Rick Geary Libros

This specially priced banded set of paperbacks provides an engrossing, illustrated journey into true crime classics of the late Victorian era and early 20th century, including three works in Rick Geary's increasingly storied treasuries of murder: Famous Players, The Lindbergh Child and The Case of Madeleine Smith. These carefully researched presentations of true crime stories, including a bibliography of research sources, present true facts about famous murders as brilliant entertainment.

Witness the most controversial and famous true crime cases that shook the 20th century! These 240 pages retell the love affair that ended the life of prominent architect Stanford White, the New Orleans' Axe-Man and his gruesome killing spree, and the abduction (and resulting media circus) of aviator Charles Lindbergh's son--all collected in a handsome quarter-bound omnibus

In this omnibus volume from Geary's acclaimed Treasuries of Murder comes the next trilogy of real life Victorian murders. This handsomely-bound omnibus brings together the famous double axe murder by Lizzie Borden, the drowning of Mary Rogers, the Benders (who summarily offed customers to their inn), poisoner Madeleine Smith and the assassination of Abraham Lincoln.

Extensively revised and expanded, The New Essential Guide to Hong Kong Movies includes over 670 film reviews, a poster gallery, and a look at the key studios that made Hong Kong cinema so amazing.

Anarchists Sacco and Vanzetti were accused of robbery and murder, but so many supposedly damning pieces of evidence were questionable that their guilty verdict elicited massive protests around the world. Geary presents readers with all the twists and turns, appeals and dubious evidence after presenting the human faces of the two men - demonised by many and turned to martyrs by many others - in his usual unflappable style.

Set against the backdrop of the late 19th century and the Chicago World's Fair, the narrative explores the chilling life of H. H. Holmes, recognized as the first serial killer. He constructed a "house of horrors" equipped with gas chambers and surgical rooms, where he systematically murdered nearly 200 victims, primarily young women. This installment of Geary's acclaimed series delves into the dark and twisted psyche of a man who turned a fairground into a site of unimaginable terror.

The most famous assassination of the Victorian era. The details he reveals are fascinating. Booth worked with a group of disgruntled Southern sympathizers out to decapitate much of the US Executive branch, not just the President! Geary also details the flight of the culprits and the hot pursuit of federal agents.

Geary’s inimitable tongue-in-cheek take on last century's most infamous serial killer.

The notorious double murder committed by Lizzie Borden is explored, centering on her violent act against her parents. The chilling nursery rhyme encapsulates the gruesome details of the crime, which has captivated public interest for over a century. The book delves into the events surrounding the murders, the investigation that followed, and the societal implications of the case, revealing the complexities of Lizzie's character and the sensationalism that surrounded the trial.

Set in 19th century Scotland, the story revolves around a forbidden romance between an upper-class woman and a gentleman of lower status. Their passionate relationship takes a dark turn when it leads to a shocking murder by poison, unraveling the complexities of class, love, and betrayal. As secrets come to light, the characters must navigate the dangerous consequences of their actions in a society bound by rigid social hierarchies.