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2021 Book Awards Winners
June 18, 2021
New England Society Book Awards
Trial by Fire wins top prize for nonfiction at the New England Society Book Awards
At GMGC Event Scott James '84 Discusses New Book, the Writing Process and Where He Got His Start
April 20, 2021
The Delphian
Maxmillian Robinson interviews author and Adelphi alum Scott James about his new book "Trial by Fire"
Through 'Trial by Fire,' author seeks new way of looking at the Station blaze
April 21, 2021
Cranston Herald
The author of a book on the Station nightclub fire asked readers to consider all angles of the tragedy.
"Smoke and Mirrors"
March 3, 2021
Rhode Island PBS Weekly
The Station nightclub fire spurred headlines across the country and heartbreak across Rhode Island. Eighteen years later, author Scott James reveals new evidence about the tragedy and its aftermath.
The Station Night Club Fire, West Warwick, RI with author Scott James
February 19, 2021
Crime of the Truest Kind Podcast
In conversation with host Anngelle Wood
"Trial by Fire" and The Station nightclub fire anniversary
February 18, 2021
NEXT - broadcast of New England NPR radio station consortium
In conversation with host Morgan Springer about The Station nightclub fire
Bruce Newbury Radio Show
February 17, 2021
WADK radio 1540AM Newport, Rhode Island
Live broadcast interview about TRIAL BY FIRE
"Trial By Fire" and The Station Nightclub Fire with Scott James
February 15, 2021
Necronomicast Podcast
From Omaha, Nebraska, in conversation with host Brian Corey.
True Murder Podcast: Trial by Fire
December 14, 2020
True Murder: The Most Shocking Killers in True Crime History
Host Dan Zupansky interviews author Scott James about "Trial by Fire"
Cities of Blood Podcast: Trial by Fire
December 10, 2020
Cities of Blood Podcast
Hosts Phil D'Asaro & Alexis Darevko talk to author Scott James about his new book "Trial by Fire"
18 Years After Station Nightclub Fire, Author Examines New Evidence
December 18, 2020
WGBH National Public Radio
A new book is shedding new light on an 18-year-old tragedy, suggesting that the 2003 Station nightclub fire in West Warwick, RI may have been the fault of more than just the owners of the nightclub
What were the best books of 2020?
December 9, 2020
Berkeleyside
3 Berkeleyside contributors share their favorites
2020's Music Books
November 30, 2020
Forbes
"...just in time to provide some gift-giving options for fans who love reading about music as much as listening to it."
Trial by Fire: The Station Nightclub Fire
November 15, 2020
Murder Most Foul Podcast
Host James Sulanowski interviews "Trial by Fire" author Scott James
Former Projo Reporter and Brown Prof. Threatened Author With Legal Action on Book About Station Fire
November 16, 2020
GoLocalProv.com
A failed attempt to prevent a conflict involving the Providence Journal from being reported in "Trial by Fire."
Scott James' "Trial by Fire"
November 12, 2020
WAMC Northeast Pubic Radio "The Roundtable"
Host Joe Donahue interviews the author about his new book about The Station nightclub fire, one of America's deadliest tragedies
Ivy League Murders Podcast: Trial by Five
November 8, 2020
Ivy League Murders Podcast
Hosts Sarah Alcorn and Laura Rodrigues McDonald explore The Station nightclub fire tragedy and the new book "Trial by Fire"
Studio 10 interviews Scott James about "Trial by Fire"
November 5, 2020
WJAR-TV 10
Two-part interview by Artie Tefft (episodes play continuously on this link), aired 11/5 and 11/6/2020
Scott James: Grief Builds When a Life Is “Stolen”
October 28, 2020
Psychology Today
Journalist learns first-hand how emotions intensify when a loved one is killed.
Reddit: Ask Me Anything with TRIAL BY FIRE author Scott James
November 5, 2020
Q & A about The Station nightclub fire
New book explores aftermath of Station nightclub fire
October 27, 2020
WJAR-TV 10
Providence TV news coverage of the publication of "Trial by Fire"
Five Books to Help Us Understand the Rise of Trump That Have Nothing to Do With Trump
October 27, 2020
Book Marks
Scott James, the author of "Trial by Fire," shares five books in his life
Book Tells the Whole Horrific Story of the Station Nightclub Fire
October 27, 2020
Houston Press
The story behind the new book "Trial by Fire"
Mike Kirby: New book reveals unknown truths about Station nightclub fire
October 24, 2020
The Sun Chronicle
"James managed to uncover these truths with some hard-nosed reporting and, more importantly, by securing the first-ever interviews given by the Derderians and their families."
A new book from a former Channel 6 news director examines the Station nightclub fire
October 23, 2020
The Boston Globe
Questions from Boston Globe reporter Dan McGowan
Mike Kirby: North native turns spotlight on 90 tragic seconds
October 3, 2020
The Sun Chronicle
A preview of the release of "Trial by Fire"
Booklist review recommends "Trial by Fire"
October 1, 2020
Booklist
"Well-researched and well written... it is well worth reading for true crime fans who are tired of serial killers."
Praise from Kirkus for "Trial by Fire"
September 1, 2020
Kirkus
"An unsettling history of horrific events whose memory is still fresh."
Starred Review for Alone Together from Library Journal
September 1, 2020
Library Journal
Verdict: Among the first anthologies of its kind, this thoughtful and engaging compilation is recommended for readers seeking understanding and connection and a more empathetic and less materialistic post–COVID-19 world.
Ninety writers offer their thoughts on life during a pandemic
August 20, 2020
Washington Post
"Compulsively readable" - review of Alone Together
Trial by Fire receives Starred Review - Publishers Weekly
August 2020
Publishers Weekly
"gripping, meticulously researched... James draws on his knowledge of the state’s politics and interviews with the principal players to present a complete, affecting picture of the tragedy’s terrible human cost. This is essential reading for true crime fans."
Buzz Books: Great Reads - 2020 Fall/Winter
May 2020
Publisher's Marketplace
TRIAL BY FIRE selected by PublishersMarketplace - Great Reads - 2020 Fall/Winter
“Are You the Messiah?”
November 22, 2010
The New Yorker
The magazine takes a deep dive to explore Scott’s story about an ordinary man who suddenly found himself worshipped as a god.
“I Can’t Believe It’s Not Buddha”
March 15, 2010
The Colbert Report
Late night host Stephen Colbert’s send-up of Scott’s story about an unwilling messiah.
“Open Relationships”
February 2010
Chelsea Lately
Chelsea Handler and her roundtable of comedians unpack Scott’s story about the prevalence of open relationships.