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Maureen Callahan

American Predator: The Hunt for the Most Meticulous Serial Killer of the 21st Century

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2019

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American Predator: The Hunt for the Most Meticulous Serial Killer of the 21st Century by Maureen Callahan documents the investigation and capture of Israel Keyes, a highly methodical serial killer. The book explores law enforcement’s pursuit, Keyes' criminal methods, and the broader implications for understanding criminal behavior in contemporary America.

Reviews & Readership

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American Predator: The Hunt for the Most Meticulous Serial Killer of the 21st Century by Maureen Callahan offers a gripping narrative, praised for thorough research and compelling storytelling. Some critiques mention a lack of depth on the killer's psychological analysis and repetitive sections. Overall, it successfully engages readers with an intense true-crime tale.

Who should read this

Who Should Read American Predator?

Readers who are fascinated by true crime narratives and meticulous criminal profiling will be engrossed by Maureen Callahan’s American Predator: The Hunt for the Most Meticulous Serial Killer of the 21st Century. Similar to fans of Ann Rule’s The Stranger Beside Me and Michelle McNamara’s I’ll Be Gone in the Dark, this book delves into chilling details and investigative prowess.

RecommendedReading Age

18+years