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The Killing Kind
She was seventeen years old, a beautiful girl with a Hollywood smile and luminous brown eyes. Sprawled in a culvert just off the gravel road like an abandoned doll, she wore only toe socks, a sweatshirt, and a necklace. She was not the killer's first victim. Nor would she be his last.
The lush, green hills that mark the border of North and South Carolina are home to a close-knit community. When the savaged remains of high-spirited Heather Catterton and sweet-natured Randi Saldana were found and a local man was linked to their murders, residents were forced to face an evil in their midst. The killer was one of their own . . .
Danny Hembree was far from being an upright, law-abiding citizen. But he was part of the fabric of the local scene, devoted to his mother and sister. No one saw him as a remorseless killer who preyed on those who trusted him. When questioned by police, Hembree didn't just play cat-and-mouse and then confess. He bragged. Taunted. Laughed about his merciless deeds.
In The Killing Kind acclaimed, award-winning investigative crime journalist M. William Phelps delves into the background of Hembree's victims, bringing readers into their lives in intimate detail. With exclusive information from detectives and prosecutors, Phelps reconstructs the chilling clues that led to Hembree's arrest, and the media sensation surrounding his trial, mistrial, and ultimate conviction.
As the victims' loved ones attempt to heal, Hembree continues to widen the scope of his crimes from behind bars. M. William Phelps draws on interviews and correspondence with the serial killer himself, bringing readers into the mind of a murderer – and into the heart of a real-life story of bloodshed, tears, and the long road to justice.
The lush, green hills that mark the border of North and South Carolina are home to a close-knit community. When the savaged remains of high-spirited Heather Catterton and sweet-natured Randi Saldana were found and a local man was linked to their murders, residents were forced to face an evil in their midst. The killer was one of their own . . .
Danny Hembree was far from being an upright, law-abiding citizen. But he was part of the fabric of the local scene, devoted to his mother and sister. No one saw him as a remorseless killer who preyed on those who trusted him. When questioned by police, Hembree didn't just play cat-and-mouse and then confess. He bragged. Taunted. Laughed about his merciless deeds.
In The Killing Kind acclaimed, award-winning investigative crime journalist M. William Phelps delves into the background of Hembree's victims, bringing readers into their lives in intimate detail. With exclusive information from detectives and prosecutors, Phelps reconstructs the chilling clues that led to Hembree's arrest, and the media sensation surrounding his trial, mistrial, and ultimate conviction.
As the victims' loved ones attempt to heal, Hembree continues to widen the scope of his crimes from behind bars. M. William Phelps draws on interviews and correspondence with the serial killer himself, bringing readers into the mind of a murderer – and into the heart of a real-life story of bloodshed, tears, and the long road to justice.
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M. William Phelps
88 books1,160 followersCrime, murder and serial killer expert, creator/producer/writer and former host of the Investigation Discovery series DARK MINDS, acclaimed, award-winning investigative journalist M. William Phelps is the New York Times best-selling author of 30 books and winner of the 2013 Excellence in (Investigative) Journalism Award and the 2008 New England Book Festival Award. A highly sought-after pundit, Phelps has made over 100 media-related television appearances: Early Show, The Today Show, The View, Fox & Friends, truTV, Discovery Channel, Fox News Channel, Good Morning America, TLC, BIO, History, Oxygen, OWN, on top of over 100 additional media appearances: USA Radio Network, Catholic Radio, Mancow, Wall Street Journal Radio, Zac Daniel, Ave Maria Radio, Catholic Channel, EWTN Radio, ABC News Radio, and many more.
Phelps is also a member of the Multidisciplinary Collaborative on Sexual Crime and Violence (MCSCV), also known as the Atypical Homicide Research Group (AHRG) at Northeastern University, maintained by NU alumni Enzo Yaksic.
Phelps is one of the regular and recurring experts frequently appearing on two long-running series, Deadly Women and Snapped. Radio America calls Phelps “the nation’s leading authority on the mind of the female murderer,” and TV Rage says, “M. William Phelps dares to tread where few others will: into the mind of a killer.” A respected journalist, beyond his book writing Phelps has written for numerous publications—including the Providence Journal, Connecticut Magazine and Hartford Courant—and consulted on the first season of the hit Showtime cable television series Dexter.
