Last Meal

Based on the True Story of the Bloody Benders

By: Paul Ibbetson

Narrated by: Molly King

Length: 6 hrs and 53 mins

Publisher's Summary

In 1873, the largest serial-killing spree in American history happened along the Osage Trail in Kansas. The family would later be identified as the Bloody Benders. Unlike most criminals of their time, they escaped and were never caught. This true history is now captured in a gripping fictional tale that takes the horror of murder on the plains to a dark new level.

©2016 Paul Ibbetson (P)2016 Paul Ibbetson

Pretty darn good

How could I resist a telling of the Legend of the Benders? It starts so well then the fictional part of the book pops up and ruins the plot ( for me ) BUT it is fascinating to listen to on a dreary winter day - an introduction to an early serial killer "family" that escaped - where after leaving Kansas - no one to this day has discovered where they went. Not gory or creepy, really just interesting.

Murder and mystery!

Great listen! The narrator makes the story come alive!As the family killed for money. but they have a secret helper! From murder to mystery!😍

Based on a true story of a western serial killer.

An orchard full of bodies of some known and some unknown bodies. Johnson follows the clues to find the Benders. Great fictional story of a true story. The narrator, Molly King, did a great job with all the charactors.


This book
was given to me for free at my request and I provided this voluntary review.

Interesting

Although based on a true story, this telling of the Bender family has parts that are both real and fictional. Since it is not known exactly what happened to the Bloody Benders, it was interesting to see this author’s telling of the story. Not only do we see events from the POV of a detective, but we also see it from Kate’s.

When the story is told from Kate’s POV, it held the most interest for me. This was a very elusive group of criminals, and she was the mastermind. It’s interesting even now to see how much power she held over her “family.”

Narration was okay. Molly King was a bit slow, and I found some of the background noises distracting, but other than that the characters were spot on.

This book was given to me for free at my request and I provided this voluntary review.

Amazing story!

This tale tells the story of a murderous clan of 4 posing as a family. The fact that it actually happened gives you chills. Both the writing and narration are impeccable.

A totally different story!

I thought I knew the story of the wild bloody vendors, Paul Ibetzon unfolds the whole picture. His way of writing and holding you in suspense is a Loring and I think a great way to tell a story. One I haven’t seen a lot in any genre. I love how he put in all the details at a time appropriate pace. Not rushing you, not bombarding you not getting you there in slow motion it is even keel and very enjoyable read.

Intriguing tale

I found Last Meal to be intriguing and mysterious. I thought the storyline and the plot went hand in hand because no one knows the whole truth. The characters were believable but not neighbors I would want to live next to.
I liked the narration but there were a few things that truly could not be helped. I loved how descriptive the book was without going over the top by being gory. I received this audio book at my request. On my own volition I am voluntarily leaving an honest review.

Scary true based story

The story is good, but somethings made me not give a better score.
I liked more the part of the story that is told from Kate's point of view, so the other parts were the narration switch were less interesting. I would like to be able to separate better what is real and what is fiction. My feeling was that most of it was fiction, but I may be wrong. The supernatural ending is a bit off the topic in a true based story.
In the end, I was expecting a bit more quality as a hole.

Interesting Book

I really enjoyed the book and how much depth the author went into about the topic. It's always interesting to hear about true crime.

I'm sorry to say, the narration was not my favorite. I do not like hearing extraneous noises such as breaths, mouth noises, etc. and there were plenty in this recording.

I received this audiobook from the author in exchange for an honest review via Audiobook Boom.

Interesting but not riveting with a bored narrator

This book seemed to have a lot of 'filler', but did make an interesting listen.

Didn't finish

I had high hopes for this audio book. Normally I really find this type of story interesting. My let down is I couldn't finish as I didn't enjoy listening to the narrator. I felt like she wasn't right for the book. Sadily I got distracted while she was talking.

fantastic

what a great fictional book based on real life from the pen of Paul Ibbetson and narrated by Molly King xxxx

Interesting take!

Interesting take real people! I really like a fictional book about nonfictional characters. Definitely worth a listen

enjoyable history

In 1873, the largest serial-killing spree in American history
enjoyed this book very much written well by Dr Paul Ibbetson

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I have lots of Paul ibbetson work it all 100 % it's my first by narrated Molly king 5 out of 5