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American Demon: Eliot Ness and the Hunt for America's Jack the Ripper

Name: American Demon: Eliot Ness and the Hunt for America's Jack the Ripper
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Book Synopsis: New York Times bestselling author and Edgar Award-winner Daniel Stashower returns with American Demon, a historical true crime starring legendary lawman Eliot Ness.Boston had its Strangler. California had the Zodiac Killer. And in the depths of the Great Depression, Cleveland had the Mad Butcher of Kingsbury Run. On September 5th, 1934, a young beachcomber made a gruesome discovery on the shores of Cleveland’s Lake Erie: the lower half of a female torso, neatly severed at the waist. The victim, dubbed “The Lady of the Lake,” was only the first of a butcher’s dozen. Over the next four years, twelve more bodies would be scattered across the city. The bodies were dismembered with surgical precision and drained of blood. Some were beheaded while still alive. Terror gripped the city. Amid the growing uproar, Cleveland’s besieged mayor turned to his newly-appointed director of public safety: Eliot Ness. Ness had come to Cleveland fresh from his headline-grabbing exploits in Chicago, where he and his band of “Untouchables” led the frontline assault on Al Capone’s bootlegging empire. Now he would confront a case that would redefine his storied career. Award-winning author Daniel Stashower shines a fresh light on one of the most notorious puzzles in the annals of crime, and uncovers the gripping story of Ness’s hunt for a sadistic killer who was as brilliant as he was cool and composed, a mastermind who was able to hide in plain sight. American Demon reconstructs this ultimate battle of wits between a hero and a madman.

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Introducing American Demon: Eliot Ness and the Hunt for America's Jack the Ripper, the thrilling true crime tale that will keep you on the edge of your seat from beginning to end. Written by New York Times bestselling author and Edgar Award-winner Daniel Stashower, this gripping book transports readers to 1930s Cleveland, a city gripped by the horrifying crimes of the Mad Butcher of Kingsbury Run.

Step into the shoes of legendary lawman Eliot Ness as he takes on his most challenging case yet. With surgical precision, the Mad Butcher dismembers his victims, draining them of blood and leaving a trail of terror in his wake. As fear spreads throughout the city, Mayor Ness is appointed to bring this sadistic killer to justice.

Hot off his triumphs in Chicago, where he dismantled Al Capone's empire, Eliot Ness is determined to crack the case that will define his career. His relentless pursuit of the killer takes him on a dangerous journey filled with twists, turns, and shocking revelations. Follow Ness as he matches wits with a deranged mastermind who seems to always be one step ahead.

American Demon offers a fresh perspective on this infamous crime, shedding new light on the dark secrets and hidden motives behind the killings. Award-winning author Daniel Stashower's impeccable research and vivid storytelling bring this chilling true story to life, transporting readers back in time to witness the ultimate battle between good and evil.

Don't miss out on this captivating read that combines history, crime, and suspense in one unforgettable package. Click here to grab your copy of American Demon and embark on a thrilling journey alongside Eliot Ness as he races against time to capture the Mad Butcher of Kingsbury Run.

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