Phelps grew up in East Hartford, CT, moved to Vernon, CT, at age 12, where he lived for 25 years. He now lives in a reclusive Connecticut farming community north of Hartford.
Beyond crime, Phelps has also written several history books, including the acclaimed, New York Times bestselling NATHAN HALE: The Life and Death of America’s First Spy, THE DEVIL’S ROOMING HOUSE, THE DEVIL’S RIGHT HAND, MURDER, NEW ENGLAND, and more.
Phelps is also a member of the Multidisciplinary Collaborative on Sexual Crime and Violence (MCSCV), also known as the Atypical Homicide Research Group (AHRG) at Northeastern University, maintained by NU alumni Enzo Yaksic.
Phelps is one of the regular and recurring experts frequently appearing on two long-running series, Deadly Women and Snapped. Radio America calls Phelps “the nation’s leading authority on the mind of the female murderer,” and TV Rage says, “M. William Phelps dares to tread where few others will: into the mind of a killer.” A respected journalist, beyond his book writing Phelps has written for numerous publications—including the Providence Journal, Connecticut Magazine and Hartford Courant—and consulted on the first season of the hit Showtime cable television series Dexter.
Phelps grew up in East Hartford, CT, moved to Vernon, CT, at age 12, where he lived for 25 years. He now lives in a reclusive Connecticut farming community north of Hartford.
Beyond crime, Phelps has also written several history books, including the acclaimed, New York Times bestselling NATHAN HALE: The Life and Death of America’s First Spy, THE DEVIL’S ROOMING HOUSE, THE DEVIL’S RIGHT HAND, MURDER, NEW ENGLAND, and more.
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December 28, 2016
Release Date: June 30, 2015
Genre: True Crime
M. William Phelps is probably one of my favorite true crime authors out there. This is because he has the keen sense and ability to do his research on the cases he presents while giving us every ounce of information as it relates to the case that is essentially out there for it. In addition to this, Phelps does not victimize the victim. He lays out all the facts while reiterating that they didn't deserve what they got no matter what their lives may have been like. This is extremely important for all crime novels and I really appreciated this. Now, there are many things that make a true crime novel a good one, and these include the following:
- Backstory on the victims
- Backstory on the killer
- Facts relating to the murder that took place
- Witness and family testimony
- Court Information and transcripts
- The results of the case
All of this important information was included in this novel making it not only an interesting read, but one that allows us to form our own opinions as to what may have happened. We are also basically allowed to play jury because with all the facts and information given we can determine what we think happened and if he is the killer.
With all that being said, this is a fantastic true crime novel and I really enjoyed reading it. Of course, it's pretty horrific what this man did to these girls, but it's also interesting and informative for those who enjoy learning about crime and criminals and even the investigation ID channel.
Now I can give you a little information pertaining to this book and what happened. This is the story of a killer named Danny Hembree who murdered two girls (Randi and Heather) for his own sick purposes. Danny is a drug addict with a lot of criminal history, and being addicted to drugs exasperated his anger. Danny KNEW both of these girls as they too were known to use drugs, so the case really hit close to home for their families.
Phelps really dove deep into this case and gave us a ton of information on the victims lives, their families, and of course the convicted killer. Once again, readers who enjoy these types of books will probably find this one to be really good. And, if you don't normally read true crimes but want to try one out than I would definitely recommend starting with this author.
Genre: True Crime
M. William Phelps is probably one of my favorite true crime authors out there. This is because he has the keen sense and ability to do his research on the cases he presents while giving us every ounce of information as it relates to the case that is essentially out there for it. In addition to this, Phelps does not victimize the victim. He lays out all the facts while reiterating that they didn't deserve what they got no matter what their lives may have been like. This is extremely important for all crime novels and I really appreciated this. Now, there are many things that make a true crime novel a good one, and these include the following:
- Backstory on the victims
- Backstory on the killer
- Facts relating to the murder that took place
- Witness and family testimony
- Court Information and transcripts
- The results of the case
All of this important information was included in this novel making it not only an interesting read, but one that allows us to form our own opinions as to what may have happened. We are also basically allowed to play jury because with all the facts and information given we can determine what we think happened and if he is the killer.
With all that being said, this is a fantastic true crime novel and I really enjoyed reading it. Of course, it's pretty horrific what this man did to these girls, but it's also interesting and informative for those who enjoy learning about crime and criminals and even the investigation ID channel.
