{"title":"A. Brad Schwartz","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our collection featuring the intriguing works of \u003cem\u003eA. Brad Schwartz\u003c\/em\u003e, an author renowned for his meticulous research and captivating storytelling in the Crime \u0026amp; Thriller genre. Delve into a thrilling exploration of history's darker sides through Schwartz's masterfully crafted narratives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the highlights of this collection is \u003cstrong\u003e\"Eliot Ness and the Mad Butcher\"\u003c\/strong\u003e. This book showcases Schwartz's ability to blend historical accuracy with gripping suspense, providing readers with a comprehensive look at Eliot Ness's attempts to catch a notorious serial killer. Set during a time of intense social change, this story bridges historical fact and thrilling prose, making it a must-read for history buffs and crime enthusiasts alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSchwartz's work is defined by its immersive detail and vivid portrayals of real-life figures and events, drawing readers into an era of crime-fighting and intrigue. Whether you're a seasoned fan of the genre or a curious newcomer, A. Brad Schwartz's books promise a captivating journey through the annals of crime history.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"eliot-ness-and-the-mad-butcher-by-a-brad-schwartz-9780062881984","title":"Eliot Ness and the Mad Butcher","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe thrilling history of the torso murderer. The tale of the ‘Untouchable’ who got Al Capone but failed to solve his goriest case.\u003c\/strong\u003e —Dan Jones, \u003cem\u003eThe Sunday Times\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn the spirit of \u003cem\u003eDevil in the White City\u003c\/em\u003e comes a true detective tale of the highest standard: the haunting story of Eliot Ness's forgotten final case–his years-long hunt for \"The Mad Butcher of Kingsbury Run,\" a serial killer who terrorised Cleveland through the Great Depression.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e“After helping to put Al Capone behind bars, lawman Eliot Ness came to Cleveland, where he did battle with a vicious killer. Even Ness was stumped trying to apprehend the ‘torso murderer’ responsible for a series of ghoulish killings. The authors have done Ness justice.\" —\u003cem\u003eWall Street Journal\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1934, the nation’s most legendary crime-fighter–fresh from taking on the greatest gangster in American history–arrived in Cleveland, a corrupt and dangerous town about to host a world's fair. It was to be his coronation, as well as the city's. Instead, terror descended, as headless bodies started turning up. The young detective, already battling the mob and crooked cops, found his drive to transform American policing subverted by a menace largely unknown to law enforcement: a serial murderer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEliot Ness's greatest case had begun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNow, Max Allan Collins and A. Brad Schwartz–the acclaimed writing team behind \u003cem\u003eScarface and the Untouchable\u003c\/em\u003e–uncover this lost crime epic, delivering a gripping and unforgettable nonfiction account based on decades of groundbreaking research.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNess had risen to fame in 1931 for leading the “Untouchables,” which helped put Chicago’s Al Capone behind bars. As Cleveland's public safety director, in charge of the police and fire departments, Ness offered a radical new vision for better law enforcement. Crime-ridden and devastated by the Depression, Cleveland was preparing for a star-turn itself: in 1936, it would host the \"Great Lakes Exposition,\" which would be visited by seven million people. Late in the summer of 1934, however, pieces of a woman’s body began washing up on the Lake Erie shore–first her ribs, then part of her backbone, then the lower half of her torso. The body count soon grew to five, then ten, then more, all dismembered in gruesome ways.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs Ness zeroed in on a suspect–a doctor tied to a prominent political family–powerful forces thwarted his quest for justice. In this battle between a flawed hero and a twisted monster–by turns horror story, political drama, and detective thriller–Collins and Schwartz find an American tragedy, classic in structure, epic in scope.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Arotahi Agency","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46549590540524,"sku":"9780062881984","price":51.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/10023943482210.jpg?v=1749910179"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/a-brad-schwartz.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}