I’m still pinching myself.
When I launched the Kickstarter campaign for The Jacklighter: Murder, Betrayal, and Justice in Pennsylvania’s Endless Mountains, I hoped for the best and prepared for the worst. But my Backer Besties came through and fully funded (and then some!) my first Kickstarter campaign πππ
To every single backer who pledged, shared the campaign, cheered me on, or simply spread the word: thank you. You gave The Jacklighter a real pathway to existing in the world.
This case, which spans 50 years, has stayed with me for three decades since I first started writing about it in my husband’s hometown of Montrose, Pa. The Endless Mountains in northeast Pennsylvania hold a lot of secrets, and this oneβwrapped in hunting culture, small-town loyalty, and a betrayal that shattered a familyβis one I can’t wait to share with you. I’m pouring everything into this book, and I’m so grateful it’s going to find its readers.
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Pre-orders will be coming soon on Amazon, so stay tuned for that announcement. You can also join my free Substack newsletter for publication-day updates and get some behind-the-scenes true crime reporting as a bonus. The Jackligher is on track for release by the end of 2026, and I’ll be keeping you posted every step of the way.
With so much gratitude π
Carla
Carla Conti is a journalist and the award-winning author of Chained Birds: A Crimemoir. Her next true crime book, The Jacklighter, is set for release in 2026. She lives in Pennsylvania with her husband, who supports her true crime habit.