Now I can give you a little information pertaining to this book and what happened. This is the story of a killer named Danny Hembree who murdered two girls (Randi and Heather) for his own sick purposes. Danny is a drug addict with a lot of criminal history, and being addicted to drugs exasperated his anger. Danny KNEW both of these girls as they too were known to use drugs, so the case really hit close to home for their families.
Phelps really dove deep into this case and gave us a ton of information on the victims lives, their families, and of course the convicted killer. Once again, readers who enjoy these types of books will probably find this one to be really good. And, if you don't normally read true crimes but want to try one out than I would definitely recommend starting with this author.
April 5, 2021
He (Phelps) is just too unorganized with all the material for this case, IMHO. Pics for the deceased and other family members and law officers photos were the best part- over 3 stars. But the rest of this is too tangent and with massive amounts of sideline to the pivots and crux factual murders. A terrible event with each woman and a merciless perpetrator. Phelps can gather all the info in research quite well- but is not a honed enough writer to sequence or associate all of that criteria obtained. Repetition is over the top appalling in its redundancy.
May 20, 2015
First 50 % was terrible. Constant repetition.
Okay update May 20 2015. I am sorry but I do not get that people think this is a good book. There is no tension or the feeling of what has happened. The same story is constantly being repeated. I do not get bored easily especially not because it should be interesting. Sorry but this book bored me out of my mind and not because the victims were not worth a book. I loved Lost Girls by Robert Kolker and I feel a lot of empathy for addicted people. Perhaps the author writes too much and it shows.
Okay update May 20 2015. I am sorry but I do not get that people think this is a good book. There is no tension or the feeling of what has happened. The same story is constantly being repeated. I do not get bored easily especially not because it should be interesting. Sorry but this book bored me out of my mind and not because the victims were not worth a book. I loved Lost Girls by Robert Kolker and I feel a lot of empathy for addicted people. Perhaps the author writes too much and it shows.
January 11, 2025
3.5 Stars
October 13, 2014
The book was awfully amazing. I give it 4.5 stars.
Throughout the book I've got a feeling that I am standing outside in the dark and peeking through the window at my neighbours' life. I don't like what I'm seeing but as if hypnotized I just stand there and watch: not able to move, talk or intervene, not able to believe that something like that can happen so close. After some time I have no choice but to become a part of the story, get in the middle and feel the life with main characters' hearts, see the life through their eyes, breath the pain with them.
What I loved about this book wasn't the details of the crime but the picturing of the peoples lives. The fact that we are all born innocent and lovely but become what environment, family and society finaly make us, is horrifying. One wrong step, one bad choice and there is no turning back. Who are we to judge and to blame? Are we really commanders of our own life?
I liked that the author didn't try to judge and seperate bad guys from good guys very strictly. I could form my own questions and decide for myself based on the facts given in the book. Giving history of the murderer's life, childhood, pain he was going through, picturing his family and their unconditional love was the right thing to do. Things are not just black or white. That's the fact.
Even if there is no excuse for the murderer, he is awful and disgusting and everything, he is a psycho, still there is always a way to look deeper.Even if the victims are living on the edge - sex, drugs and everything - there still is a way to look deeper. We are all human beings and times when we don't act like ones but rather like predators in the wild, are the most terrifying. The more so, if the tale is true.
Throughout the book I've got a feeling that I am standing outside in the dark and peeking through the window at my neighbours' life. I don't like what I'm seeing but as if hypnotized I just stand there and watch: not able to move, talk or intervene, not able to believe that something like that can happen so close. After some time I have no choice but to become a part of the story, get in the middle and feel the life with main characters' hearts, see the life through their eyes, breath the pain with them.
What I loved about this book wasn't the details of the crime but the picturing of the peoples lives. The fact that we are all born innocent and lovely but become what environment, family and society finaly make us, is horrifying. One wrong step, one bad choice and there is no turning back. Who are we to judge and to blame? Are we really commanders of our own life?
I liked that the author didn't try to judge and seperate bad guys from good guys very strictly. I could form my own questions and decide for myself based on the facts given in the book. Giving history of the murderer's life, childhood, pain he was going through, picturing his family and their unconditional love was the right thing to do. Things are not just black or white. That's the fact.
Even if there is no excuse for the murderer, he is awful and disgusting and everything, he is a psycho, still there is always a way to look deeper.Even if the victims are living on the edge - sex, drugs and everything - there still is a way to look deeper. We are all human beings and times when we don't act like ones but rather like predators in the wild, are the most terrifying. The more so, if the tale is true.
