True Crime Stories Volume 3: 12 Shocking True Crime Murder Cases

by Jack Rosewood

Beware! Once you open the pages of this true crime anthology book, you will quickly find that is difficult to put down! You will be witness to twelve true crime stories from throughout the United States and around the world that invoke a variety of different emotions from deep within your soul. You will be shocked at some of the bizarre and senseless crimes, while at other time feelings of empathy for the victims and anger at the inhuman perpetrators will stir your spirit. Follow each chapter as you are directed through the anatomy of a true crime, from the outset of the criminal investigation until the final resolution. You will find that shooting rampages are not a recent phenomenon and that some of the world’s notorious shooting sprees have been carried out in countries known for their peacefulness and low crime rates. You will also read about two different girls, from totally different parts of the world, who were randomly set upon and killed by strangers. All of these cases prove that no matter how much we may try, sometimes it is impossible to keep evil out! Truly, you will see why these twelve cases have become some of the most notorious true crime murder cases in recent world history. Some of the pages of this book are guaranteed to trouble you, but make no mistake; you will find it impossible to put down this tract of true murder. You will be truly intrigued with this book’s collection of mass shootings, cold case murders, and other crimes that for many reason defy logic!

Genres: True Crime, Nonfiction, Short Stories, History

136 pages, Paperback

Published August 21, 2016

About the author

I live in one of the most beautiful places in Florida, Jupiter, with my wife, two kids and our golden retriever, Vincent. I've been a full time author for the last 15 years and I wouldn't trade it against anything in the world!

My father was a journalist and wrote about some of the worst crimes you could ever imagine, and that's where my big interest from serial killers and other horrible crimes comes from. Just to hear my father talk about the evil acts of Ted Bundy as we were out fishing as a kid are some of my best memories.

Reviews

[Emilija · Rating 4 out of 5]

I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review.

What I particularly like about this instalment of the True Crime Stories series is that around half of the cases are set outside of the US. I know the author is US based, but it is nice to have crimes set in other countries, and this had cases from France, Britain and Japan.

Some of the cases detailed in this book were really gruesome, and some remain unsolved. The amount of cases described in this series where detectives have to wait for scientific advancements is astounding.

[Julie Haigh · Rating 5 out of 5]

A really good book which I absolutely whizzed through.

I love these medium length compilation books containing 12 true crime stories. To date, there are 4 volumes. I’ve now read all of them although I read volume 4 before 3-but it doesn’t make any difference, they can be read in any order.

I like how, even though the author is from the US, he includes cases from other countries: There's a UK murder, in Bath. I’m from the UK and it's a place I know, I've been there, in fact, it was in the late 80s, so this brings home to you how near these terrible crimes can be, it really makes you think. Also, it's amazing what can be done nowadays, eg. forensics, DNA etc. As ever, as in all of this author’s True Crime Collections, this book is packed full of interesting info.

I love these books-that's why I've read two of them straight after each other. It never gets boring-there's always something else you've not heard of before. Just when you think you heard of the most terrible of circumstances, there’s another case which is the worst you’ve ever heard of. They're very quick, easy reading (despite the tragic cases described). Not too much detail-you can cover a whole case in one shortish reading session, meaning you don't have to try to remember clues and threads from anything before-you just start a new chapter next time and a new case. Having said that, there are still plenty of details and twists to keep you occupied with your reading. Unbelievable the vile depths some 'humans' will go to. Such extreme and varied cases. A really good book which I absolutely whizzed through.

[Robin Morgan · Rating 5 out of 5]

For those of you who are fans of Mr. Jack Rosewood, of which I’m one now, for his vivid and psychological ventures through his books into the depraved minds of those individuals who we aptly call serial killers. I didn’t start out being a fan as I would have normally walked away from reading stories like these, but somehow they began to grow on me, much in the same manner I’d watched the complete series of “Murder, She Wrote” streaming on NetFlix a several months ago, when I didn’t watch the show when it originally aired; they only difference is that times have changed and so has my taste for stories like these.

In this book Mr. Rosewood has given readers his third smorgasbord, an anthology of a dozen true crime murders, murders which have flown under the radar of the news media simply because they were basically singular events and not a series of them perpetrated by the same individuals, murders which none the less just as heinous as if they had been a series of them. These are murders, which had gone cold but eventually solved years later due to the vast improvements of investigative tools used by detectives, much in the same manner we hear about such cases being resolved today. Murders, which might could have even baffled the likes of Charlie Chan or Sherlock Holmes, with their strange coincidences or singularities.

