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Title: Social Media Monsters

Subtitle: Internet Killers

Author: RJ Parker, JJ Slate

Narrator: Dave Clark

Format: Unabridged

Length: 5 hrs and 12 mins

Language: English

Release date: 11-25-14

Publisher: RJ Parker Publishing Inc.

Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 30 votes

Genres: Nonfiction, True Crime

Publisher's Summary:

Stalkers, rapists, murderers all found new opened doors, and a criminal playground for them through the internet, and victims are piling up.

Murder. Kidnapping. Cannibalism. Suicide. All these themes, among others, can be found in these true stories about various killers who have used the internet to lure out their victims. As you listen to this book, you will find the most shocking lives led by men and women from around the world. These true stories are from different years and areas. Places where these crimes are committed vary - mostly from the United States, United Kingdom, and Germany.

The stories are written in a way to help you understand the killer better by exposing his or her background and the reason(s) which led him or her to commit their murders. These types of killers are identified as people who are motivated by a psychological factor: some murders are triggered by anger or jealousy, others are just a way to seek attention, and some are merely committed for the thrill of the kill.

Members Reviews:

Not bad

There are many interesting stories in this book. If the stories were longer, it would have made it much better. Overall, I would recommend this to others.

Some of the grammar was pretty bad. "from which they came from"

Educational for Parents

Where does Social Media Monsters rank among all the audiobooks youve listened to so far?

I listen to way to many books, and have far to many favorites to put this in a number slot. So I can say this it's in the to 10% of interesting reads.

What other book might you compare Social Media Monsters to and why?

The Vampire Next Door by T. J. Hunter. Same narrator, which I liked. Same publisher, which may also mean the same editor, but the styling is good in both books.

Which scene was your favorite?

This book is a series of short stories. I don't have a favorite scene, I do have a favorite effect. I played this book with my 13 year old daughter in the room, who I have been trying to educate on the dangers of talking to people you don't know online. The author emphasizes this point and many others to parents and teens at the end of the book. It explains why it is dangerous, and what are the best ways to protect yourself.

If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be?

"Stranger danger is more real online than in person."

Any additional comments?

This is a true crime book. I know, I'm stating the obvious, but I have a point. There is nothing light, fluffy, or redeeming in human nature to be found in books like this one. If you are easily disturbed by the ugliness in the world, please take a moment to consider the topic. This book is a great tool to exemplify why we need to teach our children about internet safety.

Continue on Cases

I hope there will be a continuing book on this subject as to what happens in long beach killings. It was a very chilling book! But loved it! It's not drawn out straight to the point of the subjects. I never realized that everyday basic ads back in the 40s was a tool for serial killers makes me think twice about replying to an ad. Even on the Internet! Thank you for allowing me to listen to this book!

Awesome

This was a very enlightening book. More unsuspecting people should read this book. Learned what to not do when it comes to people you don't know. Basically, you just about can't trust anyone.

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Title: Lying in Wait

Subtitle: Ann Rule's Crime Files, Book 17

Author: Ann Rule

Narrator: Laural Merlington

Format: Abridged

Length: 5 hrs and 49 mins

Language: English

Release date: 11-25-14

Publisher: Brilliance Audio

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 12 votes

Genres: Nonfiction, True Crime

Publisher's Summary:

Ann Rule presents another collection of fascinating and disturbing true-crime stories - drawn from her real-life personal files - in this seventeenth volume in the #1 New York Times bestselling Crime Files series.

Three decades ago, Jackie Schut was considered one of the most prolific "baby sellers" in the country. She traveled all over the US, murdered women who had just borne babies, and then stole their infants. She is still imprisoned in the South.

A lovely, vibrant woman in San Antonio was found dead in a vacant lot. Her mother, a popular local realtor, never stopped looking for her killer. Just months ago, a truly unlikely suspect was found many states away. At last, the seemingly impossible case to solve had answers no one ever considered.

On Christmas Day three years ago, two grandparents, their son, his wife, their two small boys, their daughter, and her boyfriend gathered to celebrate the holiday. For reasons that are still almost impossible to contemplate, the sister and her boyfriend shot and killed everyone in the room.

In these chilling true stories, Ann Rule reveals the dark underside of the American family unit - together and torn apart. Her unforgettable accounts will intrigue you, and once again prove the obvious: that Rule is "America's best true-crime writer" (Kirkus Reviews).

Members Reviews:

Lying in wait: Ann Rule's True crime stories--a good collection of stories.

