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I liked this book, even though I don't agree with the author's conclusion. It is well thought out and presented and very interesting. With all the different theories on Jack the Ripper this one at least makes some sense. It's also a fun read.
I was under the impression when I picked up this book that is was true crime. After reading it however, I think it is made up. There is nothing here to indicate that these stories actually happened. Some seemed familiar as if they borrowed from actual cases,but research on the internet failed to find any of the cases presented in this book. Although the stories are quite entertaining, this is not True crime.
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I read this book a few years ago, but it has stayed with me. The family background is such that it was no wonder that the sons turned out the way they did.
Except for the last boy, they were abused by their father. It is an interesting book, but sad and tragic for this family and the brother who is left behind.
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This is another great book by Greg Olsen. Im hardly ever dissappointed in his stuff.
This is a story of 2 young women in the early 1900's who have more money than sense.
They get involved with Dr Hazzard, who took advantage of their innocence and total belief in her.
Its true crime at its best especially if, like me, you like historical crime.
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Portrait of a Killer: Jack the Ripper - Case Closed by Patricia Daniels Cornwell
mcm0025, September 2, 2009
I liked this book, even though I don't agree with the author's conclusion. It is well thought out and presented and very interesting. With all the different theories on Jack the Ripper this one at least makes some sense. It's also a fun read.What the Corpse Revealed: Murder and the Science of Forensic Detection (US) by Hugh Miller
mcm0025, January 11, 2009
I was under the impression when I picked up this book that is was true crime. After reading it however, I think it is made up. There is nothing here to indicate that these stories actually happened. Some seemed familiar as if they borrowed from actual cases,but research on the internet failed to find any of the cases presented in this book. Although the stories are quite entertaining, this is not True crime.(0 of 2 readers found this comment helpful)
Shot in the Heart by Mikal Gilmore
mcm0025, January 11, 2009
I read this book a few years ago, but it has stayed with me. The family background is such that it was no wonder that the sons turned out the way they did.Except for the last boy, they were abused by their father. It is an interesting book, but sad and tragic for this family and the brother who is left behind.
(0 of 1 readers found this comment helpful)
Starvation Heights: A True Story of Murder and Malice in the Woods of the Pacific Northwest by Gregg Olsen
mcm0025, January 1, 2009
This is another great book by Greg Olsen. Im hardly ever dissappointed in his stuff.This is a story of 2 young women in the early 1900's who have more money than sense.
They get involved with Dr Hazzard, who took advantage of their innocence and total belief in her.
Its true crime at its best especially if, like me, you like historical crime.
(12 of 14 readers found this comment helpful)