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March 20, 2023

Spring book events for author Bruce E. Mowday

include signings at Chester County Library and events

in New Jersey, Lancaster County and Washington’s Crossing

Mowday tapes a show for PA Books on Pennsylvania Cable Network 

          WEST CHESTER _ Author Bruce E. Mowday’s Spring book schedule includes a variety of events, beginning tonight with “An Evening of History and True Crime” at the Tel Hai Retirement Community in Honey Brook.

“I’m so pleased that many different organizations have requested my appearance for worthwhile events, including a fundraiser for cancer research and being a panel member for Nation’s Papers’ Author Congress on the American Revolution,” Mowday said. “I’m especially pleased that the Chester County Library has agreed to present three of my talks on different book subjects.”

Mowday’s talk tonight at Tel Hai was requested by residents on his three true crime books on the Johnston gang, Jailing the Johnston Gang: Bringing Serial Murders to Justice; Stealing Wyeth and his latest book, Small-Town Cops in the Crosshairs. Other residents requested he talk about his history books, including Lafayette at Brandywine: The Making of an American Hero. The talk begins at 7:00 p.m. in the Community Center and is open to the public.

Mowday is also addressing students of American Government and Understanding the Law at Bayard Rustin High School, West Chester, on March 31.

What’s spring without baseball? Mowday is talking about his book on Phillies great Richie Ashburn at the Hershey’s Mill Sport Memorabilia meeting on March 23 at 2:00 p.m. Hershey’s Mill is located in East Goshen.

Mowday’s first April event is at the studios of Pennsylvania Cable Network where he will tape a show for PCN’s PA Books. The taping is April 6. The dates the show will air has not been determined.

For the second straight year, Nathan’s Papers has invited Mowday to sign books and take part in a panel discussion at its Author’s Congress on the American Revolution. The event is Saturday, April 15 at Washington’s Crossing Historic Park, 1112 River Road, Washington Crossing, PA. Mowday will join other members of the American Friends of Lafayette to talk about Lafayette.  To register go to: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/american-revolution-authors-congress-at-washingtons-crossing-tickets-575798537927.

The Business Side of Writing is Mowday’s topic for the April 18 meeting of the Brandywine Valley Writers Group at 7:00 p.m. at Ryan’s Pub, 124 West Gay Street, West Chester. Mowday is a founding member of the group.

Mowday’s final April event that is scheduled is April 20 at the Cape May County New Jersey Civil War Round Table at 7:00 p.m. at the historic courthouse. The subject is Three Views of Gettysburg from his three books, Pickett’s Charge: The Untold Story, J. Howard Wert’s Gettysburg and Emotional Gettysburg.

Emotional Gettysburg combined Mowday’s essays with paintings by Chadds Ford artist Karl J. Kuerner. Mowday and Kuerner will talk about the book on May 10 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. during the 40^th anniversary celebration of Sunset Hill Jewelers and Fine Arts Gallery, 23 North High Street, West Chester.

The first of three talks at the Chester County Library, Exton branch, will take place on May 8 at 6:00 p.m. Mowday will speak on his three true crime books, Jailing the Johnston Gang: Bringing Serial Murders to Justice; Stealing Wyeth and his latest book, Small-Town Cops in the Crosshairs.

Mowday will part of a fundraising event, Fashion for the Cure, on May 11 at 6:00 p.m. at Penn Oaks Country Club.

The remainder of his May events include a book signing at Hershey’s ArtFest on May 13 from 8:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m.; a talk on Lafayette before the Mount Joy Area Historical Society at 7:00 p.m. on May 15; a book signing at the Solanco Historical Society Civil War event from 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. on May 20; a Lafayette talk before the Downingtown Senior Center at 1:00 p.m. on May 23; a talk on Small-Town Cops in the Crosshairs on May 24 at 2:00 pm. And a Stealing Wyeth talk at Garden Spot Retirement Community on May 25 at 7:00 p.m.

