Eliot Ness and the Mad Butcher

manhunting legend vs. depravity

Written byMax Allan Collins

Narrated byMalcolm Hillgartner

Length11h49m

Release dateAugust 4, 2020

GenreBiographies & Memoirs, True Crime, Murder

Languageenglish

★★★★★ 4.0 (29 ratings)

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Author	Max Allan Collins
Narrator	Malcolm Hillgartner
Runtime	11h49m
Published	August 4, 2020
Rating	★★★★★ 4.0 / 5 (29 ratings)
Categories	Biographies & Memoirs, True Crime, Murder, Serial Killers, History, Americas, United States, Politics & Social Sciences, Politics & Government, Freedom & Security
Format	Audiobook (Digital)
Platform	Audible

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About This Audiobook

Eliot Ness, the famed lawman whose pursuit of Al Capone earned him fame, turns his attention to an even more sinister killer: 'The Mad Butcher of Kingsbury Run.' This true crime tale by Max Allan Collins takes listeners on a gripping journey through Cleveland's gritty streets during the Great Depression. With Malcolm Hillgartner's powerful narration, each chapter feels like a new revelation, bringing the era and its terror to vivid life. The story is as much about resilience in the face of overwhelming odds as it is about justice.

Tags: true crimehistorical mysterygangster eraserial killer1930s

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Expert narration by Malcolm Hillgartner brings every character and scene to life across 11h49m of immersive audio.
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Editor's Review ★★★★★

AudioBook Atlas

Malcolm Hillgartner's performance is nothing short of stellar, his deep, resonant voice perfectly suited for the gritty, determined tone of this audiobook. The narrative zips along at a breakneck pace, immersing listeners in the relentless hunt for a killer who seemed to blend into the shadows of Cleveland's poverty-stricken neighborhoods. However, some might find the pacing too frenetic, occasionally losing nuance in favor of speed. Still, for those hungry for a riveting true crime story, this audiobook delivers in spades.

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