Background
Wood, William Preston was born on April 23, 1951 in Bronxville, New York, United States. Son of Preston and Eleanor Catherine (Auby) Wood.
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Broken Trust
(Superior Court Judge Timothy Nash thought the brutal murd...)
Superior Court Judge Timothy Nash thought the brutal murder trial in his court would be like many he’d presided over before. He didn’t know it might lead to his own murder. Nash has been tapped as point man in a federal sting operation against the most powerful and dangerous of prey: corrupt judges. Risking his reputation and his life, Nash digs deep into a morass of dirty deals and uncovers a devastating plot of betrayal. The closer he gets to the truth, the more desperate the judges become―until they fight back with all the power at their command. It’s all coming to a head as the murder trial nears its verdict, a verdict that could spell death for not only the defendant but also for Nash himself.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0843954965/?tag=2022091-20
The Bone Garden: The Chilling True Story of a Female Serial Killer by Wood, William P. (2014) Paperback
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The Bone Garden: The Chilling True Story of a Female Serial Killer
( THE TWENTIETH ANNIVERSARY EDITION She looked like eve...)
THE TWENTIETH ANNIVERSARY EDITION She looked like everyone’s grandmother: white-haired, plump, bespectacled, and kindly. Only Dorothea Montalvo Puente’s eyes, black and hard behind her glasses, hinted at the evil that lurked within. She was the rarest of murderers, a female serial killer—probably the most cold-blooded ever recorded in the annals of crime. This shocking story of the gruesome murder of seven men for profit comes from bestselling author William P. Wood, the Deputy D.A. who had earlier prosecuted Puente for drugging and robbing elderly people. He knew intimately the malice that coursed through her veins, and thought he had seen the last of this callous and calculating woman. But her chameleon-like deviousness helped her reappear as a sweet, benevolent landlord—and later allowed her to escape police custody as they stood in her yard surrounded by the gaping graves. The Bone Garden chronicles the discoveries that ignited a media firestorm and transfixed a nation, putting an entirely new face on evil in this country.
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Fugitive City
( A one-man crime wave is shaking the peaceful city of Sa...)
A one-man crime wave is shaking the peaceful city of Santa Maria, California, and no place is safe. Kenny Trask, an unpredictable, high-strung, shockingly violent convict, has just escaped from prison and is intent on putting together enough cash to bankroll a new life for himself, his ex-cellmate, and the female defense attorney he believes they must "rescue". Only one man is willing to stand in the way: Robby Medavoy, a cop who's been called a hero, whose unorthodox style has fueled the resentment of rival officers and the suspicions of his superiors. With a contract on his life from his department's SWAT team, Medavoy must put everything on the line to pull Trask in - his reputation, his survival, and, unexpectedly, the woman he comes to love.
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The Bone Garden: The Chilling True Story of a Female Serial Killer by William P., Jr. Wood (27-May-2014) Paperback
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The Bone Garden: The Chilling True Story of a Female Serial Killer Paperback May 27, 2014
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Stay of Execution
( Wood delivers another knock-out punch - the story of Lo...)
Wood delivers another knock-out punch - the story of Los Angeles County District Attorney George Keegan, who is running for reelection...and running from the truth about his wife's recent death in a fiery car accident. Prompted by his anguish, Keegan decides to prosecute an explosive murder case himself. Now his reputation hangs in the balance.
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Court of Honor
(From the author of Gangland comes a critically acclaimed ...)
From the author of Gangland comes a critically acclaimed masterpiece of legal intrigue only a courtroom insider could write. Superior Court Judge Timothy Nash never dreamed that the highly publicized murder of a gas station attendant could put his career on the line. But a vindictive defense attorney and a federal investigator are determined to turn the tables of justice on the exemplary judge. Optioned to Tri Star/Jane Fonda Films.
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{ FUGITIVE CITY } Wood, William P ( AUTHOR ) Aug-26-2014 Hardcover
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Quicksand
( As head of California’s task force on narcotics and org...)
