The man from the train : the solving of a century-old serial killer mystery
(Book)
Author
Contributors
James, Rachel McCarthy, author.
Published
New York : Scribner, 2017.
Physical Description
xi, 464 pages ; 24 cm
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Location | Call Number | Status |
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Albany Co. Public Library - Nonfiction | 364.1523209777 JAMES | Checked out |
CCL - Douglas - Nonfiction | 364.152 JAM | On Shelf |
Campbell Co. Public Library - Nonfiction | 364.1523 JAMES 2017 | On Shelf |
Hot Springs Co. Library - Nonfiction | 364.152 JAMES | On Shelf |
Niobrara Co. Library - Nonfiction | 364.15 JAM | On Shelf |
Subjects
Library of Congress Subjects
Mass murder -- Iowa -- Villisca -- History.
Mass murder -- Middle West -- History.
Mass murder investigation -- Iowa -- Villisca -- History.
Mass murder investigation -- Middle West -- History.
Serial murder investigation -- Iowa -- Villisca -- History.
Serial murder investigation -- Middle West -- History.
Serial murderers -- Iowa -- Villisca -- History.
Serial murderers -- Middle West -- History.
True crime stories.
Mass murder -- Middle West -- History.
Mass murder investigation -- Iowa -- Villisca -- History.
Mass murder investigation -- Middle West -- History.
Serial murder investigation -- Iowa -- Villisca -- History.
Serial murder investigation -- Middle West -- History.
Serial murderers -- Iowa -- Villisca -- History.
Serial murderers -- Middle West -- History.
True crime stories.
More Details
Published
New York : Scribner, 2017.
Format
Book
Language
English
Notes
Summary
"From legendary writer Bill James, in collaboration with his daughter, Rachel, a compelling, dramatic, and meticulously researched narrative about a century-old series of unsolved axe murders across America, and how the authors came to solve them"--Jacket.
Summary
"Between 1898 and 1912, families across the country were bludgeoned in their sleep with the blunt side of an axe. Jewelry and valuables were left in plain sight, bodies were piled together, faces covered with cloth. Some of these cases, like the infamous Villisca, Iowa murders, received national attention. But few people believed the crimes were related. And fewer still would realize that all of these families lived within walking distance to a train station. When celebrated baseball statistician and true crime expert Bill James first learned about these crimes, he began to investigate others that might fit the same pattern. Applying the analytical acumen he brings to baseball analysis, he empirically determined which crimes were committed by the same person. Then after sifting through thousands of local newspapers, court transcripts and public records, he and his daughter Rachel made an astonishing discovery. They learned the true identity of this monstrous criminal, and in turn, uncovered one of the deadliest serial killers in American history"--,Provided by publisher.
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Citations
APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
James, B., & James, R. M. (2017). The man from the train: the solving of a century-old serial killer mystery . Scribner.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)James, Bill, 1949- and Rachel McCarthy, James. 2017. The Man From the Train: The Solving of a Century-old Serial Killer Mystery. Scribner.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)James, Bill, 1949- and Rachel McCarthy, James. The Man From the Train: The Solving of a Century-old Serial Killer Mystery Scribner, 2017.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)James, Bill, and Rachel McCarthy James. The Man From the Train: The Solving of a Century-old Serial Killer Mystery Scribner, 2017.
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