Robert TurekRobert Turek is a true crime and local history author from Quincy, Illinois, whose work shines a light on the darker, often forgotten chapters of his hometown's past. Drawing on years of research in courthouse archives, newspaper collections, and famly records, Turek specializes in deeply rooted regional stories that read with the intensity of a crime novel but are grounded in meticulous documentation. Turek still lives in Quincy, where he continues to research, write, and raise his family. His books invite readers to look more closely at the places they think they know-and to remember the real people behind every headline and case file. Read More Read Less