Good set of stories. Anne Rule has done it again. Easy to read, but sad. I've been an Ann Rule fan for a long time, and (fortunately or unfortunately) I've learned alot about trusting (and not trusting) people from Ann's stories. Her books have made me a much safer and alert person.

ANN RULE: LYING IN WAIT

I can't believe she passed away, have been reading her books for 20 years or more. She was such a creative talented lady, as soon as I knew she had a new book being released I ordered it. What will I do now?

My heart goes out to her family, she will be missed by all who loved her. Will be lost without her wonderful talent..

Ann Rule RULES!

I read anything by Ms Rule. I like her stories and books. I can count on her to write entertaining true crime. Some of the stories in this book took place years ago, some more recent. I like the more recent stories, and I am always amazed at the evil stupidity of the perps. Rule always gives credit to the officers involved in the cases. That's a very nice thing for her to do. Without our law enforcement acting on our behalf and always protecting and serving the public, what would we do as a society? Now the reason I gave this book only 3 stars is because it's not as entertaining as the other books in her series, but that is just my opinion. If you're a fan, you'll want to read this book. If this is your first time reading a book by Rule, start with her book on Ted Bundy. That book is truly mesmerizing.

Captivating! Ann RULES

Ann Rule knocked it out of the ballpark again. She is the Queen of true crime. I especially enjoy her volumes, which include multiple stories.

but also some pretty new ones

The 17th volume of Ann Rule's true crime files has some older case stories in it, but also some pretty new ones. I was especially taken with the first story in the volume, about a woman who was stealing infants and at the same time, murdering their mothers.

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Title: The Vampire Next Door

Subtitle: The True Story of the Vampire Rapist

Author: RJ Parker Publishing, J.T. Hunter

Narrator: Rob Shamblin

Format: Unabridged

Length: 11 hrs and 45 mins

Language: English

Release date: 11-20-14

Publisher: RJ Parker Publishing Inc.

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 72 votes

Genres: Nonfiction, True Crime

Publisher's Summary:

John Crutchley seemed to be living the American Dream. Good-looking and blessed with a genius level IQ, he had a prestigious, white-collar job at a prominent government defense contractor, where he held top secret security clearance and handled projects for NASA and the Pentagon. To all outward appearances, he was a hard-working, successful family man with a lavish new house, a devoted wife, and a healthy young son.But, he concealed a hidden side of his personality, a dark secret tied to a hunger for blood and the overriding need to kill. As one of the most prolific serial killers in American history, Crutchley committed at least twelve murders, and possibly nearly three dozen. His IQ elipsed that of Ted Bundy, and his body count may have as well. While he stalked the streets hunting his unsuspecting victims, the residents of a quiet Florida town slept soundly, oblivious to the dark creature in their midst, unaware of the vampire next door.

J.T. Hunter is an attorney with over fourteen years of experience practicing law, including criminal law and appeals, and he has significant training in criminal investigation techniques. He is also a college professor in Florida where his teaching interests focus on the intersection of criminal psychology, law, and literature. This is his debut true crime novel.

Members Reviews:

Too twisted

What disappointed you about The Vampire Next Door?

I do not like listening to overly detailed accounts of sexual violence. And this book gave play by plays of all graphic details.

What aspect of Rob Shamblins performance would you have changed?

Rob Shamlin did a decent job.

If you could play editor, what scene or scenes would you have cut from The Vampire Next Door?

I would cut most of the details on the sexual assaults; I literally felt ill after an hour of this book.

Any additional comments?

I have listened to a lot of true crime, so for me to find the book too graphic takes a lot. I could only listen to about 80 minutes and did not finish the book.

Chilling but good true story!

Enjoyed it very much. I guess the only thing I noticed is it seemed to repeat things a bit much.

Good Info, Awful Execution

Lots of information but the book is put together in a random set of chapters repeating and going back and forth in time and really making no sense.

Lots of gore and repeating of 1 incident which loses its cringe appeal the 10th time they tell you about it.

Find an abridged copy if you can is my recommendation.

Poorly Written - Could have been a great story

What disappointed you about The Vampire Next Door?

I have read a LOT of true crime books, and I am not easily bothered or disturbed but this authors descriptions of the crimes committed by JT Hunter was just...wrong. They read a bit like pornography and the horror of the what the victim endured didn't come through. What could have saved this was a well written account of Hunter's motivation or thought processes but that didn't come through either. I have read some pretty harrowing true crime stories and the well written ones describe the criminal activity but don't present it in a titillating or exploitative way, this book did and it left me feeling creeped out and kind of gross. I would like to delete it from my library.

nonfiction described as a novel

The author explains that this is a nonfiction work with some speculation.

