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The World of Lore: Wicked Mortals

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Book Synopsis: A chilling, lavishly illustrated who’s who of the most despicable people ever to walk the earth, featuring stories from the Lore podcast—now a streaming television series—including “Black Stockings,” “Half-Hanged,” and “The Castle,” as well as rare material. Some monsters are figments of our imagination. Others are as real as flesh and blood: humans who may look like us, who may walk among us, often unnoticed, occasionally even admired—but whose evil deeds and secret lives, once revealed, mark them as something utterly wicked. In this illustrated volume from the host of the hit podcast Lore, you’ll find tales of infamous characters whose veins ran with ice water and whose crimes remind us that truth can be more terrifying than fiction. Aaron Mahnke introduces us to William Brodie, a renowned Scottish cabinetmaker who used his professional expertise to prey on the citizens of Edinburgh and whose rampant criminality behind a veneer of social respectability inspired Robert Louis Stevenson’s classic novella Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. Then there’s H. H. Holmes, a relentless and elusive con artist who became best known as the terror of Chicago’s 1893 World’s Fair when unwitting guests were welcomed into his “hotel” of horrors . . . never to be seen again. And no rogues’ gallery could leave out Bela Kiss, the Hungarian tinsmith with a taste for the occult and a collection of gasoline drums with women’s bodies inside. Brimming with accounts of history’s most heinous real-life fiends, this riveting best-of-the-worst roundup will haunt your thoughts, chill your bones, and leave you wondering if there are mortal monsters lurking even closer than you think.The World of Lore series includes:MONSTROUS CREATURES • WICKED MORTALS • DREADFUL PLACES Read more

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Are you fascinated by the chilling tales of notorious criminals and the darkest corners of humanity? Look no further than The World of Lore: Wicked Mortals. This lavishly illustrated book is a gripping exploration of the most despicable people to ever walk the earth. From the twisted minds behind the hit Lore podcast, this sinister collection of stories will send shivers down your spine.

Step into the shadows and discover the true face of evil. Our world is filled with monsters - some are figments of our imagination, but others are terrifyingly real. These wicked mortals, who may appear just like us, lurk among society, their sinister deeds hidden from plain sight. The World of Lore: Wicked Mortals unveils their secrets and exposes the chilling truth that reality can be more horrifying than fiction.

Prepare to be captivated by the tales of infamous characters, their icy veins running with wickedness. William Brodie, a Scottish cabinetmaker, cunningly preyed on the innocent citizens of Edinburgh, inspiring Robert Louis Stevenson's iconic novella. H. H. Holmes, the terror of Chicago's 1893 World's Fair, lured unsuspecting guests into his hotel of horrors, creating a legacy of fear. And don't forget Bela Kiss, the Hungarian tinsmith with a taste for the occult, who hid his gruesome collection of women's bodies in plain sight.

This spine-chilling best-of-the-worst compilation will leave you questioning everything you thought you knew about evil. Dive into the World of Lore series and explore Monstrous Creatures, Wicked Mortals, and Dreadful Places. Each page will haunt your thoughts and send chills down your spine. Don't let the secrets of mortal monsters consume you – get your copy of The World of Lore: Wicked Mortals now.

Ready to uncover the terrifying tales of wicked mortals? Embrace your curiosity and delve into the depths of darkness with The World of Lore: Wicked Mortals. Prepare to be enthralled, disturbed, and utterly captivated. Don't miss out on this opportunity to explore the sinister side of humanity. Get your copy now!

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