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North Dakota's Bakken oil fields held the promise of unimaginable wealth ... But for some, the price was paid in blood. James Henrikson was a man driven by greed and a lust for power. A mix of charm and ruthlessness, he carefully concealed his criminal past while rising to oil field royalty alongside his equally deceptive wife, Sarah Creveling. But their short-lived empire was fragile, a house of cards held together by lies. When it all began to crumble, James was blinded by rage and consumed by a need for revenge. Kristopher ""K.C."" Clarke, young, well-liked, and full of promise, vanished without a trace one cold North Dakota morning-his belongings left behind, his fate a baffling mystery. Nearly two years later outside Spokane, Washington, Doug Carlile, a beloved family man with big dreams, was gunned down in his own home. The two victims had one chilling connection: James Henrikson. What followed was a high-stakes race to unravel a tangled web of conspiracy, murder, and betrayal. As federal and local investigators closed in, the truth was even more staggering than anyone expected.

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""In MILES OF DESTRUCTION, C.J. Wynn provides a detailed and thought-provoking look into the darker side of the oil boom, how money and greed impacted lives across the country, and the tireless efforts of law enforcement to bring justice. It's a must-read for those who love the true crime genre."" -Joe Skurzewski, News Director & Anchor, KMOT-TV ""MILES OF DESTRUCTION is an exhilarating ride laying bare one of the most gut-wrenching, gruesome tales spurned by the modern oil boom. C.J. Wynn has taken a labyrinth of seemingly disconnected facts and circumstances-and two murders 800 miles apart-and woven together a heart-pounding page turner. Her brilliant storytelling will keep you on the edge of your seat until the very last page."" -Steven B. Epstein, author of Murder on Birchleaf Drive, Evil at Lake Seminole, Extreme Punishment, and Deadly Heist ""NETFLIX, pay attention. Here's your next hit true-life crime drama mini-series. MILES OF DESTRUCTION is a gripping story that holds the reader from start to finish as C.J. Wynn reminds us that fact really is stranger than fiction. Early on you'll go from ""really?"" to ""I want to know more"" as you turn the pages and find yourself being pulled deeper and deeper into the harsh reality of a world C.J. has exposed. Each clue in the journey, seemingly unrelated to the one before or after, is carefully authenticated with astounding research and then presented for the reader's consideration. Engaging, superbly documented, and told with passion, this is one story you'll want to read. Good luck finding a place to pause and put it down."" -Jim Huggins, New Shepherd Films award-winning filmmaker and screenwriter of Footprints, Forgotten Heroes-The Robert Hartsock Story and The 211 Home; and author of Memoirs of an Angel ""C.J. Wynn has created a readable and captivating story about a complicated investigation into a twisted criminal enterprise. Miles of Destruction details how a team of investigators in the States of Washington and North Dakota brought down James Henrikson, a greedy, murderous conman, who had no loyalty to anyone-not to his best friend, his business associates, not even to his wife-his partner in crime, murdering two and plotting to kill the other. Henrikson's only loyalty was to money. This book reveals the skill, patience, and grit required to capture and convict a dangerous man. Kudos to that team of investigators, and to C.J. Wynn for telling their story."" -Beth Karas, former prosecutor and Legal Analyst on Investigation Discovery's series Curious Case Of ... and Curious Case of Natalia Grace ""An exceptionally well-crafted and riveting true crime story-full of shady criminals, astonishing greed, and the uncompromising efforts of investigators and citizens who refused to let justice slip away. C.J. Wynn masterfully untangles a web of complicated elements, delivering a gripping, tragic narrative with clarity and compassion."" -Jonah Lantto, host of Midwest Murder

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C.J. Wynn is a true crime author with a Master's degree in Psychology and a deep fascination with the darker corners of the human mind. Drawing on over two decades of research and analysis, she brings complex criminal cases to life with clarity, nuance, and compassion. Her work reflects thousands of hours spent studying behavior, collaborating with fellow writers, and refining a narrative style that offers readers not just the facts-but the full story behind them. When she's not writing, C.J. enjoys teeing off under the Arizona sun, where she lives with her husband and two children.

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