The Bloody Century 2: More Tales of Murder in 19th Century America

By: Robert Wilhelm

Narrated by: Charles Huddleston

Robert Wilhelm's long-awaited sequel to The Bloody Century takes the listener back to nineteenth-century America in all its gory glory. Nothing much has changed; people killed then as they do now for greed, jealousy, love and hate but this fascinating journey through the mindset of the century has much to tell us about detection methods and court decisions and has much that will surprise. Who, for instance, would ever imagine that the coroner's decision on a body found with two distinct shots to the head would initially be suicide? That two men so consumed with hatred would end up murdering each other? That a man would murder not one but two wives by the exact same method - and almost get away with it! That a reclusive gold-prospector would turn out to be a cannibal?

The Bloody Century 2 is richly illustrated with graphic depictions of murderers and their crimes from 19th-century sources. The book draws on contemporary reporting with eye-popping headlines like 'Horror!' (from the Philadelphia Inquirer in 1866) and ‘Rum and the Knife’ (Illustrated Police News, 1877).

In this engaging book, thoughtfully divided by motive for easy reading, the whole panoply of who does what to whom in what circumstances is laid bare. Read in one gulp or savor it by dipping - The Bloody Century 2 - More Tales of Murder in 19th Century America is a book the reader will find hard to put down.

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Intriguing Lesser Known Crimes

Robert Wilhelm returns with more tales of murder. He outlines each crime from the moment it is committed to its final outcomes and everything in between.

The author, Robert Wilhelm, offers well-researched accounts of each crime, from its commission to its resolution. Rather than focusing on well-known cases, he delves into lesser-known but equally fascinating murders. Avoiding sensationalism, he presents each case tastefully and engagingly, with meticulous and thorough research evident throughout.

The narrator, Charles Huddleston, delivers an engaging and immersive experience without resorting to sensationalism. Huddleston maintains an even, smooth delivery, allowing the words to vividly paint the picture. His delivery is deliberate and well-paced.

Crime enthusiasts will thoroughly enjoy this collection. Rich in detail and uniquely presented, it keeps listeners coming back for more! There were no issues with the quality or production of this audiobook.

Fascinating Reporting

This was my first experience with this author's work, and it was amazing. I liked the clear and concise language used while describing the different murders, the events surrounding the murders, and the conclusion after the murders. I admired the depth of research that went into this manuscript. Although the subject matter was disturbing, the descriptions were not sensationalized, and yet I was never bored with the presentation. I thought Charles Huddleston's narration was great, and his performance kept my attention. I was given a copy of the audiobook. I volunteered, without financial gain, to post this review which reflected my honest opinions regarding this audiobook.

interesting stories of crime.

Charles Huddleston is perfect, as always. I love his voice. The author always writes well.