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Associated Press
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Associated Press
Countdown to Terror: New Book 'Murder.net' Delivers Gripping Cyber-Thriller for the Dark Web Era
When murders are livestreamed for paying viewers, every second counts. is a chilling thriller about the dark web's deadly side. WEST PALM BEACH, FL, UNITED STATES, May 30, 2025 / / -- A chilling new thriller pulls readers deep into the darkest corners of the internet. - Countdown to The Next Nightmare by author John Colascione is a pulse-pounding ride through a digital nightmare—where a sadistic killer livestreams his murders to the highest bidder, and the countdown to the next victim is always ticking. When LAPD intern Amanda Curtis joins the Homicide Bureau, she's prepared for crime scenes and long hours—but nothing could prepare her for The Headhunter. This ruthless predator targets young women with promises of fame, only to broadcast their brutal deaths live on a dark-web platform called Each murder is staged with chilling precision. Each broadcast ends in silence, save for a blood-red countdown clock marking the time until the next killing. As Amanda and her mentor, Detective Michael Peters, chase a killer who's always one step ahead, they must navigate the tangled world of cybercrime, media frenzy, and their own growing personal tensions. Every clue brings them closer—until the killer turns his game on them. ' is more than a thriller,' says Colascione. 'It's a warning shot about how easily technology can become a tool for terror—and how the dark web blurs the lines between entertainment and horror.' is available now in paperback and Kindle editions on Amazon. For fans of dark, high-stakes thrillers like The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo and The Bone Collector, is a must-read exploration of obsession, technology, and the dangerous games played in the digital shadows. For orders and information: For media inquiries, review copies, or interviews, please email [email protected] About the Author John Colascione is a digital entrepreneur, author, and founder of SEARCHEN NETWORKS®, a leading digital marketing agency specializing in search engine optimization (SEO) and web marketing solutions. With over two decades of experience navigating the evolving landscape of online technology, Colascione brings a unique insider's perspective to the dark web thriller His work explores the intersection of technology, media, and human behavior—drawing from real-world insights into how digital platforms can both empower and endanger society. John Colascione Searchen Networks® +1 561-370-7366 email us here Visit us on social media: LinkedIn Instagram Facebook Legal Disclaimer: EIN Presswire provides this news content 'as is' without warranty of any kind. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright issues related to this article, kindly contact the author above.
Yahoo
12-04-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Montana Federation of Public Employees members rally at Capitol
Amanda Curtis, president of the Montana Federation of Public Employees, describes successes of the union at the 2025 Montana Legislature, urges more union members to run for office. (Keila Szpaller/The Daily Montanan) 'Union busting bills' and a school voucher bill that threatened to siphon $100 million from public schools were on the table earlier this session, said Amanda Curtis, president of the Montana Federation of Public Employees. And back in February, the state pay play wasn't scheduled for a hearing in the Senate yet, she said. But despite snowstorms and single digit temperatures, union members showed up to engage with lawmakers, Curtis said. 'Because we broke bread and had thoughtful, one-on-one conversations with legislators of both parties, we won,' Curtis told a few dozen rally-goers. She said union members helped push off unfriendly bills and pulled the pay plan forward.. At a rally Friday at the Capitol with, at most, 18 days left in the session, Curtis praised the work union members had done, including 22 MFPE members who serve in the Montana Legislature. The MFPE is the largest union in the state with more than 20,000 members. Rep. Eric Matthews, D-Bozeman, said the legislature has passed the pay plan, and it's a fair one. Matthews, a teacher, said the STARS Act, a comprehensive bill addressing starting teacher pay, still needs to pass, but it's a positive proposal. The Student and Teacher Advancement for Results and Success Act, House Bill 252, passed the House 88-9 and is making its way through the Senate. 'We still have to get the STARS Act out, which will definitely help the education system across Montana,' Matthews said. Rep. Denise Baum, D-Billings, said Montana's pensions are healthy, and they need to resist attacks. She said 73% of public employees report they would be more likely to leave their work if their pensions are cut. Baum, a recently retired detective with the Billings Police Department, also urged Gov. Greg Gianforte to sign Senate Bill 7, which she said helps correct a wrong from last session. The bill revises the retirement criteria for some law enforcement officers. Instead of being eligible after 20 years of service and at the age of 50, it allows an officer to tap their retirement after reaching just one of the criteria. The bill passed the legislature and is headed to Gianforte's desk. A spokesperson for the Governor's Office did not respond to an email for comment about the governor's planned action. Rep. Jill Cohenour, D-Helena, praised increases in the pay plan, including a minimum $10,400 for employees working for the state of Montana and the university system over the course of three years, 'raises exceeding anything that has been there in the past two decades.' 'Hear me when I say that public employees in Montana deserve the pay plans that we have negotiated,' Cohenour said. 'We deserve so much more. 'We are the people that Montanans go to when they need help starting a business, when they're trying to find a job, when they're trying to get back on their feet, when their roads need plowed, and when they're experiencing a health crisis. We make families successful in communities across Montana.' At the rally, Curtis also encouraged other union members to run for office in the future, even though '22 member legislators may be unheard of.' 'We need reinforcements in 2027, and it doesn't matter what party you identify with,' Curtis said. 'If you believe that public service is a public good, if you believe that we must support public employees, if you believe that working people should have a voice and protections at work, we need you in this Capitol building.'
