VICTOR CASS
Victor Cass is a multifaceted writer, podcaster, artist, and retired law enforcement officer. He is currently the cohost of the true crime podcast, “The Little Old Murder from Pasadena,” which explores historical homicides from Pasadena, California, spanning from the late 1800s to the present day. Each episode of the podcast not only investigates these often-gruesome crimes but also highlights fascinating aspects of Pasadena’s history, arts, and culture. Listeners can find the podcast on Spotify, iHeart, Apple, and all major platforms, with a direct link to Spotify provided on this website.
Telenovela
Love, Death, and Other War Stories
Black Widow Bitches
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Books, Published Works and Recognition
Victor Cass is the author of several books. His works include three novels: Love, Death and Other War Stories, Telenovela, and Black Widow Bitches. Telenovela was recognized as one of the “Top 10 Best Reviewed Books” on Living La Vida Latina, while his third novel, Black Widow Bitches, published by Golden Foothills Press, won five book awards. You can read more about these books and order them above. In addition to his novels, Cass has contributed short stories, articles, editorials, and essays to publications such as If&When Literary Journal, Altadena Poetry Review Anthology, Arroyo Monthly Magazine, Horror Sleaze Trash, Mexican War Journal, Pasadena Weekly, Pasadena Star-News, and many others.
Biography
Victor Cass was born in Kingsville, Texas, but grew up in his hometown of Pasadena, California.
He was raised in Pasadena’s traditional Armenian neighborhood, East Washington Village, and is a graduate of John Muir High School. Cass is also an Eagle Scout from Pasadena’s historic Troop 4.
He earned his Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree, awarded with honors, from the Art Center College of Design in Pasadena, and later received a Master of Arts Degree in Military Studies-Land Warfare from American Military University in Manassas Park, Virginia.
Professional Background
In his professional career, Cass has worked as an advertising art director in New York City. He was also a decorated, veteran law enforcement officer with the Pasadena (CA) Police Department, retiring as a sergeant after 30 years and five months of service, in June 2023. His first book, a non-fiction history titled Pasadena Police Department: A Photohistory, 1877-2000, chronicles the history of his department. This was followed by his debut novel, Love, Death, and Other War Stories, which draws in part from his experiences as a street cop.
To contact Victor Cass please feel free to email him at: denavictor5@aol.com or connect with him through the twitter or facebook links located at the top right of this page. Thank you.
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What the beautiful people don’t know can hurt them, as the bodies pile up in Pasadena.
It's girls' night out, friendship drama, and sexy romps in the land of the telenovela!
In this gritty, heart-thumping war epic, Cass takes us into the deadly, blood-soaked world of the first all-female combat infantry division.
