3>\n\n\n\n
So with that little sales pitch out of the way… Grab the thankfulness. Get the book. Butcher, Baker<\/em> is a great way to celebrate something, anything. How about March? March madness<\/em>. Head on over to one of the fine sites below and grab another win! You will never regret it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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The Reader<\/td>Subscribe Now<\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>
You Can Subscribe to Multiple Newsletters<\/strong>!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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You can also get Kill Brother, Kill Sister<\/em> at Amazon<\/a>, Barnes & Noble<\/a> and other fine bookstores (paperback and ebook).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Copyright Leland E. Hale (2026)<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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