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Thanks so much, @DinoMom , for this wonderful #AllHallowsReadSwap! I‘m super excited for the tagged book which you selected from my TBR and for your recommended reads, too (you sent me an extra one! 😍). I‘ve read another book by Kim Newman (English Ghost Story) and really liked it. 👍 I love the extra treats, too … especially the monster-heeled socks. 🤣🤣 I‘ll be wearing those today!

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A fascinating look into Ed Gein and what led to him becoming one of the most disturbing killers of our time. Not a book for the faint hearted, it gives a very detailed account of just what was found in his home when he was finally suspected of killing one of his victims. It is a very disturbing look into just how depraved he was. What he did with deceased people's bodies will chill even the most seasoned of true crime readers. Unputdownable ⭐⭐⭐⭐

Giving it 3.5 stars. While it was... let's go with "interesting", for lack of a better word, it was far too redundant in my opinion. I just kept thinking, didn't I just listen to this? Did I rewind this somehow? That aside, I can see why Robert Bloch was inspired to write Psycho from tales of Ed Gein. Then of course the Texas Chainsaw Massacre also spawned from his deeds. A sick man without a doubt.

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Up next! I like a good true crime... let's see if this one lives up. #bookspinbingo

This true crime read is probably not what #Wisconsin wants to be known for, but Schechter‘s slightly sensational version of Gein‘s crimes makes for a fascinating listen that covers the facts, the rumors and the legacy of Ed Gein. #AudioColoring

Harold Schechter is one of my favorite true crime authors, and this book did not disappoint. I find myself feeling sorry for Ed Gein to an extent. He was a deeply troubled individual who committed heinous acts, but also had a deep, unhealthy and unnatural obsession with his mother. Human nature and behavior is a fascinating thing!

One of my true crime favorites, definitely made the work day go faster

The case that inspired Psycho: Ed Gein, his mother, their house and some grave robbing. As you do

#truecrime #psycho #murderino

March "madness"? Sick homesickness? Started this yesterday and already had one terrfying, disturbing nightmare. Between being a sucker for #truecrime and this being serious lore from my homestate of Wisconsin, this book is keeping me intrigued and captivated. Definitely NOT for the faint of heart; Norman Bates is positively quaint compared to Ed Gein.

Nauseatingly creepy and completely fascinating. The book's discussion of mental illness is definitely dated, but it gave me some good areas to think for myself. 3/5.

I love true crime books. I'm glad I got this one about Ed Gein from a recent #Audible Daily Deal. I didn't know much about him nor that the movie Psycho was based on his crimes. Good narration, too.