The Night Stalker (Pinnacle True Crime) by Philip Carlo
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Book Reviews of The Night Stalker (Pinnacle True Crime)
Book Review: A Unique Serial Killer
Summary: 5 Stars
I read this 592 page book in less than two days because it was so in-depth, well written, and just plain interesting.
Richard Ramirez is the most unique serial killer that I have ever read about. Unlike most serial killers who have a "preferred" victim (ie, Blond, Female, and/or young), Ramirez was an equal opportunity rapist/killer. With Carlo's book, readers get inside the mind of Ramirez and are offered an up close view of the crimes. As a result, readers will most likely never sleep with a window open or an unlocked door again...irregardless if they live in the big city or small town.
Fascinating and interesting. From the crimes, to the trial, to the Ramirez "groupies." Definitely a must-read for true crime fans.
Book Review: Excellent, Well-Balanced and Well-Researched
Summary: 5 Stars
I really enjoyed this book because I felt it struck a good balance between the actual crimes (written as though we are riding along with the killer in gripping detail), the personal life and background of the Killer (so many books seem to leave out that serial killers are somebody's brother, son etc.), and the difficult and incredibly complex trial that follows (this was one of the longest and most intricate trials in all of CA history). I couldn't put it down. I am impressed with the amount of work that went into writing this book and it certainly seems to have paid off. Just like "The Only Living Witness" is one of the best books written on Bundy, I feel this is its equal in terms of Ramirez. Excellent, won't dissapoint.Book Review: Scary, suspenseful, very detailed biography...
Summary: 5 Stars
I've read some complaints here about the fact that this book is too long because the author covers the trial of Richard Ramirez at great length in the second half of this novel. (The first half covers the crimes and the Night Stalker's childhood.) I'll have to disagree with those reviews. Author Philip Carlo is clearly well-researched. He provides a lot of input here not only into the crimes, victims, and the killer. We get to know the key players of this harrowing story of one of the most dangerous and scariest serial killers of the annals of crime. I highly recommend this gripping book. You'll find it hard to put down and even harder to forget.Book Review: Couldn't put it down
Summary: 5 Stars
I am a slow reader but couldn't put the book down until I had read it to the end, and it didn't take me long. The part that didn't really hold my interest was the section "The Trial". Other than that it was a very good book. After reading a couple of chapters I went through my house and locked every window and all the doors. A very frightening book especially for one who lives alone. I have passed the book on to a friend that loves true crime.Book Review: So Frightening
Summary: 5 Stars
Well written book. Excellent! I could not put it down. I imagine his poor victims and the horror that they went through. He is truly a monster. He made me realize that evil is among us. He just did not care about anyone. So cruel!