Threatening letter sent to Scots author Paul Harrison ahead of book release.

[Andrea]

Its the same one I think, he was born here.

[Holly Goodhead]

Its the same one I think, he was born here.

It appears there are several authors by the name of Paul Harrison?  I typed his name into Amazon and it came up with all sorts: true crime, football, learning aids for maths, the Pope!  Surely can't be the same author?

PH/MD said he had 40 books published but I can only find a handful on true crime.  Perhaps he penned some under a pseudonym?

I have now noticed that the book due by Carol Ann Lee appears to have been written in conjunction with the poet Carol Ann Duffy.  I posted this link previously and I'm certain it didn't make ref to CAD!  Perhaps its a mistake as they share the same first names?

http://books.google.co.uk/books/about/Blood_Guilt.html?id=DUQVnwEACAAJ

I think there must be some legal issue/hold up.  Its strange that both authors have delayed publishing  &%+((£

Perhaps Adam might know?

[Myster]

It must be a mistake. All bar two of CAL's previous books were solo pubs, but can't see the new one being a joint effort with a current Poet Laureate! How do you know it was only going to be available in Canada and the Antipodes, or is that just guesswork?

A new book coming out in 2015 according to this, but what it's about is anyone's guess...

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Carol-Ann-Lee/e/B001H6PWJ0/ref=sr_tc_2_0?qid=1414773419&sr=1-2-ent

Maybe you should join this forum to find out more from CAL!... http://www.searchingforkeith.com/

[Holly Goodhead]

It must be a mistake. All bar two of CAL's previous books were solo pubs, but can't see the new one being a joint effort with a current Poet Laureate! How do you know it was only going to be available in Canada and the Antipodes, or is that just guesswork?

A new book coming out in 2015 according to this, but what it's about is anyone's guess...

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Carol-Ann-Lee/e/B001H6PWJ0/ref=sr_tc_2_0?qid=1414773419&sr=1-2-ent

Maybe you should join this forum to find out more from CAL!... http://www.searchingforkeith.com/

  for the Amazon link.  Very interesting.  CAL appears to be in a league/class above PH.  I am sure she is far too professional to discuss her work with others until it goes to print, unlike some we know!  She has just got on and researched and written the book.  No hissy fits and claims of this that and the other.  And no getting embroiled in dodgy forums.  The contrast couldn't be starker and I wouldn't mind betting the finished article will be too.  I do hope the Bamber groupies/knitting circle don't attempt to move in on her. 

I did read somewhere that it was due to be published in Australia and Canada.  I enquired about availability with UK booksellers and they confirmed.

I did a Google search on CAL and CAD to see if there's any connection but nothing came up.  Think it must be a mistake.

[Holly Goodhead]

Cooee Jackie

If you are referring to the newspaper article PH makes no ref to Scotland Yard.  The article refers to "a contact in Police Scotland".  This is more than likely a local bobby on PH's home island of Sanday (Orkney, Scotland).  Sanday has less than 500 inhabitants.  PH is an ex-cop, author of true crime and runs a bed and breakfast on Sanday, so the chances are he will be on first name terms with the local police and most of the inhabitants.  Regardless "Police Scotland" is not "Scotland Yard".

Jackie I think you are wasting your time/money pursuing the matter legally until you have exhausted a formal complaint with Express newspapers.  The journalist responsible for the article, Ben Borland, is in fact editor of Express Scotland.  The Express group is owned by Northern and Shell whose HO is in the City.  I would recommend that you put your case together, as you see it, and visit their offices to make a formal complaint.  If you don't get any joy and you still believe you have been wronged then take it up with the press complaints commission:

http://www.pcc.org.uk/advice/index.html

I would offer to help you but I didn't see all the pm's/emails so perhaps NGB might be able to help if you feel you need help.

[John]

Cooee Jackie

If you are referring to the newspaper article PH makes no ref to Scotland Yard.  The article refers to "a contact in Police Scotland".  This is more than likely a local bobby on PH's home island of Sanday (Orkney, Scotland).  Sanday has less than 500 inhabitants.  PH is an ex-cop, author of true crime and runs a bed and breakfast on Sanday, so the chances are he will be on first name terms with the local police and most of the inhabitants.  Regardless "Police Scotland" is not "Scotland Yard".