November 22, 2018
Meh. It was an account of the murder of 2 girls by a disgusting character. It kept my interest enough to get through it, it was not badly written, but it just wasn't that interesting. The first part of the book, I kept expecting some twist of evidence to come up to at least make me wonder who the killer was, maybe some hidden involvement of a jealous ex or a devious plot by one of the family members, but nope, whodunnit is glaringly obvious.
The girls/women (who is still a teenager, one I believe close to 30) are the most interesting characters, but in a really pathetic way. They both have drug problems, trade sex for drugs, have been in jail, etc etc. Witnesses and family members stress how good and kind and caring they are in spite of their faults, so of course one does feel really bad for them, but reading about their trailer trash lives is depressing. The older one has 3 illegitimate babies, not sure if she has actual custody of any of them. The author goes to great lengths to not be judgmental but almost everyone in this book is white trash, including the mother of the poor teenager who is murdered. Poor child never had a chance.
I wouldn't say it's an enjoyable or memorable book, but it's readable.
The girls/women (who is still a teenager, one I believe close to 30) are the most interesting characters, but in a really pathetic way. They both have drug problems, trade sex for drugs, have been in jail, etc etc. Witnesses and family members stress how good and kind and caring they are in spite of their faults, so of course one does feel really bad for them, but reading about their trailer trash lives is depressing. The older one has 3 illegitimate babies, not sure if she has actual custody of any of them. The author goes to great lengths to not be judgmental but almost everyone in this book is white trash, including the mother of the poor teenager who is murdered. Poor child never had a chance.
I wouldn't say it's an enjoyable or memorable book, but it's readable.
November 11, 2014
This was a good book. Bit long winded but I love M William Phelps anyway...
June 26, 2014
The Killing Kind by acclaimed investigative journalist and crime expert M. William Phelps is a pulsating and absorbing account of a brutal and heartless serial killer, Danny Hembree, which is a “hell of a lot more than 3 murders” and who is not only remorseless about his grisly deeds but continues to torment the family members of the victims even from the confines of his prison cell.
Running to over 400 pages, The Killing Kind consists of deftly written 122 chapters of four parts – The Girls, The Player, The Mother and The “Suckers.” Through painstaking research and interviews, along with correspondences, Phelps constructed a terrifying portrait of Danny Hembree, who boasted of bodies that haven’t been found yet. It was the recovery of the semi-naked body of a seventeen-year-old Heather Catterton of Gastonia, NC, that set off a chain of events that established his involvement in several gruesome killings.
M. William Phelps follows the story of Danny Hembree that spans over a decade, leaving behind a trail of robbery, rape and murder. It is a true story that will shock you as much as it shocked the victims’ family members. The author has delivered a provocative story, a story that is as frightening as it is horrific. The Killing Kind by M. William Phelps is a tale stranger and more fiendish than fiction.
Running to over 400 pages, The Killing Kind consists of deftly written 122 chapters of four parts – The Girls, The Player, The Mother and The “Suckers.” Through painstaking research and interviews, along with correspondences, Phelps constructed a terrifying portrait of Danny Hembree, who boasted of bodies that haven’t been found yet. It was the recovery of the semi-naked body of a seventeen-year-old Heather Catterton of Gastonia, NC, that set off a chain of events that established his involvement in several gruesome killings.
M. William Phelps follows the story of Danny Hembree that spans over a decade, leaving behind a trail of robbery, rape and murder. It is a true story that will shock you as much as it shocked the victims’ family members. The author has delivered a provocative story, a story that is as frightening as it is horrific. The Killing Kind by M. William Phelps is a tale stranger and more fiendish than fiction.