March 2, 2023

 Downingtown Historical Society hosts

author Bruce E. Mowday and artist Adrian Martinez

for talk on Lafayette at Brandywine

Mowday has five events scheduled in March

 

            WEST CHESTER _ Author Bruce E. Mowday will join artist Adrian Martinez on Sunday, March 5 to give a presentation at the Downingtown Historical Society on Lafayette at Brandywine: The Making of an American Hero.

Martinez’s painting of Lafayette at the battle of Brandywine is used as the cover of Mowday’s book, released by Barricade Publishing.  Martinez and Mowday will talk about the creation of Adrian’s painting and the book.

The event begins at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, March 5 at the historic Ashbridge House, 849 East Lancaster Avenue, Downingtown. Artist prints and author books will be available for sale.

On March 6, Mowday will give a presentation on Lafayette at Waverly Heights, Gladwyne, beginning at 4:30 p.m. “I’m looking forward to the presentation. Waverly Heights is a wonderful venue to talk about Lafayette.”

Mowday, who has authored more than 20 books on history, true crime, sports and business, has written two books connected with the battle of Brandywine. For information on Mowday and his books, see www.mowday.com. To contact Mowday about signed copies of his books or to schedule an appearance, contact him at mowday@mowday.com.

On Saturday, March 17, Mowday will join author Mary Walsh at the Glen Burnie, Maryland, craft fair to sign books. The event takes place from 9:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. at Glen Burnie High School, 7550 Baltimore Annapolis Blvd.

Mowday will appear at Tel Hai Retirement Community, 1200 Tel Hai Circle, Honey Brook, on March 20 at 7:00 p.m. to talk about his books and writing.

Hershey’s Mill, West Chester, is hosting a talk and signing by Mowday on his book on Richie Ashburn, Why the Hall Not. The talk         takes place at the Sullivan House and begins at 2:00 p.m.

 

 

 

January 9, 2023

Author Bruce E. Mowday speaks on Lafayette at Brandywine

as part of a fund-raising event on February 1

for Radley Run Mansion House Foundation

Mowday gives presentations in Coatesville and Maryland in January

 

            WEST CHESTER _ Author Bruce E. Mowday will speak on his book Lafayette at Brandywine: The Making of an American Hero as part of a fund-raising event for the Radley Run Country Club’s Mansion House Foundation on February 1.

“I’m honored to take part in this event. First, the proceeds go to the preservation of a historic property. Second, the location is within eyesight of where Lafayette was wounded during the afternoon of September 11, 1777. Lafayette established himself as an American freedom fighter that day,” Mowday said. “I’m hoping the room will be filled.”

The event begins at 5:30 p.m. with a cash bar and a buffet dinner before Mowday speaks at 7:15 p.m. The event is limited to 60 persons and the cost is $50. Call 610 793-1660 for reservations. The event will take place in the newly restored ballroom of the Mansion House 1100 Country Club Road, West Chester, Pa., 19382.

“Last year I took part in more than 100 book talks, signings, interviews and other public events,” Mowday said. “I’m looking forward to 2023 and having opportunities to talk about our rich history.” To contact Mowday about an event, send him an email to mowday@mowday.com.

On February 2 at noon, Mowday will speak on Lafayette before the West Chester Rotary at the West Chester Country Club.

Mowday begins 2023 with a talk before the residents of Harrison House, 300 Strode Avenue, Coatesville, on January 12 at 1:30 p.m. On January 18 Mowday will speak on his Johnston books at the North East, MD, library 485 Mauldin Avenue, beginning at 6:30 p.m.

Mowday covered the notorious Johnston gang as a reporter for the Daily Local News in West Chester. His latest book, published by Schiffer Publishing of Atglen, is Small-Town Cops in the Crosshairs about the murders of Kennett Square policeman William Davis and Richard Posey. His first book on the gang, Jailing the Johnston Gang: Bringing Serial Murderers to Justice, covered the killings of 10 people. Mowday also wrote Stealing Wyeth, which is about a Johnston gang member who masterminded the theft of 15 paintings from the Andrew Wyeth homestead.

