Blood & Scripture: Memoirs of the Philadelphia Slasher

About Blood & Scripture: Memoirs of the Philadelphia Slasher

They called him a monster. He called it salvation.

From the shadows of 1980s Philadelphia to the stained pages of a forgotten journal, Blood & Scripture unearths the chilling confessions of Derrick—a man torn between sin and sanctity, damnation and redemption. As the bodies pile up, so do the scripture-laced justifications scribbled in blood and ink.

This imagined memoir, inspired by true unsolved murders, invites you deep into the mind of a killer who believed his violence was divinely ordained. Blending fragments of Bible verses with journal entries, poetry, and the whispered voices of victims long forgotten, Derrick’s story is not one of justice—but of judgment.

Can a man seek salvation after carving his gospel in flesh? Or is forgiveness lost the moment the blade sinks in?

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Author Bio:
David L. Powell III is a multifaceted author, screenwriter, and storyteller whose work spans fiction, memoir, and film. With a distinctive voice shaped by real-life experience, cultural reflection, and poetic intensity, Powell crafts narratives that explore the darker edges of the human condition—blending psychological depth with social commentary.

He has ghostwritten numerous works, penned over 20 screenplays, and brings a cinematic lens to his fiction, often weaving elements of spirituality, trauma, and redemption into immersive, emotionally charged stories. His work challenges conventions and invites readers to confront what lies beneath the surface.

Based in Pennsylvania, David continues to write, mentor, and develop new projects that stretch the boundaries of genre and storytelling.