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The Ryan Green True Crime Collection #2
The Ryan Green True Crime Collection: Volume 2
Four chilling true crime stories in one collection Bestselling true crime author, Ryan Green, has compiled four fascinating stories into one collection. Volume two contains some of Green’s most intriguing accounts of violence, abuse, deception and murder. Within this collection, you'll Obeying The Mockingbird Hill Massacre Through the Eyes of a Killer The shocking true story of Ronald Gene Simmons and the most disturbing family killing spree in the United States. During the Christmas Holidays in 1987, the retired Air Force Master Sergeant executed 16 people, 14 of which were members of his family. This included his daughter, whom he had sexually abused, and the child he had fathered with her. The Truro The Sex Killing Spree Through the Eyes of an Accomplice James Miller, an aging misfit, meets his one true love in prison, Christopher Worrell, a young, charismatic sociopath. Miller stops at nothing to meet the demands of his sadistic friend, in an attempt to take the relationship on to another level. The World's End Murders Through the Eyes of a Killer The naked bodies of two teenage girls were discovered the morning after a night out in Edinburgh. No attempt had been made to conceal their bodies, they were six miles apart, and both girls had been beaten, gagged, tied, raped and strangled. You Think You Know The True Story of Herb Baumeister and the Horror at Fox Hollow Farm Herb Baumeister was a husband, father of three, and successful businessman—but he was hiding a very dark secret. In June 1996, police uncovered the remains of eleven bodies within the family estate. The Ryan Green True Crime Collection contains chilling accounts of some of the most brutal and bizarre true crime stories in history. Green’s riveting narrative draws the reader into the real-live horror experienced by the victims and has all the elements of a classic thriller. This book contains descriptive accounts of abuse and violence. If you are especially sensitive to this material, it might be advisable not to read any further.
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407 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 13, 2018
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About the author
Ryan Green
32 books488 followersRyan Green is a true crime author in his late thirties. He lives in Herefordshire, England with his wife, three children, and two dogs. Outside of writing and spending time with his family, Ryan enjoys walking, reading and windsurfing.
Ryan is fascinated with History, Psychology and True Crime. In 2015, he finally started researching and writing his own work and at the end of the year, he released his first book on Britain's most notorious serial killer, Harold Shipman.
He has since written several books on lesser-known subjects, and taken the unique approach of writing from the killer's perspective. He narrates some of the most chilling scenes you'll encounter in the True Crime genre.
"Ryan Green is an incredible storyteller...he doesn’t just tell the story, he allows you to be part of it." ~Blackbird
Ryan is fascinated with History, Psychology and True Crime. In 2015, he finally started researching and writing his own work and at the end of the year, he released his first book on Britain's most notorious serial killer, Harold Shipman.
He has since written several books on lesser-known subjects, and taken the unique approach of writing from the killer's perspective. He narrates some of the most chilling scenes you'll encounter in the True Crime genre.
"Ryan Green is an incredible storyteller...he doesn’t just tell the story, he allows you to be part of it." ~Blackbird
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December 25, 2019
Obeying Evil: This book gives a very good look into the life of a twisted individual. While I’ve studied a lot of true crime, I’ve never heard of Arkansas’ most dangerous serial killer, Ronald Gene Simmons, before this book. After listening, I think I’ve learned enough to know just how disturbing all his crimes actually were. The author’s prose throughout left some intriguing questions as well as one at the end in which he poses the idea that it is easier to believe this killer was a highly intelligent psychopath rather than believing than a sane person could be capable of doing everything he did.
The Truro Murders: I was torn on how I felt about this one. While Christopher Worrell was clearly a monster, I felt bad for James Miller. It seemed as if he wanted love so badly that he deemed himself unworthy of doing anything else. It was sad to see just how much he tried to do to get Christopher’s attention, and how the killer used that to further his own pleasure. This story reminded me of a Shakespearian Tragedy.
Sinclair: I had never heard about Angus Sinclair before selecting this audiobook, but Ryan Green has a way of choosing interesting serial killers and delving into their truth. Sinclair was truly a spine-chilling person to learn about. His crimes are dark and ghastly. It leaves you to wonder exactly how a person gets to that point. I’ve read a lot of true crime so not much bothers me at this point. Angus Sinclair did. The poignant way Ryan Green has of telling the story from the killer’s POV especially made this work difficult to stomach.
You Think You Know Me: It’s always the one you least suspect. As always, this was a chilling piece by Ryan Green. The prose made it easier to imagine why Herb did the things that he did. There is lots of gore and hard to digest scenes (that comes with a book about a prolific serial killer) but that allowed us readers to really get into the mind of this psychopath though the end of Herb’s story was definitely disappointing to me. (Not a fault of the author’s, just reality!)
Steve White’s narration has the perfect cadence and tone for each of these stories, beautifully bringing the horrific subjects of these audiobooks to life as always.