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Title: Little Man

Subtitle: Meyer Lansky and the Gangster Life

Author: Robert Lacey

Narrator: Ron Silver

Format: Abridged

Length: 2 hrs and 37 mins

Language: English

Release date: 11-14-14

Publisher: Phoenix Books

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 16 votes

Genres: Nonfiction, True Crime

Publisher's Summary:

Based on interviews with Lansky's family, his close friends and criminal associates, law enforcement experts, and using previously unpublished documents written by Lansky himself, this is both the biography of a mob boss and a social history of American crime.

Critic Reviews:

"A major contribution to the history of organized crime in the U.S." (Publisher's Weekly)

Members Reviews:

A good, straight, factual account

I am grateful for the lack of razzle-dazzle and the straight-faced discipline here of sticking to known facts. Lansky was a cautious man with a sharp memory and a good head for numbers. He was more honest in dealings than his cohorts generally, and would avoid direct participation in the worst excesses of organized criminals, but he would team with some with no such scruples, such as Siegel and Luciano. Lansky was not the sensationalized demi-god of international criminal finance he is sometimes exalted as (a narrative which might dovetail with the mythos of shadowy international Jewish conspiracies). There were plenty of people he could not bribe and corrupt. We hear this in the later stages of his life, where he was a guy with a weak heart and limited assets fleeing the Justice Department from place to place. His interactions with Israel, as he attempted to use the right of return to emigrate (and to die) there, were interesting and well told from a legal point of view. Though Lansky had made some efforts in aid of the combatants founding Israel, and put on a full court press with forceful lawyers to make his case, the Israeli justice system appears (in my opinion) to have come to the right conclusion in ultimately rejecting his petition for citizenship. Lansky's children are given brief roles, and they turned out to be as flawed as anyone, and did not come away with great fortunes. Often stories like this are embellished a lot, maybe for sales. But I prefer this approach.

Too quick.

The actual book is way better. This doesn't explain his roots very clear. Nor his relationship with Luciano and Siegel enough.

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Title: The Killing of Karen Silkwood

Subtitle: The Story Behind the Kerr-McGee Plutonium Case

Author: Richard Rashke

Narrator: Karen White

Format: Unabridged

Length: 15 hrs and 48 mins

Language: English

Release date: 11-12-14

Publisher: Audible Studios

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 24 votes

Genres: Nonfiction, True Crime

Publisher's Summary:

Karen Silkwood, an employee of the Kerr-McGee plutonium processing plant, was killed in a car crash on her way to deliver important documents to a newspaper reporter in 1974. Silkwood was a union activist concerned about health and safety issues at the plant, and her death at age 28 was considered by many to be highly suspicious. Was it Kerr-McGee's revenge on a troublesome whistle-blower? Or was it part of a much larger conspiracy reaching from the Atomic Energy Commission to the FBI and the CIA?

Richard Rashke leads us through the myriad of charges and countercharges, theories and facts, and reaches conclusions based solely on the evidence in hand. Originally published in 1981, his audiobook offers a vivid, edgy picture of the tensions that racked this country in the 1970s. However, the volume is not only an important historical document. Complex, fascinating characters populate this compelling insider's view of the nuclear industry. The issues it explores - whistle-blowers, worker safety, the environment, and nuclear vulnerability - have not lost relevance today, 26 years after Silkwood's white Honda Civic was found trapped in a concrete culvert near Oklahoma City. For this second edition, Rashke has added a preface and three short chapters that explore what has been learned about Silkwood since the book's original publication, explain what happened to the various actors in the drama, and discuss the long-term effects of the events around Silkwood's death.

Members Reviews:

Interesting story

It was a little slow overall. Would have been nice to get details on how her children's lives progressed. This was made into a movie I know so maybe follow up details will be there. She was a pioneer it seems and fought for what was right. Interesting story.

Glued to my speaker

Very informative piece that has left me wondering so much more about the players still left and very sad about the ever rising power of rich companies and people.

If you can get past the terrible narration. . .

I nearly returned this book several times. The narrator has an oddly halting, stilted way of speaking that is unbelievably irritating. She pauses. after nearly. every. word. and you. just. want. to get on. with. it. If it weren't for the fact that I was really interested in the story I would have given up and gone on to another book.

