Harold Schechter
Man Eater: The Life and Legend of an American Cannibal
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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
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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
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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
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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