Armstrong is best known for his crime fiction and non-fiction and created a stir by breaking an tell-all news-story style true crime book Drew Peterson Exposed with polygraphs and timelines of the suspect's whereabouts—something even the police had not achieved.
"The new book Drew Peterson Exposed, about the former Bolingbrook police officer and his dead third wife and missing fourth wife, is billed as a 300-page news story. And it does have some news." —Chicago Sun-Time
"Derek should be commended for staging [the lie detector test] under neutral circumstances. It was a fair test . . . I agree with everything." —Geraldo Rivera on The Morning Show with Mike and Juliet (FOX)
"Drew Peterson says a new book about him—due out this week—looks too much at the negative side of things." —WBBM Chicago (CBS)
"Peterson had agreed to take the examination at the request of Derek Armstrong, the author of the recently published book Drew Peterson Exposed. . . . 'I started to come to the conclusion in my own mind that he might be guilty,' Armstrong said." — Mike Celizic, contributor, TODAYShow.com
"In May, Drew Peterson took a lie detector test at the request of author Derek Armstrong. The results, published in a new book, Drew Peterson Exposed, revealed Peterson showed deception on three occasions when asked about Stacy's disappearance. Peterson was deceptive when asked about the last time he saw Stacy, if he knows her whereabouts, and about a phone call from Stacy saying she was leaving him." —The Early Show (CBS)
"Peterson [is] the subject of a tell-all book where he describes the day Stacy goes missing. Tonight, the prime-time exclusive, the author who grilled Peterson for hours and caught it all on tape." —Nancy Grace, host, The Nancy Grace Show
His defining signature style was described by Booklist as "brilliance in which Armstrong blends comedy, parody, and adventure in genuinely innovative ways." Armstrong is the creator of Alban Bane, featured in the Alban Bane thrillers The Game and MADicine, a character affectionately compared by critics to House M.D., the TV character. He is the author of the popular Song of Montségur historical trilogy, including The Last Troubadour and The Last Quest. He is also author of two non-fiction titles: Blogertize—A Leading Expert Shows How Your Blog Can Be A Money-Making Machine and The Persona Principle: How to Succeed in Business with Image-Marketing. Forthcoming in 2009 is a breakthrough Harry Potter competitor: Magick Inc. Please click on one of Armstrong's award-winning book trailers: MADicine on the left (puffer fish!), The Last Troubadour in the center and The Game on the right. Enjoy!
Books
Drew Peterson Exposed by Derek Armstrong Exposing the never-before-published polygraph results of Drew Peterson’s testimony, this illuminating exposé reveals new details in one of the most provocative and high profile criminal investigations in the country.... Amazon.comAmazon.co.ukBarnes & Noble.com
Madicine, A Bane Thriller by Derek Armstrong "In his follow-up to the excellent The Game (2007), Armstrong takes on a whole new set of challenges....Armstrong blends comedy, parody, and adventure in genuinely innovative ways. An ambitious attempt from a writer of abundant talent."Booklist review... Amazon.comAmazon.co.ukBarnes & Noble.com
The Game by Derek Armstrong "The Game - Hugely cinematic Thriller With Dark Comic Moments: Must Read," writes Films and Books Magazine. "This is an irresistible story that centers around a new American reality show called "Haunted Survivor," where a boiling-pot mix of soon-to-be-dead-but-they-don't-know-it-yet contestants see how long they can survive...You've got to love a novel that crystallizes, in a single line, our squi... Kunati International PublisherIndependent Publishers Group
The Persona Principle by Derek Armstrong "This top ad team's book on image marketing makes marketing accountable. It's proven to work every time." Patti Summerfield, Strategy Magazine.... Amazon.comAmazon.co.uk
Articles Addicted to Sex and God-Killing by Derek Armstrong Are readers and movie-goers really in it for thrills? Do we really want to read about anti-religion or just want stimulation? Reading is an addiction like television, movies, drugs and booze....