 

 

 

November 29, 2022

 

Author Bruce E. Mowday offers Christmas holiday specials;

Mowday has nine appearances scheduled in December

Book talks will be given on Lafayette and Johnston gang crimes

 

WEST CHESTER _ Author Bruce E. Mowday has scheduled nine appearances during the Christmas holiday season. He has autographed books available for purchase.

“My Lafayette, Gettysburg and Johnston gang books have extremely popular this year,” Mowday said. “The publishers have reordered printings of several of my books and they have been unavailable through some internet and book stores. I now have copies of my recent works.”

All of Mowday’s books on history, business, true crime and sports can be seen on his website, www.mowday.com. Contact Mowday at mowday@mowday.com to order books and receive information on holiday special offers.

Mowday’s December schedules begins with being interviewed by Arch Hunter on December 1 for a history show on WFYL-AM 1180. The date the show will be aired has not been scheduled.

Also on December 1, Mowday will give a presentation before the West Chester Exchange Club at the West Chester Country Club on his new book, Small-Town Cops in the Crosshairs: The 1972 Sniper Slayings of Policemen William Davis and Richard Posey.

On December 2, Mowday will talk about Lafayette at Brandywine: The Making of an American Hero at the Right Angle Club in Philadelphia. On December 14, Mowday will give a Lafayette presentation at the Radnor Memorial Library beginning at 7:00 p.m.

Stealing Wyeth will be the subject of his presentation at the Mansion at Rosemont, Bryn Mawr, on December 8 at 2:00 p.m.

Mowday will also be signing his books at five locations during December. On December 3, Mowday will be at the Chadds Ford Historical Society from 10:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. as the historical society is hosting the Brandywine River Museum’s critter sale. Mowday is joining Patriot Wines for a Pop-Up event at Work2gether, 120 State Street, Kennett Square, from 5:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m. Also, Mowday will take part in Historic Sugartown’s Holiday Biergarden from noon until 4:00 p.m.

Barnes & Noble, Exton, is hosting Mowday for book signings on December 17 from 1:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. and on December 24 from 11:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m.

“I’m so glad for the December opportunities,” Mowday said. “I can support organizations supporting history, such as the Chadds Ford Historical Society and Historic Sugartown. And Kennett Square Patriot Wines is combining history with its wines, a great combination. Also, I always enjoy meeting everyone at Barnes & Noble and the other signings.”

 

 

 

November 1, 2022

50^th anniversary of murders

of Kennett Square officers William Davis and Richard Posey

highlight author Bruce E. Mowday’s November book talks

Lafayette at Brandywine featured 

            WEST CHESTER _ November 15 marks the 50^th anniversary of the slayings of Kennett Square police officers William Davis and Richard Posey. Schiffer Publishing’s new book will be featured at five events by author Bruce E. Mowday in November.

“The community needs to remember the sacrifices made by officers Davis and Posey,” Mowday said. “All of America suffered the moment they were murdered as small town innocence was shattered. I was honored when asked by Schiffer Publishing to write this book.”

The book, Small-Town Cops in the Crosshairs: The 1972 Sniper Slayings of Policemen William Davis and Richard Posey, was released last week. Signed copies are available from the author by contacting Mowday at mowday@mowday.com. The book is also available from the publisher, book stores and the internet.

Mowday will give two dinner talks on the book this month. On Wednesday, November 2 Mowday will speak at the General Warren Inne, Malvern and on Wednesday, November 9, he will give a presentation at the Chadds Ford JunXion Café. Both events require reservations. Contact the restaurants for information.

The Oxford Area Historical Society will host Mowday for a talk on November 16 at 7:00 p.m. at the Oxford Presbyterian Church. Mowday will debut the book in Maryland at a signing on Saturday, November 12 at Kathy’s Corner Shop, North East, from 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m.

“I’ve been asked to do a book presentation after the memorial being planned by Kennett Square on November 15,” Mowday said. “This talk will be a special honor.”

