Victim

The Other Side of Murder

By: Gary Kinder

Narrated by: Gregory St. John

Now a classic of true crime, Victim is a compelling and tragic look at how lives can be changed forever by a random act of violence. During an armed robbery, several hostages were brutally tortured, shot in the head, and left for dead. Victim focuses on the members of one family - including a mother who died after the attack and a son who was left barely alive - as they fought for his survival and struggled to rebuild their lives.

Victim was the first book to go beyond the headlines and statistics about violent crime, to tell the victims' dramatic story of love, loss, and courage. It remains one of the most influential books in the victims' rights movement and has become required listening in criminology courses across the country. It may be more relevant now than ever.

©1982 Gary Kinder. Recorded by arrangement with Grove Atlantic, Inc. (P)2014 Audible Inc.

Critic reviews

" Victim is Truman Capote's In Cold Blood turned inside out." ( Newsweek)

"Just as Capote did, Kinder has somehow created a story that is truer than true." ( The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

Wonderful book!

I listen and read alot of true crime books. This one is the only one that I have heard that tells the story of the victims in such a compelling way. God bless the family and the author.

Victim

Although you hear about the crime, learn about the killer, you get to feel the crime from the other side - that of the victim. A lifetime of recovery, dreams not fulfilled, and a family's love. Definitely worth your time.

Chilling (spoiler)

This is much like reading In Cold Blood, but the survivor stories provide so much more depth and insight. I thought the whole thing was very well done

Riveting and Horrific

Narration: Perfect.

Story: I’ve read many true crime books. None have been more horrific than this one. Unbelievable!

Unbelievable !! A must read for everyone.

Has given me a whole new perspective on the victims of terrible crimes Thanks to all for this book.