Grant Duwe

This is a very informative and well-researched book, with numerous examples utilized. It's sad that there are such a plethora of material in the US to work from, with more added every month, but Duwe crafts an intriguing narrative from his gruesome subject. Closer to an academic work, the author shies away from sensationalism, avoiding the 'blood and guts' writing that characterizes Anne Rule or voyeuristic pulp magazines.

The prose does not always flow as well as one might hope, as an overall air of choppiness dogs the writing. However, the book is perfectly readable by any measure, and holds the reader's attention well. Deep detail is not an option, as the author is covering several decades in 220 pages, leaving little room for much of anything beyond an overview. This is a broad history, not a tell-all biography of a killer. Cheap thrills should be sought elsewhere.

Overall I would recommend this to any true crime enthusiast or academic scholar, as the information is solid despite the occasionally-drab writing. If you're interested in mass murderers in modern history, this is a very good resource.… (lisätietoja)