A Simple Man

by Michael Bentley

Based on the true story of serial killer Ed Gein, A Simple Man tells the story of a man who is slowly becoming unraveled. Life in Wisconsin during the mid 1900's is harsh, but after the death of his mother, Edward Laine falls into a downward spiral of depravity as he desperately tries to discover a way to bring her back. On an isolated farm in the heart of the U.S., a series of events are set into motion that will shock the nation for decades to come.

303 pages, Kindle Edition

Published June 24, 2020

About the author

A specialist in British politics in the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, Michael John Bentley, FRHistS, is Emeritus Professor of Modern History at the University of St Andrews and is currently Senior Research Fellow in History at St Hugh's College, Oxford.

Reviews

[Maari · Rating 5 out of 5]

Nothing more frightening than the truth.

Well written, fact based story like no other! It isn't an easy read, and I don't recommend it for anyone that doesn't want gory details. I had to skip a bit of that, myself. I enjoyed the psychology aspect.