News Disturbing Letters to Drew Peterson Offer Glimpse Into Narcissistic Persona by Derek Armstrong Drew Peterson's Narcissism thrived on the hate and love mail he received and the media attention that brought the letters his way. The "dark fan mail" will almost certainly continue now that he finds ... Booklist's Top Ten Crime Novels by Derek Armstrong Booklist Names Joshua Corin, author of Nuclear Winter Wonderland, Top Ten Debut Crime novelist... Key Hearsay Witness Neil Schori Against Drew Peterson Afraid of Suspect by Derek Armstrong After months of silence, Pastor Neil Schori says because of what he knows, he fears the former police sergeant accused in the disappearance of his wife may be a threat to his family.... True Crime News Book Author Armstrong Breaks Drew Peterson Dismissal Story by Derek Armstrong Reporter Derek Armstrong broke news from an exclusive source—on a morning radio show in Chicago—that it was likely Will County Judge Richard Schoenstedt would dismiss charges .... Thowing the Book at Him? Dr. Phil Interviews Author Armstrong by Derek Armstrong Dr. Phil interviews Derek Armstrong, author of Drew Peterson Exposed, on today's Dr. Phil Show. "I... Drew Peterson’s Defense Strategy for Upcoming Gun Trial Leaked by Derek Armstrong Investigative Author/Journalist Derek Armstrong, author Drew Peterson Exposed, discovers defense strategy in staged dry-run jury trial for Drew Peterson... Drew Peterson may be guilty Armstrong says on Today show by Derek Armstrong Drew Peterson Exposed by Derek Armstrong was profiled again in the media, this time on Today show on NBC... Drew Peterson denies accuracy of polygraphs in book Drew Peterson Exposed by Derek Armstrong Drew Peterson broke the embargo on the book Drew Peterson Exposed to deny the veracity of the deceptive answers in the polygraph taken for Derek Armstrong's book. ... Polygraphs Taken of Drew Peterson Regarding the Disappearance of Stacy Pete by Derek Armstrong CHICAGO—In response to media inquiries over leaked book cover images—appearing on various online bookseller sites—author Derek Armstrong issued a confirmation that polygraph examinations were conducte... Drew Peterson Discloses His Timeline for the Day Stacy Peterson Disappeared by Derek Armstrong Chicago— In a book to be released Oct 1, Drew Peterson reveals his timeline of events for October 28, 2007—the day his fourth wife Stacy Peterson disappeared. He disclosed his actions and whereabouts ... Drew Peterson Exposed — A Book-Length Investigation Presents New Evidence by Derek Armstrong Drew Peterson Exposed (Kunati Books, Oct 1, 2008) is a breaking-news book length investigation that presents compelling new evidence — and a stinging indictment — for one of the most provocative and h... Drew Peterson Exposed — New Evidence Presents a Stinging Indictment by Derek Armstrong Canadian journalist and past private investigator Derek Armstrong, author of several crime novels, investigates Drew Peterson and reveals explosive new evidence in the disappearance of Stacy Peterson ... Celebrating Ian Fleming's 100th Anniversary with James Bond Satire by Derek Armstrong Kunati Books — Ian Fleming, born May 28, 1908 is famous for his charming spy, James Bond and was himself the master satirist. In honor of the 100th Anniversary of his birth, Derek Armstrong releases t... A Pulitzer Prize-Winner and Movie Deal Highlight Kunati's 2008 by Derek Armstrong With 31 new authors, including Pulitzer Prize-Winning NY Times bestselling John E. Mack, a sequel to the popular Alban Bane Thrillers from Armstrong, and a movie deal from United Artists, Kunati is ho... Red Evans, author of On Ice, Passed Away by Derek Armstrong The crowning of his long and productive life in radio, television, and public relations was becoming a published author. With a shout of "Ah Scooby Do," his lead in as the DJ “Rockin’ Redhead,” he ent... An adventure for spiritual grownups that educates as much as it delights. by Derek Armstrong Bestselling author and tarot expert Lon Milo DuQuette reviewed The Last Troubadour as "an adventure for spiritual grownups."