          Lafayette at Brandywine: The Making of an American Hero is the subject of a dinner talk before the Old Caln Historical Society at the Thorndale Inn on Saturday, November 5 at 5:00 p.m. Mowday will also speak on Lafayette before the Paoli Hospital Auxiliary during a meeting at Hershey’s Mill, East Goshen, on November 10 at 10:00 a.m. That evening Mowday is speaking on Lafayette before the Moorestown Historical Society at 7:00 p.m. at the Moorestown Library. The Milanof-Schock Library in Mt. Joy is hosting a Lafayette talk on November 21 at 6:00 p.m.

“Lafayette is such an important person. Without the young Frenchman’s assistance, we would never have defeated England in the American Revolution,” Mowday said. Barricade Publishing of New York released Mowday’s book on Lafayette in October 2021.

Author Charlene Briggs and Mowday will give a special presentation to the Longwood Rotary on November 17 at Longwood Gardens. The talk, The Legacy of War: A Perpetual Assault, was developed from Briggs’s book on World War II and Mowday’s history books. 

Mowday will be joining author Mary Walsh on November 18 and 19 for a book signing at the Archbishop Wood Holiday Craft Show. Two book signings by Mowday take place on November 3 at the Tel Hai Merchant Faire from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. and at the North East Library, Maryland, on November 12 from 10:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m.

October 31, 2022

Schiffer Publishing releases new book

By Chester County author Bruce E. Mowday

On murders of two Kennett Square policemen

Officers William Davis and Richard Posey murdered 50 years ago

 

          ATGLEN _ Schiffer Publishing releases author Bruce E. Mowday’s new book, Small-Town Cops in the Crosshairs: The 1972 Sniper Slayings of Policemen William Davis and Richard Posey.

The book details the November 15, 1972, murders of the police officers, the investigation, court proceedings and the effects on the deaths of the victims’ families, Kennett Square and the nation.

“The officers and their sacrifices should not be forgotten,” author Mowday said. “I was pleased when Schiffer contacted me to write the book.” Mowday previously authored two other books connected with the notorious Johnston gang crime ring. The person convicted of the murders of Davis and Posey was Ancell Hamm, a member of the Johnston gang.

The book was released on Friday by the Atglen publisher. The cost is $24.99. Signed copies can be obtained by contacting Mowday at mowday@mowday.com. The book is sold through the publisher, www.schifferbooks.com, and at book stores and on the internet.

Comments on the book include, “Bruce Mowday’s Small-Town Cops in the Crosshairs is a fascinating, detailed work of history, legal process and culture;” “Bruce Mowday’s book is ‘spot on’ presenting factual details on the tragic murders.”

Special presentations will be given by Mowday on Wednesday, November 2 at the General Warren Inne, Malvern, and Chadds Ford JunXion Café on Wednesday, November 9. Contact the restaurants for information and reservations.

Mowday has authored two other books on the Johnston gang, Jailing the Johnston Gang: Bringing Serial Murderers to Justice and Stealing Wyeth. All of Mowday’s books can be seen at www.mowday.com. All of Mowday’s talks and signings are listed on the website.

The ranking of Small-Town Cops in the Crosshairs: The 1972 Sniper Slayings of Policemen William Davis and Richard Posey on Amazon has been as high as 46,494 of Amazon’s more than 13 million books. In the category of Murder and Mayhem True Crime, the book ranks 1,686.

 

 

 

October 25, 2022

Chadds Ford JunXion Café hosts a special

Mystery Dinner with author Bruce E. Mowday

on Wednesday, November 9 with two seatings

Mowday will discuss his latest book on the murders of two Kennett Square policemen

            CHADDS FORD _ Chadds Ford JunXion Café is hosting a special Mystery Dinner with author Bruce E. Mowday. Mowday will be talking about latest book on the murders of Kennett Square policemen William Davis and Richard Posey.

            “I’m so pleased that Ryan Derfler and everyone at Chadds Ford JunXion Café is preparing this event,” Mowday said. “The dinner is six days before the 50^th anniversary of the slaying of the two Kennett Square policemen. Officers Davis and Posey deserved to be remembered and honored.”

Two seatings, one at 5:00 p.m. and the other at 7:00 p.m., will be offered at the café, 880 Baltimore Pike, Kennett Square. Reservations are required as seating is limited to 20 participants. To make a reservation, go to https://www.cfjunxion.com/events.

