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Helter Skelter
- The True Story of the Manson Murders
- Narrateur(s): Scott Brick
- Durée: 26 h et 29 min
- Catégories: Sciences sociales et politiques, Sciences sociales
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The Stranger Beside Me
- The Shocking True Story of Serial Killer Ted Bundy
- Auteur(s): Ann Rule
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Ann Rule was working on the biggest story of her career, tracking the trail of victims left by a brutal serial killer. Little did this future best-selling author know that the savage slayer she was hunting was the young man she counted among her closest friends. Everyone's picture of a natural winner, Ted Bundy was a bright, charming, and handsome man with a promising future as an attorney. But on January 24, 1989 Bundy was executed for the murders of three young women - and had confessed to taking the lives of at least thirty-five more women from coast to coast.
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- Écrit par Bailey le 2020-01-28
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Mindhunter
- Inside the FBI's Elite Serial Crime Unit
- Auteur(s): John E. Douglas, Mark Olshaker
- Narrateur(s): Richard M. Davidson
- Durée: 15 h et 24 min
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Bonus material! Includes an excerpt from John Douglas and Mark Olshaker’s Obsession! Discover the classic behind-the-scenes chronicle of John E. Douglas’ 25-year career in the FBI Investigative Support Unit, where he used psychological profiling to delve into the minds of the country’s most notorious serial killers and criminals - the basis for the upcoming Netflix original series.
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Fantastic look into abnormal minds
- Écrit par Amazon Customer le 2018-09-19
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Acid for the Children
- A Memoir
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Iconic bassist and co-founder of the immortal Red Hot Chili Peppers finally tells his fascinating life story, complete with all the dizzying highs and the gutter lows you'd expect from an LA street rat turned world-famous rock star.
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Very rich storytelling from a wild heart
- Écrit par Sean Bobbie le 2021-02-17
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I'll Be Gone in the Dark
- One Woman's Obsessive Search for the Golden State Killer
- Auteur(s): Michelle McNamara
- Narrateur(s): Gabra Zackman, Gillian Flynn - introduction, Patton Oswalt - afterword
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A masterful true crime account of the Golden State Killer - the elusive serial rapist turned murderer who terrorized California for over a decade - from Michelle McNamara, the gifted journalist who died tragically while investigating the case.
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Stunningly Written and Incredibly Illuminating
- Écrit par Amazon Customer le 2018-05-04
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Zodiac Unmasked
- The Identity of America's Most Elusive Serial Killer Revealed
- Auteur(s): Robert Graysmith
- Narrateur(s): Robert Graysmith
- Durée: 17 h et 47 min
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Between December 1968 and October 1969, a hooded serial killer called Zodiac terrorized San Francisco. Claiming responsibility for 37 murders, he manipulated the media with warnings, dares, and bizarre cryptograms that baffled FBI code-breakers. Then, as suddenly as the murders began, Zodiac disappeared into the Bay Area fog. After painstaking investigation and more than 30 years of research, Robert Graysmith finally exposes Zodiac's true identity.
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Mythos
- Auteur(s): Stephen Fry
- Narrateur(s): Stephen Fry
- Durée: 15 h et 26 min
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Here are the thrills, grandeur, and unabashed fun of the Greek myths, stylishly retold by Stephen Fry. The legendary writer, actor, and comedian breathes life into ancient tales, from Pandora's box to Prometheus's fire, and transforms the adventures of Zeus and the Olympians into emotionally resonant and deeply funny stories, without losing any of their original wonder. Learned notes from the author offer rich cultural context. This volume is a doorway into a captivating world.
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Amazing
- Écrit par Kindle Customer le 2019-10-04
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The Stranger Beside Me
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- Auteur(s): Ann Rule
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There is an Audio problem in Chapter 54
- Écrit par Bailey le 2020-01-28
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Mindhunter
- Inside the FBI's Elite Serial Crime Unit
- Auteur(s): John E. Douglas, Mark Olshaker
- Narrateur(s): Richard M. Davidson
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Fantastic look into abnormal minds
- Écrit par Amazon Customer le 2018-09-19
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Acid for the Children
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Iconic bassist and co-founder of the immortal Red Hot Chili Peppers finally tells his fascinating life story, complete with all the dizzying highs and the gutter lows you'd expect from an LA street rat turned world-famous rock star.
