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The Beast of Chicago: An Account of the Life and Crimes of Herman W. Mudgett, Known to the World As H.H. Holmes (Treasury of Victorian Murder (Graphic Novels))
The Beast of Chicago An Account of the Life and Crimes of Herman W Mudgett Known to the World As HH Holmes - Treasury of Victorian Murder Graphic Novels
Author: Rick Geary
He was the worldÕs first serial killer and he existed in the late 19th century, operating around the Chicago WorldÕs Fair, building a literal house of horrors, replete with chutes for dead bodies, gas chambers, surgical rooms. He methodically murdered up to 200 people, mostly young women. The infamous H.H. Holmes is the next subject of...  more »
ISBN-13: 9781561633623
ISBN-10: 1561633623
Publication Date: 8/2003
Pages: 80
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Publisher: ComicsLit
Book Type: Hardcover
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AvoidinReality avatar reviewed The Beast of Chicago: An Account of the Life and Crimes of Herman W. Mudgett, Known to the World As H.H. Holmes (Treasury of Victorian Murder (Graphic Novels)) on
This is the first graphic novel I have ever read, having been given this copy by a fellow BookCrossing member. I enjoyed it very much and look forward to expanding my library to include more graphic novels. The story of HH Holmes is a scary testament to what happens when an enterprising person so full of energy uses his skills to cause mayhem and commit murder.


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