... Three Titles from Brilliant author Derek Armstrong in 2008 by Derek Armstrong The author called "brilliant" by Booklist and praised for "genuinely innovative" combination of "suspense, adventure, satire and comedy" releases three hot titles for 2008... MADicine, Bane Sequel, on press! by Derek Armstrong For Bane fans, who write daily to author Derek Armstrong, the Alban Bane sequel to the Game releases this spring 08!... Magazine launches forum for writers, agents, publishers, readers by Derek Armstrong Deadly Prose Magazine, focused on reviews, news and author profiles, launches a new forum for writers, novelists, readers, fans, publishers and agents.... Library Journal: Recommended for all public libraries. by Derek Armstrong "Tales about the Inquisition are not supposed to be amusing and entertaining, but Armstrong (The Game) manages to make them just that while keeping historical integrity mostly intact, if making free u... Tarot Connections podcast features Derek Armstrong speaking on Tarot Cards by Derek Armstrong Well-known Tarot Reader and podcaster Leisa ReFalo interviews popular author Derek Armstrong on tarot-themed novels and archetypal plotline of The Journey of The Fool which Armstrong uses in his hot n... Books and Internet More Popular Than TV Says Research by Derek Armstrong A study by Persona Corp of 10,000 random Americans showed the Books are more popular than TV.... Interesting Publishing Industry Online Study by Derek Armstrong Four publishers have syndicated a study of Tarot Deck Publishing which should be interesting... Tarot Community Loves The Last Troubadour by Derek Armstrong "This is a wonderful work of art...Of note to Tarot aficionados is the use of Tarot as an important part of the story. Armstrong considered the ramifications of including the Tarot ... Was it a strong... Andy Tilley's Recycling Jimmy Scores two hot reviews by Derek Armstrong Black humor and especially black humor is always popular. Andy Tilley's Recycling Jimmy is creating buzz with reviews from Booklist "is energetic, imaginative, relentlessly and unabashedly vulgar, and...
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MADicine
"The new book Drew Peterson Exposed, about the former Bolingbrook police officer and his dead third wife and missing fourth wife, is billed as a 300-page news story. And it does have some news." —Chicago Sun-Times
"Derek should be commended for staging [the lie detector test] under neutral circumstances. It was a fair test . . . I agree with everything." —Geraldo Rivera on The Morning Show with Mike and Juliet (FOX)
"Drew Peterson says a new book about him—due out this week—looks too much at the negative side of things." —WBBM Chicago (CBS)
"Peterson had agreed to take the examination at the request of Derek Armstrong, the author of the recently published book Drew Peterson Exposed. . . . 'I started to come to the conclusion in my own mind that he might be guilty,' Armstrong said." — Mike Celizic, contributor, TODAYShow.com
"In May, Drew Peterson took a lie detector test at the request of author Derek Armstrong. The results, published in a new book, Drew Peterson Exposed, revealed Peterson showed deception on three occasions when asked about Stacy's disappearance. Peterson was deceptive when asked about the last time he saw Stacy, if he knows her whereabouts, and about a phone call from Stacy saying she was leaving him." —The Early Show (CBS)
"Peterson [is] the subject of a tell-all book where he describes the day Stacy goes missing. Tonight, the prime-time exclusive, the author who grilled Peterson for hours and caught it all on tape." —Nancy Grace, host, The Nancy Grace Show
Derek Armstrong Thriller author of The Game, MADicine and The Last Troubadour
Official website of Derek Armstrong with links to official blog, featuring book trailers and synopsis of The Game (mystery thriller), MADicine (science thriller), The Persona Principle (non fiction marketing business book) and The Last Troubadour (historical thriller).
Kunati International Books Website
Kunati Books focuses on controversial, edgy, provocative, hip and fun fiction and non-fiction and is Derek's publisher -- "A publisher to watch" writes Booklist. "What a publisher looks like if the marketing department runs things." Quill and Quire Magazine.