Jackie I think you are wasting your time/money pursuing the matter legally until you have exhausted a formal complaint with Express newspapers.  The journalist responsible for the article, Ben Borland, is in fact editor of Express Scotland.  The Express group is owned by Northern and Shell whose HO is in the City.  I would recommend that you put your case together, as you see it, and visit their offices to make a formal complaint.  If you don't get any joy and you still believe you have been wronged then take it up with the press complaints commission:

http://www.pcc.org.uk/advice/index.html

I would offer to help you but I didn't see all the pm's/emails so perhaps NGB might be able to help if you feel you need help.

More fool her anyway for having anything to do with him.

[Holly Goodhead]

I've recently posted that Carol Ann Lee's book is due to be published on 30th July 2015.  I had a look on Paul Harrison's website to check on progress.  It appears he is due to publish a number of true crime books in 2016.  I wonder if one might be the book he is supposedly penning re WHF?  Initially he said it was due out early Autumn 2013, then Spring 2014.

It also appears from his website that he provides support to the victims of child sex abuse; himself a victim:

http://www.murderarchiveuk.com/paul-harrison.html

[Holly Goodhead]

It appears Paul Harrison has written a book about his childhood abuse:

http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/12889735-the-cupboard-under-the-stairs

"Paul Harrison's father was a policeman. He was also a member of a sadistic paedophile ring that operated on the outskirts of Carlisle. He would keep Paul locked up and naked in a tiny cupboard under the stairs of their home before sexually abusing him. This cycle of abuse continued for several years and also affected his brother. The cupboard became a horrific prison where fear and terror filled his every moment. The Cupboard Under the Stairs is a story of abuse at the mercy of a group consisting of police officers, a primary school headmaster, and members of the Freemasons. There followed a life almost destroyed by the actions of those whom children are supposed to be able to trust. It is the harrowing story of one man's fight for justice and an end to the horrific memories that still haunt him daily".

http://www.amazon.co.uk/The-Cupboard-Under-Stairs-Trapped/dp/1845967895

"About the Author

Paul Mason is a writer. He also delivers victim-focused training and inspirational talks to professionals and support agencies working in the field of child sexual abuse. He has helped influence service standards for male victims of abuse. He now lives on an island with his two dogs".

The excerpt on the Amazon site makes a harrowing read to say the least.

It is certainly a mix: personal experiences of child sexual abuse to write about and also writing books about true crime:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Dancing-Devil-Bible-John-Murders/dp/1904091733

[Holly Goodhead]

I've recently posted that Carol Ann Lee's book is due to be published on 30th July 2015.  I had a look on Paul Harrison's website to check on progress.  It appears he is due to publish a number of true crime books in 2016.  I wonder if one might be the book he is supposedly penning re WHF?  Initially he said it was due out early Autumn 2013, then Spring 2014.

It also appears from his website that he provides support to the victims of child sex abuse; himself a victim:

http://www.murderarchiveuk.com/paul-harrison.html

So pleased I had the foresight to take a screenshot of the above as it read yesterday as I see today we have a few changes:

- The removal of Paul's claims of child sex abuse

- Claims of chief crime consultant on a future television crime series, and on a film covering the Essex based White House Farm murders.  (Is this in addition to your book Paul?  Just askin like?  Hollywood or Bollywood?)

- Claims Paul is working with UK authorities to expose and prosecute on-line abuse in all its forms, cyber bullying and libel included.  (I wonder if this will include Paul's Scipio's posts on The Jeremy Bamber Forum and UK Justice Forum?)

- Time dedicated to his immediate family, 3 pet dogs and football (football being a new addition.)

http://www.randomhouse.co.uk/authors/paul-harrison

[Holly Goodhead]

Anyone know anything about this book:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Northamptonshire-Murders-Paul-Harrison/dp/1853061476

[Holly Goodhead]

Anyone know anything about this book:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Yorkshire-Murders-Paul-Harrison/dp/1853061964

[Holly Goodhead]

Anyone know anything about this book:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Cumbria-Murder-Casebook-Paul-Harrison/dp/1853063827

[Holly Goodhead]

Anyone know anything about this book:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Foul-Deeds-Suspicous-Deaths-Glasgow-ebook/dp/B0091WBAK2

[Holly Goodhead]

Anyone know anything about this book:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Deeds-Suspicious-Deaths-Around-Northampton/dp/1845630351

[Holly Goodhead]

Anyone know anything about this book:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Dancing-Devil-Bible-John-Murders/dp/1904091733