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The Monster of Florence
The Monster of Florence | Douglas Preston
In the nonfiction tradition of John Berendt ("Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil") and Erik Larson ("The Devil in the White City"), New York Times bestselling author Douglas Preston presents a gripping account of crime and punishment in the lush hills surrounding Florence, Italy. In 2000, Douglas Preston fulfilled a dream to move his family to Italy. Then he discovered that the olive grove in front of their 14th century farmhouse had been the scene of the most infamous double-murders in Italian history, committed by a serial killer known as the Monster of Florence. Preston, intrigued, meets Italian investigative journalist Mario Spezi to learn more. This is the true story of their search for--and identification of--the man they believe committed the crimes, and their chilling interview with him. And then, in a strange twist of fate, Preston and Spezi themselves become targets of the police investigation. Preston has his phone tapped, is interrogated, and told to leave the country. Spezi fares worse: he is thrown into Italy's grim Capanne prison, accused of being the Monster of Florence himself. Like one of Preston's thrillers, The Monster Of Florence, tells a remarkable and harrowing story involving murder, mutilation, and suicide-and at the center of it, Preston and Spezi, caught in a bizarre prosecutorial vendetta.
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On my Italy splurge kick, this just arrived! #litsymail

JamieArc I really enjoyed this one. The author‘s commentary at the end on the Amanda Knox case was really interesting. 2y
Texreader @JamieArc It looks so good. I just couldn‘t resist 2y
BarbaraBB This one is on my wishlist too! 2y
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BookwormAHN
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This was an interesting book. Douglas Preston went to Florence Italy to write a fictional crime novel & ended up getting mixed up with the real monster of Florence case. A case that was compared to London's Jack the Ripper & helped inspire Thomas Harris' Hannibal.
#BBRC #GrowUp #TrueCrime @LibrarianRyan
#Booked2022 #WrittenByAJournalist @Cinfhen @4thhouseontheleft @BarbaraTheBibliophage
#BFC2022 @wanderinglynn
#BookSpinBingo @TheAromaofBooks

DGRachel I really enjoyed this book. So much so that when I accidentally left my copy on a plane (unfinished) I had to buy another (hardcover) copy so I could finish it. 😂 2y
BookwormAHN @DGRachel I don't blame you 😸 2y
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Cinfhen This was a fabulous read!! Great pick 😎 2y
Roary47 Awesome! 2y
LibrarianRyan Nice. 2y
TheAromaofBooks Woohoo!!! 2y
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allureofbeauty
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I love this cover so much.

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Ericalambbrown
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Really interesting book about a serial killer in Florence in the 70s and 80s. The first part tells the story of the murders and the second part tells of the retaliation the government enacted on the journalist who challenged the government‘s investigation. Interestingly, the magistrate who oversaw this case was the same one that oversaw the prosecution of Amanda Knox. He seems a bit obsessed with the idea of Satanic sex rituals. 🤨

Cinfhen Gorgeous photo 😍loved this book!! 3y
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Morr_Books
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Finished up the #20in4 with some more audiopuzzling, which is really helping me with work stress. @Andrew65

Andrew65 Yey!!!! Brilliant, thanks for playing along. 👏👏👏🙌🥳🥳🍾🥂😍 3y
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LisaLovesToRead
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I liked the audiobook narrator‘s ability to speak English & Italian well. This story was interesting, but a little drawn out. I‘m not sure that I‘d recommend anyone else go through the whole ordeal, but I am interested to read some of Preston‘s novels.

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Ncostell
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This was a book that I would not have picked for myself as it‘s a true crime story of a serial killer which is something I would usually avoid. However, as this was a gift I plowed ahead and was glad I did. The Monster of Florence murdered couples in secluded areas of the city over several decades. The story of the Italian justice system and the authors‘ personal involvement in the investigation was just as incredible as the crimes themselves.

