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Blood on Their Hands

Murder, Corruption, and the Fall of the Murdaugh Dynasty

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The highly anticipated inside look at the collapse of the Murdaugh dynasty by the celebrated investigative journalist and creator of the #1 hit Murdaugh Murders Podcast, Mandy Matney.

Years before the name Alex Murdaugh was splashed across every major media outlet in America, local South Carolina journalist Mandy Matney had an instinct that something wasn’t right in the Lowcountry. The powerful Murdaugh dynasty had dominated rural South Carolina for generations. No one dared to cross them.

When Mandy and her reporting partner Liz Farrell looked closer at a fatal boat crash involving the storied family’s teenage son Paul, they began to uncover a web of mysteries surrounding the deaths of the Murdaughs’ long-time housekeeper and a young man found slain years earlier on a backcountry road. Just as their investigations were unfolding, the brutal double murder of Maggie and Paul Murdaugh rocketed Alex Murdaugh onto the international stage.

From the newsroom to the courtroom, to the kitchen-table studio where Mandy recorded her #1 Murdaugh Murders Podcast, Blood on Their Hands is a propulsive true crime saga, an empathetic work of investigative journalism, and an excoriation of the “good old boy” systems that enabled a network of criminals.

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Disappointed

I have been a fan of Mandy and her team since the outset of her reporting and podcasting. I was excited to read/listen to this book in order to obtain a deeper more intricate understanding of the Murdaugh dynasty and greater understanding of the criminal background and history, leading to the culmination of his murder trial. However, I was disappointed that there was no new information provided, and seemed to focus more on Mandy’s personal life and background rather than diving deep into her investigation of the Murdaugh criminal dynasty and providing more detail that was not covered in any of her podcasts.

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It’s about the author first, the murders second.

This book is well written, but it’s not about the murders. It’s about the author. It’s the reporter’s memoir about the investigative journalism into the murders that made her career, not the murders themselves…at least not much in comparison. All of that is the stage against which is set a trove of psychologically overwrought and somewhat woke first person account of the toll the author endured while writing the stories that made her famous. It would be (and probably) is a great basis for a film treatment with the author/journalist as the heroine. If you are looking for a deep dive into the murders and other crimes, this book will be disappointing.

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Mandy Rocks it.

I love that Mandy read it herself, you can feel the story though her perspective. I love her investigative reporting!

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Love Mandy read this

After listening to the entire podcast it was great to hear how she actually accomplished it all. I really appreciate that she released the audio book at the same time as the paper book so I didn't have to wait

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Mandy is a star!

Love this book and love her! Can’t wait for her next book! Not just the case but her thoughts, feelings and life story- awesome!

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Awesome!

I’m a long time podcast listener and this book was outstanding. It’s a great read for young women who needed to hear this lesson in trusting your gut, living your values, leading with empathy and above all BELIEVE IN YOURSELF!

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Mandy’s “story.”

We know the Murdaugh story but I enjoyed hearing Mandy tell her story in her own words.

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Honest Journalism

As a listener of MMP from the beginning, I can appreciate getting to hear even more of the back story on Mandy’s journey. Mandy has consistently impressed me with her transparency, work ethic, and bravery to say what so many of us are too busy, scared, or exhausted to call out. Her honesty about workplace politics as a woman is highly relatable and inspiring. I enjoyed this book tremendously.

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Great behind the scene details

I have followed the MMP since the beginning. Hearing more about Mandy’s struggles through the whole process and how she was able to overcome them was great. The perseverance through so many obstacles to stay with the story and get to the truth is a story of personal growth. Quick read and an inspiration to others to follow what you know to be true.

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A New Angle, Powerful Story

Even if you’ve read all the Murdaugh coverage- Read This!! It’s about that but also it’s not. It’s about bad systems and brave people and strong women. It’s about friendship. It’s honest and personal while being completely relatable (especially to women who have worked in basically any industry.)
And yes. There are also some new perspectives on the Murdaugh stuff.

Hearing Mandy read this in her own words was especially powerful. Thanks, Mandy!

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