The audiobook, Murder in Wisconsin: Most Evil Serial Killers in Wisconsin History by Jack Rosewood is an intriguing compilation of some of Wisconsin's most gruesome serial killers. The murderous biographies of 4 demented individuals are well researched and documented; the details of each crime laid out in painstaking, goosebumps-raising detail.

In addition to the four disturbing Wisconsin murder cases, Mr. Rosewood has added a bonus chapter which adds weight and accuracy to the term, serial killer. Chilling detailed research and documentation from many qualified professionals who have spent their careers profiling the characteristics that make a serial killer provide authenticity to the book, and give the reader an opportunity to look beyond the crimes and peer into the madness of the minds behind them. While discussing the complicated mental psychologies, dysfunctions, and disconnects, additional serial murder cases are brought to light in this bonus chapter, as well.

This bone-chilling 8 hour listening anthology is an excellent addition to my true crime story collection and one that has further sparked my interest in the psychology that lies behind these all too real and close to home stories. A must read! ( )

This book was received in exchange for an honest review.

I really enjoy books on true crime. However going in I thought the focus too narrow. Wisconsin? (Sorry no offense meant!) But I was wrong. So wrong.

There are the famous and not so famous. I thought I knew quite a bit about Gein and Dahmer. But the author told their stories and added a few little surprise items. Boiling water? Shade pulls? It even got a bit under my skin.

And what about the less famous? The stories become even more disturbing. These are relatively normal appearing people. Who can tell what time bombs they have waiting to be triggered?

I found it easy to read, quite a page turner. I recommend it
highly!

But I think my favorite items were about Ed Gein's attempts at parole! ( )

A quick and decent read on the most prolific serial killers in Wisconsin's history. The only complaint I really have is how the timeline is formatted. The author jumps between adolescence and adulthood, which can be very confusing since these are really just overviews and not detailed accounts. There was also an instance where the story went from November to July in the same year. This a really a chronology required topic. ( )

I really enjoyed this basic anthology of Wisconsin crime. It isn't easy to write about one serial killer but the author managed to talk about a few of them in depth. Often I find that some authors skim the surface to make a book but this book appears to be very well researched and well written. I am definitely interested in reading more by this author. ( )

I’ve once again been fortunate to obtain an e-book copy of a true crime book written by this author, Jack Rosewood and the following is my honest opinion.

One would never expect that Wisconsin, “America’s Dairyland,” could also be the home of four of most vile serial killers known to this state? I find it ironic, according to Wikipedia, as to the origin for this state’s name, in that one leading theory holds that the name originated from the Miami word Meskonsing, meaning "it lies red," a reference to the setting of the Wisconsin River as it flows through the reddish sandstone of the Wisconsin Dells. But after writing this book, I have to wonder if it can also refer to the blood of the victims staining the landscape.

Instead of concentrating his efforts, and this time with the aid of fellow author Dwayne Walker writing the introduction, to give us one depraved serial killer, we’ve been given four. While the names of Ed Gein, David Spanbauer, and Walter Ellis might evoke horrific memories to those living in Wisconsin; Jeffrey Dahmer evokes these same memories across the United States.

Mr. Rosewood has given to the aficionados of the True Crime genre of books, a book which cuts to the chase regarding the story of four infamous serial killers from Wisconsin; their lives, crimes, and ultimate capture and trial, as well as what might have been the psychological reason for their depraved behavoir in a very readable and enjoyable manner.

I believe reading one of the books in this series, might get you wanting to read more; it’s happen to me; which is why I’ve given these two authors 5 STARS. ( )