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The Asylum Confessions: Killer Families: The Asylum Confession Files, Book 2
They arrive alive. They always leave dead.
But first, they give me their confessions.
My name is Jack Steen. That name shouldn’t mean anything to you, unless you’re about to die—and then I’m your bloody guardian angel. I work as a night nurse in the Asylum for the Criminally Insane.
I offer my patients a in exchange for an easy death, I want their story. Not the one anyone can read about in the papers, I want the real story—the one they haven't told anyone else. Some of these killers have never confessed to their crimes, some kept certain information to themselves...those are the stories I want. If they give them to me, I'll make their death...easier. They're already dying, that's why they're now my patients. If they play nice, I can make their death less painful. My name is the only real name you’ll find in this book. I won’t tell you which Asylum I work at. I won’t tell you the names of those dying. But I won’t lie to you. You’ll read exactly what I’m told.
If you’re smart, if you’re deranged enough to read between the lines, you’ll know who is telling the story.
The majority of these killers are expert manipulators. They could be playing their final game with me by messing with my head.
Now, maybe they're messing with yours too.
Inside this book are 4 DeathBed Confessions that relate to family
Patient 424 is a father trying to protect his little girl. Patient 1001 is a pig farmer who never should have had children. Patient 523 wants you to believe he's the brother of a mob boss. Patient 983 would argue she should receive the Mother of the Year award.
But first, they give me their confessions.
My name is Jack Steen. That name shouldn’t mean anything to you, unless you’re about to die—and then I’m your bloody guardian angel. I work as a night nurse in the Asylum for the Criminally Insane.
I offer my patients a in exchange for an easy death, I want their story. Not the one anyone can read about in the papers, I want the real story—the one they haven't told anyone else. Some of these killers have never confessed to their crimes, some kept certain information to themselves...those are the stories I want. If they give them to me, I'll make their death...easier. They're already dying, that's why they're now my patients. If they play nice, I can make their death less painful. My name is the only real name you’ll find in this book. I won’t tell you which Asylum I work at. I won’t tell you the names of those dying. But I won’t lie to you. You’ll read exactly what I’m told.
If you’re smart, if you’re deranged enough to read between the lines, you’ll know who is telling the story.
The majority of these killers are expert manipulators. They could be playing their final game with me by messing with my head.
Now, maybe they're messing with yours too.
Inside this book are 4 DeathBed Confessions that relate to family
Patient 424 is a father trying to protect his little girl. Patient 1001 is a pig farmer who never should have had children. Patient 523 wants you to believe he's the brother of a mob boss. Patient 983 would argue she should receive the Mother of the Year award.
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January 28, 2026
This is one of those books where you pretty much know what you’re getting—and honestly, it delivers exactly that. If you’ve read one Jack Steen book, you’ve kind of read them all. His style is very consistent: true-crime vibes, disturbing confessions, and stories that linger in your head long after you finish.
Every story is unsettling in its own way, and none of them shy away from the dark stuff.
The stories:
• Pops — Basically murdered his daughters’ boyfriends. Short, brutal, and disturbing.
• Farmer Joe — Had conjoined twins and fed his wife to the pigs after the birth. Probably one of the most shocking stories.
• Mary — Believed she was “saving” neglected babies, only to bring them back once they reached a certain age. Deeply unsettling.
• Henry — Honestly a bit forgettable for me; I believe his brother was involved in the mob.
After reading two of Jack Steen’s books back-to-back, I definitely need a break from crime. I’m ready to dip into something lighter—or at least different—like romance, thriller, or fantasy next.
⭐️ Overall: If you like dark, true-crime-style storytelling, this will be right up your alley.
Every story is unsettling in its own way, and none of them shy away from the dark stuff.
The stories:
• Pops — Basically murdered his daughters’ boyfriends. Short, brutal, and disturbing.
• Farmer Joe — Had conjoined twins and fed his wife to the pigs after the birth. Probably one of the most shocking stories.
• Mary — Believed she was “saving” neglected babies, only to bring them back once they reached a certain age. Deeply unsettling.
• Henry — Honestly a bit forgettable for me; I believe his brother was involved in the mob.
After reading two of Jack Steen’s books back-to-back, I definitely need a break from crime. I’m ready to dip into something lighter—or at least different—like romance, thriller, or fantasy next.
⭐️ Overall: If you like dark, true-crime-style storytelling, this will be right up your alley.
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January 13, 2026
This is one of those books where you pretty much know what you’re getting going in and Killer Families delivers exactly that.
If you’ve read one Jack Steen book, you’ve essentially read them all. The format, tone, and pacing are familiar, which makes this feel a bit redundant if you’re already a fan, but not in a bad way. It’s more comfort-true-crime than anything groundbreaking.
The stories themselves are interesting, unsettling in places, and easy to digest. These are quick reads you can drop in and out of without much effort. Perfect for a hospital waiting room, a vacation drive, or any moment when you want something engaging but not demanding.
Nothing here surprised me, but nothing disappointed me either. It does what it sets out to do and does it efficiently.
Solid, predictable, and readable. A comfortable 4 stars.
If you’ve read one Jack Steen book, you’ve essentially read them all. The format, tone, and pacing are familiar, which makes this feel a bit redundant if you’re already a fan, but not in a bad way. It’s more comfort-true-crime than anything groundbreaking.
The stories themselves are interesting, unsettling in places, and easy to digest. These are quick reads you can drop in and out of without much effort. Perfect for a hospital waiting room, a vacation drive, or any moment when you want something engaging but not demanding.
Nothing here surprised me, but nothing disappointed me either. It does what it sets out to do and does it efficiently.
Solid, predictable, and readable. A comfortable 4 stars.
December 29, 2025
another good one, but i will say these stories didn’t grip me as much as the first book.
Pops basically just killed his daughters bfs. not the worst thing in the world.
Farmer Joe was the story that got me. bro had conjoined twins that he basically got a hooker for and the one kid killed them all. this story was definitely the best one of the whole book!
Henry was boring, his brother was in the mob or some shit like okay?
Mary saved neglected babies but brought them back once they reached a certain age. i mean, i feel like she had good intentions but yeah it’s still fucked.
ugh i hate how short these books are but i think im still gonna read the whole series!
Pops basically just killed his daughters bfs. not the worst thing in the world.
Farmer Joe was the story that got me. bro had conjoined twins that he basically got a hooker for and the one kid killed them all. this story was definitely the best one of the whole book!
Henry was boring, his brother was in the mob or some shit like okay?
Mary saved neglected babies but brought them back once they reached a certain age. i mean, i feel like she had good intentions but yeah it’s still fucked.
ugh i hate how short these books are but i think im still gonna read the whole series!
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August 16, 2025
book was wild. this is the second confessions book I've read/listened to. I'm hooked, I get completely sucked in. I've read/listened to them both in two days. I've been in a reading funk so it felt good to get that sucked into a book.
June 9, 2025
My morbid psychology major mind love these freaking books. I always have to listen to a less mind bending novel in between but can’t wait to get to the next one!
January 12, 2026
I just love love love these books! I listen to them on audiobook and oh my goodness it's intriguing. So fast paced.
September 11, 2025
I am definitely in love with this series. As a parent, I completely understand Patient 424's point of view and where he came from, I wouldn't have done anything differently. Patient 523 had the biggest plot twist at the end, my jaw was on the floor and I had to reread the page to make sure I read it correctly.
Thank you, Jack Steen, for sharing these c0nfessions with us!
Thank you, Jack Steen, for sharing these c0nfessions with us!
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