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Very rich storytelling from a wild heart
- Écrit par Sean Bobbie le 2021-02-17
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I'll Be Gone in the Dark
- One Woman's Obsessive Search for the Golden State Killer
- Auteur(s): Michelle McNamara
- Narrateur(s): Gabra Zackman, Gillian Flynn - introduction, Patton Oswalt - afterword
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A masterful true crime account of the Golden State Killer - the elusive serial rapist turned murderer who terrorized California for over a decade - from Michelle McNamara, the gifted journalist who died tragically while investigating the case.
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Stunningly Written and Incredibly Illuminating
- Écrit par Amazon Customer le 2018-05-04
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Zodiac Unmasked
- The Identity of America's Most Elusive Serial Killer Revealed
- Auteur(s): Robert Graysmith
- Narrateur(s): Robert Graysmith
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Between December 1968 and October 1969, a hooded serial killer called Zodiac terrorized San Francisco. Claiming responsibility for 37 murders, he manipulated the media with warnings, dares, and bizarre cryptograms that baffled FBI code-breakers. Then, as suddenly as the murders began, Zodiac disappeared into the Bay Area fog. After painstaking investigation and more than 30 years of research, Robert Graysmith finally exposes Zodiac's true identity.
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Mythos
- Auteur(s): Stephen Fry
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Here are the thrills, grandeur, and unabashed fun of the Greek myths, stylishly retold by Stephen Fry. The legendary writer, actor, and comedian breathes life into ancient tales, from Pandora's box to Prometheus's fire, and transforms the adventures of Zeus and the Olympians into emotionally resonant and deeply funny stories, without losing any of their original wonder. Learned notes from the author offer rich cultural context. This volume is a doorway into a captivating world.
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Amazing
- Écrit par Kindle Customer le 2019-10-04
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Member of the Family
- My Story of Charles Manson, Life Inside His Cult, and the Darkness That Ended the Sixties
- Auteur(s): Dianne Lake, Deborah Herman
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In this poignant and disturbing memoir of lost innocence, coercion, survival, and healing, Dianne Lake chronicles her years with Charles Manson, revealing for the first time how she became the youngest member of his Family and offering new insights into one of the 20th century's most notorious criminals and life as one of his "girls". While much has been written about Charles Manson, this riveting account from an actual Family member is a chilling portrait that recreates in vivid detail one of the most horrifying chapters in modern American history.
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Dracula [Audible Edition]
- Auteur(s): Bram Stoker
- Narrateur(s): Alan Cumming, Tim Curry, Simon Vance, Autres
- Durée: 15 h et 28 min
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The modern audience hasn't had a chance to truly appreciate the unknowing dread that readers would have felt when reading Bram Stoker's original 1897 manuscript. Most modern productions employ campiness or sound effects to try to bring back that gothic tension, but we've tried something different. By returning to Stoker's original storytelling structure - a series of letters and journal entries voiced by Jonathan Harker, Dr. Van Helsing, and other characters - with an all-star cast of narrators, we've sought to recapture its originally intended horror and power.