This book was given to me for free at my request and I provided this voluntary review.
The Truro Murders: I was torn on how I felt about this one. While Christopher Worrell was clearly a monster, I felt bad for James Miller. It seemed as if he wanted love so badly that he deemed himself unworthy of doing anything else. It was sad to see just how much he tried to do to get Christopher’s attention, and how the killer used that to further his own pleasure. This story reminded me of a Shakespearian Tragedy.
Sinclair: I had never heard about Angus Sinclair before selecting this audiobook, but Ryan Green has a way of choosing interesting serial killers and delving into their truth. Sinclair was truly a spine-chilling person to learn about. His crimes are dark and ghastly. It leaves you to wonder exactly how a person gets to that point. I’ve read a lot of true crime so not much bothers me at this point. Angus Sinclair did. The poignant way Ryan Green has of telling the story from the killer’s POV especially made this work difficult to stomach.
You Think You Know Me: It’s always the one you least suspect. As always, this was a chilling piece by Ryan Green. The prose made it easier to imagine why Herb did the things that he did. There is lots of gore and hard to digest scenes (that comes with a book about a prolific serial killer) but that allowed us readers to really get into the mind of this psychopath though the end of Herb’s story was definitely disappointing to me. (Not a fault of the author’s, just reality!)
Steve White’s narration has the perfect cadence and tone for each of these stories, beautifully bringing the horrific subjects of these audiobooks to life as always.
This book was given to me for free at my request and I provided this voluntary review.
August 24, 2019
I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review.
Book 1 : Obeying Evil
I really struggled with this audiobook. It’s quite short and many details were left out, which I struggled with because I could never remember who was who.
The narrator was brilliant, and I really appreciated his narration style.
Book 2 : The Truro Murders
I enjoyed this book much more the second time around. The information given is good, and I really got into the book, and I wanted to know what happened next and how and why they were caught. Unfortunately, that was a little anti-climatic, but I suppose that it wasn’t the author’s fault.
The only complaint that I have of this book is that the author says that Miller feels certain emotions when Worrill rapes and murders, but there’s no evidence given that he actually felt that way. If Green has read Millers confessions, it doesn’t come across very well, and it made me feel a little sceptical.
Book 3 : Sinclair
A lot of this book relies on author supposition rather than actual facts, and while it read like a good story, it was a little disappointing because it really came across more as a really gory story than as actual events in a true crime book. As a story however, it was quite well written and quite sensationalized, showing the trajectory of Sinclair's life and his crimes.
Book 4 : You Think You Know Me
I think what Green did really well with this novel was portray how normal serial killers could be. Baumeister could have continued killing for years more if he'd been able to maintain his mask of normalcy. What I found quite interesting in this book was the author's idea that Baumeister was able to separate his personality so he had light and dark which is how he managed to maintain his normalcy for such a long period.
Overall, this series was quite good, and I liked how it focused on cases outside of the USA. Some were better than others, dependent on which suited Green's style of story-writing.
Book 1 : Obeying Evil
I really struggled with this audiobook. It’s quite short and many details were left out, which I struggled with because I could never remember who was who.
The narrator was brilliant, and I really appreciated his narration style.
Book 2 : The Truro Murders
I enjoyed this book much more the second time around. The information given is good, and I really got into the book, and I wanted to know what happened next and how and why they were caught. Unfortunately, that was a little anti-climatic, but I suppose that it wasn’t the author’s fault.
The only complaint that I have of this book is that the author says that Miller feels certain emotions when Worrill rapes and murders, but there’s no evidence given that he actually felt that way. If Green has read Millers confessions, it doesn’t come across very well, and it made me feel a little sceptical.
Book 3 : Sinclair
A lot of this book relies on author supposition rather than actual facts, and while it read like a good story, it was a little disappointing because it really came across more as a really gory story than as actual events in a true crime book. As a story however, it was quite well written and quite sensationalized, showing the trajectory of Sinclair's life and his crimes.
Book 4 : You Think You Know Me
I think what Green did really well with this novel was portray how normal serial killers could be. Baumeister could have continued killing for years more if he'd been able to maintain his mask of normalcy. What I found quite interesting in this book was the author's idea that Baumeister was able to separate his personality so he had light and dark which is how he managed to maintain his normalcy for such a long period.
Overall, this series was quite good, and I liked how it focused on cases outside of the USA. Some were better than others, dependent on which suited Green's style of story-writing.
May 10, 2019
I love true crime and I Love Ryan Green. Ryan really gets down tot he nitty gritty of each of his true crime stories. You learn more from Ryan Green about the crimes than with most other Authors. He takes you into the past of the villain and the victims as well.
This collection brings 3 horrific cases.
The first is Ronald Gene Simmons. Ronald killed his whole family of 14 people as well as 2 others for a total of 16 people.
