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Book Synopsis: True crime's rising stars Nick van der Leek and Lisa Wilson, fresh from the success of three trilogies dedicated to the unsolved JonBenét Ramsey case, have cast about for a new challenge. In the West Memphis Three case, they find a heart of darkness to rival the webs of shadowy intrigue bedeviling Boulder Colorado in 1996.
“Having written about the unsolved Ramsey case,” writes van der Leek, “I was looking for a challenging case to rival and to sharpen the true crime saw even further. The West Memphis Three saga does precisely that.”
But where the Ramsey case was a murk of sophisticated smoke and mirrors and legions of chummy, high-powered lawyers working behind the scenes, as we’re about to see, this story is quite different. In Arkansas, at the heart of America’s crime-infested capital, very little makes sense. Out of the woods a slew of unsophisticated folks emerge, each floundering in a self-made soup of blood, mud, and twisted psychology.
“The irony, for me,” adds Wilson, “was how many supposedly sophisticated folks could be duped by the artless performances of the impoverished and the uneducated, and Echols’ especially.”
Getting stuck in the muddiness of our own sick minds, it turns out, is a fate common to rich and poor, genius and imbecile alike. King of Freaks navigates how and why this “getting stuck” happens, and the way through it when it does… Read more
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Welcome to the gripping world of "King of Freaks," the first book in the Saga of the West Memphis Three series by renowned true crime authors Nick van der Leek and Lisa Wilson. Dive deep into a heart-pounding narrative that unravels the twisted tale of the West Memphis Three case, unlike anything you've read before.
Immerse yourself in the dark and mysterious world of crime-infested Arkansas, where every page will leave you on the edge of your seat. Van der Leek and Wilson's masterful storytelling will keep you captivated as you uncover the shocking truths behind this haunting true crime saga.
With a seamless blend of suspense, intrigue, and psychological depth, "King of Freaks" offers a unique perspective on the complexities of human nature and the chilling realities of crime. Prepare to be spellbound as you embark on a riveting journey through the twisted minds of both the perpetrators and victims.
Don't miss out on this must-read book that will challenge your perceptions and leave you questioning the very fabric of society. Get your hands on "King of Freaks" today and experience true crime storytelling at its finest.
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