Readergrrl Same! I didn‘t typically pick nonfiction, but I read this book as it had been gifted to me and felt obligated. I‘m so glad that I did!! I now give it as a suggestion to others as an engaging nonfiction option. (edited) 4y
Ncostell @Readergrrl I want to recommend it to others now as well, especially as I feel the need to discuss this with someone who has read it. I think I‘ll start with my husband. He was the one who gave it to me probably not knowing what the book was about but knowing that I enjoyed The Lost City of the Monkey God by Preston and having traveled to Florence. 4y
JamieArc Whenever people talk about the Amanda Knox case, I recommend this book. I really liked it, and the commentary at the end about the Knox case was really interesting. 4y
Ncostell @JamieArc The afterword about Amanda Knox was really enlightening as I was thinking of her case while reading this. I thought that it really brought the book full circle. 4y
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Mdargusch
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This is the strangest, most convoluted true crime that I have read! The judicial system in Italy is so scary and backwards that I see now why this crime has never been solved. The author decided to write this book after moving to the Florence area and ended up being charged with crimes related to the case! One of the inept ministers was also involved with charging Amanda Knox with murder and now those false charges make sense. Thank you @Cinfhen

Cinfhen Right ??? Wild beyond imagination ~ such a corrupt system 🤬 5y
Mdargusch It‘s very shocking! @Cinfhen 5y
Lizpixie I know right? This book made me very glad I live in Aus not Italy. They still believe in devil worshipping cults with wizard-pimps!🤦🏻‍♀️ 5y
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Mdargusch I always thought the Amanda Knox case sounded crazy but now it makes total sense @Lizpixie 5y
Reviewsbylola It‘s bullshit. I am convinced Amanda Knox is innocent. She‘s a questionable human being—I don‘t think she always makes the best choices and something about her seems off, but clearly the one dude killed meredith and the only way they justified trying amanda was because of her behavior after the fact. I read this book so long ago so I don‘t remember the case from it at all. 5y
Mdargusch If you read this book @Reviewsbylola you will KNOW Amanda Knox is innocent. The Italians convict people with no evidence. 5y
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LauraJ
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I know there‘s corruption everywhere, but I had no idea it was so bad in the Italian judicial system. And the machismo! It‘s like Florence is 50 years behind the times. Fascinating unsolved serial killer case, with larger than life characters. Another great book from the #NewYearWhoDis list.

vivastory Such a fascinating read! One of the strangest true crime books I've ever read! I don't remember if I mentioned this, but I also really enjoyed Preston's 5y
LauraJ @vivastory I chose that for my book club and everyone liked it. Such a good book. I need to read more of his stuff. 5y
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Lizpixie
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I am literally speechless. This book should be given to anyone thinking of an Italian holiday with the label Proceed At Own Risk. I cannot believe that a country that gave us the Renaissance has such a farcical legal system. Anyone who still thinks Amanda Knox is guilty, needs to read this. In the end, the story isn‘t about the murders, it‘s about what happened after them. Madness. #Jumpstart2020 #NonFiction2020 #SomethingAboutAScandal #Booked2020

Cinfhen Fantastic review!!! Sheer lunacy and madness. I couldn‘t get over the Italian police😱 5y
Lizpixie @Cinfhen I just feel so sorry for not just the families of the poor victims, who have been forgotten about here, but also all the people who have had their reputation and lives shattered by a narrow minded, obsessed lunatic with a badge.🤦🏻‍♀️ 5y
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Riveted_Reader_Melissa Ok... now I‘m intrigued! Great review!!! Stacking! (edited) 5y
Librarybelle I thought this book was amazing! Great choice! 5y
BarbaraBB I hear so many good things about this book! Great review 5y
peaKnit Truly could not agree more! 5y
bookandbedandtea Pretty much my exact thoughts on reading this book! The whole thing is crazy and fascinating and, not that I have much chance of doing so, it made me wary of traveling to Italy. 5y
DGRachel Loved this book and I completely agree. It actually makes me leery of traveling anywhere because all countries have such different legal systems. 5y
Hooked_on_books So true! Poor Amanda Knox. Totally not guilty. And this book is so good. 5y
BarbaraTheBibliophage Great review and awesome prompt combination! ♥️📚👊🏻 5y
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Lizpixie
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“Ghiribelli, the alcoholic prostitute...claimed that Pacciani & his picnicking friends frequented the house of a self styled Druid or wizard(whose day job was that of a pimp)where they held black masses & worshiped the devil.”
The wizard-pimp she named died ten years before.