As head of California’s task force on narcotics and organized crime, Brock Andrews has earned his reputation as a tough, no-nonsense law enforcement agent. With his hardball tactics and skillful handling of informants, his team has successfully brought down some of the country’s most violent and powerful criminals. But it’s Brock’s superior who’s about to become his greatest adversary. Her name: Alison Andrews, First Assistant United States Attorney . . . and Brock’s wife. Publicly, Alison and Brock Andrews are a dynamic power couple at the pinnacle of federal law enforcement. Privately, their marriage is on the rocks. And the growing tension between them has only worsened with Alison’s release of Edward Nelson, the disgraced CIA employee and international arms dealer Brock arrested months earlier in the biggest bust of his career. What Brock doesn’t know is that Alison has recruited Nelson as her most important undercover operator in a plot to ensnare a ring of domestic terrorists smuggling arms overseas. Nelson, a master manipulator skilled at deadly games, has a plan of his own―to turn Alison’s undercover operation inside out, unleash a secret army of heavily armed militiamen, and target Washington’s high-powered political arena for a terrorist act of unparalleled proportions. Nelson is once again number one on Brock’s most wanted list. But with Alison protecting him from arrest, the only way to get to him is through an informant Brock has taken into custody. And while crucial information from this secret source helps Brock put together the pieces of Nelson’s insidious plan, it lays open more questions―and even more disturbing possibilities, including Alison’s complicity in criminal activity. Soon, Brock finds himself deep in a morass of shifting loyalties, outright betrayals, and hidden agendas that leave him running out of trust―and time. One thing is certain. Each hour matters, as Brock sets a dramatic trap to capture Nelson . . . and stop a terrifying attack on the heart of the nation. But first, he has to uncover the most dangerous truth of all . . .
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- Broken Trust, Stay Of Execution, Rampage (3 Books Different Dates)
- Stay of Execution (Wood delivers another knock-out punch--the story of Los A...)
- Broken Trust by William P Wood Jr (2014-10-28)
- Fugitive City by William P Wood Jr (2014-08-26)
- Gangland ( Hector Molina controls Gangland. From behind prison bar...)
- Fugitive City by William P. Wood (2014-08-26)
William Preston Wood
Edit ProfileEducation
Bachelor, Middlebury College, 1973. Juris Doctor, University of the Pacific, 1976.
Career
Deputy district attorney Sacramento County District Attorney, Sacramento, 1977—1982. Director publications California District Attorneys Association, 1984—1985. Chief counsel Office Secretary State, 1999—2003.
Commissioner California Department Corps., 2003—2005, California Undersecretary of State, 2005—2007. Freelance writer, Sacramento, since 1985. Commissioner.
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Quicksand
( As head of California’s task force on narcotics and org...)
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Stay of Execution
(Wood delivers another knock-out punch--the story of Los A...)
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Stay of Execution
( Wood delivers another knock-out punch - the story of Lo...)
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Broken Trust
(Superior Court Judge Timothy Nash thought the brutal murd...)
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Court of Honor
(From the author of Gangland comes a critically acclaimed ...)
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The Bone Garden: The Chilling True Story of a Female Serial Killer
( THE TWENTIETH ANNIVERSARY EDITION She looked like eve...)
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Fugitive City
( A one-man crime wave is shaking the peaceful city of Sa...)
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Gangland
( Hector Molina controls Gangland. From behind priso...)
- Broken Trust, Stay Of Execution, Rampage (3 Books Different Dates)
- Broken Trust by William P Wood Jr (2014-10-28)
- The Bone Garden: The Chilling True Story of a Female Serial Killer by Wood, William P. (2014) Paperback
- Fugitive City by William P Wood Jr (2014-08-26)
- The Bone Garden: The Chilling True Story of a Female Serial Killer by William P., Jr. Wood (27-May-2014) Paperback
- Fugitive City by William P. Wood (2014-08-26)
- The Bone Garden: The Chilling True Story of a Female Serial Killer Paperback May 27, 2014
- { FUGITIVE CITY } Wood, William P ( AUTHOR ) Aug-26-2014 Hardcover
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Quicksand
Membership
President Citizens for a Better Sacramento, 1986. Member Writers Guild American-West.
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Political Party
Republican
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1973
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1976
Career
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1977 - 1982
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1984 - 1985
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1985
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1999 - 2003