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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In 1982, age 23, Ross Fattori traveled from his home in Toronto, Canada to London, England to embark on a cycling and train journey through England and Europe. The cycling leg began in London and commenced two months (and 1,284 miles) later in Palencia, Spain. Throughout his journey, Ross recorded his thoughts and observations of the many places he visited and the people he met. 'My European Travelogue (From London to Thessaloniki 1982)’ is the result of that effort.
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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
A Case against the Clock is a suspense novel featuring retired criminal profiler, Reg Battie, who has been retained by police to help find the person responsible for three vicious murders. But, Reg has a challenge – he’s battling Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), a fatal and progressive neuromuscular disease. Readers follow the police investigation as the bodies pile up, and are offered glimpses inside the killer’s mind to understand the strange motivations behind the killings. As the story unfolds, it’s a race against time for Battie, who is challenged with the task of creating an accurate profile of the killer before ALS takes his life.
COVER REVEAL!
I’m pleased to reveal the cover for ‘The Ghosts of Willow Beach,’ my new crime thriller novel, set in Georgina, Ontario. It's a darkly disturbing story about a grisly discovery made inside a dead man’s basement, which leads to the exposure of a decades-long mystery. The official release date is March 1, 2025. The Kindle version o the novel is now available on pre-order, and both the Kindle and paperback versions will be available on March 1, 2025.
Thank you to Amy McIntyre for another great cover; to editor, Sigrid Macdonald; to beta readers Jaret Fattori, (the late) Rod Urquhart, Anna Di Meglio, Diane Brousseau, and Kathy MacLellan; and to Emma Fattori for her inspired web design. I’m grateful for all of the critical feedback and support I’ve received for this new novel.
Stay tuned for plot teasers and more upcoming book signing events!
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)
