CJ Wynn Miles of Destruction: A ND True Story Author Signing

North Dakota's Bakken oil fields held the promise of unimaginable wealth...but for some, the price was paid in blood...

James Henrikson was a man driven by greed and a lust for power. A dangerous mix of charm and ruthlessness, he carefully concealed his criminal past while rising to oilfield royalty alongside his equally deceptive wife, SarahCreveling. But their short-lived empire was fragile, a house of cards held together by lies. When it all began to crumble, James was blinded by rage and consumed by a need for revenge. What followed was a deadly path of destruction.

Kristopher “K.C.” Clarke, young, well-liked, and full of promise, vanished without a trace one cold North Dakota morning—his belongings left behind, his fate a baffling mystery.

Nearly two years later outside Spokane, Washington, Doug Carlile, a beloved family man with big dreams, was gunned down in his own home.

Although miles apart, the two men had one chilling connection: James Henrikson.

What followed was a high-stakes race to unravel a tangled web of conspiracy, betrayal, and murder. As federal and local investigators closed in, the truth was even more staggering than anyone could have imagined.

Author bio:

C.J. Wynn is a true crime author with a Master’s degree in Psychology and a deep fascination with the darker corners of the human mind. Drawing on over two decades of research and analysis, she brings complex criminal cases to life with clarity, nuance, and compassion. Her work reflects thousands of hours spent studying behavior, collaborating with fellow writers, and refining a narrative style that offers readers not just the facts—but the full story behind them. When she’s not writing, C.J. enjoys teeing off under the Arizona sun, where she lives with her husband and two children.