Harold Schechter
Man Eater: The Life and Legend of an American Cannibal
Alfred (or possibly Alferd) Packer was a former Union soldier turned drifter who sought his fortune in Colorado by prospecting…
Killer Colt: Murder, Disgrace, and the Making of an American Legend
After their father loses his wealth, brothers John and Sam Colt suffer a dissolute youth in early 19th century America.…
The Tell-Tale Corpse
In the latter months of 1845, Edgar Allan Poe was enjoying success as a writer; however, his finances were…
The Mask of Red Death
In many ways, The Mask of Red Death is a typical addition to the psychotic serial killer genre. An insane…
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