Author and historian John B. “Red” Cummings Jr. of Westport will release his companion mystery book to Murder, Manslaughter and Mayhem, in early February.

The subjects of Volume 2 — 1970-1999 will include the roadside murders of the 1980s and cult murders from 1970s as well as over 100 regional deaths, many of which remain mysteries. Stefani Koorey, PHD, assisted in the writing of both books.

His most recent book, Murder, Manslaughter and Mayhem in the Southcoast Volume 1 from 1832 to 1969 tells of some 75 deaths, many of which remain unsolved including the Borden murders.

Cummings has written five historical true stories since his first book eight years ago. Other books are The Last Fling, Hurricane Carol 1954; Cream of the Crop, Fall River and neighboring communities outstanding successful citizens; Lobstah Tales, the History of the Moby Dick/Back Eddy Restaurant in Westport and Murder, Manslaughter and Mayhem Volume One. Volume 2 along with the other books may be purchased at area gift shops, Amazon and at events where the author makes presentations such as libraries and historical societies.