The Ultimate Evil: The Search for the Sons of Sam
Language: English
Published by Quirk Books, Philadelphia, 2021
- Softcover
- Used
Seller: Reynard Fine Books, Colorado Springs, CO, U.S.A.Reynard Fine Books
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542 pp. Flawless copy of this popular true crime title, prized for its compulsive skepticism and hard-boiled style. No signs of ownership or wear. Pages unmarked. Cover copy: "Spurred by conflicting witness descriptions of the killer and clues overlooked in the investigation, Terry was convinced Berkowitz didn't act alone.".
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- Title
- The Ultimate Evil: The Search for the Sons of Sam
- Author
- Terry, Maury
- Publisher
- Quirk Books, Philadelphia
- Publication year
- 2021
- Condition
- As new
- Binding
- Soft cover
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 1683692845
- ISBN 13
- 9781683692843
- Dimensions
- 1.55 inches width by 6.04 inches height by 8.98 inches depth
- Seller catalogs
- Crime and Punishment
The official story ended with one arrest. Maury Terry believed it was only the beginning.
When David Berkowitz was arrested for the Son of Sam murders in 1977, New York believed the nightmare was over. But investigative journalist Maury Terry spent decades examining evidence, interviewing witnesses, and pursuing unanswered questions that led him to challenge the widely accepted narrative surrounding one of America's most notorious serial murder cases.
In this in-depth account, Terry documents his years-long investigation into the Son of Sam case, exploring overlooked evidence, disputed theories, alleged accomplices, and the larger questions that continued to haunt investigators long after Berkowitz's conviction. Whether readers ultimately agree with Terry's conclusions or not, the book remains one of the most influential—and controversial—works in modern true crime, inspiring the acclaimed Netflix documentary The Sons of Sam: A Descent into Darkness.
- Deep, investigative look at the Son of Sam murders and David Berkowitz case written by acclaimed investigative journalist Maury Terry
- Examines evidence, witnesses, and unanswered questions surrounding the Son of Sam murders
- Features a new introduction by filmmaker Josh Zeman, director of the Netflix series inspired by the book
- Ideal for readers of investigative journalism, cold cases, and documentary companion books
Experience the investigation that inspired a global true-crime phenomenon and discover why this landmark classic continues to spark discussion today.
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About the Author
Joshua Zeman has been at the forefront of the true crime genre for the past decade. He is the director of the critically acclaimed film Cropsey, the docuseries The Killing Season, and Murder Mountain.
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