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The prosecutor’s account of the Manson murders
1974Steady paceDark
What it is about
Vincent Bugliosi prosecuted Charles Manson for the 1969 murders in Los Angeles. In this book, written with Curt Gentry, he explains the investigation and trial. It is one of the best-selling true crime books ever.
Who will enjoy it
True crime readers.
What you will get
Contains graphic descriptions of violence.
Helter Skelter Facts: Pages, Genre and Setting
Genre
Nonfiction · True crime · Manson · Trial
Length
689 pages · ≈ 20 h
More about this book
Characters
Charles Manson, his followers and the prosecutors.
Setting
Los Angeles in 1969.
What makes it different
A first-hand account from the prosecutor.
Feel
Detailed, grim and gripping.
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