This is a reprint of a seminal work in the "true crime" genre, originally published in 1924 (The Macmillan Company). The most notorious among the five murder cases discussed within, and the subject of the longest chapter, is the Lizzie Borden case. In a new introduction, Roger Lane (social sciences, Haverford College) claims that Pearson's work anticipates works by Truman Capote and Norman Mailer in approaching the genre with literary acumen. No index. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknew.com)
