Book description
You've probably heard of Bundy, Gacy, and Dahmer, but Israel Keyes? Yeah, me neither - and that's exactly what makes this audiobook so chilling. Maureen Callahan really dug into the story of this guy who was basically flying under the radar for over a decade, leaving buried "kill kits" all over the country like some kind of twisted treasure hunt.
What grabbed me wasn't just the horror of it - though honestly, Keyes is nightmare fuel - it was how Callahan structured this thing. She pulls you into the FBI's frustration as they're trying to catch this guy who's basically a ghost. One day he's a normal construction worker in Alaska, the next he's crossing state lines to abduct people in broad daylight. No pattern, no warning, just... gone.
The audiobook format really works here because you get that intimate storytelling feel, like Callahan's walking you through the investigation room by room. She talked to cops, family members, even got access to classified FBI files, and it shows. You don't just hear about Keyes's crimes; you understand how mind-boggling it was for law enforcement to even piece together that they were dealing with the same guy.
Honestly, the most unsettling part isn't the violence itself - it's how normal Keyes seemed. That duality, where he could be a devoted father one day and vanish to commit unspeakable acts the next, hits different when you're listening to it unfold. Callahan doesn't over-dramatize; she just lets the facts speak, which somehow makes it scarier.
If you're into true crime that actually teaches you something about investigative limitations and doesn't just exploit tragedy, this one's solid. Fair warning though - you might find yourself checking your door locks a little more carefully afterward.
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Playing a wide variety of audio formats
Works on all devices with iOS 13 and newer
Huge amount of features for a small price
Frequent updates to add new features and improve existing ones
Advanced playback controls
Live sound processing
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice and noise reduction
Translated into more than 20 languages
If you love listening to fiction audiobooks, ListenBook has features to make the process easier.
Edit book data: title, author, cover
Use equalizer to make the sound comfortable for you
Adjust the playback speed
Enjoy dark and light app themes
Supported formats: MP3, M4B, AWB, FLAC, OGG audio files and many more (must be DRM free)
Auto-Bookmarks make it easy to find your place
AirPlay support allows redirection of audio output.
VoiceOver support
Dark mode for night owls
Convenient bookmarking system helps you mark the most important places.
Unlimited bookmarks for each audiobook
Put your own cover on the wager
Share your audiobook with friends
Lock-screen control
Customise app with extensive options
Sleep timer with shake to reset, set custom notification sounds, and a few unique options
Auto rewind depending on paused time, customize rewind times to your liking
Removing background noise from recordings made in classrooms and meetings
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice for a better listening experience