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The Case of the Murderous Dr. Cream: The Hunt for a Victorian Era Serial Killer

Dean Jobb
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The Case of the Murderous Dr. Cream: The Hunt for a Victorian Era Serial Killer

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2021

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Dean Jobb

The Case of the Murderous Dr. Cream: The Hunt for a Victorian Era Serial Killer

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2021
Book Details
Pages

432

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Genre
Mystery & Crime Fiction

Biography
Period
Victorian Era
Setting

England • 19th century

Topic
World History
Publication Year

2021

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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The Case of the Murderous Dr. Cream: The Hunt for a Victorian Era Serial Killer explores the criminal activities of Thomas Neill Cream, a 19th-century physician who became infamous for his murderous actions across England and North America. The book delves into the investigation and eventual capture of Cream, providing insight into his motivations and the era's crime-solving techniques.

Mysterious

Dark

Suspenseful

Informative

Unnerving

Reviews & Readership

3.9

6,049 ratings

60%

Loved it

32%

Mixed feelings

8%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Dean Jobb's The Case of the Murderous Dr. Cream: The Hunt for a Victorian Era Serial Killer captivates with its meticulous research and engaging narrative of a notorious criminal, drawing readers into the atmospheric setting of Victorian society. Some critics find the pacing slow at times, but the book's detailed portrayal of historical context is generally praised.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Case of the Murderous Dr. Cream: The Hunt for a Victorian Era Serial Killer?

Readers who enjoy The Devil in the White City by Erik Larson or Jack the Ripper: Case Closed by Patricia Cornwell will be captivated by The Case of the Murderous Dr. Cream. This book appeals to those interested in historical true crime and Victorian-era mysteries.

3.9

6,049 ratings

60%

Loved it

32%

Mixed feelings

8%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

432

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Genre
Mystery & Crime Fiction

Biography
Period
Victorian Era
Setting

England • 19th century

Topic
World History
Publication Year

2021

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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