ESCAPED KILLER: Serial Killer Allan Legere. One of Canada's most Prolific Killers

by R.J. Parker

When this killer was on the loose, citizens were vigilant, yet scared. Children were not allowed outside to play without adult supervision. But then he was captured, tried, convicted, and put away for life in prison. The community could finally breathe again. They are out of danger. Until the day the convicted killer escapes prison and rains terror upon anyone and everyone in his way. The manhunt pursues, the killer kills, and earns the title of a serial killer. This is the story of Allan Legere—a monster. Inside Bonus - the story of Andrea Yates from the book, "Parents Who Killed Their Children"

Genres: True Crime, Nonfiction, Crime, Ebooks

80 pages, Kindle Edition

First published February 1, 2017

About the author

RJ Parker, P.Mgr., MCrim, is an award winning and bestselling true crime author and co-owner with his daughters of RJ Parker Publishing. Inc. He has written 17 true crime books, available in eBook, paperback and audiobook editions, and have sold in over 100 countries. He holds Certifications in Serial Crime and Criminal Profiling.

ALL Paperbacks under RJ Parker Publishing are in the KINDLE MATCHBOOK program: When you purchase any print book, you get the eBook for FREE

Besides gifting books to his cause, Wounded Warriors, and donating to Victims of Violent Crimes, RJ has daily contests on Facebook where he gifts eBooks and autographed books.

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Member of the Canadian Association of Authors
Member of the Writer's Alliance of Newfoundland

Reviews

[William · Rating 4 out of 5]

Entertaining mystery listening 🎶🔰

This was a free novella e-book from Amazon.

This is true case story of a serial killer in Canada. It is very interesting with well developed characters lots of action, misdirection, and violence leading to the conclusion.

I would recommend this novella and author to 👍 readers of true crime novels 👍🔰. 2023 😡👒😯😮

[Bettye McKee · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Monster of Miramichi

Perhaps you have never heard of Allan Legere, dubbed the Monster of Miramichi. Traumatic events in his youth turned him against society and humanity. He and his brother were the victims of bullying throughout their school years.

When he was a teenager, his beloved brother was run over by a truck. Amid his inconsolable grief, his mother told him that the wrong brother died, that it should have been Allan who was killed.

Legere developed a deep hatred for all mankind. In the course of committing his crimes, he progressed to savage murder. Imprisoned for his crimes, he effected an elaborate escape plan. While on the run, he continued to kill, claiming revenge for the way society had rejected him.

This is a short but comprehensive story which shows that anyone can become a victim of a twisted mind.

[Paul Stanbrook · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another great book from RJ Parker

Very intriguing story, a must read for any true crime fan. I highly recommend this book. The story is well told.

[Bonnie Kernene · Rating 5 out of 5]

Allan Legere, known as the Monster of Miramichi, was a serial killer in Canada. Although he did not start killing until he was older, he still made a dramatic effect on the citizens of his society. Of course he had a rough childhood, which led to a rough young adulthood. He started stealing as an adult, although he was not good at it. During a burglary, he and 2 accomplices killed an elderly man, which led them to prison for 20+ years. But Allan escaped, and his reign of terror began. He was a violent psychopath that in all, killed 4. He is now in a maximum security prison for life.

This book was well-written and easy to read. A quick read, but powerful.. If you like reading about serial killers, this is one for you!

[Melissa C · Rating 3 out of 5]

Very informative about the Allen Legere Story

[Katherine McCarthy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Most excellent read! While brief, it has all the elements of an engaging and frightening true crime story. Serial killer Allan Legere brutally traumatized this small town in Canada and I would bet the remnants of his reign of terror still exists today. Actually after reading this, I made sure my doors and windows were locked up nice and tight as these types of killers with grievances against society in general are even more common today. Highly recommended!

[Mike Browne · Rating 1 out of 5]

This will be the first negative review I've ever left, but I feel that strongly. This book is terrible. I didn't want it to be, but it was. I remember the crime well and have been working on some coverage of my own. I was hoping that RJ Parker's book would provide some valuable insight. It did not. In fact I was left feeling disturbed, not by the crime, but in the disregard for fact in this "true crime" book.

After carefully comparing the information presented by Parker to easily verified facts, I am disturbed by the lack of care taken in the research. Mistake after mistake left me disappointed. For those who want the real story, with more facts, find yourself a copy of the out of print offering, Terror's End. It is infinitely better than this.

