Lawrence P. Gooley

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The Sun: Author to give presentation on Clinton Prison

December 5, 2015

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Associated Event Listing: Presentation: Escape from Dannemora (Clinton County Museum)

Sun Community News, December 4, 2015—Author to give presentation on Clinton Prison: Award-winning local author Lawrence Gooley will be giving a presentation called “Escape From Dannemora: Breakouts, Tortures and Violence in Clinton Prison’s Past” (based on his new book, Escape from Dannemora: 170 Years of Escapes, Tortures and Infamous Inmates at New York’s Most Notorious Prison) on Monday, Dec. 7 at 7 p.m.

Press Release: New book on Dannemora’s history reveals prison escapes, tortures

December 3, 2015

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Press Release (Image): New book on Dannemora's history reveals prison escapes, tortures

Bloated Toe Publishing of Peru, New York, is pleased to announce the release of a new nonfiction title, Escape from Dannemora: 170 Years of Escapes, Tortures, and Infamous Inmates at New York’s Most Notorious Prison (311 pp, $24) by award-winning author Lawrence P. Gooley. The book chronicles not only the…
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The Post-Star: Authors portray many aspects of history

November 10, 2015

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Escape from Dannemora-Front Cover

The Post-Star, November 9, 2015—Authors portray many aspects of history: “I had been researching Dannemora’s history, escapes, torture and its prisoners when those guys escaped,” said Gooley, author of Escape from Dannemora: 170 Years of Escapes, Tortures and Infamous Inmates at New York’s Most Notorious Prison, referring to Richard Matt and David Sweat, two convicts who escaped the maximum-security prison in June and were on the lam for more than three weeks.

Presentation: A Decade of Publishing North Country History

Tuesday, October 21, 2014 @ 7:00 pm Samuel de Champlain History CenterChamplain, New York , , , , ,

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Award-winning author Lawrence P. Gooley will present “A Decade of Publishing North Country History,” a PowerPoint presentation chronicling the accomplishments of Bloated Toe Publishing.

Fulton County Express: “Adirondack Serial Killer” story told

October 10, 2014

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Terror in the Adirondacks-Front Cover

Fulton County Express, October 9, 2012—“Adirondack Serial Killer” story told: Author Lawrence Gooley spoke last Thursday about Garrow’s early life, the murders and the extensive manhunt that was conducted to capture him during his presentation “Tracking Robert F. Garrow: The Adirondack Serial Killer” (based on Gooley’s book, Terror in the Adirondacks).

Presentation: Tracking Robert Garrow (Johnstown Eagles Club)

Thursday, October 2, 2014 @ 7:00 pm Johnstown Eagles Club (#1575)Johnstown, New York , , , , , , , ,

2014 Tracking Robert Garrow Flyer

Award-winning author Lawrence P. Gooley will present “Tracking Robert Garrow, ” a PowerPoint presentation based on Gooley’s book, Terror in the Adirondacks: The True Story of Serial Killer Robert F. Garrow.

The Recorder: Author will speak on area serial killer

September 12, 2014

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2014 Tracking Robert Garrow Flyer

Associated Event Listing: Presentation: Tracking Robert Garrow (Johnstown Eagles Club)

The Recorder, September 11, 2014—Author will speak on area serial killer: The Fulton County Sheriff’s Association will offer a public review of the case of convicted Adirondack serial killer Robert Garrow Thursday, Oct. 2 at the Johnstown Eagles Club, 12. S. William St., at 7 p.m. Fulton County Sheriff Thomas J. Lorey said the presentation will be given by author Lawrence P. Gooley. Gooley is known for writing several books including Terror in the Adirondacks: The True Story of Serial Killer Robert F. Garrow, which outlines an American spree killer who was active in New York in the early 1970s.

Watertown Daily Times: Author takes a look at bootlegging in the north country

August 1, 2014

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Booziness Trip Cartoon

Watertown Daily Times, July 31, 2014—Author takes a look at bootlegging in the north country: Author Lawrence Gooley has been researching for his latest book about the north country, and has found barrels full of information about the area’s wild and lawless bootlegging during the Prohibition Era.