American Predator describes Israel Keyes, a dangerous and sneaky serial killer, his capture and past. Maureen Callahan dives into Israel’s killings and unsolved murders. While reading American Predator, Maureen Callahan made it feel like you were living in the book. She did a fantastic job of highlighting Israel's life and the things he did. Callahan describes his murders as if you were hearing it from the news for the first time.
The Killer's Shadow is a true crime novel that covers the hunt for a notorious white supremacist serial killer Joseph Paul Franklin. Instead of traditional investigation tactics, the book delves into the behavioral analysis aspects of the FBI. It begins in the 1970’s, around the time of Franklin's first murders, and stretches until his capture almost 15 years later. The book not only covers Franklin's crimes, but the motive and reason behind them.
The Locked Door is a fictional thriller about the life of Nora Davis, daughter of the Handy Man, a famous serial killer in Oregon. The book narrates Nora's lonely life as a surgeon while her father is behind bars. While Nora is in denial about her psychological similarities to her father, a copycat killer is on the loose and they're coming for her. Throughout the book, Nora experiences flashbacks that detail what her life was like living in a house where girls were being murdered in the basement.
The Zodiac Unmasked is a true crime documentary type of book. This book is more on the informational side since it gives all the facts, data and research that went into the investigation for the zodiac killer. This book is good for anyone who is trying to learn more about true crime and all the work and process that goes into catching these killers. Since the book is more on the informational side it can be a harder read but nonetheless it is a good book.
Two people wake up abducted, imprisoned, and left alone with a gun. Only one person will walk away. Detective Helen Grace faces off against a notorious anonymous serial killer, known for abducting victims in pairs and forcing them into traps similar to those seen in the Saw movies. After finishing Eeny Meeny, I was a little disappointed at the lack of character development.
After being invited to the most fun party ever, Meg and Minnie both decide to sneak out of their houses and go to the party. What they do not know is that their night is about to become terrifying. One by one, people start to die. Meg and her crush, TJ, investigate the area. The killer will go to any extent to kill off the teens. But, at the end, Meg is shocked. She did not expect the killer to be who they are.