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Narration is hit and miss
- Écrit par Matt le 2018-11-16
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Bind, Torture, Kill
- The Inside Story of BTK, the Serial Killer Next Door
- Auteur(s): Roy Wenzl, Tim Potter, L. Kelly, Autres
- Narrateur(s): Keith Sellon-Wright
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For 31 years, a monster terrorized the residents of Wichita, Kansas. A bloodthirsty serial killer, self-named "BTK" - for "bind them, torture them, kill them" - he slaughtered men, women, and children alike, eluding the police for decades while bragging of his grisly exploits to the media. The nation was shocked when the fiend who was finally apprehended turned out to be Dennis Rader - a friendly neighbor...a devoted husband...a helpful Boy Scout dad...the respected president of his church. Written by four award-winning crime reporters who covered the story for more than 20 years, Bind, Torture, Kill is the most intimate and complete account of the BTK nightmare
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Maybe read Wikipedia instead
- Écrit par Utilisateur anonyme le 2019-09-30
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The Cases That Haunt Us
- From Jack the Ripper to JonBenet Ramsey, the FBI's Legendary Mindhunter Sheds Light on the Mysteries That Won't Go Away
- Auteur(s): John Douglas, Mark Olshaker
- Narrateur(s): Malcolm Hillgartner
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Did Lizzie Borden murder her own father and stepmother? Was Jack the Ripper actually the Duke of Clarence? Who killed JonBenet Ramsey? America's foremost expert on criminal profiling and 25-year FBI veteran John Douglas, along with author and filmmaker Mark Olshaker, explores those tantalizing questions and more in this mesmerizing work of detection. With uniquely gripping analysis, the authors reexamine and reinterpret the accepted facts, evidence, and victimology of the most notorious murder cases in the history of crime.
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Very Interesting- Good Narrator
- Écrit par Raina Mermaid le 2017-12-04
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Chase Darkness with Me
- How One True Crime Writer Started Solving Murders
- Auteur(s): Billy Jensen, Karen Kilgariff - foreword
- Narrateur(s): Karen Kilgariff, Billy Jensen
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In Chase Darkness with Me, you’ll ride shotgun as journalist Billy Jensen identifies the Halloween Mask Murderer, finds a missing girl in the California Redwoods, and investigates the only other murder in New York City on 9/11. You’ll hear intimate details of the hunts for two of the most terrifying serial killers in history: his friend Michelle’s pursuit of the Golden State Killer which is chronicled in I’ll Be Gone In The Dark which Billy helped finish after Michelle’s passing, and his own quest to find the murderer of the Allenstown 4 family.
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a great read/listen
- Écrit par Se-Renity le 2019-04-24
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American Predator
- The Hunt for the Most Meticulous Serial Killer of the 21st Century
- Auteur(s): Maureen Callahan
- Narrateur(s): Amy Landon
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The names of notorious serial killers are usually well-known; they echo in the news and in public consciousness. But most people have never heard of Israel Keyes, one of the most ambitious and terrifying serial killers in modern history American Predator is the ambitious culmination of years of interviews with key figures in law enforcement and in Keyes's life, and research uncovered from classified FBI files. Callahan takes us on a journey into the chilling, nightmarish mind of a relentless killer, and to the limitations of traditional law enforcement.
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Forced to Stop Listening
- Écrit par P. Bowyer le 2019-12-31
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The Killer Across the Table
- Unlocking the Secrets of Serial Killers and Predators with the FBI's Original Mindhunter
- Auteur(s): John E. Douglas, Mark Olshaker
- Narrateur(s): Jonathan Groff
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In The Killer Across the Table, John E. Douglas, the legendary FBI criminal profiler, number one New York Times best-selling author, and inspiration for Netflix’s Mindhunter, delves deep into the lives and crimes of four of the most disturbing and complex predatory killers, offering never-before-revealed details about his profiling process and divulging the strategies used to help crack some of America’s most challenging cases.
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Amazing! Couldn't stop listening
- Écrit par Shelby bjarnason le 2019-09-13
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The Blind Assassin
- Auteur(s): Margaret Atwood
- Narrateur(s): Margot Dionne
- Durée: 18 h et 26 min
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With The Blind Assassin, Atwood proves once again that she is one of the most talented, daring, and exciting writers of the time. Like The Handmaid's Tale, this Book Prize winner is destined to become a classic.