Am I glad I don‘t live in Italy! This “investigation” is taking a decidedly Pink Panther turn of epic proportions! Everyone & their dog seems to have been under suspicion.

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Lizpixie
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Getting back this as Bk4 of #JumpStart2020 while hiding in my aircon from the 40C heat outside. Smokes not bad today but fires have escalated due to the conditions. My thoughts are with our fireys today, they‘re all putting their lives on the line for us. If any Littens would like to donate

https://www.redcross.org.au/campaigns/disaster-relief-and-recovery-donate or

https://www.wires.org.au/donate/emergency-fund for wildlife rescue

rockpools Thank you for the links 💔. 5y
PurpleyPumpkin Been thinking about you and hoping you‘re okay. Take care. 💜 5y
Clwojick Take care! ❤️ 5y
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Lizpixie
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It‘s almost 6am here but I just can‘t put down this book! The people in charge of this investigation were ridiculous, so many men were arrested & paraded as the killer, then let go because either the case fell apart or there was another double murder while they were in jail. Honestly, I understand now how the Amanda Knox case turned into such a farce. They were planting evidence & obliterating crime scenes here too. Wow. Just wow. #JumpStart2020

vivastory One of my favorite reads of last year and one of my favorite nf books of all time. And I agree about Knox. I was never convinced that she was guilty. 5y
vivastory Although it's not true crime, I highly recommend Preston's other nf book. It's fascinating 5y
Hooked_on_books I really liked this one. The Italian police/justice system don‘t come out looking so good. 5y
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Lizpixie
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Today‘s check in for #JumpStart2020 I‘m taking a break from audio to switch to another NF, this time in print. One of the #libraryhaul the hubby picked up for me yesterday, this is about a serial killer who terrorised Florence, Italy between 1968-1985. He killed 7 couples in that time period, brutally & painfully and was never caught. Italy‘s version of Jack The Ripper, He earned his nickname The Monster Of Florence.

JamieArc I recommend this book to people who are interested in the Amanda Knox case. My copy of the book had an afterword of commentary about it that I thought was really interesting. 5y
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Mdargusch
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I love getting unexpected book mail! 💛. Thank you so much @Cinfhen for popping this in the mail and brightening my day. 🌝. My little granddaughters will be thrilled with their surprises when I see them later today! I‘m very anxious to read this one after seeing your review.

Reviewsbylola 🥰🥰🥰 5y
Reviewsbylola Btw @Cinfhen my kids loved their gift bags! They tore into them the second my mom handed them to them (at the nail salon 😆) so I unfortunately didn‘t get a pic but thank you!!! 5y
Cinfhen Yay!!! Sooo glad @Reviewsbylola and awesome photo @Mdargusch Happy New Year 🥳🥳🥳 5y
emilyhaldi So sweet!! 🧚🏼‍♀️ 5y
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Cinfhen
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This book falls under the category of #RealLifeIsStrangerThanFiction 🤯What a wild read!! Douglas Preston is a gifted storyteller & this book didn‘t disappoint. Preston later ties in the Amanda Knox case which took place in the same area and with the same shoddy investigators. Makes one question the abuse of power & legal system worldwide. Thanks for the impromptu buddyread @vivastory and hope you enjoy this book @peaknit #NonFictionNovember

