Reviews tagging 'Torture'

American Predator: The Hunt for the Most Meticulous Serial Killer of the 21st Century by Maureen Callahan

31 reviews

amandalorianxo's review against another edition

challenging dark informative tense medium-paced

5.0

I normally am not a person who is invested in reading about serial killers but this investigation into Israel Keys, a man I had no idea existed, intrigued me. The BOTM version is sold out so that alone was enough for me to read. Definitely an easier read in terms of reading ability. The content itself still made me feel a bit uncomfortable but learning the process and the why was what kept me reading. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual violence, Kidnapping, Gore, Death, Stalking, Injury/Injury detail, Murder, Torture, Violence, and Body horror

Moderate: Rape

Minor: War

rjreads's review against another edition

challenging dark medium-paced

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Violence, Torture, Rape, and Murder

voilajean's review against another edition

4.5

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Fire/Fire injury, Gun violence, Violence, Rape, Torture, Alcoholism, Kidnapping, Mental illness, Murder, Religious bigotry, Suicide, Stalking, Addiction, Animal death, Blood, Death, Drug use, Animal cruelty, Child death, Infidelity, Racism, Injury/Injury detail, and Sexual assault

khaleesimod93's review against another edition

challenging dark informative tense medium-paced

4.0

Absolutely chilling! I have never heard of this serial killer! And the way he thought about the killings and how he choose them. Just chilling. That's all I can say about this story. The writing was methodical and the way the story was told was absolute perfection. I can't even wrap my mind around Israel keys and how I've never heard of him. Gives me the chills. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Murder, Animal cruelty, Torture, and Rape

melihooker's review against another edition

dark sad tense fast-paced

5.0

I have read a ton of true crime, listened to many podcasts, watched all the docs, and many youtubes and Israel Keyes has to be one of the most terrifying serial killers in history. He did it all: arson, burglary, murder, rape... He was truly a monster. I have been completely paranoid while reading this because he was smart enough not to get caught while committing crimes over the course of 14 years. He committed his crimes all over the country in all manner of locations and even in broad daylight. Unfortunately, he committed suicide so we will never know the true extent of his reign of terror and he will never be brought to justice. 

Highly recommend for readers who enjoy true crime with a focus on serial killers. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Blood, Animal cruelty, Death, Fire/Fire injury, Gore, Gun violence, Injury/Injury detail, Murder, Rape, Suicide, Torture, and Violence

elinec's review against another edition

dark mysterious sad medium-paced

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Rape, Suicide, Stalking, Violence, Murder, Kidnapping, and Torture

Moderate: Drug use and Child death

dizzyingspinster's review against another edition

dark informative mysterious tense medium-paced

3.0

The story as a whole was interesting but the writer went to such graphic unneeded detail I was left frantically skimming pages as to not feel ill. I’m a sensitive gal, but I read plenty of true crime and I’ve never felt as bad as I did readin this. I think it was mostly due to the lack of care for the victims in telling the story and it was very focused on the killer. I really wanted to hear more about the people and less about the crimes.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Animal cruelty, Murder, Rape, Suicide, Torture, Violence, and Sexual violence

katrinaburch's review against another edition

dark sad fast-paced

5.0

Wow. I have read a lot of true crime but didn't know about this guy, though as I was reading this, I vaguely remember this case, as I lived in Washington state at the time. The writing here was fantastic and getting to understand the timeline of things.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Blood, Gun violence, Kidnapping, Rape, Torture, Domestic abuse, Murder, Violence, Death, Gore, Injury/Injury detail, and Stalking

Moderate: Gore, Suicide, and Child death

Minor: Alcoholism and Animal cruelty

summermc13's review against another edition

dark informative mysterious tense medium-paced

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Blood, Rape, Murder, Torture, Suicide attempt, Suicide, Stalking, Violence, and Sexual violence

gd95's review against another edition

dark informative medium-paced

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Murder, Torture, and Rape