July 5, 2014
Very good book
my review is very good. I have always likes to read true crime. and M William Phelps and watch DARK
MINDS . But this story really hit close to home. I knew a lot of the players in this book. I knew Danny and his mom and sister and the friends in the trailer park were family. I also knew his cousin. But I really only knew Danny and his brother through my kids growing up close by. He was always ok to me and my son in law and grandchildren. it really threw me when I heard he had taken some of the girls to his house. And my son in law brought him over to my home with him to help with some handy work. I was 'really upset and a little scared that he was in my home. But he was always very nice and really respectful while here. I really feel sorry for all the hurt he did to other families. I really do not feel I could have been so nice after finding he had hurt my family. my prayers go out to all of you. I feel Mr. Phelps. did a great job writing this book and keeping everyone identity unknown. Thanks for a great read. Can't wait for other stories.I wish you would do a Dark Minds on Danny. thank you so much.
my review is very good. I have always likes to read true crime. and M William Phelps and watch DARK
MINDS . But this story really hit close to home. I knew a lot of the players in this book. I knew Danny and his mom and sister and the friends in the trailer park were family. I also knew his cousin. But I really only knew Danny and his brother through my kids growing up close by. He was always ok to me and my son in law and grandchildren. it really threw me when I heard he had taken some of the girls to his house. And my son in law brought him over to my home with him to help with some handy work. I was 'really upset and a little scared that he was in my home. But he was always very nice and really respectful while here. I really feel sorry for all the hurt he did to other families. I really do not feel I could have been so nice after finding he had hurt my family. my prayers go out to all of you. I feel Mr. Phelps. did a great job writing this book and keeping everyone identity unknown. Thanks for a great read. Can't wait for other stories.I wish you would do a Dark Minds on Danny. thank you so much.
November 8, 2014
True Psychopath
I think this man committed a lot more murders than he was convicted of and will watch to see he is put to death.If anyone deserves it this man does.
I think this man committed a lot more murders than he was convicted of and will watch to see he is put to death.If anyone deserves it this man does.
April 19, 2015
Book dragged for me. Story really drawn out but enjoyed overall.
July 27, 2024
True crime story, long but not drawn out. It a long time to get the murderer into court. Author told all, including the affect on relatives by the murder. Good to know the system can work. Some profanity (f), sexual situations intimately described. *Author’s sister was raped and murdered, not by the perp herein.
November 25, 2019
Phelps is one of the top true crime writers but what drew him to this case I do not know. While the crime of murdering two young girls who were addicts and prostitutes was horrific, the case had little that was unusual or anything to set it apart from hundreds of other cases. The trial was mostly repetition. If I were to recommend a Phelps book it would not be this one. I would say this is probably the least interesting book I have read of his.
May 26, 2017
Very Detailed
I read straight through, because I wanted to make sure that the Narcissistic killer got the death penalty. It is a really sad story and I hate to say I laughed at the court antics but I'm glad that this story was written. Addiction is not the cause of murder, like guns are not the cause of murder...evil people are.
I read straight through, because I wanted to make sure that the Narcissistic killer got the death penalty. It is a really sad story and I hate to say I laughed at the court antics but I'm glad that this story was written. Addiction is not the cause of murder, like guns are not the cause of murder...evil people are.
January 24, 2019
I like Phelps. He can be long winded but I like his style of writing. It’s as if you are sitting with him and he’s telling you the story. The story is sad of course, but I do agree there is no buildup and I didn’t feel like I got to know the victims. The book held my interest, but Phelps has put out better true crime.
December 10, 2014
Reads like a novel with short chapters making it a fast read.
March 9, 2015
Very thorough examination of this crime. It is a good read although at times a little slow going and seems repetitive.
July 17, 2015
Interesting story, but not a fan of authors writing style.
November 11, 2015
Decent account of a ne'r-do-well mama's boy who ends up killing a couple of young women, though half as many pages would have been plenty.
April 19, 2022
Another excellent book by Mr. Phelps of a sociopath murderer.
June 20, 2016
I want to own this book. An incredible read for anyone if they are a fan of Truman Capote's "In Cold Blood".
October 9, 2016
Good as always!
June 8, 2017
A great book! True crime readers will devour this book!
June 18, 2025
Probably my last Phelps for a while. He's very, very good at what he does and if you're looking for the gruesome, the lurid, and the depths of modern, true-crime, Dateline fodder, he's your man. This one just felt a bit... blasé? Perhaps? about the depths of addiction, poverty, and desperation that riddle this particular story. About the social safety-net holes these victims fell through, and the legal cracks the man who killed them fell through time and again.
That said, well researched - Phelps obviously puts in his hours both with the archives and the interview room - and very well written. You can feel the claustrophobia of the houses and trailers, you and the isolation of the Carolina woods in every line. All in all, The Killing Kind is exactly what it is supposed to be, and if that's what you're looking for - here it is.