Cathythoughts Sounds great ! I have it stacked 👍❤️ 5y
vivastory I enjoyed the buddy read! 5y
peaKnit @Cinfhen and @vivastory it‘s making me want to travel to Florence too, the birthplace of so many amazing things...and a killer🤷🏼‍♀️ 5y
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Bookzombie @Chrissyreadit gave this one to me in the Halloween swap. 🙂 I foresee it being in a weekly forecast soon. 5y
Chrissyreadit Nice! I‘m glad it was a good book! 5y
Cinfhen Ha @Bookzombie funny how we create our reading lists!!! Do you read much true crime @Cathythoughts ??? I agree @peaknit Florence is definitely one of the characters. I feel like this could work for #ArmchairTravel #Booked2020 😉 5y
Cathythoughts @Cinfhen I do read a bit of true crime ... I reread In Cold Blood this year .. excellent! I also really loved this year .... 5y
Cathythoughts Sorry text went too fast .. also loved Ann Rules: The Stranger Beside Me & also 5y
Cinfhen Yes @Cathythoughts I‘ve read them all!! So good. Then I think you‘ll like this one a lot and im hoping to do a buddy read middle of November with @vivastory and @peaknit for this book if you care to join (edited) 5y
Cathythoughts Oh yes I‘d love to join in that buddyread & Thankyou for asking 👍❤️...I‘ll save the Monster in Florence for #booked2020 .... I‘m very curious about it 5y
Cinfhen Great @Cathythoughts I‘ll keep u in the loop/ looking to start Nov 18 or there about 5y
KT1432 I have been wanting to read this one for ages! Loved the movie. I may be reading along with you! 😊 5y
Cinfhen Great @lele1432 I just tagged you in a different post. Looks like @Marni wasn‘t a fan 😜 5y
KT1432 Lol oh shoot! I guess we'll see how this goes! 😊 5y
peaKnit I just finished, the miscarriage of justice and shenanigans in Italian court are mind blowing to me. I work in law enforcement and our own system needs work but Italy...holy 💩. They got it so wrong, and wrong, and wrong and wrong. @Cinfhen @vivastory Now I‘m going to finish (edited) 5y
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peaKnit
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Hoping to sneak in some reading at lunch today for #NonFictionNovember - Thanks @Cinfhen and @vivastory for the recommendation.

vivastory It's a great one. I'm looking forward to hearing your thoughts on it! 5y
Cinfhen I‘m almost done and it gets crazy!!!! It‘s very good @vivastory 5y
Flaneurette @Cinfhen This sounds sooo good you guys! How did I miss this one?! I LOVED Midnight in the Garden...and this sounds sorta like it. I finally went to Florence last year so there's that too. Thanks for bringing it to my attention @vivastory too
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vivastory @Flaneurette Midnight is still on my TBR. I've been meaning to read it forever, I might have to do so before the end of the month. Italy is definitely on my travel bucket list. I feel like Preston really captured the city well in this one. Looking forward to your thoughts! 5y
Cinfhen Me too about Midnight @vivastory !!!! I smell another buddy read coming on 😜 5y
Cinfhen Thanks for the reminder @Flaneurette I think you‘re gonna love this book!!! 5y
vivastory @Cinfhen Sounds good to me! How does the week of Nov 18th sound? 5y
peaKnit @vivastory and @Cinfhen I‘m up for a buddy read too! Thanks for getting me curious about this one. I love a good true crime and this one is very curious. 5y
Cinfhen I‘ve requested the book through OverDrive @vivastory @peaknit hopefully I‘ll have it by Nov 18! 🤞🏼🤞🏼 5y
vivastory @peaknit @Cinfhen Sounds good, if not we can maybe do it the week after? I love true crime. I think it's my favorite nonfiction genre. 5y
Cinfhen Ok @peaknit @vivastory I‘ll let you know when my copy comes in!! And yes, True crime is quickly becoming a favorite genre of mine too. Especially when it reads like a fiction novel. 5y
peaKnit @Cinfhen and @vivastory I‘m on the holds list! 🙌🏻 looks good to get it soon. But the new Erin Morgenstern is waiting for me so there‘s that...😂 5y
vivastory @peaknit I still need to read 😬 5y
peaKnit @vivastory I loved It so much! The British accent on the audio is 👍🏻 5y
Cinfhen Lucky you!!! I have a feeling I won‘t be getting to the new Morgenstern for a long time 5y
peaKnit @Cinfhen I‘m worried😂 first world problems - too much to read. 5y
peaKnit @Cinfhen @vivastory I picked this back up overnight because it is on my kindle, it‘s really gaining momentum in the second half. But every time I read “picnicking friends” I giggle to myself. I‘m about halfway through our buddy read as well. Lots to discuss if I can keep it straight 😂 (edited) 5y
Cinfhen I know, those “picnicking friends “ should take a trip to Savanna 😂😂🤣😂 5y
peaKnit @Cinfhen 😂😂 great idea!! 5y
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Cinfhen
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Just got a big laugh after reading Douglas Preston describing “transitions” and “cultural differences” 😂😂😂In August 2000 he moved to Florence with his wife and two young children “ Living in Italy was going to be the adventure of a lifetime, for which we were singularly unprepared.” Yup!!!! #LifeOfAnExpat #NoClue