The 2nd is Christopher Worrell's killing spree. Ryan brings us the story through the eyes of James Miller, who was in love with Christopher and was also his accomplice.
The 3rd is Sinclair the case is about 2 teenage girls who were out for a night of fun in Edinburgh. They end up laying in the open the next morning 6 miles apart beaten, gagged, tied, raped, and strangled.
And last but not least Herb Baumeister, Herb killed at least 11 men.
I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review.
This collection brings 3 horrific cases.
The first is Ronald Gene Simmons. Ronald killed his whole family of 14 people as well as 2 others for a total of 16 people.
The 2nd is Christopher Worrell's killing spree. Ryan brings us the story through the eyes of James Miller, who was in love with Christopher and was also his accomplice.
The 3rd is Sinclair the case is about 2 teenage girls who were out for a night of fun in Edinburgh. They end up laying in the open the next morning 6 miles apart beaten, gagged, tied, raped, and strangled.
And last but not least Herb Baumeister, Herb killed at least 11 men.
I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review.
July 11, 2019
The Ryan Green True Crme Collection: Volume Two was a good read by Ryan Green. This collection consisted of; Obeying Evil: The Mockingbird Hill Massacre Through the Eyes of a Killer, The Truro Murders: The Sex Killing Spree Through the Eyes of an Accomplice, Sinclair: The World's End Murders Through the Eyes of a Killer, and You Think You Know Me: The True Story of Herb Baumeister and the Horror at Fox Hollow Farm. These are the accounts of violence, abuse, deception, and murder by some of the most heinous people. This was a great read of true crime stories for anyone who enjoys true crime. I can't wait to read more by Ryan Green.
October 28, 2020
4 Gruesome Stories of True Crime
The stories were all well told with well developed characters but lacked a certain sense of driveness. The stories were laid out as they occurred, very factually and with great detail. What they lacked was the suspense that many writers incorporate into the stories to make you want to keep reading into the night. Good writing, good stories but lacked sense of urgency to the stories . Just a recitation of the facts.
The stories were all well told with well developed characters but lacked a certain sense of driveness. The stories were laid out as they occurred, very factually and with great detail. What they lacked was the suspense that many writers incorporate into the stories to make you want to keep reading into the night. Good writing, good stories but lacked sense of urgency to the stories . Just a recitation of the facts.
November 18, 2018
Interesting book!
This book offers details of serial killings of people in America and Australia. It provides in depth studies into the minds of these killers. It is really fascinating to read. I did spot a few errors (i.e. the prosecutor 's surname in the Simmons case being listed as both Bynum and Pynum). I highly recommend this book to other true crime readers.
This book offers details of serial killings of people in America and Australia. It provides in depth studies into the minds of these killers. It is really fascinating to read. I did spot a few errors (i.e. the prosecutor 's surname in the Simmons case being listed as both Bynum and Pynum). I highly recommend this book to other true crime readers.
December 9, 2018
Remembering Where You Were
These reports are a sad side of our society, it shows how well people can hide who they really are inside, Scary to know how this continues around us, Hopefully, children will get the mental healthcare they need. I never thought boys will be boys. That is a cop out! Look to why.
These reports are a sad side of our society, it shows how well people can hide who they really are inside, Scary to know how this continues around us, Hopefully, children will get the mental healthcare they need. I never thought boys will be boys. That is a cop out! Look to why.
December 20, 2018
Voyeuristic
I found the books to be utterly disturbing. It's horrifying to me that this author can narrate the unknown stories of the murderers and their victims. I might find the narrative less sensationalized if there were an indication of research. Too perverse for my tastes
I found the books to be utterly disturbing. It's horrifying to me that this author can narrate the unknown stories of the murderers and their victims. I might find the narrative less sensationalized if there were an indication of research. Too perverse for my tastes
October 6, 2019
It was okay until it got to the end of the fourth book. Then it was too focused on narrating the speculated details of what happened during each crime that there was no way to know anything about like what the victims were thinking, various sounds, etc. got overly sensationalistic.
May 8, 2020
I listened to this book and I wish I had not. The narrator was so monotone that it was very difficult to get into this book. I thought the stories were written well and gave a lot of information for the time they were allotted.
December 28, 2018
True Crime Readers
If you are a fan of true crime, this author gives it to you straight up. I've read volume one and two and looking forward to reading some of his other works.
If you are a fan of true crime, this author gives it to you straight up. I've read volume one and two and looking forward to reading some of his other works.
December 27, 2021
Each story was really interesting and I was hooked! Can’t wait to read the other collections! Amazing author too his style of writing and choice of language is great!
February 11, 2020
I love the way Ryan tells a story. So real and raw. The subject matter is disturbing yet life is for some people and Ryan takes us into that twisted space.
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