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Unmasked. A mini review.

April 10, 2022 / beckmank / 1 Comment

5/5 Stairs. A great look into the life of a criminologist who is obsessed with finding justice. Paul is empathetic, dedicated, and detailed, and this book takes you through his lifelong journey to find answers and solve the toughest cases.

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Just Pursuit. A mini review.

February 28, 2022February 27, 2022 / beckmank / 1 Comment

5/5 Stairs. A collection of stories reflecting on Ms. Coates years as a Federal Prosecutor in the United States Department of Justice. Highly recommend.

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Bone Deep. A mini review.

February 27, 2022February 27, 2022 / beckmank / 1 Comment

4.5 Stairs. Great look into the justice system from the perspective of the defense. Fans of true crime will enjoy this read.

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Couple Found Slain. A Mini Review.

May 18, 2021 / beckmank / 1 Comment

4/5 Stairs. Different from my usual true crime read; rather than focusing on a murder investigation and trial, it instead explores what happens to someone mentally ill after they plead guilty to to their crime.

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Death on Ocean Boulevard. A Mini Review.

April 26, 2021 / beckmank / 1 Comment

4/5 Stairs. If you like true crime and have never heard of the tragic (and bizarre) death of Rebecca Zahau, this is a great, well-researched book to dig deeper into the case.

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