True Crime: Crimes That Shocked The Nation
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
This chilling boxed set brings together some of the most shocking and disturbing true crime stories to have gripped a nation, presenting real-life cases that pushed the boundaries of human depravity and forced communities to confront the darkest corners of their society. The collection includes three compelling works — When the Bough Breaks, Devil's Garden, and Beyond Bad — each chronicling harrowing crimes with unflinching detail, drawing readers deep into the investigations, the victims' stories, and the twisted minds behind the acts. Authors Matthew Benns and Deb Marshall are seasoned crime journalists whose prose carries the weight of rigorous research and on-the-ground reporting, ensuring that each narrative is as accurate as it is gripping. Their combined work in this anthology illustrates how true crime literature transcends mere sensationalism, instead serving as a sobering social document that uncovers systemic failures, human resilience, and the relentless pursuit of justice. For those who believe they understand the depths of human nature, this boxed set presents a stark and unsettling challenge to that conviction.
Author: Matthew Benns; Deb Marshall
Format: Paperback
Published: 2002, Random House
Genre: True crime
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
This chilling boxed set brings together some of the most shocking and disturbing true crime stories to have gripped a nation, presenting real-life cases that pushed the boundaries of human depravity and forced communities to confront the darkest corners of their society. The collection includes three compelling works — When the Bough Breaks, Devil's Garden, and Beyond Bad — each chronicling harrowing crimes with unflinching detail, drawing readers deep into the investigations, the victims' stories, and the twisted minds behind the acts. Authors Matthew Benns and Deb Marshall are seasoned crime journalists whose prose carries the weight of rigorous research and on-the-ground reporting, ensuring that each narrative is as accurate as it is gripping. Their combined work in this anthology illustrates how true crime literature transcends mere sensationalism, instead serving as a sobering social document that uncovers systemic failures, human resilience, and the relentless pursuit of justice. For those who believe they understand the depths of human nature, this boxed set presents a stark and unsettling challenge to that conviction.