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Horrible performance. like a translator on news
- Écrit par Team Awesomeness le 2019-10-28
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Chaos
- Charles Manson, the CIA, and the Secret History of the Sixties
- Auteur(s): Tom O'Neill, Dan Piepenbring
- Narrateur(s): Kevin Stillwell
- Durée: 16 h et 15 min
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Over two grim nights in Los Angeles, the young followers of Charles Manson murdered seven people, including the actress Sharon Tate, then eight months pregnant. With no mercy and seemingly no motive, the Manson Family followed their leader's every order. Twenty years ago, when journalist Tom O'Neill was reporting a magazine piece about the murders, he worried there was nothing new to say. Then he unearthed shocking evidence of a cover-up behind the "official" story, including police carelessness, legal misconduct, and potential surveillance by intelligence agents.
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Fascinating and Compelling Listen
- Écrit par Andrew P Bird le 2020-05-15
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Green River, Running Red
- Auteur(s): Ann Rule
- Narrateur(s): Barbara Caruso
- Durée: 19 h et 23 min
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In the most extraordinary journey Ann Rule has ever undertaken, America's master of true crime has spent more than two decades researching the story of the Green River Killer, who murdered more than 49 young women. Green River, Running Red is a harrowing account of a modern monster, a killer who walked among us undetected. It is also the story of his quarry -- of who these young women were and who they might have become.
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Boring, confusing, repetitive
- Écrit par Anastasia Beaverhausen le 2020-12-08
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John Wayne Gacy: Defending a Monster
- Auteur(s): Sam L. Amirante, Danny Broderick
- Narrateur(s): Robin Bloodworth
- Durée: 14 h et 13 min
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“Sam, could you do me a favor?” Thus begins a story that has now become part of America's true-crime hall of fame. It is a gory, grotesque tale befitting a Stephen King novel. It is also a David and Goliath saga - the story of a young lawyer fresh from the public defender's office whose first client in private practice turns out to be the worst serial killer in our nation's history. This is a gripping true crime narrative that reenacts the gruesome killings and the famous trial that shocked a nation.
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interesting perspective
- Écrit par Jacqueline Fischer le 2020-12-14
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Heart-Shaped Box
- Auteur(s): Joe Hill
- Narrateur(s): Stephen Lang
- Durée: 11 h et 3 min
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Judas Coyne is a collector of the macabre. But nothing he possesses is as unlikely or as dreadful as his latest discovery, a thing so terrible-strange, Jude can't help but reach for his wallet. For a thousand dollars, Jude will become the proud owner of a dead man's suit, said to be haunted by a restless spirit. But what UPS delivers to his door in a black heart-shaped box is no imaginary or metaphorical ghost. It's the real thing.
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Jury Still Out
- Écrit par Heather Little le 2018-05-30
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Prosecuting attorney in the Manson trial Vincent Bugliosi held a unique insider's position in one of the most baffling and horrifying cases of the 20th century: the cold-blooded Tate-LaBianca murders carried out by Charles Manson and four of his followers. What motivated Manson in his seemingly mindless selection of victims, and what was his hold over the young women who obeyed his orders? Now available for the first time in unabridged audio, the gripping story of this famous and haunting crime is brought to life by acclaimed narrator Scott Brick.
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“One of the best crime stories ever written.” (Chicago Sun-Times)
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- Tony
- 2018-02-21
Great "read"
Well written. Well paced. Interesting. The narration was good. This book has faults but I really think it does so much right that it negates any major issue. Really good book. Highly Recommend.
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I am adding an expansion to this review to give credit to the narrator. This is a 26 hour book (that I already stated was well performed in my short review above) in which the narrator must narrate in his own voice as well as differentiate, in small ways, the voices of many characters.
Those of you familiar with the Mason family, the victims and the trial know there were a great many people involved. After listening to quite a few books since my original review, I have noticed how not all narrators are able to make a clear distinction from one person to another at all times. This narrator, however, generally only makes small changes to evoke a new person speaking. He is not portraying them as a character actor would but he is giving them a voice that is distinct in the moment it is being read, and often times maintains it throughout the book.
The lawyers are more stern. Manson is a dude. The girls are soft. Everyone is provided a voice that makes this book easy to digest. I have listened to some books that are full on narrations with very little characterization and others with far too much, bordering on caricature. It is always his voice in this book but I found that the effort put into making the voices distinct is a major asset to this title and one you may not appreciate until you hear others who can't or don't make the attempt.
