Absolute Madness: A True Story of a Serial Killer, Race, and a City Divided

Author:   Catherine Pelonero
Publisher:   Skyhorse Publishing
ISBN:  

9781510719835


Pages:   496
Publication Date:   26 October 2017
Format:   Hardback
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Author:   Catherine Pelonero
Publisher:   Skyhorse Publishing
Imprint:   Skyhorse Publishing
Dimensions:   Width: 15.20cm , Height: 4.30cm , Length: 22.90cm
Weight:   0.744kg
ISBN:  

9781510719835


ISBN 10:   1510719830
Pages:   496
Publication Date:   26 October 2017
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Temporarily unavailable   Availability explained
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A gripping account of a complex and controversial case. Â John Douglas, former unit chief of the FBI's National Center for the Analysis of Violent Crime An authentic and remarkable approach to a captivating, complex, and compelling investigation. . . . A superior work of investigative journalism. Â Detective Garry McFadden, I Am Homicide Pelonero's meticulously researched account of a mentally ill man's descent into the criminal justice system will take you on a page-turning ride through a disturbing and perilous process that is still with us today. Â Pamela Everett, JD, lecturer in the Criminal Justice Department at the University of Nevada, coauthor of Introduction to Criminal Justice, and author of Little Shoes


"""A gripping account of a complex and controversial case."" —John Douglas, former unit chief of the FBI's National Center for the Analysis of Violent Crime ""An authentic and remarkable approach to a captivating, complex, and compelling investigation. . . . A superior work of investigative journalism."" —Detective Garry McFadden, I Am Homicide ""A fascinating and detailed look at a horrifying series of crimes by a truly excellent true-crime author.” —Lisa Black, forensic scientist and New York Times bestselling author ""An absorbing journey through the complex and tragic serial murder case of Joseph Christopher. Pelonero’s insightful presentation and vivid storytelling navigates his crimes and his torturous mental health, unearthing the realities of insanity and the struggles of an insufficient criminal justice system in trying to accommodate and address the intricate issues they raise.” —Fiona Guy, Crime Traveller ""Pelonero’s meticulously researched account of a mentally ill man’s descent into the criminal justice system will take you on a page-turning ride through a disturbing and perilous process that is still with us today."" —Pamela Everett, JD, coauthor of Introduction to Criminal Justice and author of Little Shoes ""A fascinating, meticulously researched account of a white assassin targeting New York state’s black communities. A real-life police procedural and a distinguished addition to modern case studies of serial killers.” —Larry Harnisch, L.A. Daily Mirror ""A gripping account of a complex and controversial case."" —John Douglas, former unit chief of the FBI's National Center for the Analysis of Violent Crime ""An authentic and remarkable approach to a captivating, complex, and compelling investigation. . . . A superior work of investigative journalism."" —Detective Garry McFadden, I Am Homicide ""A fascinating and detailed look at a horrifying series of crimes by a truly excellent true-crime author.” —Lisa Black, forensic scientist and New York Times bestselling author ""An absorbing journey through the complex and tragic serial murder case of Joseph Christopher. Pelonero’s insightful presentation and vivid storytelling navigates his crimes and his torturous mental health, unearthing the realities of insanity and the struggles of an insufficient criminal justice system in trying to accommodate and address the intricate issues they raise.” —Fiona Guy, Crime Traveller ""Pelonero’s meticulously researched account of a mentally ill man’s descent into the criminal justice system will take you on a page-turning ride through a disturbing and perilous process that is still with us today."" —Pamela Everett, JD, coauthor of Introduction to Criminal Justice and author of Little Shoes ""A fascinating, meticulously researched account of a white assassin targeting New York state’s black communities. A real-life police procedural and a distinguished addition to modern case studies of serial killers.” —Larry Harnisch, L.A. Daily Mirror"


A gripping account of a complex and controversial case. Â John Douglas, former unit chief of the FBI's National Center for the Analysis of Violent Crime An authentic and remarkable approach to a captivating, complex, and compelling investigation. . . . A superior work of investigative journalism. Â Detective Garry McFadden, I Am Homicide A fascinating and detailed look at a horrifying series of crimes by a truly excellent true-crime author. -Lisa Black, forensic scientist and New York Times bestselling author An absorbing journey through the complex and tragic serial murder case of Joseph Christopher. Pelonero's insightful presentation and vivid storytelling navigates his crimes and his torturous mental health, unearthing the realities of insanity and the struggles of an insufficient criminal justice system in trying to accommodate and address the intricate issues they raise. -Fiona Guy, Crime Traveller Pelonero's meticulously researched account of a mentally ill man's descent into the criminal justice system will take you on a page-turning ride through a disturbing and perilous process that is still with us today. Â Pamela Everett, JD, coauthor of Introduction to Criminal Justice and author of Little Shoes A fascinating, meticulously researched account of a white assassin targeting New York state's black communities. A real-life police procedural and a distinguished addition to modern case studies of serial killers. -Larry Harnisch, L.A. Daily Mirror


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Catherine Pelonero is a true crime author and commentator. Her book Kitty Genovese: A True Account of a Public Murder and Its Private Consequences became a New York Times bestseller. She is a contributing writer for Investigation Discovery's CrimeFeed and has appeared on episodes of A Crime to Remember and Fox Files, among others. She lives in Los Angeles, California.

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