The Sleep of Reason

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The James Bulger Case

By David James Smith

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The Sleep of Reason by David James Smith delves into a gripping true crime narrative centred around the haunting murder of a young boy, James Bulger, which shook the UK in 1993. The book explores the psychological complexities behind the crime, detailing the investigation and trial, while examining societal reactions and the intricate nature of justice. Smith offers a compelling and thorough analysis of one of Britain's most chilling cases.
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Format: Paperback / softback

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The Sleep of Reason

The definitive book on the James Bulger case, previously published in Faber Finds, now available in a new paperback edition.

The definitive book on the James Bulger case, previously published in Faber Finds, now available in a new paperback edition.

Description

Friday, 12th February, 1993. Two outwardly unremarkable ten-year-old boys began the day by playing truant and ended it running an errand for the local video shop. In between, they abducted and killed a two-year-old boy, James Bulger.

In search of an explanation, award-winning journalist David James Smith looks behind the misinformation, misunderstanding, and sensational reporting to present an exact account of the events of that day.

A sensitive and definitive account, The Sleep of Reason achieves a unique understanding of the James Bulger case and comes as close as may ever be possible to explaining how two ten-year-olds could kill.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780571340569

Publisher: Faber & Faber

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 02 November 2017

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Faber & Faber

Edition: Main

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 20.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 199.0mm

Weight: 265g

Pages: 336

Collections

Biography & Memoir Crime & Thriller David James Smith Fiction True Crime

About the Author

David James Smith has been a journalist all his working life and is the author of several non fiction books. He continues to write for the Sunday Times Magazine and has been a finalist several times in the feature writer of the year category at the British Press Awards.