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H. H. Holmes
H. H. Holmes: The Life of the American Ripper | Hourly History
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H. H. Holmes H. H. Holmes' story has become one of legend. Holmes committed his crimes at a time in history where the idea of murdering on a mass scale was just being introduced to the world through the actions of Jack the Ripper. Unlike Jack the Ripper though, Holmes' motives were clear; he killed out of greed, convenience, and curiosity. Inside you will read about... - Herman Webster Mudgett, the Medical Student - Settling in Chicago - Murders in the Mansion - The World's Deadliest Fair - Suicide or Murder - America's First Serial Killer And much more! Fueled by an intense desire for money, Holmes sought the fastest way to make money with the least amount of effort possible. Throughout his life he would commit devastating murders for money, properly earning him the title of America's first serial killer.
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JenlovesJT47
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This collage doesn‘t look great but for the #TurnThePage readathon that started yesterday, I got in 5 hours.
I read:
1. Mary Is Missing (SV Twins)
2. The Big Race (SV Kids)
3. Good-Bye, Eva? (SVK)
4. Ellen Is Home Alone (SVK)
5. Robin In The Middle (SVK)
6. Knock Knock, You‘re Dead! (Hamish Macbeth novella)
7. Hourly History: H.H. Holmes

Thanks for hosting this @Bookwormjillk ! I‘ve had such a hard time concentrating on reading lately.

Bookwormjillk Concentration has been hard for me too. Thanks for joining. 3w
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OrangeMooseReads
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A quick read. Not much detail but well written for the most part. This covers the basics and gets you interested in knowing more or gives you enough information that you could join in a conversation or win some trivia points. Available on Kindle Unlimited.

CoffeeNBooks I didn't know who he was until I recently read about him in Devil in the White City. 7y
WhatThePuck His story was really interesting in The Devil in the White City. 7y
WhatThePuck Is it crass to say interesting? From a true crime perspective, to clarify. 7y
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OrangeMooseReads @CoffeeNBooks that was my first introduction to Holmes as well. 7y
OrangeMooseReads @WhatThePuck it is interesting and no I don‘t think it‘s crass to phrase it that way especially from a true crime perspective. 7y
CoffeeNBooks @WhatThePuck I was thinking the same thing about saying it was interesting, lol! 7y
WhatThePuck @CoffeeNBooks I never know the best way to phrase it. Lol. 7y
OrangeMooseReads @Whatthepuck @CoffeeNBooks I think most people understand that it‘s not an entertainment interesting like reading a biography about your favorite celebrity. 7y
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