For not disappointing his readers in this outing I’m giving Mr. Rosewood 5 STARS.

[Bonnie Dale Keck · Rating 5 out of 5]

Kindle Unlimited but got 3 pack on a freebie day, don't normally do true crime or horror books, but have went through a good deal of his, the king of ick-gross as I think of his books. Not for the faint of heart nor the weak of stomach

You will be witness to twelve true crime stories from throughout the United States and around the world that invoke a variety of different emotions from deep within your soul. You will be shocked at some of the bizarre and senseless crimes, while at other time feelings of empathy for the victims and anger at the inhuman perpetrators will stir your spirit. Follow each chapter as you are directed through the anatomy of a true crime, from the outset of the criminal investigation until the final resolution. You will find that shooting rampages are not a recent phenomenon and that some of the world’s notorious shooting sprees have been carried out in countries known for their peacefulness and low crime rates. You will also read about two different girls, from totally different parts of the world, who were randomly set upon and killed by strangers. All of these cases prove that no matter how much we may try, sometimes it is impossible to keep evil out! Truly, you will see why these twelve cases have become some of the most notorious true crime murder cases in recent world history.


True Crime Stories: 3 True Crime Books Collection (True Crime Novels Anthology)
True Crime Stories Volume 3: 12 Shocking True Crime Murder Cases (True Crime Anthology)
True Crime Stories Volume 2: 12 Shocking True Crime Murder Cases (True Crime Anthology)
True Crime Stories: 12 Shocking True Crime Murder Cases (True Crime Anthology)

The Big Book of Serial Killers: 150 Serial Killer Files of the World's Worst Murderers (An Encyclopedia of Serial Killers)
The Serial Killer Books: 15 Famous Serial Killers True Crime Stories That Shocked The World (The Serial Killer Files)
See amazon page for full list of titles and sets.

[Elisabeth Brookshire · Rating 4 out of 5]

Oh, the exclamation points

I like this series of true crime anthology books. They cover mostly obscure cases from around the world. I wish they had pics but they're still fairly enjoyable to read. However, I don't know what was up with this volume as there were an exorbitant amount of exclamation marks sprinkled liberally all over the place!!!!!!!! See how distracting and unnecessary that is for the reader?! Just a sidenote!!!!

[Lisa · Rating 5 out of 5]

True Crime Stories Vol. 3 focused on the fact that you can be attacked or killed anywhere or anytime. If you are aware of your surroundings you might escape but sometimes it's out of your hands. Good, quick read.

[j cannon · Rating 2 out of 5]

could have made better choice of cases

lacked the writing and the case selection of prior books....
felt somewhat repetitive but overall still a decent read for
those interested in this genre

[Ashley Hedden · Rating 5 out of 5]

True Crime Stories Volume 3: 12 Shocking True Crime Murder Cases by Jack Rosewood was a good read. This collection follows 12 Shocking crime cases throughout the world.

[Kendall · Rating 1 out of 5]

Read for a class. Can't believe I had to read another book by this author.

[Christine · Rating 1 out of 5]

These stories were boring and contained very little information about the crimes.

[Etienne · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book is a bit below the second one, but it's still a descent one. The same structure is use, 12 crimes describe and explain. Well done, but some time not deep enough in the explanantion, the second one did go deeper and it's what make it the better one in my opinion!

[Connie D · Rating 3 out of 5]

First off, I need to say that I received this free audiobook from Library Thing's Member Giveaway.

This is my first volume of true crime stories by Jack Rosewood and I wasn't sure what to expect. I haven't read many true crime books, but I love mysteries and police procedurals. Rosewood's stories tell about the crimes, but not the process of catching the perpetrators, which is generally my favorite part. Please keep that in mind when you consider my rating.

I appreciated hearing about crimes in countries other than the U.S. for a change, but it seemed to be mainly a setup for Rosewood's conclusions about crime.

I also liked the straightforward and relatively rapid narration.

