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Devil's Disciple: The Deadly Dr. H.H. Holmes

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This book reads more like a novel than dry non-fiction. I was hooked at the opening paragraph and couldn't put it down. It's one thing to read about a person from an outsider's view, but this author uses Dr. Holmes's own words to allow the reader to delve into the mind of this serial killer and see him for the devil he is. The blood lust of this murderer, combined with his charm and intelligence, can only make a person feel fortunate they never met him. The story is enlightening, creepy, and an excellent read.

This was an excellent book. I found it hard to put down. Her research on the serial killer Dr. H.H.Holmes was well done and complete. The writing, photographs and drawings help the reader understand the unpredictability of the criminal mind and the person who committed the crime of the century.

I don't normally read non-fiction books, but this book reads well and is very interesting. I love the drawings scattered through-out the book. I think it enhances the book. I love the timeline at the back. Helps me to relate to when this psycho was alive and what else was going on when he was doing his dirty deeds. I have recommeded this book to several friends and they have enjoyed it as well.

This was a very good book about the serial killer, Dr. H.H.Holmes.
I had been looking for a book about this subject for a few months and finally decided to purchase this book. I wasn't disappointed. I recommend this book to anyone who is interested in the life of Dr. H.H.Holmes.

This is the third book I have read concerning the evil DR HH Holmes.I actually learned a few more things about this proliferic killer in this book.I would recommend this book for a quick easy read of the subject.

H.H. Holmes was one of the worst serial killers I have ever heard of! He would kill ANYONE. Men, women, and children! He also killed in very gruesome ways. Gas, acid, fire, asphixiation, stranglation, etc. He even built a "castle" with all sorts of greased chutes, ovens, acid vats, etc to help out with his murderous urges.
The book was good and informative, but could have been written in a more entertaining way. But, if you enjoy reading about real life monsters, I would recommend this book.

I really liked the book. It was a page turner for sure. I was hoping for more detail about the crimes...on the how, where, when etc.
It was not bad and a good read but a little more can go a long way.