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Title: The Art of the English Murder

Subtitle: From Jack the Ripper and Sherlock Holmes to Agatha Christie and Alfred Hitchcock

Author: Lucy Worsley

Narrator: Anne Flosnik

Format: Unabridged

Length: 7 hrs and 6 mins

Language: English

Release date: 10-15-14

Publisher: Tantor Audio

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 53 votes

Genres: Nonfiction, True Crime

Publisher's Summary:

Murder: a dark, shameful deed, the last resort of the desperate or a vile tool of the greedy - and a very strange, very English obsession. But where did this fixation develop? And what does it tell us about ourselves? In The Art of the English Murder, Lucy Worsley explores this phenomenon in forensic detail, revisiting notorious crimes like the Ratcliff Highway Murders, which caused a nationwide panic in the early 19th century, and the case of Frederick and Maria Manning, the suburban couple who were hanged after killing Maria's lover and burying him under their kitchen floor. Our fascination with crimes like these became a form of national entertainment, inspiring novels and plays, prose and paintings, poetry and true-crime journalism. The Art of the English Murder is a unique exploration of the art of crime - and a riveting investigation into the English criminal soul.

Critic Reviews:

"Worsley's vivid account excites as much as its sensational subject matter, and edifies, too, thanks to her learned explications." (Publishers Weekly)

Members Reviews:

Should Come With a Spoiler Alert

The narrator is not very good. There are lots of mispronunciations and her overall tone is kind of awkward in general. I think that my biggest gripe with this piece however, is that it reveals the endings to several books. If you haven't read Bleak House, The Woman in White, The Moonstone, Death at the Priory or The Suspicions of Mr. Whicher I highly suggest you do so BEFORE listing to this particular book, otherwise, Spoiler Alert!, the endings will be ruined for you. Three of the books, whose plots and conclusions are spelled out, are still in my library, "unread". The latter of the five I finished long ago, and I must say that if I had listened to this book before those two I'd be pretty disappointed with the spoiled endings!

Perfect Autumn Listen

This is a fun book if you're a fan of British history or literature. I enjoyed it very much and it made for a nice companion while reading Sarah Water's Fingersmith in print. It also brought back memories of reading Murder As a Fine Art by David Morrell.

Narrator Anne Flosnik was the perfect choice to voice this book. I just wanted to keep listening to her read this book. Her reading made it clear that she was enjoying the The Art of English Murder just as much as I was.

One note of warning: The complete plot of some classic novels is revealed within this book. As just one example, if you've not read Oliver Twist, this book will contain spoilers.

Why didn't Lucy narrate this?

Wonderful for true crime fancier. Flosnik sounds like she has loose dentures and mouthful of spit.

History interesting, but narrator was not

Tthe beginning and end of this book were good describing the history elements that influenced murder mysteries, and descriptions of the lives of particular authors. The middle part of the book describing some of the early stories in the 1860s was tedious. And the narrator's voice detracted from the book, I will not listen to any of Lucy Worsley's books using this same narrator.

Horrible narration

I can't even comment on the content- the narrator is so fake and awful. Don't buy.

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Title: Unnatural Causes

Author: Gregg Olsen, Kevin Sullivan

Narrator: Kevin Pierce

Format: Unabridged

Length: 6 hrs and 8 mins

Language: English

Release date: 10-09-14

Publisher: Crime Rant Classics

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 61 votes

Genres: Nonfiction, True Crime

Publisher's Summary:

From the dark and bloody ground of Kentucky, to the peaceful Amish communities of Pennsylvania, to the cities and towns crisscrossing Ohio, murder and mayhem has been a part of it all. Within the pages of this latest volume in Notorious USA's New York Times best-selling series you'll discover how the unsuspecting succumbed to the evil that caught them by surprise, and what the authorities had to do to stop the madness.

Cases include Sarah Hansen, a cheerleader and all-around good kid, she met a nightmarish death. Alec Kreider: he had a hunger for murder and started with his best friends family and Anthony and Nathaniel Cook, a murdering duo who terrorized Toledo for years.

Members Reviews:

Good true crime collection

This a good collection of a variety of true crimes. Some I've read about others I hadnt. I like that each story was short, but long enough to tell the whole story without having to hear too many details. Narrated well also.

Excellent narrator...I'll read anything by Gregg Olson...

My favorite narrator's were the late great Frank Miller and the wonderful George Guidell...going to find other Audible with Pierce..

Great stories about different murder cases!

Where does Unnatural Causes rank among all the audiobooks youve listened to so far?