[Kathy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Jack Rosewood has done a fairly good job with all three books in series, True Crime Stories, Vol. 1, 2 and 3. Since they are all so similar, I am rolling a review of all three into this review. Mr. Rosewood’s writing is clear and the facts are well presented, except I wish he had gone into a bit more detail sometimes, as he jumps for the crime or evidence to the outcome rather abruptly and quickly. Some of the stories are about crimes that are solved. Some stories concern crimes, or probable crimes, that have gone into the cold case file. Some are about what might even be a miscarriage of justice, as his presentation of facts leaves the reader to wonder who or how a conviction ever occurred. The stories span a large amount of time. These are stories of interest, but stories which have not received enough coverage or exposure in the news or anywhere, for that matter. I enjoyed reading them, though I often wanted more details. However, Mr. Rosewood probably did not want to get caught up in minutia about with cases, which could easily happen, so kept things to a bare minimum. I really liked the format of the stories, as I could pick up the book, read a bit, and put it down when necessary, resuming my reading as time and circumstances permitted. I am not sure I would have enjoyed them as much if I had raced through the books, as some of the stories were not that easy to take. Overall, I enjoyed reading them. I think anyone looking for a good look at crime because of interest or career will find these three books well worth the time and effort. I highly recommend them, if you fit this type of reader mold. I received these from Library Thing to read and review.

[Desiree Cooper · Rating 3 out of 5]

I received this book free in exchange for an honest review. I was a criminal justice major so stories like these unfortunately do not shock me. The book included different types of murders in different countries. Some perpetrators showed signs early on of mental disturbances while others led seemingly "normal" lives with loving and caring families. It was interesting to read the different stories. But even I couldn't read them on one sitting.......my interest wasn't captured enough. Most disturbing to me was the end when the author basically warns the readers to be on the lookout....anything can happen at any time to anyone like he is trying to scare them. Unfortunately, there is so much nonsensical violence in this world and there have been so many more sad situations like these.....and it seems they continue to escalate. The book was interesting, and a quick read, but that's about it.

[Nancy Silk · Rating 5 out of 5]

"Murder ... Around The World"

These factual crime stories by Jack Rosewood have a way of captivating readers. They depict people who cannot control their emotions and those who have serious mental flaws. Some of these stories are disturbing and bizarre and it's difficult to feel any empathy for these murderers. These crimes include those in the USA, and other countries as well. This collection of crimes include also mass shootings and cold cases. Some are heinous crimes making one realize anyone can become a victim. Mental illness must be addressed to help prevent such crimes. The stories are well written and compelling.

[Bettye McKee · Rating 4 out of 5]

Lots of true crime stories in this book

This is actually several books in one volume. All were interesting even though I had read some of them before.

The author wasted many words speculating on the reasons a prisoner committed suicide. The man's hands were tied behind him. I am reluctant to accept any "suicide" when the victim's hands are tied behind him.

If I had proofread this book, I would have made at least 104 corrections.

[Michelle Campbell · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent

Have really enjoyed reading thus book as the majority of the cases I haven't heard of before. The book itself is well written and you feel yourself getting immersed in everything that happens to the victims. The only criticism I would have is that it would be more interesting if there were photographs of the perpetrators and perhaps the victims as I've found myself googling them. Definitely a must for anyone who enjoys true life crime.

[Jeff · Rating 3 out of 5]

Twelve cases in less than 2.5 hours leaves us with mere summaries of these cases. Most are interesting, and fortunately, most include the ultimate outcome of the case.

Herschel J. Grangent Jr. performs adequately. There are no glaring errors as far as I heard.

NOTE: I received a free copy of this audiobook in exchange for this unbiased review.

[Colin · Rating 3 out of 5]

True crime

Very shallow reviews of some complex, difficult murders. Pro gun anti- black but not blatant until the last story then let it all hang out.

[Hannah · Rating 4 out of 5]

very informative, but too many exclamation points!!!!!

[Sherrie · Rating 3 out of 5]

These cases weren't quite as interesting as the previous volumes but this was still a good read.

[Sarah · Rating 3 out of 5]

(This review is originally from my LibraryThing Account)

I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

I am a true crime buff and I enjoy learning about cases and taking them apart. While this book was somewhat enjoyable, it lacks many details and really is more of an introductory to some spree killers.

The writing itself is simple and at times tries too hard to sound scary. That said, each chapter is a very brief summary of each case and besides informing you of the bare bones information and some opinions, there isn't much else. That isn't to say it isn't interesting as a casual light read, but for me, it left me rather unsatisfied. The book also overall feels rushed as it was trying to talk about several cases that happened fairly recently.

I do have some issues with some statements made by the author, one being that if only the police had used hypnosis on a witness, then they could have gotten answers. The author says that having leading questions is bad, yet hypnosis is an okay technique? One that is famous for creating False Memories and is overall an unreliable source for investigations as you can constantly have a witness say what you want due to question phrases. If anything would lead on a witness, that would and I find it disappointing that the author fails to recognize this. Small things like that put a bad taste in my mouth.

I am curious of the author's other works and I will give them a try to see their quality is better, but for now, this work is just a light read to get you some names to research yourself.