{"title":"Kathleen Hale","description":"\u003cp\u003eExplore the gripping works of Kathleen Hale, a compelling author renowned for her contributions to the \u003cem\u003eCrime \u0026amp; Thriller\u003c\/em\u003e genre. Hale's storytelling prowess is evident in her riveting narratives and complex characters, keeping readers on the edge of their seats with every page turn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of her standout works, \u003cstrong\u003eSlenderman\u003c\/strong\u003e, delves into the chilling true-crime story inspired by the infamous internet meme. With meticulous research and an engaging writing style, Hale exposes the chilling events surrounding this modern legend, crafting a narrative that is both unnerving and thought-provoking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eKathleen Hale's ability to weave fact with dark fiction makes her books a must-read for fans of thrilling and mysterious tales. Immerse yourself in her world, where each story respectfully and thoughtfully explores human nature's darker sides.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"slenderman-by-kathleen-hale-9781529102550","title":"Slenderman","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA devastating and gripping account of an internet meme, two twelve-year-old girls, and a brutal stabbing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e'A compelling yet harrowing read' Daily Mail\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e'One of the best true crime books of the year' CrimeReads\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2014 Slenderman stabbings in Wisconsin, USA, shocked the local community and the world. The violence of Morgan Geyser and Anissa Weiser, the two twelve-year-old girls who attempted to stab their classmate to death, was extreme, but what seemed even more frightening was that they had done so under the influence of an internet meme, the so-called 'Slenderman'.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSlenderman\u003c\/em\u003e tells the full story for the very first time. Morgan and Anissa's friendship could so easily not have taken the turn it did - but Morgan was suffering with early onset schizophrenia. She believed she had been seeing Slenderman for years, and that the only way to stop him killing her family was to bring him a sacrifice. Her victim miraculously survived the attack but was left deeply traumatised, while the severity of their crime meant Morgan and Anissa would be tried as adults.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSlenderman\u003c\/em\u003e is both a page-turning true crime classic and a compelling search for justice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46532791697644,"sku":"9781529102550","price":32.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/11447223482732.jpg?v=1749332556"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/kathleen-hale.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}