I don't think you can say you know what Manson sounds like by listening to the narrators version, but with the book's writing behind it it goes a long way in selling the whole. Great work. Still highly recommend.
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- jolene
- 2018-05-29
long and satisfyingly
i was wondering if a book of such length about court cases would be a finnisher. It is! so much information in laymen terms but not like a lecture. worth it
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- Patrick C.
- 2018-01-30
A classic well-read
A True Crime classic that birthed Bugliosi as an author (check out his books on the Kennedy murder) and Scott Brick doesn’t overdo being Scott Brick.
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- Starlene Harris
- 2021-02-06
Hard to follow
Very thorough. Enjoyed the follow up 25years after the killings. However it was difficult to follow due to the numerous names and nicknames. I feel reading the book would have been easier to keep everyone straight.
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- Michael Franklin
- 2020-11-30
Good read
This Audiobook is binge worthy just like a Netflix show! Maybe one day it will be.
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- Stephanie Burton
- 2020-09-26
Very Interesting!!
This was a very interesting book!! Not what I would normally pick up and definitely would not have been able to get through it had I read a hard copy. However, the audio book. version had me hooked and I didn't want to stop listening!!
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- Anonymous User
- 2020-09-22
Excellent
A very compelling story. I read this book many years ago and enjoyed it all over again. Well narrated.
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- jeff
- 2020-08-23
boring
I usually di t write reviews. but after reading the other review i must agree with them. i love true crime books but this one i wish i didn't buy this one.
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- Langer
- 2020-04-11
The Definitive Manson Narrative
This book lives up to it's reputation. It leads the Reader through a logical timeline of events surrounding one of the most talked-about crimes in History.
Vincent Bugliosi was the prosecutor in the case...and has access to near limitless informaton. He writes clearly and matter-of-factly, and fills the book with direct quotes, police interviews, autopsy reports, and courtroom transcripts.
Where Bugliosi falls flat is his frustrating sanctimonious perspective. He is quick to point out where the police failed; where the lawyers failed; where the judge failed...but never mentions where HE failed. There HAS TO BE episodes where he personally made mistakes...but the tone of the book is that he was the 'Flawless' one who knew what happened and how to prove it. He only grudgingly admits where the Defense "scored points" - all the while characterizing them as terrible while he behaved perfectly. Umm...No.
Scott Brick is an excellent choice for reading this book. He clearly presents the text, avoids nonsensical accents, and accurately portrays Bugliosi's "I'm always right" arrogance. Good job.
This recording of a book describing a fascinating historical event is worth 4 out of 5 Stars.
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- Tyler Sloss
- 2020-01-24
Captivating
I found myself listening to this book every chance I got. I was caught up in the story! Very descriptive!
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- Laura
- 2013-11-26
A familiar story from a unique perspective
Being of a slightly younger generation, I wasn't all that familiar with the Manson murders before I listened to this audiobook. I knew who Charles Manson was by reputation, of course, but otherwise came in fairly ignorant of the exact nature of his crimes and their impact on society. So if you already know a lot about the case, I suspect this review won't help you decide whether you want to give this book a try.
I tend to love nonfiction that gives the reader/listener insight into the author - particularly when the book is not an autobiography. Something about understanding the author's process of writing the book or connection to the work compels me more than if I feel the author is just trying to provide an accurate blow-by-blow description of an event. My reviews of Ron Chernow's biographies of Washington and Hamilton speak to this skill as well, in that Chernow inserts himself just enough into the narrative that you remember that someone with an opinion is there, someone who you can imagine pouring over the details to piece together this story.
Vincent Bugliosi brings this story to life in much the same way, but the experience is heightened by the author's unique role in the Manson case as the lead prosecutor. Thus, this is not just a rehashing of a crime scene - though Bugliosi does recreate the crimes in a way I found powerful and moving. Rather, this story is one only Bugliosi could have told. He describes his thought processes in detail as he tries to show us the challenge facing him in making a case against Manson that would convince a jury to not only put Manson away for life, but hand down a death sentence. I loved, loved, loved this perspective.
