It is superbly researched, vividly written, and captivating from first to last. Congratulations to Claire Harman MURDER BY THE BOOK has been shortlisted for The Crime Writers Associations Gold Dagger Award for Non-fiction. What elevates above sensationalism is its focus on how this case heightened concern over the malevolent influence of violent entertainment. Murder By the Book combines this thrilling true-crime story with an illuminating account of the rise of the novel form and the battle for its early soul among the most famous writers of the time. “An assiduously researched and superbly written book that ends with Harman examining unanswered questions, and reminding us that truth can be stranger than fiction.' - The Minneapolis Star Tribune A page-turner that can hold its own with any one of the many murder-minded podcasts out there. Claire Harman Community Reviews Summary of 190 reviews Content Warnings Murder by the Book: A. Harman is a tireless researcher and a droll stylist.” - The Wall Street Journal Murder by the Book: A Sensational Chapter in Victorian Crime. “ opening scene is the stuff that classic murder mysteries are made of. And though Harman is never so crass as to draw comparisons with today’s concerns over the effects of drill music or chic TV assassins, the resonances ping from every page.” - London Evening Standard : Murder by the book (9780241315224) by Claire Harman and a great selection of similar New, Used and Collectible Books available now at great prices. “A brilliant piece of literary detective work. The murderer then threatened Jasper and forced him to dispose of the boy’s body. The next day, Jasper returns to the apartment with a mortifying he witnessed a murder in the Hollum Woods last night. A page-turner that can hold its own with any one of the many murder-minded podcasts out there.” - Jezebel One night, an argument sparks between Grayson and Jasper, leading Jasper to leave the apartment in an infuriated fit.

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