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THE TRUE STORY BEHIND “THE FIELD” BY IAN DAWSON – PART Two

Posted on by Ian Dawson

We continue now with the police report of my abduction from May 1, 1993.

Twenty-five years ago, this corner was the location of the clearing where I was taken by my abductors.
After I was released, I raced down Shasta View on my bike toward home. Was very happy to be alive!

I often wonder what ever became of my two abductors. They were never found, which means that they are still out there over two decades later. I hope that no other kid encountered them after my situation in May of 1993. One can only hope.

The True Story Behind “The Field” by Ian Dawson – Part One

Posted on by Ian Dawson

Happy 2019, everyone! I wanted to start off the New Year by sharing the true story behind the events that inspired my novel, The Field. While I was home in Redding for Christmas, I went for a walk and took photos of the locations where I was abducted. Some of it looks the same 25 years later.  Other areas – like the clearing where I was taken – have been replaced by housing.  

Along with the photos, I would like to share sections of the police report taken on May 1, 1993 documenting the incident and what I told the officers who responded to the call.

The fateful road that began a nightmarish evening in May 1993.
The area across the street from Shasta View and Rancho Road where I was nabbed after an intense chase.
Now home to housing developments, the corner of Rancho and Shasta View used to be home to a large clearing where I was taken by my abductors.

More of the story coming up in the next post. Stay tuned…

First Article About the True Events that Inspired “The Field”

Posted on by Ian Dawson

Sorry for the delay in posting this week.  I’m excited to share with you the first article about my novel, The Field, and the true events that inspired the story.  

Written by Michele Chandler of The Redding Record Searchlight!

Check it out here!