The Devil’s Rooming House By:M. William Phelps

Similar to Devil in the White City in the way it follows a crime along with a historical event. I was dissappointed that it dropped the heat wave a quarter of the way through and concentrated only on the crime. I wanted to read more about both. This story follows Amy Archer-Gilligan, the most prolific female serial killer. Amy’s story is the inspiration behind the hit broadway play and movie “Arsenic and Old Lace.” An interesting mix of the crime and the relentless research by one journalist who broke the case. Add this one to your list if you like historical true crime. ( )

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