A Death in Belmont

De: Sebastian Junger

Narrado por: Kevin Conway

“Riveting. . . reads like a novel. . . . A worthy sequel to The Perfect Storm.” —New York Times Book Review

In the most intriguing and original crime story since In Cold Blood, New York Times bestselling author Sebastian Junger examines the fatal collision of three lives during the infamous Boston Strangler serial murder case

In the spring of 1963, the quiet suburb of Belmont, Massachusetts, is rocked by a shocking murder that fits the pattern of the infamous Boston Strangler, still at large. Hoping for a break in the case, the police arrest Roy Smith, a Black ex-con whom the victim hired to clean her house. Smith is hastily convicted of the murder, but the Strangler's terror continues. And through it all, one man escapes the scrutiny of the police: a carpenter working at the time at the Belmont home of young Sebastian Junger and his parents—a man named Albert.

A tale of race and justice, murder and memory, this powerful true story is sure to rank besides such classics as Helter Skelter, and The Executioner’s Song.

Very good book on strangler.

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Yes. It's written and narrated well.

What other book might you compare A Death in Belmont to and why?

Not sure.

Which scene was your favorite?

Don't know which scene, but favorite character was Ron.

If you could give A Death in Belmont a new subtitle, what would it be?

Wouldn't

Any additional comments?

I only wish there had been someone who was proven to be the strangler. This left you hanging, but don't know if they ever found out.

Might be my favorite …

I love Mr. Junger’s style of writing. Maybe it’s the depth of investigation the journalistic approach that is laid out for the reader in plain simple terms. This book has so many angles, the single murder, the multiple murderers, serial killer, race, area history - could easily do a book on each this book summed it all up masterfully while taking the reader on an incredible journey through this American history.
Complements to the narrator as well, great job Mr. Conway.

Great Book

Excellent narration and gripping story. Vast research
research shines through every chapter. Highly recommend. An intriguing journey.

Junger is the man.... 📚

One of his best works. Recommend for those from Massachusetts and the surrounding area.

Intriguing mystery

I went into this book cold, no idea who the Boston Strangler was or of any of the murders. The book contains a good deal of background information but for the most part it is interesting and presented well. The story is extraordinary enough to sell itself, but Junger does a good job of laying it out and keeping your attention. A good audiobook lets you escape for a while and this is definitely one of those. Excellent narration work by actor Kevin Conway, too.