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* The definitive account of a national tragedy: by the journalist who broke the story and the UK's 'Number One Expert on Serial Killing' - with full details of the January 08 trial
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5 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I have been studying British serial murder for five years and in 2006 was able to witness from beginning to end a real life case of a serial killer on a 50-day killing spree before my eyes on TV, radio and the internet.
There have been at least 75 serial killers in the UK since 1888, most of them after the 2nd World War, and Steve Wright classes as one who will go down in history.
This book captures every detail of the case, provides a deep analysis of serial murder, and explores all aspects of the case; the victims, the killer, the families and the society which produced them.
Paul Harrison is an accomplished writer, this book proves it. David Wilson's contribution is noted also. It's easy to read, almost like reading a novel, but it captures the reality of the situation with a down-to-earth attitude.
An easy read, in depth, incisive, essential reading for anyone interested in the Suffolk Strangler case.
There have been at least 75 serial killers in the UK since 1888, most of them after the 2nd World War, and Steve Wright classes as one who will go down in history.
This book captures every detail of the case, provides a deep analysis of serial murder, and explores all aspects of the case; the victims, the killer, the families and the society which produced them.
Paul Harrison is an accomplished writer, this book proves it. David Wilson's contribution is noted also. It's easy to read, almost like reading a novel, but it captures the reality of the situation with a down-to-earth attitude.
An easy read, in depth, incisive, essential reading for anyone interested in the Suffolk Strangler case.
Format:Paperback
If you want a vague background story of each of his victims, a brief introduction to profiling, a vague insight to the court case and an assumption to his motives, then this is the book for you.
If you want a detailed background of his childhood and life (which I did...) and possibly a real motive - then this is not the book for you (mainly because he hasn't confessed)
If you want a detailed background of his childhood and life (which I did...) and possibly a real motive - then this is not the book for you (mainly because he hasn't confessed)
5 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I too have written a title about the Suffolk Serial Killings, and originally contacted Sky News - who I later worked with on this case, to bring to Paul Harrison's attention that the port near Ipswich that he referred to on a number of occasions as Folkstone was in fact - Felixstowe. That aside, Paul's book is pretty much a cut & paste of media stuff and although I found it useful as a reference point I don't think it would justify anything more than 2 stars. My title is released in Feb, 2011 and with any luck details will appear on Amazon in due course.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Big let down.
This case was widely covered at the time, however with the court case coming I never felt like I knew much about it as the police kept their cards close to their chest. Read more
Published 5 months ago by teepeegb
Well padded
The book gives a brief account of the Suffolk stranglings of 2006, but contrary to the deceitful blurb this book is neither definitive nor have the authors spoken to the killer. Read more
Published 7 months ago by Junius
A murder investigation, not a tv drama
I have given my review a title that is also the title of a chapter of the book. unfortunatly the words appear hollow to the authors. Read more
Published 9 months ago by A. I. R. Chick
Not bad
This is a very interesting subject as Steve Wright was a prolific serial killer, who seemed to be running rings round the police as he continued his killing spree. Read more
Published on 2 April 2010 by Emma J. Bailey
Excellent insight into this famous case
I am a regular reader of true crime, but when I bought this I was a little sceptical as to how good this account of the Ipswich serial killer Steve Wright would be given how soon... Read more
Published on 20 Mar 2009 by Stracs
Brilliant
I have just finished reading his book and it is brilliant! It is a great mix of true crime, academic criminology and new journalism. Read more
Published on 6 Sep 2008 by Mr. Hugo J. Wilson
Ultimately a Disappointment
Let's cut straight to the chase: this book is ultimately a disappointment.
On the plus side, the book is a good journalistic account of the course of the investigation... Read more
On the plus side, the book is a good journalistic account of the course of the investigation... Read more
Published on 21 Jun 2008 by Mr. D. E. Galasso
Interesting subject but poorly written
This is a case which captured the world's media - a serial killer who worked quickly and right under the nose of the police to kill five girls in quick succession. Read more
Published on 11 May 2008 by E. Mumford
DO SERIAL KILLERS SELL BOOKS?
Serial Killers sell newspapers - but can they sell books?
We know tabloid sales soar when front pages carry gripping headlines declaring coverage of the atrocities... Read more
We know tabloid sales soar when front pages carry gripping headlines declaring coverage of the atrocities... Read more
Published on 2 May 2008 by HEY JUDE
Revealing!
A fascinating insight into the mind of such a twisted character by the journalist who broke the story. Read more
Published on 18 April 2008 by Mr. Peter G. Carter
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