True Stories of Law & Order: SVU [BARGAIN PRICE] (Paperback)

by Kevin Dwyer (Author), Jure Fiorillo (Author) "Officer Damon had hosted some odd ducks in his patrol car, but there was something special about this guy..." (more)
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Product Description
The real-life cases behind TV's hit crime drama-including photos!

The crimes, the suspects, the trials-as they really went down.

True Stories of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit focuses on twenty-five of the scandalous true crimes that real detectives have grappled with- the facts behind the fictionalized stories on the phenomenally popular TV show. Beyond the actual crimes, the entire criminal process is covered-from investigation and arrest to trial and verdict. This book reveals in-depth accounts of some of the most monstrous offenses recreated on the hit series, including the gripping story of a teenage love triangle that led to the murder of a young girl and the deadly confrontation between the FBI and David Koresh's cult that made national headlines.

Stopping these criminals is only the beginning. Confronting the deep psychological scars left on their victims is the real challenge. This collection offers fans of the show and those interested in crime-solving techniques a glimpse of the real stories and real people behind some of the most notable, notorious, and gut wrenching cases of sexually-based crimes in recent history. --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

About the Author
Kevin Dywer is a copywriter who writes freelance for the online version of New York Magazine and assorted music reviews. His first book is Kiss and Tell: A Trivial Study of Smooching. He lives in Cold Spring Harbor, New York.

JurŽ Fiorillo is also a copywriter and writes freelance articles for local publications. He lives in Garden City, New York. --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Paperback: 272 pages
• Publisher: Berkley Trade (November 6, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0425217353
• ASIN: B0017I28YK
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 5.9 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #549,849 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Definitely not for the weak of stomach, April 5, 2008

By	Deidre A. H. "D-chan" (Nowhere, WA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: True Stories of Law & Order: SVU (Paperback)

I'm a newer fan of the TV show, but have a long-time fascination with violent crime. So when I heard SVU had a book describing real-life murders in relation to the series, I absolutely had to look.

Dwyer and Fiorillo do a stunning job. Not only do they present 25 fascinating cases, but they delve into the details you normally don't find when researching the particular crime. Done and solved crimes like the BTK killer are widely known about, but the authors go into side details that most writers forget to cover in 20-page tales. There's even a crime the show only lightly touched upon--the scizophrenic man shoving someone in front of a train.

Dwyer and Fiorillo have outdone themselves. This book is a brilliant compilation of true crime. The old seems fresh, and the new is horrifying and captivating. Even if you're familiar with most of the crimes in here, it's worth taking a look. I highly recommend this book to any fan of the show AND fellow true crime intrigues.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fabulous!, November 21, 2007

By	L. Osterhage "true crime lover" (Canton, Ohio) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: True Stories of Law & Order: SVU (Paperback)

This book is amazing, just like the first one! It's well written, and I would highly recommend it for any true crime junkie, or Law & Order fan! Try it -- you'll love it!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Enjoyable Book, September 30, 2008

By	Ruth B. Ingram (East Texas, USA) - See all my reviews

I must say I did enjoy the book. It was interesting to see where the stories on
Law and Order originally played out. I am not a long time fan of true crime
stories and although this book was well written with facts clearly stated
I perfer fiction. Although I would probably buy subsequent versions.