The meal is a 7-course global-fusion dinner by JunXion Cafe Chef’s Isbeth Roush & Margarita Perez with complimentary wine pairing. A personalized, autographed copy of the book is included in the $175.00 price.

The menu is:

• Caponata on a crostini bruschetta drizzle with olive oil and balsamic vinaigrette on a bed of arugula. This is a traditional Sicilian appetizer dish perfect to pair with cheese and wine. An Italian staple for every gathering.
• Vol au vents stuff with-creamy crab and mushrooms sauce. This is a French-baked puff pastry filled with savory flavors.
• Creamy pumpkin soup with Crème Fraiche. A well-known Haitian soup was created to celebrate independence from the French colony.
• Cabrito Fish – Pescado Cabrito. A north coast Colombian dish that is prepared by stuffing the fish with a mix of fresh vegetables on a traditional Caribbean lemon sauce wrapped in plantain leaves. Serve with coconut rice.
• Sweet ending. Latin American Tres leches cake with a Colombian coffee twist. A popular sponge cake in a mixture of three milks (tres leches).

 

 

 

October 24, 2022

Mowday Group celebrates 25^th anniversary

of assisting clients with media relations needs

President Bruce E. Mowday has authored more than 20 books

          WEST CHESTER _ For the past quarter century, the Mowday Group has assisted non-profit organizations, companies and individuals with media relation and publishing needs.

“I remember the day in October 1997 that I walked out of the office of the old Daily Local News building in West Chester to begin my new company,” said President Bruce E. Mowday. “I worked in journalism for more than 20 years as a reporter and editor. My last position was of managing editor. I had an idea for a company that would assist non-profits, for-profits, journalists and the public. The longevity of my company proves my entrepreneurial idea was valid.”

During the quarter century, Mowday was surprised by the varied and unique projects his company handled. “I’ve helped with a number of land preservation projects. My non-profit endeavors included many worthwhile organizations across the region. On the corporate side, I’ve worked with law firms, banks, insurance and real estate companies. I’ve also assisted several governmental entities.

“I’ve worked with so many professional and talented individuals over the years,” Mowday said. “I feel a sense of pride and accomplishment with the publication of each of my books. I have the same feelings when I assist other writers in becoming published authors.” The Mowday Group offers publishing services.

Mowday became a paid professional when he was 17 years old. He wrote sports for the old Coatesville Record. His newspaper career included time at the St. Louis Sun and Daily Local News.  Also, he was an editor and writer for local, regional and international magazines. And, Mowday hosted radio shows on two local stations.

Mowday traces the origins of his writing to the day his grandmother gave him original articles written by the ancestor at the time of the American Civil War. Mowday carried on the family tradition as his father also worked in newspapers and a cousin owns a paper in Maine.

Four of Mowday’s books, including his first on Fort Delaware, are Civil War themed. Three relate to Gettysburg. “I didn’t plan on writing about Gettysburg as there are thousands of books on the subject. One day I realized the Union troops that defeated the Southerners during Pickett’s Charge hadn’t been the subject of a book. I wrote Pickett’s Charge: The Untold Story. During the research I met the curator of the J. Howard Wert collection, the largest private collection of Gettysburg artifacts. I worked with the curator, Craig Caba, on a book on the collection. Emotional Gettysburg was the third book. Renowned artist Karl J. Kuerner painted 20 wonderful original paintings and I wrote essays to go with them.

Pennsylvania Cable Network has aired a number of shows on Mowday’s books. “I remember standing behind the podium used by President Lincoln at his Gettysburg Address to begin one of the shows,” Mowday said. “The podium is part of the Wert collection. I was live on PCN when the 150^th anniversary re-enactment of Pickett’s Charge took place, what a sight to glance over my shoulder to see thousands of people in the field with the famous charge took place.”

