Author William Macpherson’s New Book, "The Last Hanging in Ripley," is a Historical Novel About the Troubled Life of Farmhand John F. Morgan and His Horrific Crimes
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Ontario, CA, October 02, 2023 --( PR.com )-- William Macpherson, who retired from a career in information technology, has completed his new book, “The Last Hanging in Ripley”: a compelling historical novel that follows the events surrounding the Pfost-Green family massacre of West Virginia and dives into the possible motives behind the killer’s actions.Born and raised in Steubenville, Ohio, author William Macpherson relocated to Southern California, where he still resides. After retiring, he finally pursued his dream and wrote his first historical novel based on an event in 1897.Macpherson writes, “Based in rural Appalachia in the late 1800s, the book offers a fascinating account of a disturbed young man who gruesomely ended three precious lives one early autumn morning.“The family innocently awoke that morning, sharing the belief that Morgan was a trusted friend. What would cause Morgan, a newlywed and loving father, to slay his hunting buddy viciously, his longtime mother figure, and the young woman who had once embraced him with his first kiss? Perhaps some other motive led this young man to carry out his horrific crime.”Published by Hawes & Jenkins Publishing, William Macpherson’s chilling tale introduces readers to the realistic aspects of farm life in West Virginia in the 1890s as he weaves the details about the private side of John Morgan’s life and a glimpse into the public spectacle of his death. Thought-provoking and expertly paced, “The Last Hanging in Ripley” is a spellbinding look at one of America’s most gruesome crimes that readers won’t be able to put down.Readers who wish to experience this riveting work can purchase "The Last Hanging in Ripley" at bookstores everywhere, or online at the Apple iTunes Store, Amazon, Google Play, or Barnes and Noble.For additional information or media inquiries, contact Hawes & Jenkins at 888-430-7450.