I'm not a lawyer, but I've edited the writing of many a lawyer, and I know how difficult it is for many lawyers to explain legal concepts, particularly details of court proceedings, in plain language - without boring the reader to death. Bugliosi is particularly skilled at making the reader understand why various legal details were both important and interesting.
Scott Brick is always good, and he's exactly the perfect narrator for this book. His stern voice is expressive without being emotional, which strikes the perfect tone for such a harrowing story.
Yes, the book is long. But I feel like you can probably tell if you're the sort of person who is going to enjoy a 27 hour story about the details of a grizzly, historically significant murder trial. You might not be, and that's okay. I would urge you though, if you're intrigued but unsure about whether the book can hold your attention that long, to give it a try anyway. You might zone out for parts of it, but I can promise there will be many, many sections you'll find so fascinating you won't want to stop listening.
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- karen
- 2012-06-22
Everything I remembered about the case was wrong..
I was two years out of law school in 1969, working in the governor's office in Sacramento. In Northern California we were still living in fear over another monster, the Zodiac Killer -- another vicious apparently 'random' killer who was never identified. Unlike the Zodiac, Manson and his family were captured -- which made his case all that much more interesting, garnering the attention of almost everyone for months on end. I followed it closely -- or thought I did. I read Bugliosi's book soon after it came out and remember loving it, loving access to the details about the "family" he provided that I hadn't known before.
How time changes things. What I loved about the book in the 1970's were the personal elements, biographical details about the "family's" lives, who they were, how they got caught up in the insanity, much of which hadn't been widely available at the time.
Now, listening to Scott Brick's elegant, almost respectful, narration, I see something entirely different. Now -- in light of another judicial fiasco out of Los Angeles -- what captures my attention was the horrendous incompetence of the Los Angeles judicial system.
Now, all I can do is compare the Manson case to the O.J. Simpson case, in which (if you can believe this) bad as it was, the LAPD comes off looking pretty good as compared to Manson. In Manson, there were so much mismanagement, elemental mistakes, goofs and just plain incompetence of the LAPD, it's a wonder any of them were convicted of anything.
There's no question in my mind that if Manson went to trial today in LA, on the evidence available back then, he would never be convicted. Juries back then were, I think, more rational, more justice-based, than they are today. Today, I think the defense would be able to capitalize on the unbelievable errors, loose ends, mishandling of the evidence, incompetence in handling the evidence -- from everyone, the medical examiner, the police, and the detectives. Today, a jury would focus in on all those errors and mistakes. Back then, the jury focused on the big picture. Did these people do what they were alleged to have done? In short, they kept the defendants on trial. They didn't feel the need to try the LAPD instead.
Much credit goes to Vince Bugliosi himself, of course. His oft-repeated frustration with the total lack of trial support he was getting makes for fascinating reading. Working 14 hour days, being forced into doing much of the leg work himself after the LAPD failed or refused to do it -- or just lost it, after they did do it -- you get a real feel for the seat-of-the-pants lawyering that was possible back then. The world has changed. That wouldn't work anymore -- and on the whole, life in the US is the poorer and more dangerous for it.
All in all, "Helter Skelter" is a fascinating look at a monumental trial that still plays ranks high in legal mythology. It's a key part of American cultural history that's well worth reading, rereading or listening to.
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- J. Hasley
- 2011-09-28
Best inside scoop to a trial
This is an amazing story. The fact that it is true...never quite reaches believable. But it is. I was only 9 when the murders happened. I remember the pervasive fear. This book doesn't explain it all---How could it? Not even a book by Manson himself would accomplish that. But this book is as close the mark as we can get. It adds to the horror if one has actually heard Manson speak and realize how charismatic he could be. The authors turn the array of clues and facts into a compelling story. I think it's one of the best True Crime books out there and the audiobook is a job well done.
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- John
- 2012-06-05
Masterful, start to finish
A compelling true crime tale is nothing unless it's told with the proper organization, discriminating and orderly presentation of details and all sculpted into a story arc. "Helter Skelter" sets the bar in each of these areas.