Mowday is working with Kuerner on a book to complete a trilogy on the American Revolution battle of Brandywine. “I did the first in depth look at the battle, September 11, 1777: Washington’s Defeat at Brandywine Dooms Philadelphia. I was amazed no book on the battle had been written. The second book is so important to Brandywine our nation’s history. I say books tell me to write them and it is true of Lafayette at Brandywine: The Making of an American Hero. Without Lafayette and Brandywine, a good chance exists France would not have entered the war as our ally and without France we wouldn’t have won our freedom from England. The upcoming Emotional Brandywine book with Kuerner will complete the trilogy.

“I didn’t start out to write trilogies. My three true crime books, based on my reporting as a newspaper reporter, are a trilogy. Jailing the Johnston Gang: Bringing Serial Murderers to Justice, detailed Chester County’s most notorious gang. The second book was Stealing Wyeth. A gang member masterminded the theft of 15 paintings from the Wyeth estate. The third book in the trilogy is being released this week. The book details the murders of Kennett Square policemen William Davis and Richard Posey. Their deaths took place 50 years ago.”

All of Mowday’s books and his company’s services can be seen on his website, www.mowday.com. To contact Mowday, send an email to mowday@mowday.com.

Mowday gives frequent talks on his books, writing, publishing and history. He believes in giving back to the community and has served as president of the boards of the Chester County Historical Society, Chester County Conference and Visitors Bureau and Brandywine Battlefield Park Associates. He was also a member of the Downingtown Main Street Association and the Valley Forge Park Alliance.

“Businesses should do more than provide services to the community,” Mowday said. “Individuals should make positive contributions when possible.”

 

October 14, 2022

  General Warren Welcomes Back
Chester County author Bruce E. Mowday ~  Wednesday, November 2, 2022
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  Bruce will speak on his new book
“Small-Town Cops in the Crosshairs”
Marking the 50^th anniversary of the slaying of
Kennett Square policemen William Davis & Richard Posey

            MALVERN _ The General Warren is hosting author Bruce E. Mowday for a dinner and talk on his new book, marking the 50^th anniversary of the slayings of Kennett Square policemen William Davis and Richard Posey.

            “I believe the sniper slaying of the two policemen marked the end of small-town innocence throughout America,” Mowday said. “My book honors the fallen heroes and details the professionalism of the law enforcement officers during the exhaustive investigation and prosecution of the killer.”

The General Warren, 9 Old Lancaster Rd, Malvern, has prepared a special menu for the event on Wednesday, November 2. The cost is $62.00 per person and included hors d’oeuvres, meal, soft beverages, coffee/tea. Alcoholic beverages, tax and gratuity are additional charges. Reservations are required and can be made by calling 610 296-3637. The event begins at 5:30 p.m. with the meal and talk starting at 6:15 p.m.

The Kennett Square officers were murdered on November 15, 1972. Schiffer Publishing contacted Mowday about writing a book on the slayings of Davis and Posey. Mowday interviewed family members of both officers and many of the investigators of the case for his book. Besides consulting court records and newspaper accounts, the author talked to Kennett Square residents. He also corresponded with the criminal convicted of the crimes.

“The book on the murders of the policeman is the final work of a trilogy on the Johnston gang, Chester County’s most notorious criminals,” Mowday said. As a newspaper reporter, Mowday covered the gang’s criminal cases. “The Johnston gang was responsible for multiple murders. They were a gang of thieves that stole construction equipment, tractors, Corvettes and antiques.” Mowday’s other works on the Johnstons are Jailing the Johnston Gang: Bringing Serial Murderers to Justice and Stealing Wyeth.

The General Warren suggests making reservations as soon as possible. Earlier this year, Mowday made two presentations at the General Warren on his book Lafayette at Brandywine: The Making of an American Hero and both were sold out.

The menu:

Starter Course:
Mushroom Turnovers
Roasted Kennett Square mushrooms, caramelized onions,
toasted hazelnuts, rosemary pistou

Entrée Course:
Coffee Rubbed Short Rib
braised beef short rib, Doe Run Farms cheese grits, roasted broccoli

Dessert Course:
Dutch Apple Pie with Cheddar Cheese
warm apple pie topped with sharp cheddar cheese, vanilla ice cream

 

October 3, 2022

 Author Bruce E. Mowday’s newest book

on the murders of two Kennett Square policemen

featured in October book talks and signings

Lafayette and a ghost train appearance is on his schedule

            WEST CHESTER _ This month Schiffer Publishing of Atglen, Pennsylvania, releases author Bruce E. Mowday’s latest book, Small-Town Cops in the Crosshairs: The 1972 Sniper Slayings of Policemen William Davis and Richard Posey.

