American Predator
Ratings30
Average rating4
This was really interesting. It starts with the murder that got Israel Keyes caught, and goes through the case progress until Keyes' suicide. I liked how this was done, though ending with the suicide was a bit abrupt. The epilogue helped though.
I'd recommend this book and listening to the podcast True Crime Bullshit. The podcast has the benefit of playing actual interview tapes, but I think the book is organized a bit better overall.
What a case.
4/5 stars
Read for Crimeathon 2020: Group Book, Red on the Cover, Female Author
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One of my favorite true crime books ever. It reads like a thriller and will sit with you for a long time. The part about the dive team will probably stick with me forever.
A lot can be said for this book. It reads like a novel as the story of Israel Keyes and his crimes unfold. I hadn't heard of Keyes before this book and now, having read it, I'm incredibly interested to see what the FBI is able to find out over time with what Keyes left them before committing suicide. If you're a fan of true crime, check out this one out.
Creepy subject, but interesting to read about the investigators on the case and how it broke wide open. Well-written. Callahan needs to write more true crime!
