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Janis Thornton
@janisthornton.bsky.social
Hoosier author of history, mystery, and true crime.
http://www.janis-thornton.com
August 24, 2025 at 2:27 AM
I'll be one of six authors participating at the Swayzee Days festival on Saturday, Sept. 13. If you're in the area, please stop by and say hello!
August 22, 2025 at 1:44 AM
On April 3, 1900, Nora Kifer of the Warrick County, Indiana, town of Elberfeld, went missing. Her body was found on May 23rd. Here's what happened. For the whole story, please visit tinyurl.com/38tskmpt
May 23, 2025 at 1:06 AM
February 28, 2025 at 9:56 PM
Today, FEB. 2, 2025, is the 65th anniversary of the deadly shooting at WM. REED ELEMENTARY SCHOOL in HARTFORD CITY, INDIANA. It was the 3rd school shooting in Indiana's history but the 1st resulting in fatalities. The full story is featured in my new book available from Amazon & Barnes and Noble.
February 2, 2025 at 2:22 PM
“NO PLACE LIKE MURDER 2” is a modern retelling of 20 sensational murders that shook the Indiana heartland from 1883 thru 1960. — It’s the perfect gift for the true crime lovers on your holiday shopping list!

www.amazon.com/No-Place-Lik...
December 13, 2024 at 2:00 AM
Meet LIZZIE SKINNER, one of the innocent victims featured in my newly released “NO PLACE LIKE MURDER 2.” Lizzie's story is among the most disturbing. The book is available on Amazon at www.amazon.com/No-Place-Like-Murder-Heartland/dp/1732763054/
December 5, 2024 at 4:00 PM
At last, the new book is AVAILABLE on AMAZON @ tinyurl.com/yxn6ub3m … AND MY WEBSITE @ janis-thornton.com ... I couldn't be more thrilled!
November 27, 2024 at 3:50 PM
November 26, 2024 at 6:40 PM