1 comments about The First Detective: The Life And Revolutionary Times Of Eugene-Francois Vidocq Criminal, Spy and Private Eye.

1. The winds of fortune blow hot and cold for our hero Vidocq as he pursues careers ranging from the criminal to those of crime busting. However, Vidocq is a shrewd, intelligent individual that refuses to be pigeonholed by either of these pursuits. Prepare to be surprised and delighted by the many twists and hairpin turns of this exceptional man's unbelievable life.

No comments about Sketchcops: True Stories from Those Who Draw the Line Against Crime.

5 comments about Deadly Confidante.

1. I could not put this book down. Nancy Poore is a superb writer who kept me glued. I had the pleasure to meet with Nancy at a book signing and learned about the huge amount of research and interviews she conducted in order to put this work together. And then she added her unique writing gifts to construct a book that I have recommended to others and have gifted several times.
   
   Whether you're a true-crime or crime-fiction fan you'll enjoy this from beginning to end.



2. This book grabbed me from the moment I picked it up. Nancy Whitmore Poore definitely did her homework in depicting the chilling facts surrounding this tragic story, helping the reader get inside the mind of a sociopath and showing us the wreckage left behind for the trusting individuals that opened their hearts and homes to Robin Lee Row. An excellent read.



3. DEADLY CONFIDANTE was a mesmerizing read, as the characters involved in this tragic tale were depicted so well. We could appreciate the emotional aspects of the individuals through in-depth research by the author into each of the individual's pasts, day-to-day lives, and relationships with one another. This factual crime was riveting due to the research and writing of the author.



4. Badly written, loose on facts to the point of approaching fiction and completely unsupported by evidence to a degree that would be hilarious if it were not so tragic--what more can one say? Some may be looking for Robin Row's story, which has received little public space. But they won't find it here. The author was so careless in her research that some biographical details discussed in this book are not even attached to the right person!
   
   This book appears to be the product of some sort of subsidy or vanity press. Certainly it does not merit the attention of anything better. Or the time of a reader seeking anything than to be confused.



5. I found this book to be a compelling read, most difficult to put down. I had thought it would be bogged down in mundane details, but rather found it to be fascinating, albeit horrifying, as it built a most convincing case of brutal, cold-blooded, multiple murders.
   
   The author ends with a chilling revelation indicating who might well have been destined to be the next victims if there had been no conviction.

1 comments about Seed Of Villainy: The Hilton Crawford Story.

1. Mr. Shannon's book is very interesting because it provides a new and original analysis of the mind of a criminal and, to a certain extent, also touches on the death penalty, which is always thought provoking in the United States.
   Seed of Villainy will leave you thinking and reflecting on human nature in a way few books have done before.
   It is definitely a good read and worth our time for some quality reflections on our world and the human motivations to commit a crime.

No comments about Mountain Outlaw.

3 comments about Anton Woode: Boy Murderer.

1. This book could have been way better. The author makes it sound like he got molested or something in prison. The unusual part about this whole thing was that the kid was only 11. The rest of the story is pretty "believable". This is more of an expose about today's juvenile criminal system and how it needs to be fixed.



2. This quick read in so interesting! There is Colorado history in the book, along with a fascinating story of "the Boy Murderer". The photographs help you visualize the era in which the story takes place, and the book is very well-written.



3. Just got a copy of Anton Woode and blazed through it in a weekend. I read Kreck's previous true crime "Murder at the Brown Palace," and was excited to hear about his next book. Like Murder at the Brown, Anton Woode is easy to read, compelling, and keeps you engaged. For those that live outside of Denver, Dick Kreck is a journalist for the Denver Post and I often seek out his columns due to his witty, easily digestible writting style. If you are a fan of true crime, history, or crime and punishment - Anton Woode is a great read. Highly recommended!

2 comments about Forgetta "Bout It / From Mafia to Ministry.

1. This is a great testimony book on how Jesus Christ can totally change a person's life. It is a good tool to use to give to someone in prison or a young person who needs direction in life.



2. Rocco might not be a New York Times best selling author, but his story is powerful. From a button man in the Mafia to a minster in prison---very intersting journey. If you don't see God's hand here, I don't know where you'll ever see it.

No comments about The Encyclopedia of the Fbi's Ten Most Wanted List: 1950 To Present.

No comments about Stilks: The True Story of the Hardest Bouncer in Britain.

1 comments about Carrying a Gun for Al Capone.

1. Jack Bilbo was never actually a "real person." In fact, "Jack Bilbo" was the pseudonym for Hugo Bausch, a German born, outside con-artist. He wrote this book claiming to be one of Al Capone's hitmen; when in reality, he'd never even been to Chicago or carried a gun. Bausch is probably known as one of the top 15 con-artists....
   Just an FYI...
   Although, I'm sure most buyers already know this...which explains the high cost of the book and it's value.