That said, well researched - Phelps obviously puts in his hours both with the archives and the interview room - and very well written. You can feel the claustrophobia of the houses and trailers, you and the isolation of the Carolina woods in every line. All in all, The Killing Kind is exactly what it is supposed to be, and if that's what you're looking for - here it is.
June 10, 2024
Why in America?
As a middle class American (and a retired teacher), I find it unbelievable that there are communities like that where such horrible, ongoing behaviors are not found and young people rescued. How could such evil be allowed to take place. Others had to have known but did not speak out. Shame on this whole community! P.S. Where did these people learn their English?
As a middle class American (and a retired teacher), I find it unbelievable that there are communities like that where such horrible, ongoing behaviors are not found and young people rescued. How could such evil be allowed to take place. Others had to have known but did not speak out. Shame on this whole community! P.S. Where did these people learn their English?
March 6, 2023
Danny Hembree is the quintessential sociopath. I cannot recommend this book o more. He had a lot of baggage from previous crimes to this town that he is a part of.
He murdered his girlfriend’s sister to save her from the drug life when he was exploiting that to have sex with her who happened to be a 16 year old girl at the time. He also murdered another girl in the drug seen because as he puts it “she made him mad” so go into this book not believing anything he had to say because it will save you time.
This trial was a huge spectacle to feed his narcissism but in the end he is on death row waiting his just punishment.
It’s a quick book so it won’t take you as much time as much but it’s worth it.
He murdered his girlfriend’s sister to save her from the drug life when he was exploiting that to have sex with her who happened to be a 16 year old girl at the time. He also murdered another girl in the drug seen because as he puts it “she made him mad” so go into this book not believing anything he had to say because it will save you time.
This trial was a huge spectacle to feed his narcissism but in the end he is on death row waiting his just punishment.
It’s a quick book so it won’t take you as much time as much but it’s worth it.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
June 18, 2023
Blunt but not blunted
This is a little different than many of Mr Phelps books. First, the perp is a "classic" male serial killer. Sure, a few twists in a twisted mind. As with all of his writing and presentation, it is Mr. Phelps blunt narrative and earthy language that is easy to relate to. I've read numerous of his books from beginning to end and can't set them down. Very satisfying to watch another bad guy hit the dust. Very enlightening to behold the unbelievable determination, smarts and grit it takes the good guys to get them. This particular villain, "Danny Boy" might have used his passing resemblance to Harrison Ford (from his photos) to engage beautiful girls half his age. That and the cocaine. Monsters do live amongst us.
This is a little different than many of Mr Phelps books. First, the perp is a "classic" male serial killer. Sure, a few twists in a twisted mind. As with all of his writing and presentation, it is Mr. Phelps blunt narrative and earthy language that is easy to relate to. I've read numerous of his books from beginning to end and can't set them down. Very satisfying to watch another bad guy hit the dust. Very enlightening to behold the unbelievable determination, smarts and grit it takes the good guys to get them. This particular villain, "Danny Boy" might have used his passing resemblance to Harrison Ford (from his photos) to engage beautiful girls half his age. That and the cocaine. Monsters do live amongst us.
July 28, 2020
Hmmm felt like i was reading this one for AGES... To be honest it dragged a little not sure what it was about it but it just did for me.
It was descriptive, which is always good but then it did also read like a fictional book. At times I was wondering how the author could have possibly known something he had written, which kind of irked me if I'm honest. I've seen the author's TV show so I know he can be a little... dramatic.
What did you think?
It was descriptive, which is always good but then it did also read like a fictional book. At times I was wondering how the author could have possibly known something he had written, which kind of irked me if I'm honest. I've seen the author's TV show so I know he can be a little... dramatic.
What did you think?
August 27, 2018
Lower tier try crime
The story and a glimpse of a truly malevolent criminal make this worth reading. The writing leaves much to be desired. Sections are sometimes unfocused and tangential. The author's voice seats from impartial reporter to prosecution cheerleader. I just found tone to be annoying.
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The story and a glimpse of a truly malevolent criminal make this worth reading. The writing leaves much to be desired. Sections are sometimes unfocused and tangential. The author's voice seats from impartial reporter to prosecution cheerleader. I just found tone to be annoying.
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November 22, 2014
Boring, totally uninteresting people, first page to last; sloppily written; not a scintilla of tension. Other than that, feel free to give it a try.
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