Harold Schechter

Man Eater: The Life and Legend of an American Cannibal

By Harold Schechter - Published 2015

Genres:

Nonfiction

Alfred (or possibly Alferd) Packer was a former Union soldier turned drifter who sought his fortune in Colorado by prospecting for silver. He ...Read Review

Killer Colt: Murder, Disgrace, and the Making of an American Legend

By Harold Schechter - Published 2010

Genres:

Mystery/CrimeNonfiction

After their father loses his wealth, brothers John and Sam Colt suffer a dissolute youth in early 19th century America. John, the more ...Read Review

The Tell-Tale Corpse

By Harold Schechter - Published 2006

Genres:

Mystery/Crime

  In the latter months of 1845, Edgar Allan Poe was enjoying success as a writer; however, his finances were precarious. His young wife, ...Read Review

The Mask of Red Death

By Harold Schechter - Published 2004

Genres:

Mystery/Crime

In many ways, The Mask of Red Death is a typical addition to the psychotic serial killer genre. An insane murderer is on ...Read Review