The Controversial Book???

Well, I hope the '''controversy" over "Clovis Road," which was well researched from newspapers, interviews, visits, research on computer, Cameron court records, and many other sources will help more people want to buy it. Then you can decide if it is a "controversial" book. In this case, truth is stranger than fiction, and this story is a great example of that. Technically both the murderer and the attempted murderer were found guilty of their crimes, but somehow, the Criminal Court of Appeals overturned many of their convictions. Jim Thomas died before being found "technically" guilty, but his MO was the same in the Hunt murders as it was on another couple in Lubbock, who lived to tell their story. The book was fascinating to research, and the time element of it being a crime that started in 1942, makes the 1940s seem to come to life.

Angelus Hotel

From a new book, Amarillo, published in 2009 by Ron Smith one finds this photo of the Angelus Hotel mentioned in Clovis Road. This is where James Clyde Thomas had doughnuts on the morning of October 26, 1943. The Angelus Hotel Coffee Shop was across the street from the Craig's apartment. Search "Ron Smith and Amarillo" to view the book. Photo courtesy of Mr. Ron Smith