            The book marks the 50^th anniversary of the two policemen being ambushed on November 15, 1972, outside the Kennett Square police station.

“The cold-blooded murders marked the end of innocence in small town America,” Mowday said. “If law enforcement officers were attacked in a town such as Kennett Square, then no place was safe.”

Mowday interviewed family members of both officers and many of the investigators of the case for his book. Besides consulting court records and newspaper accounts, the author talked to Kennett Square residents. He also corresponded with the criminal convicted of the crimes.

For signed copies of the book, contact Mowday at mowday@mowday.com. He has written more than 20 books on history, true crime, sports and business. For all of his books, see Mowday’s website at www.mowday.com.

“The book on the murders of the policeman is the final work of a trilogy on the Johnston gang, Chester County’s most notorious criminals,” Mowday said. As a newspaper reporter, Mowday covered the gang’s criminal cases. “The Johnston gang was responsible for multiple murders. They were a gang of thieves that stole construction equipment, tractors, Corvettes and antiques.” Mowday’s other works on the Johnstons are Jailing the Johnston Gang: Bringing Serial Murderers to Justice and Stealing Wyeth.

Mowday’s first talk on the book will be Sunday, October 9 at 1:00 p.m. at the Kennett Brewing Company, 109 South Broad Street, Kennett Square. On October 25, Mowday will talk about his new book before the Chester County Antique Car Club at 7:30 p.m. in West Chester.

In November, Mowday will appear at the General Warren Inne, Malvern, on November 2 for a dinner discussion. Reservations are need. Reservations will also be required for his two dinner talks on November 9 at the Chadds Ford JunXion Café. The Oxford Area Historical Society is hosting a talk on the slayings of officers Davis and Posey on November 16.

The Johnston gang is the subject of Mowday’s talk on October 8 at 1:00 p.m. at the Coatesville Library. Also that day, he will sign books at the Humphrey Marshall Day celebration in Marshallton. Mowday has two Stealing Wyeth talks scheduled, on October 11 at the Church of the Saviour in Wayne and October 28 at the Hershey’s Mill Golf Club. The Hershey Mill’s event is sold out.

Mowday’s Lafayette at Brandywine: The Making of an American Hero book is the subject of the author’s first talk in October. He will be appearing at the Rising Sun branch of the Cecil County Library at 6:00 p.m. on October 5.

“Lafayette is such an important person in our nation’s history,” Mowday said. “He proved himself on the Brandywine battlefield on September 11, 1777. He spilled his blood for our independence. Lafayette and Brandywine are linked to freedom.”  Barricade Publishing released the Lafayette book in October 2021.

On October 15, Mowday will give two talks on Lafayette. He will speak at a Daughters of the American Revolution luncheon at the Radley Run Country Club and then at a MENSA meeting at Baldwin’s Book Barn at 4:00 p.m.

Mowday will join the Yorktown, Virginia, celebration and sign books at the American Revolution Museum from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Lafayette was one of the American commanders responsible for the surrender of British General Charles Cornwallis at Yorktown.

Author Mowday’s other two October talks will be at Bayard Rustin High School on October 26 and before the Masons in Philadelphia on October 26.

During the month, Mowday will speak at a book club in Mount Joy and be interviewed for a radio show and also a podcast on the Johnstons for a North Carolina station. He will join author Charlene Briggs for a presentation at Ware Presbyterian, Oxford on October 27 on issues facing veterans and the public caused by combat.

Mowday will conclude his extremely busy month by taking part in the WEGO Rotary’s Ghost Train ride on October 28 at 6 p.m. at the train station in West Chester. “This is a benefit event,” Mowday commented. “I’m not telling ghost stories. I’m recalling true encounters I’ve had at Gettysburg and other places.”