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Had to get this book for my book club. Got a great price....thanks eBay. Book was not up to par. It had a lsit of the cast of characters which was needed, since there were so many people. First part was a bit confusing, and boring. Got to Part Two and things started moving. It is a good story, not told that well. Preston is a good writer, so I was eager to read it. Not his best book. But, if you have to read it, plod along. It does get better. An interesting mystery that is NEVER solved. Perhaps you can decide who is the Killer!!!!
Little known in America until THE MONSTER OF FLORENCE was published, this true multi murder mystery is masterfully fleshed out and detailed by Preston. Several dating couples were murdered as they sought seclusion in their cars in various lover's lanes around Florence, Italy. Ranging over a ten year period, no one was ever brought to justice although the authorities had a field day rounding up the usual suspects. In a style very similar to the Son of Sam ambush murders in New York, the Monster added a new twist, the mutilation of the female victims. Dark stuff but wonderfully written.
It reads like a novel. I do not read much non-fiction, but I thought I would try this as I am a fan of Douglas Preston. When you compare police procedure as we know it here, the story is appalling. The term "preserve the evidence" is unknown. So many people are accused, arrested, tried, jailed, and released it is unbelievable. One of the investigators refer to as being "in a Pink Panther movie." It is worth the read.
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I wish I would have read this when it first came out. I got such a good price for my almost perfect copy. Thank you so very much.☺
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Really good book. Turns from historical crime account to real life crime thriller.
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