This is a set of smaller books that are from the Notorious USA series. There are several stories included such as Donald Harvey (serial killer) , Sarah Hansen murder, Heather Teague disappearance. etc. There are quite a few more as well. It is well written and well researched. I found it to be interesting, and included stories I was not aware of, which made it even better for me! I really liked this book, as I like anthologies a lot. The stories are short and sweet, without the extra fluff. I do recommend this book!

Grotesque and Satisfying

Morbid fascination fix accomplished, Great mix of true crime leading me to each chapter going from one emotion ti another, amused, outraged, disgusted ,terrified sad, gutted that the book is read and I've no chapters left. Excellent

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Title: The Dark Art

Subtitle: My Undercover Life in Global Narco-Terrorism

Author: Edward Follis, Douglas Century

Narrator: Ray Porter

Format: Unabridged

Length: 7 hrs and 27 mins

Language: English

Release date: 10-07-14

Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc.

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 122 votes

Genres: Nonfiction, True Crime

Publisher's Summary:

A highly decorated veteran agent of the Drug Enforcement Administration recounts his incredible undercover career and reveals the shocking links between narcotics trafficking, and terrorism

"It always ends with one phone call. Months - often years - of undercover work comes to fruition with an innocent-seeming conversation. The last call. One last call to set them up; one last call to bring them down."

Over the course of his 27 years with the DEA, Ed Follis bought eight-balls of cocaine in a red Corvette, negotiated multimillion-dollar deals onboard private King Airs, and developed covert relationships with men who were not only international drug traffickers but - in some cases - operatives for al-Qaeda, Hezbollah, Hamas, the Shan United Army, or the Mexican federation of cartels.

Follis was, in fact, one of the driving forces behind the agency's radical shift from a limited local focus to a global arena. In the early '90s, the DEA was primarily known for doing street-level busts evocative of Miami Vice. Today, it uses high-resolution optics surveillance and classified cutting-edge technology to put the worst narco-terror kingpins on the business end of "stealth justice" delivered via Predator drone pilots.

Spanning five continents and filled with harrowing storiesabout the world's most ruthless drug lords and terrorist networks, Follis' memoir reads like a thriller. Yet every word is true, and every story is documented. Follis earned a Medal of Valor for his work, and coauthor DouglasCentury is a pro at shaping and telling just this kind of story.

The first and only insider's account of the confluence between narco-trafficking and terrorist organizations, The Dark Art is a pause-resisting memoir that will electrify you from page one.

Members Reviews:

Interesting story

Interesting story that kept my attention. People don't realize what's going on in the world around them...this book sheds light on a world that is rarely seen.

Easy to fallow and amazing story.

It's one of those books that grab your attention and you find it hard to put down.

Best book this year!

This book is incredibly informative in regards to how a back water country like Afghanistan fuels the war on terror. It also gives a. Tremendous look into how narcotics is fueling terrorism as a whole.

Loved the book and I will listen to it again.

Brilliant story with entertaining narration

Ed Follis lived an incredible life and this book catalogs several of his adventures. Entertaining to listen to and exciting to learn more about the DEA and operations.

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Title: Dr. H.H. Holmes and The Whitechapel Ripper

Author: Dane Ladwig

Narrator: Alex Hyde-White, Punch Audio

Format: Unabridged

Length: 6 hrs and 43 mins

Language: English

Release date: 08-28-14

Publisher: Ink Slinger Enterprises, LLC

Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 38 votes

Genres: Nonfiction, True Crime

Publisher's Summary:

Serial killer doctor Henry Howard "H.H." Holmes was the most viable suspect for the 1888 Whitechapel London murders attributed to the enigma we have come to know as "Jack the Ripper". The research in this nonfiction true crime investigative journal of documents and case file historic accounts reveals startling information that leads the listener to perhaps the most hidden secrets behind the crimes. A "perfect dichotomy" that produces evidence that one man may have been a serial killer on two continents in the 19th century, responsible for the deaths of hundreds, or thousands of innocent victims.

Documentation amassed from the London Metropolitan Police, the British National Archives, the Federal Bureau of Investigations, and the American National Archives, along with many outside sources, bring to light new testimony and eyewitness reports that help to solve these 125-year-old crimes resolving this cold case crime.

Members Reviews:

Wait, Holmes and Mudgett are the same guy, right?

What disappointed you about Dr. H.H. Holmes and The Whitechapel Ripper?

Amateurish production all around. The recording quality, while never completely inaudible, is so poor and uneven, as to make the listener question the legitimacy of the entire project.

What was most disappointing about Dane Ladwigs story?

