Unraveling Mysteries. One Book at a Time
About Prairie Crime Press
Prairie Crime Press publishes true crime and investigative nonfiction built on verifiable records, primary-source evidence, and disciplined reporting. Our focus is on cases that shape communities, expose systemic failures, and demand clarity.
We do not dramatize, embellish, or recycle second‑hand summaries. Every title is grounded in court files, interviews, archival documents, and documented fact patterns. Our work prioritizes accuracy over speculation, ethics over sensationalism, and transparency over narrative convenience.
Prairie Crime Press was founded by investigative journalist Lisa Joy, whose reporting background includes decades of case analysis, source verification, and forensic‑grade documentation. Her work has followed complex criminal cases through shifting truths, institutional silence, and long‑term community impact.
Our mission is simple: Evidence. Clarity. Truth. We publish books that help readers understand what really happened — and why it still matters.
About the Founder
Lisa Joy is an award‑winning investigative journalist specializing in crime and court reporting. Over her career, she has earned more than a dozen national, provincial, and international awards, including five for excellence in crime coverage. Her work has been recognized by the Saskatchewan Weekly Newspapers Association for News Story of the Year for her coverage of street gangs and Best First Nations Coverage for her stories on Indigenous issues.
Her reporting has appeared in The Globe and Mail, CBC, CTV, Global News, Toronto Star, Toronto Sun, Edmonton Sun, Calgary Sun, and Castanet News, among others. She has also appeared live on CNN, John Gormley Live, and The Cory Morgan Show, to discuss investigative findings.
Originally from British Columbia, Joy brings a unique perspective shaped by her experience as a licensed private investigator in Alberta. She finds solace in the outdoors and continues to explore the intersection of truth, evidence, and narrative through her work in true crime literature.