#NonFictionNovember

vivastory 😂 The chainsmoking teachers 5y
Cinfhen Yup @vivastory 😂😂hilarious 5y
Suet624 And thinking that sending them off to the nuns might be better! 5y
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Cinfhen Ha @Suet624 I guess spanking is better than smoking 🚬 5y
Crazeedi This sounds like a great read! 5y
Insightsintobooks Oh thats sounds like a good read, plus I could use a laugh. 5y
Cinfhen Not too many laughs in this book @Insightsintobooks as it‘s a true crime about an Italian serial killer but it‘s compulsive and hard to put down @Crazeedi 5y
Insightsintobooks @Cinfhen well, that's what I get for not reading the description of the book but I think I'll still look into it. 5y
Cinfhen Hahaha @Insightsintobooks I‘ve done that before!!!! Preston is such a good writer that he DOES manage to bring gaiety to even the darkest subjects. 5y
Mdargusch I‘ve always wondered about this book since I love true crime. 5y
Cinfhen Im happy to send it to you @Mdargusch I think you will LOVE IT 5y
Reviewsbylola 😆😆 I bet you can relate! 5y
Cinfhen I chuckled so hard!!! @Reviewsbylola (edited) 5y
Mdargusch You are sweet. 😘 5y
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Cinfhen
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This story keeps getting stranger and stranger @vivastory It‘s hard NOT to imagine The Pink Panther‘s inept police detective, Inspector Jacques Clouseau when I read about the Polizia and Carabinieri.

JamieArc Whenever people talk about the Amanda Knox case, or ask for a true crime rec, this is always the book I suggest. Make sure you read the author‘s commentary on the case at the very end. 5y
Cinfhen I‘m SOOOO tempted to read the afterward NOW @JamieArc but will it ruin parts of Monster??? 5y
JamieArc @Cinfhen I don‘t remember! So it‘s probably best to wait 😬. 5y
Crazeedi @Cinfhen and now that I see this post, I remember reading something about this book or hearing about it 5y
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Cinfhen
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Whoa @vivastory I can‘t stop reading !!! Book is so wild ~ and tantalizing 😲I was in Florence the summer of 1984/ backpacking with a friend. I have no recall about this terrifying case.Scary to think a serial killer was on the loose☠️I just finished chapter 18 and I need to force myself to put the book down so I can run a bunch of errands.

peaKnit Sounds awesome, on the hold list it goes! 5y
Cinfhen I‘m only done with the first third but it‘s excellent so far @peaknit I can also recommend this book by him 5y
Cathythoughts Sounds excellent! Stacked 5y
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vivastory @peaknit I second the recommendation of Lost City of the Monkey God. Preston knows how to write a nf so that it reads like a novel. Several times so far in Monster I had to remind myself that this really happened, such a bizarre story. 5y
vivastory That's crazy that you were backpacking in the area when all of this occurred, Cindy! I checked out my copy from the library, but I will definitely be going to the bookstore to read the additional materials about the Knox case. 5y
peaKnit @Cinfhen @vivastory thank you!! I got this one right away today from the library on my kindle, I will check out your other recommendation too. It‘s non fiction Nov after all 😊 5y
Cinfhen Hope you enjoy both books @peaknit tag us and share your thoughts!!!! 5y
Cinfhen I‘m curious about the Amanda Knox connection @vivastory I almost want to flip ahead to that section but I don‘t want to ruin any parts of the Monster story. It‘s so compulsive!! 5y
Mdargusch Stacking! 5y
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Cinfhen
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Seems I better get cracking on my #BuddyRead with @vivastory Scott has managed 100 pages already 🙌🏻 BUT first, coffee ☕️ There are 5 pages of secondary character index😳

Hooked_on_books It‘s so readable! Don‘t be intimidated. 😬 5y
Cinfhen I‘m totally hooked @Hooked_on_books im about 50 pages in and I love it!!!!! I recently read and LOVED 5y
Cinfhen His writing is SO GOOD!!!!! 5y
Hooked_on_books Yes, that one‘s good, too! I love him poking fun at himself in the jungle. 😂 So relatable. 5y
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naeyma
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Hell to the No. I still cannot believe that they are real cases.

