John Paul Carinci has been a successful insurance executive and president of Carinci Insurance Agency, Inc., for over 35 years. John is also an author, songwriter, poet, and CEO of Better Off Dead Productions. Some of John’s books include: "An All-Consuming Desire To Succeed," "The Power of Being Different," "In Exchange of Life," "Share Your Mission #5," "A Second Chance," "The Psychic Boy Detective," "Better Off Dead," "Better Off Dead In Paradise," "Defying Death In Hagerstown," and "A Gift from Above." John has given over 100 radio and television interviews over the past 15 years.

"John Paul Carinci delivers yet another top-notch thriller! Defying Death in Hagerstown is a compelling and authentic exposition of the classic murder mystery. It has everything--shocking crime, compelling characters and a clever, clever plot. Get ready to stay up all night!" ~Brien Jones, author of The New Manuscript and Mammoth Hunt."A Masterful Book. John Paul Carinci writes with beauty and elegance of one man's journey from hopelessness to the miracle of life. An amazing read you'll remember for its mystery and wonder long after its ending!" Ellen Marie George, author of Flutterby, and the upcoming book, THIRST“I am blown away! This was a great read. You have a special gift with creating characters that live and breathe.” Carol Rehman author, entrepreneur

John Paul Carinci has been a successful insurance executive and president of Carinci Insurance Agency, Inc., for over 35 years. John is also an author, songwriter, poet, and CEO of Better Off Dead Productions. Some of John’s books include: "An All-Consuming Desire To Succeed," "The Power of Being Different," "In Exchange of Life," "Share Your Mission #5," "A Second Chance," "The Psychic Boy Detective," "Better Off Dead," "Better Off Dead In Paradise," "Defying Death In Hagerstown," and "A Gift from Above." John has given over 100 radio and television interviews over the past 15 years.

"John Paul Carinci delivers yet another top-notch thriller! Defying Death in Hagerstown is a compelling and authentic exposition of the classic murder mystery. It has everything--shocking crime, compelling characters and a clever, clever plot. Get ready to stay up all night!" ~Brien Jones, author of The New Manuscript and Mammoth Hunt."A Masterful Book. John Paul Carinci writes with beauty and elegance of one man's journey from hopelessness to the miracle of life. An amazing read you'll remember for its mystery and wonder long after its ending!" Ellen Marie George, author of Flutterby, and the upcoming book, THIRST“I am blown away! This was a great read. You have a special gift with creating characters that live and breathe.” Carol Rehman author, entrepreneur