Gangster Tour, Fairbank, Iowa

09/08/2026

(Preparing to attend "The Defeat of Jesse James Days" this weekend in Northfield- can't wait!)

I have to admit that writing Frank James into the story of Anatomy of a Death was one of the most fun ideas I've had as an author. It didn't seem like too much of a stretch that he should show up in the town, since the James-Younger gang robbed an Iowa bank & a stagecoach in the early 1870s. Frank emerged as one of the main characters.

2026 marks the 150th anniversary of the defeat of the James-Younger gang, who failed in their attempt to rob the Northfield, MN, bank on Sept. 7, 1876.

09/07/2026

09/03/2026

Interest? (contact me)

09/03/2026

A professional critic said previous books in the gangster series “don't have strong female characters". This novel does.

09/01/2026

Celebrating 150 years since THE Defeat of Jesse James gang!
Stop by and check out Anatomy of a Death.

09/01/2026

It's always good times, returning to the Black Rooster, sponsored by Chapter 2 Books, Hudson, WI.

08/26/2026

What kind of reader will enjoy ANATOMY OF A DEATH?
(See below)

08/22/2026

TODAY (noon-2 pm)!

08/19/2026

What does Amazon have to say about The Black Bag of Dr. Wiltse?
Setting & Authenticity:
Passick’s work is grounded in real‑life pioneer medicine, veterinary work, and rural Iowa life, with attention to historical medical practices, drug use, and community dynamics
This is comparable to other Amazon historicals that aim for authenticity — for example, regional histories or memoir‑inspired fiction — but The Black Bag stands out for its mystery‑driven plot.

I still get the highest rating for this historical crime novel (4.29 out of 5 stars).

08/14/2026

https://readershouse.co.uk/gangster-in-our-midst-by-betty-brandt-passick/