The author is clearly motivated to tell this story, however he lacks the rhetorical skill to present information effectively. On no fewer than a dozen occasions, the listener is informed that Herman Mudgett is otherwise known as H.H. Holmes. Once established early on, shouldn't that be a given? Simple mistakes, which proper editing would have sorted, abound. In addition to confusing imply and infer, I believe that the author thinks modus operandi and motive are synonyms.Perhaps most annoyingly, the bulk of the Ripper part of the story involves rather churlish attempts at takedowns of competing Ripper authors, read in an appropriately mocking tone by the narrator. This after a lengthy, condescending diatribe about the importance of methodically assessing evidence. (A process he entirely ignores with his own paper-thin theory.)I don't consider this spoiler, as it's too absurd (but be forewarned, just in case), but the author acknowledges that 6 different conclusions can be considered "plausible" regarding Holmes being the Ripper. These range from no connection at all at one end, to committing all the murders on the other. Thanks for sorting that out.

How did the narrator detract from the book?

The problem isn't that the American accents weren't good (they weren't), but rather that they were unnecessary, and unnecessarily overwrought. The narrator's presentation did reflect the snarky tone of the author, though.

You didnt love this book... but did it have any redeeming qualities?

There was potential in the depiction of Murder Castle aspect of Holmes, but the Ripper part of the story just fell to pieces.

Any additional comments?

Trust your first instinct and pass on this one.

Wish there had been more...

Would you try another book from Dane Ladwig and/or Alex Hyde-White, Punch Audio?

Since you ask, I'm not sure I would.

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Title: U.S. Marshals

Subtitle: Inside America's Most Storied Law Enforcement Agency

Author: Mike Earp, David Fisher

Narrator: John Pruden

Format: Unabridged

Length: 10 hrs and 44 mins

Language: English

Release date: 05-13-14

Publisher: HarperAudio

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 108 votes

Genres: Nonfiction, True Crime

Publisher's Summary:

Blending history and memoir, retired U.S. Marshal Mike Earp - a descendant of the legendary lawman Wyatt Earp - offers an exclusive and fascinating behind-the-scenes look at the most storied law enforcement agency in America, illuminating its vital role in the nation's development for more than two hundred years.

Mike Earp spent his career with the U.S. Marshals Service, reaching the number three position in the organization's hierarchy before he retired. In this fascinating, eye-opening audiobook, written with the service's full cooperation, he shares his experiences and takes us on a fascinating tour of this extraordinary organization - the oldest, the most effective, and the most dangerous branch of American law enforcement, and the least known.

Unlike their counterparts in the police and the FBI, U.S. Marshals aren't responsible for investigating or prosecuting crimes. They pursue and arrest the most dangerous criminal offenders on U.S. soil, an extraordinarily hazardous job often involving gun battles and physical altercations. Earp takes us back to the service's early days, explaining its creation and its role in the border wars that helped make continental expansion possible. He brings to life the gunslingers and gunfights that have made the Marshals legend, and explores the service's role today integrating federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies in the hunt for the most notorious criminals - terrorists, drug lords, gun runners.

Setting his own experiences within the long history of the U.S. Marshals service, Earp offers a moving and illuminating tribute to the brave marshals who have dedicated their lives to keeping the nation safe.

Members Reviews:

Fav Uncle US Federal Marshal, book was dead on!

What did you love best about U.S. Marshals?

I consider myself somewhat of a virtuoso, researching The US Marshal Service extensively. My uncle presently a Marshal and appointed by the President once before as one of the 94 US Federal Marshals. But I have not gained knowledge from him personally as the Marshals are very humble, but it was my admiration for his character that inspired my fascination with the service. Stories were so true to life. Situations as serious, yet comical. Very descriptive.

What other book might you compare U.S. Marshals to and why?

Possibly the Raylin Givens series by Elmore Leonard. Although those books are not real-life, he has certainly done his research.

What about John Prudens performance did you like?

He narrated so realistically. I would listen for 4 hrs a stretch. He made you feel as if you were watching a movie.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

All of them. The stories were great and the informational facts were true to everything I have ever researched. The general public really has no idea that they actually are " the most effective law enforcement agency in the nation. Likely the most dangerous of jobs and still an extremely low loss of agents, considering the situations they are put in. Ancestors of author Mike Earp, Wyatt-Virgil-Morgan Earp-past Marshals, barely mentioned. Shows the way the US Marshal Service have of being fine behind the scenes. Their priority being to serve and protect the US citizens from the most dangerous felons right here in the United States.