RONALD E. BOWERS
A REAL TRUE CRIME AUTHOR
Ronald E. Bowers is a renowned true crime writer with over 40 years of experience as a prosecutor in the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office. Throughout his career, he was involved in some of the most sensational cases of our time. After retiring from the DA’s Office, he transitioned to writing, where he draws on his extensive firsthand experience to provide an insider’s view of the Criminal Justice System. His books, including the L.A. True Crime Series and the DA Delta Force Series, offer readers an unfiltered look at crime scenes, investigations, and courtroom battles, highlighting his deep understanding of the legal process and his commitment to revealing the truth.
The Story Behind the Author
If you’re a fan of true crime books that reveal the unvarnished truth about crime scenes without sugarcoating the facts, you should check out Ronald E. Bowers’ works. He narrates the story from the unique perspective of an observer who watched the detectives conduct the homicide investigation, right through to the attorneys’ intense courtroom arguments.
With over 40 years of experience as a prosecutor for the Los Angeles County District Attorney, Mr. Bowers has witnessed some of the most sensational cases of our time. He takes readers behind the scenes to reveal the inner workings of the Criminal Justice System, providing a perspective that most other true crime writers, who were not directly involved in the action, cannot offer.
After retiring from the DA’s Office, Mr. Bowers embarked on a second career as a true crime writer. He meticulously reviewed thousands of cases he had handled, selecting the most compelling stories to craft into his spellbinding L.A. True Crime Series.
Later, he created the DA Delta Force Series, focusing on special prosecutors in the DA Major Crimes Division who relentlessly pursue justice against the most heinous killers. This series showcases these prosecutors’ fearless attitudes and remarkable achievements in the courtroom.
Ronald E. Bowers is uniquely qualified to expose the good, the bad, and the ugly of the Los Angeles Criminal Justice System. His books immerse readers in every phase of the case, from the crime scene to the courtroom verdict, making them feel personally involved in the journey.
Ronald Bowers in Media
Featured on a new Netflix Series
Case Videos
Questions to the Actor
as posed on goodreads
Where did you get the idea for your most recent book?
I don’t have to get an idea for a book because my job is to select the stories that I have learned from readers that they want to know more about. Many of my readers want to hear more about the detectives trying to solve the homicide cases. Other readers are more interested in the courtroom drama and learning what went on behind the scenes especially in the judges chambers. I try to provide the reader what they want to learn about and give them a new viewpoint that they hadn’t thought about.
How do you get inspired to write?
True Crime stories already exist and the challenge is to find a way to weave all the police reports, court transcripts and appellate opinions into an engaging book. If it is written in legalese you will lose your readers. If it is too basic the real True Crime readers will walk away unsatisfied. Most True Crime readers are highly knowledgeable about police investigation and the world of forensics. It isn’t a matter of being inspired to write but being inspired to connect with you sophisticated readers.
What are you currently working on?
I have finished up my third book of by DA Delta Force series. For 43 years I assisted in prosecuting numerous murder cases which are full of remarkable stories. Now that I am retired I have the time to analyze each of these homicide cases to find the mini-stories which make for fascinating reading. I just published Best Of the Best DA which examines how we were able to successfully prosecute members of the Mexican Mafia and the major gangsters of Los Angeles.
What’s your advice for aspiring writers?
Everyone thinks they have a story to tell, but are there readers who are waiting to hear that unique story? Many writers have difficulty placing themselves in the position of the reader. Aspiring writers need to listen to potential readers and learn what they are interested in. Often a great story needs hooks to continually pull the reader further into the story. The writer who knows where and when to insert the hooks will be successful.
What’s the best thing about being a writer?
True Crime story telling is more an art than a science. As an author you want to maintain your credibility with your readers, however you don’t want the reader to get lost in the weeds. It is a fine balance to give the reader enough of the facts but not become too detailed. As a writer you have the chance to tell a True Crime story in a way in which the reader gets it. That connection with the reader is rewarding.
How do you deal with writer’s block?
Many times you find your mind is not connecting the dots. I recognize that is the time to stop writing and I will pick up the research material and glance at it. Then I will find some facts that I left out which gets my mine back on track.
Ronald E. Bowers
Ronald E. Bowers is a REAL True Crime author who was a prosecutor for the Los Angeles DA’s Office for 43 years.