{"title":"Adam Selzer","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the world of Adam Selzer, a captivating author renowned for his intriguing explorations into history and true crime. With a flair for uncovering the hidden stories behind infamous events, Selzer offers readers a deep dive into the past with a fresh and engaging perspective.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHis work, including the riveting \u003cem\u003eMurder Maps USA\u003c\/em\u003e, captures the fascination of true crime enthusiasts and history buffs alike. Each book in this collection not only recounts notorious cases but also paints a vivid picture of the era, bringing to life the context and consequences of these historical tales.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're looking to explore underreported episodes in American history or seeking to gain insights into the world of criminal investigation, Adam Selzer's books offer a unique blend of excitement and education. Discover the chilling tales and forgotten mysteries that await you in his gripping narratives, meticulously crafted for those who appreciate the complexities of historical events.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"murder-maps-usa-by-adam-selzer-9780500252598","title":"Murder Maps USA","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe most sensational and intriguing murders from across the USA are re-examined in this disquieting volume, which introduces readers to the most lethal killers from every state. Spanning the period from the end of the Civil War to the beginning of the Second World War, these are homicides from a seminal period of American criminal history, an era that saw the formation of the first state police agency, the first murderer convicted using fingerprints and the birth of the FBI laboratory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEvery murder case is accompanied by an elegant contemporary map or bespoke floorplan on which the precise movements of both killer and victim are meticulously plotted, offering unrivalled insight into the vital components of the crime. The macabre picture is completed with early mugshots and unnerving crime scene photographs, bringing to life blood-soaked Wild West saloons, inner-city ganglands, and the deadly machinations behind famous assassinations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe killers featured range from the 'Mad Butcher of Kingsbury Run', who attacked and dismembered his victims in Cleveland's most unsavoury suburb, to the black widow Belle Gunness, who lured numerous victims to her Illinois farm, and from the infamous Texan bank robbers Bonnie and Clyde to the devious Petrillo cousins in Philadelphia and their contract killing service.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCrime expert Adam Selzer illuminates the details of each case, recounting both the outrageous details of the crimes themselves and the ingenious detective work and breakthrough forensics that solved them. His bloodthirsty tour of America's criminal underworld uncovers the ruthless scheming of murderers both infamous and little-known, providing a hair-raising anthology to appeal to anyone with a taste for murder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMurder Maps USA\u003c\/em\u003e includes 764 illustrations in colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46849580531948,"sku":"9780500252598","price":80.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/2346843482366.jpg?v=1759053115"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/adam-selzer.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}