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Murder in Little Egypt
Murder in Little Egypt
Author: Darcy O'Brien
The unimaginable crime of filicide takes on the cast of tragic inevitability in this haunting true tale of violence, greed, revenge, and death. Fusing the narrative power of an award-winning novelist and the detailed research of an experienced investigator, Darcy O'Brien unfolds the story of Dr. John Dale Cavaness, the southern Illinois physicia...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780451401670
ISBN-10: 0451401670
Publication Date: 2/6/1990
Pages: 350
Edition: Reprint
Rating:
  • Currently 4.1/5 Stars.
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4.1 stars, based on 21 ratings
Publisher: Onyx Books
Book Type: Paperback
Other Versions: Hardcover, Audio Cassette
Members Wishing: 1
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reviewed Murder in Little Egypt on + 11 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 4
Darcy O'Brien is a great author who gives a lot of details in his books. This was the first book I read of his, and it made me interested in the other books he has written. I couldn't believe the antics and brutality of the main character, Dr. John Dale Cavaness, but it also tells a tale of a family struggling to cope with loss and how they endured after such tragedy hit them.
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Helpful Score: 2
I really enjoyed this book. Being originally from Harrisburg and knowing that Dr. Cavaness actually delivered my dad and uncle made this story even more moving to me. The things he did and were accused of doing were absolutely unbelievable at times. I recommend everyone reading this book.
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Helpful Score: 1
Couldnt put it down one of the best true crime books Ive read in a long time
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Helpful Score: 1
Well written,engrossing tale of a truly evil man. I would have liked to know more about how the first wives made out in their lives.
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Helpful Score: 1
good and scary for reading about what people given over to evil can do to their own families
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This book was a quick read because it was so hard to put down. I love the history of Southern Illinois. My father is retired Sheriff in Central Illinois and he said that the tales about Southern Illinois are true. Very interesting!
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Took place in Little Egypt Illinois. Dr. John Dale Cavaness medial practitioner.
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Excellent! One of the best true crime books I've ever read! Kept my interest throughout and didn't get bogged down in boring courtroom drama.
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Good psychological drama about murder in Southern Illinois. Tells the story of Dr. Cavaness and his abusive personality. Will keep your interest.


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