A small fishing boat with two men aboard washes ashore in the sleepy community of Willow Beach. One man doesn’t speak, and the second man – a reclusive scrap dealer – is dead. In conducting his investigation, Homicide Detective Dieter Gorman makes a grizzly discovery at the dead man’s home. In the basement, he’s confronted with a scene of unimaginable horror.
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A Case Against The Clock is a thriller novel about a criminal profiler, Reg Battie, who has been retained by police to help identify the person responsible for three vicious murders. But, Reg has a challenge – he’s battling amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), a progressive and fatal neuromuscular disease.
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Ross Fattori is an author and freelance writer whose work has appeared in the Toronto Star, Toronto Sun, and Canadian AutoWorld magazine. His first non-fiction book, My European Travelogue, was published in 2019. A Case Against the Clock is Fattori’s first published novel, and his forthcoming novel, The Ghosts of Willow Beach, is available for pre-order on Amazon and will be released on March 1, 2025
THE GHOSTS OF WILLOW BEACH is now available as an e-Book and a paperback on Amazon.
A small fishing boat with two men aboard washes ashore in the sleepy community of Willow Beach. One man doesn’t speak, and the second man – a reclusive scrap dealer – is dead. In conducting his investigation, Homicide Detective Dieter Gorman makes a grizzly discovery atthe dead man’s home. In the basement, he’s confronted with a scene of unimaginable horror.
Gorman is drawn into a darkly disturbing case that is impeded by a suspect who is unable to communicate, and by a retired newspaper reporter who might hold important cluesbut who suffers from Alzheimer disease. In his search for answers, Gorman relies on his savvy street smarts and on LSD, a potent hallucinogenic which has helped him in prior investigations.
Will Gorman’s investigative skills and acid tripping be enough to solve the biggest case of his career? Whatever the final outcome, shocking revelations about key suspects will expose a decades-long mystery and forever alter Gorman’s perceptions of good and evil.
Video
A heartfelt thank you to Daytime Ottawa host, Derick Fage, and the entire volunteer crew for the opportunity to be on the show on Friday April 12th. This was my first ever live TV appearance, discussing my debut crime thriller novel, and the history of ALS in my family. Derick and crew could not have been more courteous and accommodating. Derick’s engaging personality and professionalism made the interview seem effortless. I’m grateful to Derick and to the talented volunteers working behind the scenes for making this such a wonderful and memorable ‘on-air’ experience.
Radio
On May 4, 2024, I had the honour and pleasure of being interviewed by Kristin Macdonald for her radio podcast called Second Vision. Kristin is partially sighted as a result of retinitis pigmentosa, and she interviews people who have found amazing ways to overcome personal injuries and conditions, as well as leaders in medicine and scientific research, actors and inspirational speakers. Kristin and I talked about my debut thriller novel, A Case Against the Clock, whose protagonist is a retired criminal profiler who is battling ALS (also known as Lou Gehrig’s Disease). We also discussed personal loss and strategies for dealing with grief. Kristin is an incredibly gifted interviewer who made the experience fun, engaging and enjoyable.
"The plot of A Case Against the Clock is well thought out, perfectly paced and clearly delivered. Readers are introduced to characters who are well described, with great dialogue. The real hook is the author’s ability to create realistic, meaningful suspense. I am a voracious reader, and as the suspense builds, I definitely could not put this book down until the end. It is my sincere hope that the author will continue with a series of books with these interesting and finely-crafted characters. And we know he can build suspense.” – Janice M. (Richmond Hill, Ontario)
