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Murder in the Neighbourhood - The true story of America's first recorded mass shooting (Paperback)
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Murder in the Neighbourhood - The true story of America's first recorded mass shooting (Paperback)
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On 6th September 1949, twenty-eight-year-old Howard Barton Unruh
shot thirteen people in less than twelve minutes on his block in
East Camden, New Jersey. The shocking true story of the first
recorded mass shooting in America has never been told, until now.
The sky was cloudless that morning when twelve-year-old Raymond
Havens left his home on River Road. His grandmother had sent him to
get a haircut at the barbershop across the street - where he was
about to witness his neighbour and friend Howard open fire on the
customers inside. Told through the eyes of young Raymond, who had
visited Howard regularly to listen to his war stories, and the
mother trying to piece together the disturbing inner workings of
her son's mind, Murder in the Neighbourhood uncovers the chilling
true story of Howard Unruh, the quiet loner who meticulously
plotted his revenge on the neighbours who shunned him and became
one of America's first mass killers. With Ellen's access to
Howard's diaries, newly released police reports and psychiatric
records alongside interviews with surviving family members, Murder
in the Neighbourhood is a compulsive page-turner that will have you
asking - how well do we ever really know those around us? Are we
ever really safe? A gripping untold true story that will leave your
heart pounding. Perfect for fans of In Cold Blood, If You Tell and
American Predator. Read what everyone is saying about Murder in the
Neighbourhood: 'An engrossing and utterly fascinating insight into
a chilling and untold part of American history... impossible to put
down.' Gregg Olsen, the #1 New York Times bestselling author of If
You Tell 'A phenomenal read... incredible insight to human behavior
and the brain. Green did a remarkable job bringing this tragedy to
life through a haunting and encapsulating narration. I will
recommend this piece of work over and over.' Goodreads reviewer, 5
stars 'God! I can't get enough of it! I wish I could read the book
for the first time again!... fantastic.' Chubby girl with a
page-a-vu, 5 stars 'An absolute cracker of an account...
Brilliant.' Nigel Adams Bookworm, 5 stars 'I really enjoyed... very
cleverly written... a fascinating and detailed account... I would
recommend it to true crime aficionados.' NetGalley reviewer, 5
stars 'An arresting, exciting, compelling tale of true crime.
Meticulously researched and pieced together into a narrative that
is difficult to tear away from.' Goodreads reviewer 'Remarkable...
A must for true crime fans.' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars 'If you
like true crime then I 100% recommend you read this book.'
Goodreads reviewer 'An excellent read.' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars
'Well-crafted true crime that's been wonderfully researched.' Book
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