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Helter Skelter: The True Story of the Manson Murders

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Non-Fiction Mystery & Thriller History Horror Biography & Memoir

by Vincent Bugliosi, Curt Gentry

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calendar_today 1974
description 689 pages

Helter Skelter: The True Story of the Manson Murders by Vincent Bugliosi, Curt Gentry holds a highly rated rating of 4.00 out of 5, based on 92.2K reader ratings. First published in 1974. The book spans 689 pages.

About Helter Skelter: The True Story of the Manson Murders

Prosecuting attorney in the Manson trial, Vincent Bugliosi held a unique insider's position in one of the most baffling and horrifying cases of the twentieth century: the cold-blooded Tate-LaBianca murders carried out by Charles Manson and four of his followers. What motivated Manson in his seemingly mindless selection of victims, and what was his hold over the young women who obeyed his orders? Here is the gripping story of this famous and haunting crime. 50 pages of b/w photographs.

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Author Vincent Bugliosi, Curt Gentry
Published 1974
Pages 689
Kindle Price $8.98
Genres Non-Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, History, Horror, Biography & Memoir
Average Rating 4.00 / 5.00
Total Ratings 92,158

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With a rating of 4.00, Helter Skelter: The True Story of the Manson Murders is rated below the global average of 4.17. Compared to its genre average of 4.02, it performs on par.

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Helter Skelter: The True Story of the Manson Murders is categorized as Non-Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, History, Horror. Its primary genre classification is Mystery & Thriller.

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Helter Skelter: The True Story of the Manson Murders has 689 pages. It is a longer read suited for dedicated readers.

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Helter Skelter: The True Story of the Manson Murders was written by Vincent Bugliosi, Curt Gentry. It was first published in 1974.

What is the ISBN for Helter Skelter: The True Story of the Manson Murders?

The ISBN-13 for Helter Skelter: The True Story of the Manson Murders is 9780393322230.0.

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