I read this book as a teen and it stuck with me these thirty-plus years. Seeing it on audio, I was wondering if I would be interested in giving it thirty hours of my life. Man, I'm glad I did.
It was so intense, at times I thought I'd have to stop listening. It gets in your head a bit. By turns, this book is horrifying, fascinating, sad, edifying and, ultimately a history lesson on crime in America, the 1960s, cults and the judicial system, not to mention Manson and his Family..
I can't recommend it highly enough. Just don't listen in the dark.
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- California Vegan
- 2011-10-20
Peace, love and butchery--what a contrast!
As someone who remembers the murders and the circus that followed, I was not sure that I would be able to sit through such a lengthy rendition of the story. When I saw that Scott Brick was the narrator, I knew it would be a breeze. His style and pace are brilliant. Even when I listen at double-speed on my iPhone, I can grasp every syllable, and in this book, every syllable is relevant.
Written during the time-period in which the crimes took place there is not a lot of time wasted setting up the ambiance of the time, which was quite unique. I think that this still comes across thirty-odd years later.
Never a fan of Vincent Bugliosi, finding him arrogant in most interviews I have seen, I have now learned to appreciate how much work and skill went into getting convictions in an impossible case. This is especially impressive when you realize the way the Tate investigators botched the case from the start.
The writers weave each thread into a tapestry that captures this dreadful part of history. I am so glad Audible made the unabridged version available.
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- POLLY POIZENDEM
- 2017-03-10
~ ESSENTIAL Manson ~
One of my first audiobooks - I have listened to this MANY times, and STILL do when the mood strikes. There are very few that can top this riveting classic gem. It's a **must-have** in every true crime library. Period. If you are new to this genre, don't EVEN think twice about getting this.
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- Larry
- 2011-09-16
What a great book.
This is one of those books that just grabs you and won't let you go. I've read it at least 3 times in the last 30 years and now I can just listen to it while I waste my life stuck on the freeway. And to have Scott Brick do the narration is awesome. He really keeps it alive, although the book itself is just plain fascinating. I've been holding out for the unabridged version and here it is. 10 stars!
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- Sandra
- 2011-10-06
Enthralling Listening
I must say that as an avid book reader, I was doubtful whether I could ever get used to audio books. But I have certainly done so. As someone who travels a lot as part of my job, listening to books in the car has made the trips so much more enjoyable - and this is an engrossing read! Helter Skelter is not the type of book I usually read, but I do vividly recall the Sharon Tate/LaBianca murders and thought it would be interesting - and how! Vincent Bugliosi and Curt Gentry have done an excellent work on the entire tale from the awful murders to the final sentencing and beyond. Yes, it is a terrible thing which happened and the book doesn't flinch from that but overall one is left with a gripping and well-researched story which brings all the individuals involved to life.
By contrast with hardcopy books which one reads for oneself, the role of the Narrator is so vital in making an audio book enjoyable or not. Scott Brick does a masterful job at this. His reading speed is just right as is his tone and inflection. I would certainly look for books narrated by Mr Brick again. His reading is pivotal to the accessibility and overall enjoyment of this book. Five stars all around.
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- Erdahl
- 2011-09-21
Engrossing book with fine narrator
I have read and reread this book many times, and have always been horrified, saddened, but have always had to read from end to end. Scott Brick's narration is clear, crisp, and well suited for the material. Excellent to have it finally on audio.
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- randall
- 2011-10-09
Thought you knew everything about Manson?
I thought this book might be old rehash. It was NOT. A total detailed factual account from A to Z on the case. Murders, investigation, trial and background. Few books have you sitting on the edge of your seat. This would be a great around the camp fire scary read. One of my best audible purchases I've made. Total addiction thru out the story. Can't wait to re listen cause you will no doubt want to go thru this at least twice. I don't know what was more shocking... the murders or the terribly botched up investigation that followed. So many hard clues, and so many people wanted to talk, but the detectives just did not care to listen. Shocking that this case was ever solved by such botched investigation.
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