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NatalieR
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Fascinating true crime story with some unexpected aspects. I didn‘t know that the monster of Florence inspired Thomas Harris‘ Dr. Hannibal Lector novels. There are several references to TH. Also, the authors became a part of the case as the Italian authorities were not pleased with their research/investigation. #MountTBR

Hooked_on_books I loved this one! I thought the Italian police response to the authors was crazy. Now every time someone is accused of something in Italy I‘m highly skeptical. 5y
Librarybelle This was so good! And yes, such a bizarre reaction from the Italian police. I totally agree with you, @Hooked_on_books ! 5y
Trashcanman Is that your thumb? 5y
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NatalieR @Trashcanman 🤣 Yes... I‘m a bit flexible. I didn‘t realize how weird it looks until you pointed it out! 5y
Trashcanman @NatalieR I've been trying to mimic your thumbs flexibility. Tried for a half hour. Now my thumb hurts. Nice thumb. 5y
NatalieR @Trashcanman You crack me up! Thanks for the compliment. 😳 Hope your thumb feels better! 😜 5y
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A thing that I love in crime writing is when the reporter becomes a part of the story, which is what happens here. While investigating a decades-old serial killer in Florence, the reporters also find themselves targeted by authorities for daring to challenge the Italian legal system‘s accepted bureaucratic obfuscation. They name who they believe the killer to be, and also expect that nothing will come of it.

JamieArc This is one of the true crime books I recommend most, especially for the author‘s commentary in the afterward about the Amanda Knox case. 5y
StillLookingForCarmenSanDiego This book was fascinating. 5y
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bookwrm526
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I love true crime but this one got a little bogged down in the author‘s‘ involvement in the case and I found that part boring. The story itself is interesting though!

JamieArc I always recommend this book when people are interested in the Amanda Knox case. My copy had an afterward in which the author gave commentary on it which I found really interesting. 5y
bookwrm526 @JamieArc I listened to the audiobook, and it didn‘t include that! 5y
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EmilieGR
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Unforgettable window into a corrupt and wholly Italian police system

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bookandbedandtea
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Holy. Crap. Y'all.

This is really good yet horrifying. Strangely the account of the serial killer's crimes isn't even the scary part. Rather the bizarre, self-serving, bullheaded actions of the police & prosecutors is the real horror story here.

The take-away: To get away with murder Florence is the place to commit your crime. OTOH any resident or tourist in the city when a murder is committed has a good chance of being wrongly convicted. 😲

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HotMessJess
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Working out of my favorite cafe today. They sell used books for .50 cents and my wallet quivers every time I walk in. I am on a budget, waiting for Baby B to get here, so I limited myself to only 1 today 😫😫 #WorkVibes

DGRachel But you picked a good one! 6y
HotMessJess @DGRachel have you read?! Was it a thriller?! 6y
DGRachel It‘s true crime. I read it ages ago, but really enjoyed it and found the whole working of the Italian “justice” system to be fascinating and rather appalling. Funny note: I actually left my first copy on an airplane and had to buy a second hardback to finish! 6y
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JessNevertheless
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I'm trying to make an economical start to Halloween decorations so I've been #audiocrafting all day to this book. Nothing like true crime to make time fly by! 🖤🌸

JennyM That‘s beautiful. Well done 6y
JessNevertheless @JennyM Thanks! Took way longer than expected so I might have to scale down my plans a bit. 6y
tpixie Lovely 6y
DivineDiana Beautiful! 👏🏻 6y
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AprilMae
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Omg, thank you soooo much @Chocamanda for the super awesome box of goodies! My niece keeps trying to grab things and hide them on me 😂😂 I'll post when I open the cards
Thank you for putting this on @JenlovesJT47
#Itstrulycriminalswap

JenlovesJT47 Awesome!!💚💚💚 6y
Chocamanda Hooray! I‘m glad you like your goodies! I‘ll be home soon to post about my box of treats. I hope you and your niece have fun! Female Serial Killers is one of my favorite true crime books of all time. I hope you like it as much as I do. 6y
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JessNevertheless
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Taking advantage of my office's green roof as a workspace.🌿🥀 Just started this new audiobook and I'm already hooked.

