Ronald G. Mazzella
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True Crime Author
Not every day do you pick up a book that stops you in your tracks. But Ronald G. Mazzella’s debut novel does just that. I mean, how often do you find a Ronald G. Mazzella book that walks right into one of the darkest corners of American life and stays there long enough to make you uncomfortable… in the best way?
Confessions of a Mass Shooter isn’t your typical crime story. It’s bold. It’s raw. It’s honest in a way that’ll leave your thoughts spinning long after the last page. You’re not just watching from the outside, you’re pulled into the mind of someone you’d never expect to understand. And that’s what makes this Ronald Mazzella book different. It doesn’t ask for your approval. It asks for your attention.
Ron’s voice doesn’t come from theory or headlines. He’s a true crime author who writes like someone who’s been listening more than talking. He gets the small details right—the awkward silences, the smell of cafeteria trays, the thick tension that fills a courtroom. You can feel it. You live it.
This isn’t a story about villains and heroes. It’s about people. Real, flawed, sometimes terrifying people. And somehow, that’s what makes it human.
If you’re into crime stories that don’t take the easy way out or if you’ve ever sat with a headline and wondered, “How does someone get there?” this one’s for you.
There’s only one debut like this. And there’s only one Ronald G. Mazzella book that dares to go this far.
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Confessions of a Mass Shooter
Inside the fractured mind of Peyton Huberty, a war rages—one he can no longer control. On a sweltering summer afternoon, a prestigious university becomes the backdrop for a tragedy that shocks the nation. But was it madness, or something far more sinister?
As Peyton recovers from a failed suicide attempt, he finds himself shackled to a hospital bed, facing the weight of his actions. A team of doctors and attorneys uncover a disturbing truth—a malignant brain tumor, nestled deep within the regions governing impulse and rage. Could this tumor have dictated his actions? Was he ever truly in control?
From the harrowing courtroom battles to the suffocating walls of a prison cell, Confessions of a Mass Shooter takes readers on a chilling journey through the mind of a man both victim and villain. As his trial looms, the ultimate question remains: Does Peyton deserve mercy… or execution?
Gripping, unsettling, and psychologically intense, this novel will leave readers questioning the thin line between sanity and culpability.
About The Author
A RELENTLESSLY HONEST STORYTELLER
Ronald G. Mazzella is a retired M.T.A. New York City Subway Supervisor who has two degrees–B.S. in psychology, M.S. in transportation engineering. As as ex-psychology researcher, he has published four psychology research articles that are listed in Google Scholar. Also, as freelance writer since 2014, he has published four nonfiction articles, along with one poem.
In late 2022, Ronald G. Mazzella had recalled how Kevin Kwan had gotten the idea to write this novel, Crazy Rich Asians. This prompted him to search through his unpublished poems. He quickly decided that the poem about a mass shooter would be a viable idea to develop as a novel.
Based on research on two mass shooters–Charles Whitman, Stephen Paddock–along with research on brain imaging technology, Ronald G. Mazzella constructed his main character to be an atypical mass shooter. With a narrative arc involving a medical/legal thriller, Ronald G. Mazzella details all the accompanying consequences pertaining to this atypical mass shooter. Not once are the readers ever disappointed by this book and its riveting account.
FAQ's
What makes Ronald G. Mazzella’s book different from other crime stories?
Most crime stories stick to the same formula. A Ronald G. Mazzella book digs deeper into the why, not just the what. He doesn’t just tell a story; he makes you feel like you’re inside it.
Is Ronald G. Mazzella a true crime author or a novelist?
He’s both. As a true crime author, he brings real-world grit into his fiction. His writing pulls from the way people speak, act, and break without making it feel like a lecture.
I’ve never read a Ronald G. Mazzella book. Where should I start?
Start with Confessions of a Mass Shooter. It’s his first, and it hits hard. If you’re into stories that make you think twice, this one’s a strong intro to a true crime author who doesn’t hold back.