Witch: The True Story of Las Vegas' Most Notorious Female Killer (Berkley True Crime) [Mass Market Paperback]

Glenn Puit (Author)

Book Description

Series: Berkley True Crime | Publication Date: December 6, 2005

Drawing on extensive interviews with the accused herself, here is the sordid, twisted, and surprising story of Brookey Lee West--a successful technical writer from Silicon Valley who went on a twenty year crime and killing spree.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 18 and up
  
• Mass Market Paperback: 336 pages
• Publisher: Berkley; Pf edition (December 6, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0425207196
• ISBN-13: 978-0425207192
• Product Dimensions: 6.8 x 4.3 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (41 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #602,503 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

My name is Glenn Puit and I believe in the power of journalism. I am committed to being the greatest true crime author ever. My first book, Witch, Berkley, chronicles the horrific killings carried out by Brookey Lee West. My next book, Father of the Year, probes the unbelievable criminal case of Las Vegas killer Bill Rundle. It was released by Berkley in May 09. If you liked Witch, you'll love this book. My fourth book, In Her Prime, will be released in November and is perhaps my best work. It documents the rise and fall of Nevada's most powerful female politician, Kathy Augustine, who was fatally poisoned by her husband.
Try the books. I promise, you'll like them. You can always contact me on my Facebook and myspace pages for feedback, comments, or just to say hi.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

73 of 77 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars An Interesting Case And Well Written, January 14, 2006

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True Crime Reader (Flint, MI USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Witch: The True Story of Las Vegas' Most Notorious Female Killer (Berkley True Crime) (Mass Market Paperback)

This book, dealing with the life and crimes of Brookey West, is very well written and researched. While the book starts off slow with to many descriptive details of law informent who dealt with the murder charge against West it really picks up and keeps you hooked on her weird, criminal life (and family) after the first couple of chapters. It also does not go into numerous details about the criminal proceedings/trial at the end of the book like so many true crime books do. The title of the book is a little misleading since the story isn't so much about witchcraft/occult as it is about a disfuctional woman, her family/upbringing and her tragic/disturbing interations with many of the people who met her throughout her life. A very good read.

35 of 38 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars interesting read, February 21, 2007

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informednow (cleveland, oh) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Witch: The True Story of Las Vegas' Most Notorious Female Killer (Berkley True Crime) (Mass Market Paperback)

I did not think I would like this book as much as I did! This is about a woman from an incrediblely dysfunctional family who also dabbles in witchcraft. People around her die mysteriously, including her mother, who is found in a trash can inside a rented storage shed. It is scary to think people like her and her family could be living and working next to you! The book is fast paced, beginning with the find of the body in the trashcan and following with the usual background family history of the killer. The narrative does not get bogged down in lengthy details and cuts to the chase. It is not your average murder mystery, well worth the read.

66 of 76 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars From the slowest of readers..., January 6, 2006

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S. Moreau "SueQue" (Missouri) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Witch: The True Story of Las Vegas' Most Notorious Female Killer (Berkley True Crime) (Mass Market Paperback)

I am the slowest reader! Not this time...whizzed through this very interesting book in what for me is the speed of light (2 days.) I know you already know the premise - so let me say this - the Author, Glenn Puit, did a great job of humanizing everyone involved in this sad story. I started the book thinking it was going to be clear cut that the murderer was just an evil person. Turns out she was...but the people who raised her were no innocent victims of her either. You reap what you sew. The story is chilling, and shocking. You like True Crime books? Don't you dare miss this one!