A haunting true-crime story set in a small town in 1958, where a string of brutal murders shattered the illusion of safety and left a community in fear. As young girls vanished, suspicion grew, and the town grew desperate for answers. When a man was finally arrested, many believed justice had been served-but others weren't so sure. Some questioned the rushed investigation, the overlooked evidence, and the lingering feeling that the true killer had slipped away, hiding in plain sight.
Decades later, one man returns to the town he once called home, determined to uncover the truth. As he revisits old crime scenes, searches forgotten police records, and speaks with those who remember, a chilling realization takes hold-the past was never truly put to rest. Someone knew more than they admitted. Someone had been watching all along. And someone, perhaps even the killer himself, may still be out there.
Part memoir, part investigation, "Shadow of 1958: The Killer Next Door" is a gripping, atmospheric journey into the depths of small-town fear, the secrets people take to their graves, and the unsettling truth that some mysteries are never meant to be solved. The past never stays buried, and in some cases, the shadows never fade.
Sprache
Verlagsort
Victory Island
Deutschland
Zielgruppe
This book is best suited for readers who enjoy true crime, psychological thrillers, and investigative mysteries. It appeals to:
- True crime enthusiasts who are drawn to real-life unsolved cases and forensic investigations.
- Fans of small-town mysteries who appreciate eerie, atmospheric storytelling.
- Readers of psychological suspense who enjoy stories about fear, paranoia, and the lingering impact of crime.
- History and crime researchers interested in 1950s America and how justice was handled in small communities.
- Fans of authors like Truman Capote, Michelle McNamara, and Gillian Flynn, who blend investigative depth with gripping narrative.
Produkt-Hinweis
Maße
Höhe: 216 mm
Breite: 135 mm
Dicke: 11 mm
Gewicht
ISBN-13
978-3-384-55683-7 (9783384556837)
Schweitzer Klassifikation