Categories: Book Reviews, Product Reviews
Author: Kevin Turton
Genre: Mystery & Thrillers
Publisher: Pen & Sword True Crime
Britain has its fair share of unsolved murders. Crimes that have both fascinated and horrified in equal measure, with many as baffling today as they were when the stories first hit the headlines in the national press. Spanning 100 years between 1857-1957, this book re-examines thirteen of these murder cases and retells the stories that have endured and confounded both police and law courts alike. Each chapter provides an account of the circumstances surrounding the…
For this mystery and true-crime buff gal, this book is excellent at detailing and explaining some of Britain’s most notorious murders, specifically Jack the Ripper, and dating back as early as 1857 to 1957. Some of these murders I’ve never heard of, as I’m an American citizen, and not native to London. Each chapter is dedicated to a notorious murder that was never solved, detailing the victim’s early beginnings to their unfortunate demise. It’s not a quick read, but gives immense detail and insight into victim’s, their murder, and why it may have come about. Let us know your thoughts, and thanks to NetGalley and Pen & Swords for the ARC.