[J.P. Willson · Rating 2 out of 5]

I really am not quite sure what to make of this little vignette I'll call it.
I say that as this certainly was not what I was expecting for something selling itself seemingly as a novel. It appeared to me as this was written by someone with a grade eight level of English, written and comprehension for that matter. Interestingly I've noticed the author, in some of his other works, promotes himself as having a PH. D- I'm not too sure what this is, guaranteed though it's not what you think judging from this nonsensical read.

[Jason · Rating 2 out of 5]

I guess when you get a freebie on Amazon, you have to expect your going to get what you pay for. In this case, a short on a serial killer in Canada. This is just a bare bones description of the crimes. Not all that well written-reads more like an extended wikipedia entry than a short story. Although I will say that I'd never heard of this particular criminal, and found the ineptitude that led to his escape, staggering!

[Nicole Thibodeau · Rating 2 out of 5]

One of my biggest pet peeves with books is errors. This book is full of them. Spelling errors especially, where they couldn’t even have Allan’s name spelled the same way throughout the book (spelled Allen twice that I saw). And also geographical errors where it states that the Renous jail was in Moncton. It made me hate the book. I knew this story and I was hoping to get more information on it. But so many details were left out. Disapointed…

[Crystal M · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was a super short read about serial killer Allan Legere. He was a Canadian serial killer who committed most of his crimes in New Brunswick. He was convicted of one murder, sent to prison and then escaped and committed 4 more murders. He was on the run for over a year before he was caught and caused a lot of fear throughout New Brunswick. The murders he committed were extremely brutal, and involved torture and sexual torture. He is still in prison today in Quebec.

[Tamatha Baker · Rating 4 out of 5]

Another good book by a great crime writer

Anyone interested in true crimes would like this book. It is about a killer that most in the US do not know about. It is a fast and easy read.

[Lisa · Rating 5 out of 5]

A real monster

Very interesting and well written short history of the Monster of Miramichi, Allan Legere. A truly depraved killer who hopefully remains in jail for the rest of his life. Not for the faint hearted reading.

[Christy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good read

This Legere was one sick, sadistic killer. Reading about him scared me more than reading about some other true crimes. I hope he never roams free again for all our sakes.

[Patricia Farmer · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very interesting book

Author gives great detail without making the reader feel overwhelmed. My first book by this author, but certainly not my last.

[Bill · Rating 5 out of 5]

True story of escaped Canadian serial killer Allan Legere.

[Amy · Rating 2 out of 5]

I normally like RJs books. I also remember when my hometown was terrorized by Allan Legere.
This was simply a rehash of the public facts. Reading newspaper archives would have been the same.

[Julie hewstone · Rating 1 out of 5]

Not worth reading

Just a list of facts -no insight into the crimes or the offender . Very disappointing book from this author

[Sandra Burns · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fast read

Good story. Especially enjoy the ones, not in the U.S. This guy, became a monster, from abuse & lack of family acceptance. IMHO.

[MoDonasChridhe · Rating 5 out of 5]

Makes you want to hide!

This true story of a sadistic murderer escaped kind of has you listening closely to the sounds of the night and keeping to well lit areas! Chilling!

[Tasha · Rating 3 out of 5]

Easy fast read.

[Vicki · Rating 4 out of 5]

An extremely sadistic killer

He preys on the elderly and defenceless. He seems to have a persecution complex. His killings brutal. I would recommend for true crime fans.

[C · Rating 4 out of 5]

Interesting

This is a very condensed version of a crime book. It will keep you page turning to see what is going on next.

[Wendy Anthony · Rating 3 out of 5]

Very informative but poorly written

Plenty of facts in the book but very repetitive and grammar poor at times with repeated sentences which do not need to be included.

[Ann · Rating 4 out of 5]

A good but short story about a serial killer. How he always in trouble for being a thief and how he advanced to robbery than murder. Allan Joseph Legere was his name. When was it going to end.

[Robin Dix · Rating 4 out of 5]

Quick easy read into the life of a serial killer.

[Kevin Rattray · Rating 1 out of 5]

Dry

A very dry account of the subject, almost reads like a newspaper report. Shows no particular insight or skill in the writing.

[Cindy White · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good short story

This is a true story about a serial killer that escaped from prison and killed again until he was finally caught!

[Sharief Abdelmon'em · Rating 1 out of 5]

A simple short true crime story
Just narrating facts about the serial killer Alan Legere and his crimes
The book is just ok for the fans who like true story crimes

[Cindy Lou Elliot · Rating 5 out of 5]

Chilling

R J Parker writes an entertaining and factual book. It chilled me to the bones! I recommend you read it!