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Helter Skelter: The True Story Of The Manson Murders Mass Market Paperback – August 1, 1995

by Vincent Bugliosi (Author), Curt Gentry (Author)

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The story behind the Manson killings explains how Charles Manson was able to make his ""family"" murder for him, chronicles the investigation and court trial that brought him to justice, and provides a new afterword that looks at where the killers are today. Reprint.

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“One of the best crime stories ever written.” (Chicago Sun-Times) --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

About the Author

Vincent Bugliosi (1934―2015), was the prosecutor of Charles Manson and author of Helter Skelter, Outrage, and other #1 bestselling books.

Curt Gentry (1931-2014), an Edgar winner, was the author of J. Edgar Hoover: The Man and the Secrets, Frame-Up: The Incredible Case of Tom Mooney and Warren Billings, and co-author of Helter Skelter with Vincent Bugliosi. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

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Mass Market Paperback: 736 pages
Publisher: Bantam (August 1, 1995)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0553574353
ISBN-13: 978-0553574357
Product Dimensions: 6.9 x 4.2 x 1.4 inches
Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces
Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (726 customer reviews)
Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #841,054 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #3584 in Books > Biographies & Memoirs > True Crime > Murder & Mayhem

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RATING FOR THE KINDLE VERSION - DO NOT BUY FOR KINDLE!

ByAwesomeston July 11, 2016

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This book is really good, but I should have listened to the previous comment about the KINDLE VERSION being difficult to read. The footnotes are not accessible and where pictures should be it just says "can't put photo" or something. I bought this one week ago exactly and it will not let me return it. I wish I could return it and get the hard copy, it is really a good book but I do not enjoy reading it on the kindle because I feel like I am missing a lot and that is no fun.

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A re-read for me.

ByM. E. Longon April 6, 2016

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This is one of those books I like to re-read. No, I am not a Manson follower. It's not the person but the process of the trial of some of the most diabolical people in the 60's. I pick up on parts that I had forgotten or may of missed. The author is very specific on details as a lawyer should be. There are parts that drag of which could have been shorter but heck the book has been in 40 years. A good read and highly recommended it.

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"I am the devil and I have come to do the devil's business."

ByTom W. Chilekon April 16, 2017

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Such chilling words which began, and subsequently made known, the brutal and unspeakable crimes of the Manson Murders. Vincent Bugliosi's account of the murders and "The Family" was well written and very detailed. His book presented a wealth of interesting information that you never hear about in any television documentary. By reading Mr. Bugliosi's captivating book, the reader, not only gets a better understanding of murders and the crazy, insane motive behind them, but a better understanding of all the people, good and bad, that were involved. It's fascinating to read about all the hard work Mr. Bugliosi put into the Tate - LaBianca investigation which allowed him to successfully obtain death penalty convictions of Charles Manson, Susan Atkins, Patricia Krenwinkel, Leslie Van Houton, and a few years later, Charles "Tex" Watson. The Manson Murders were terrible, tragic event and it utimately became Mr. Bugliosi's story, which was again, wonderfully told by him. I can see why it is considered the best crime book ever written. I highly recommend this book. :)

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How the author made an interesting story and topic so boring is beyond me

ByVikkion June 6, 2017

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So have you ever read a book where there is all this hype and everyone seems to like/have on their reading list and you read it and are like "It was okay, I guess?" That was this book to me. How the author made an interesting story and topic so boring is beyond me... The author was the persecutor for this case and I guess all the reading and writing of boring legal documents bled into his writing style for this book. He was repetitive at times which made it confusing and hard to follow at times. He also used this book to bad-mouth the LAPD and make him look good. The LAPD certainly screwed up this investigation but just the way he phrased things made me dislike him or get annoyed with him. If anyone has a suggestion for a book on the Manson Murders or The Family, please comment below because I would love to read an interesting, well-written book on the subject. I tried reading this book multiple times before just switching over to the audiobook which still put me to sleep at times and took forever to get through.

I gave this book 2 out of 5 stars on Goodreads.

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highly recommend this book.

ByTea Drinkeron August 13, 2015

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This is a great read. It's so well written and easy to absorb. The story of this heart-wrenching murders is fascinating, disturbing, and mesmerizing. And Bugliosi relays the information in such a way that you feel as if it's a novel. But always at the back of your mind you remember that these are real people. I completely recommend this book, whether you are fascinated by the topic or have an interest in true crime stories. I have two warnings, however.

First, in general, prep yourself by performing memory exercises first! There are so many 'characters' involved in the telling of this story. So many details of who, when, what, relationships, time frames, etc. it's hard to keep track if you are prone to letting your mind wander while you read. But of course with an ebook, you can refer to the list of people, etc. speaking ebook, my second warning.

If you feel you'd like to view the crime photos, then skip the ebook version as these photos are not included. Of course, most of us have a sick, slightly morbid curiosity to these things, but I'll admit that after reading descriptions of the murders, I'm not completely sure I'd want to see photos.

So that's it. Fascinating, sickening, head-scratching. Charles Manson and his Family make you ask a lot of questions. This book guides you through most.

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Timeless

ByMoodyblue718on October 12, 2012

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I read this book years ago, it was the book that started me reading true crime. Unless you were living on Mars, you have heard about the Tate/LaBianca murders by the Manson family on the orders of Charles Manson. The story is chilling and one that will stay with you for a long time. Sharon Tate was young, beautiful and about to become a mother for the first time. She was with three friends when Manson's band of psycho's descended on her home. What happens to Tate and her friends is beyond belief, truly frightening and disturbing. I have read many murder books since Helter Skelter and they all leave me wondering how can anyone be evil enough to inflict such horror on a fellow human being? Helter Skelter will always be for me, the scariest book I have ever read. Manson was never at the homes of Tate or LaBianca, his crew did his evil biding and that's what makes it even scarier. How did one man have so much control over so many people that he could get them to commit such heinous acts? Through the years there have been people that have tried to glorify Manson through songs or wearing T-shirts bearing his face. I wonder if they truly know what this man represents? Though there have been thousands of murders since Tate/LoBianco, the story of Helter Skelter is still the absolute scariest. If you want to read a real life horror story, one that will have you double checking your doors and windows, and unable to put your book down - than Helter Skelter is for you.