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The Pied Piper

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The Pied Piper

By: Harold Schechter
Narrated by: Steven Weber
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With makeup and an affected Elvis pout, Tucson’s Charlie Schmid was a crude parody of a bad-boy heartthrob. In 1964, he still had a hold on girls who’d follow him anywhere. He murdered three of them.

It was the dawn of the free-love movement - perfect for a magnetic madman who’d also foreshadow its end a few years later in the malignant charisma of Charles Manson. The inspiration for a classic story by Joyce Carol Oates, Schmid, the most bizarre serial killer of any era, was the epitome of a narcissist flattered into believing he could get away with murder.

The Pied Piper is part of Bloodlands, a chilling collection of short addictive historical narratives from bestselling true-crime master Harold Schechter. Spanning a century in our nation’s murderous past, Schechter resurrects nearly forgotten tales of madmen and thrill-killers that dominated the most sensational headlines of their day.

©2018 Harold Schechter (P)2018 Brilliance Publishing, Inc., all rights reserved. Americas Crime Criminology Essays Murder Serial Killers Social Sciences True Crime United States Nonfiction Scary Serial Killers True Crime Nonfiction Crime
Engrossing Narrative • Fascinating Criminal History • Detailed Portrayal • Captivating Storytelling • Pleasant Voice
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Informative and interesting. Adds a narrative to historic true crime events. The entire series is good.

True Crime

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At first I thought this was the literal old story of the pied Piper complete with magical flute. Imagine my surprise when the narrator began talking about murder.

I found it to be a good summary of the story, however, the author seemed to be a bit judgy of women. Calling Mary Finch "dumpy" and another "promiscuous/ admired prostitutes" for getting paid for what other girls gave away for free. The book might be old though. It's very factual and that's about all.

A bit sexist but informative

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very interesting story. a lot better than the others. I cant believe how crazy some people are.

interesting

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I am enjoying the bloodland collection! this is my fourth book of the series. I really like the little bits of history you get in each story.

enjoying the bloodland collection

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Simple read and straight tell. No speculation or insight into criminality. The subject is hidden in the past.

Fast read

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I found it distressing how many people knew about it but didn't notify the police and how easy he manipulated others.

Short True Story

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It was well read and written. felt like listening to a TV show about old crimes.

like listening to a crime show on TV

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Growing being told about the Mansons, I'm surprised this isn't talked about more. Can't Recommend Enough this whole series!

Genuinely Disturbing. Love It!!

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interesting... I was not aware of this crime until I listened to this audio book.

The pied piper

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This story gives the reader a very differwnt view of Americas sweetheart period! Great performance!

Dark History

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