callielafleur That's lovely! 6y
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I had no idea Hannibal Lecter was possibly based on the Monster of Florence. 😱

JamieArc I liked this book a lot! It‘s one of the true crime books I always recommend because a lot of people don‘t know about it, and my book had commentary in the afterward about the Amanda Knox trial that was really interesting and fit with the book. 6y
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JessNevertheless
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You can tell which one I had to get for book club vs. what I normally gravitate toward. 🖤 Probably not going to find any hidden gems in DC's newest bookstore but still a nice place to browse the top of the charts. #bookhaul

Sophoclessweetheart I want an amazon books store 😶😶😍😍 6y
JessNevertheless @Sorceryandswords It was cool! Had a lot of "if you like this, try this" displays and could pay with my prime account. Will definitely add it to my bookstore rounds! 6y
Sophoclessweetheart Omg!! That‘s awesome. 6y
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PatriciaU
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I just adore #bookmail! Today I received this beauty from @Callemarie as part of the #MarchMysteryBookSwap. It‘s been on my TBR for ages and now it has flown to the top! Thank you!

Callemarie Omg you got that so quickly!!! Wooohooooo 7y
StillLookingForCarmenSanDiego That's a good read. Very interesting. 7y
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bridge12
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This story takes insane turns. When I read that Giuliano Mignini was involved in the investigation I knew it was going to be a crazy ride.

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bridge12
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Iced in today from work! So I plan on sitting on my couch and reading this spooky book. Figured I‘d just get a picture of the book‘s cast than any text because it can be a bit gruesome! ❤️ #IceDay

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No_One
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#7days7bookcovers #day1

Post a book cover you love. No explanation, no information about the book. Just covers you love.

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larah17
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An excellent book. I just don‘t know what to say. To see how the prosecution twisted every single aspect of the case in order to fit their suspect of the month and their insane “satanic cult” theory is horrifying, but made for a riveting read. I would love to read about the developments in the case since this book was published!

Christine11 Sounds really interesting! 😊 7y
Emilyrjones22 I loooooved this book. In fact, I need to buy a new copy cause I loaned mine out and never got it back!! 7y
DGRachel I loved this book, too! I accidentally left my hardback on a plane and had to buy a new copy to finish! 7y
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larah17 @Christine11 I‘d really recommend it! I originally picked it up because of its connection to the Amanda Knox case (same prosecutor)! @Emilyrjones22 @DGRachel oh no! There‘s nothing worse than losing books 😢 7y
Christine11 @larah17 That‘s so interesting - I‘m definitely going to try and get a copy ! 😊 7y
StillLookingForCarmenSanDiego I liked this book, it was fascinating. 7y
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larah17
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If true crime has taught me anything, it‘s that a satanic cult is always the suspect but NEVER the answer.

Meredith3 Agreed!! 7y
ladym30 So true! 7y
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larah17
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Sadly I‘m not doing the 24 in 48 readathon (someday!) but nevertheless I‘m gonna settle in with some gruesome true crime for the day! 🤘

ladym30 An incredible story! 7y
larah17 @ladym30 it really, really is! 7y
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Bpsmith6176
The Monster of Florence | Douglas Preston
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This book is ah-making! Blew my mind! Love the cultural differences and the twists - my favorite true crime book!

vivastory This is really high on my true crime TBR. Glad to hear it's great! 7y
Bpsmith6176 @vivastory it is so good! Can't wait to see what you think! 😊 7y
AshleyHoss820 I swear I bought this simply because you told me to...I think I have it somewhere... 7y
Bpsmith6176 @AshleyHoss820 I think you will enjoy it! 7y
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FrankieCroooow
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I finally finished this. I loved it! I loved how in depth it got. Incredible read. I highly recommend it if you love true crime.

DebbieGrillo Welcome to Litsy! #LitsyWelcomeWagon 7y
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MorbidAi
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This was my first time reading a true crime story and I couldn't put the book down! I cannot believe how crazy this case is!! My mind is blown that I had never even heard about it before coming across the book. It made me want to read more serial killer books. 😳 #SCREAMATHON

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cinann
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MorbidAi I just finished this today. It blew my mind! I cannot believe some of the stuff that went on!! 7y
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