Careless Whispers

The Award-Winning True Account of the Horrific Lake Waco Murders

De: Carlton Stowers

Narrado por: Danny Campbell

When the bodies of three teenagers were found on the shores of Lake Waco, Texas, in July 1982, even seasoned lawmen were taken aback by the savage mutilation and degradation to which they had been subjected. Yet only 52 days after the gruesome triple-murder was discovered, frustrated authorities suspended the case indefinitely.

Patrol Sergeant Truman Simons, who had been called to the scene that night, saw the carnage firsthand - and vowed to find the ferocious killer or killers. He soon became a man with a mission, risking his career and his family's safety in search of evidence. Plunging himself into a netherworld of violence and evil, Simons finally got close enough to a murderous ringleader to hear his careless whispers - and ultimately put him and his three accomplices behind bars for the brutal slayings.

Now, in his Edgar Award-winning account of the Lake Waco killings, acclaimed true-crime writer Carlton Stowers lays bare the facts behind the tragic crimes, the twisted predators, and the heroic man who broke the investigation - with important updated information based on new developments in the case.

©1986 Carlton Stowers (P)2018 Tantor

Great Book, Terrible Audio

This was an exceptionally well-written true crime book. I am very glad I used my free credit for this, and I will check out the author's other books. He really draws you into the characters lives and makes you feel like you know them and care about them. The murders, which I'd never heard about, were handled very respectfully. It's an excellent, fascinating story, much better quality than most true crime.

HOWEVER, the narration is awful. The guy who reads it is elderly and sounds like Susan Collins with a thin, shaky voice. It is very irritating and grating and really detracts from the excellent story. The whole thing is like listening to Pepperidge Farm Remembers.

The book is that good that I will definitely buy it in paperback so I can read it myself. I would skip the Audible.

Long and drawn out

I enjoyed the last part that discussed the trial, but the first 3/4 of the book had so much extraneous information that wasn’t germane to the story I kept zooming in and out. This one is a pass for me.

Murders in Waco

This book was long winded. OK by my standards (I've read and listened to 100's of books), things were tied together in the end.

Best True Crime Book I've Ever Read

When I first started this book, I was contemplating returning it. I was frustrated that I could not keep everyone straight. However not only did I start to enjoy it (regardless of not remembering who everyone was), after I finished it, I immediately started it over again and enjoyed it even more the second time. It's full of so many interesting tidbits and details about all the bizarre things that happened (my favorite parts were about a psychic who predicted everything). Was unsure about the narrator at first , but I began to absolutely love his voice and the way he performed the story. Fascinating book BOTH times!!

The investigation and dedication to solve the case.

Nothing to dislike, only the killers! Heartbreaking case, of youth ended by a senseless murder, and lifes of family and friends forever changed.

Exceptional

The writing was engaging with not a dull moment. I have now added all of Carlton Stowers audio books to my wishlist. Danny Campbell was and excellent narrator.

Very thorough account

The book is long but only because the author is very thorough in introducing each character and outlining the information chronologically.

The tragic death of innocent youth

Loved the facts of the case and the writer made it a who done it captivating. The ability to visualize scene were excellent but horrible to visualize these young people tortured.

Excellent Writing, Horrible Narration

Where is Kevin Pierce?
Seventeen hours of this narrator was tough. He has a very weak and shaky voice that almost ruined a good book.
However, it was a great read.
I have to admit that I've become wary of police people recently and books like this make me realize how hard their jobs are and that a few bad apples do not make up a whole profession.
The main officer in this investigation was relentless in his efforts to find the truth.
I also give the author a lot of credit for his compassion for the victims and their families.
I will look for more books by Carlton Stowers.
A gripping and very sad tale.

Too much of nothing.

Too many people. Too much bio info by far. Very long and scattered. Narrator not right for the hard slog up to an answer.
I’ve listened to 100’s if these. This had WAY to much info about extraneous people and situations.