Book description
Depraved: The Definitive True Story of H.H. Holmes
Harold Schechter doesn't just tell the story of America's first serial killer-he tears it from the pages of history and hurls it into your consciousness like a thunderbolt. This isn't merely true crime; it's a descent into the black heart of human depravity, narrated with the precision of a scholar and the urgency of a man who's seen too much darkness.
Holmes wasn't content with murder-he was an architect of suffering, constructing his "Castle of Horrors" while the world celebrated at Chicago's World's Fair. Schechter's research is exhaustive, his prose electric, painting a portrait of a monster who moved through polite society like a wolf in tailored clothing. The doctor, the druggist, the inventor-each mask more convincing than the last, each lie paving the way for unspeakable acts.
What makes this audiobook pulse with such terrifying life is Schechter's refusal to sensationalize. He lets the facts scream for themselves. Twenty-seven confirmed murders. Trapdoors. Asphyxiation chambers. Acid vats. These aren't the embellishments of a fevered imagination-they're the documented tools of a man who turned his intellect toward pure evil.
The narrative builds like a Greek tragedy, each chapter peeling back another layer of Holmes's carefully constructed facade. You'll find yourself simultaneously disgusted and fascinated, repelled by his crimes yet compelled to understand how such darkness could flourish in broad daylight. Schechter's background in American literature serves him well here; he understands character, motivation, and the slow unraveling of a brilliant sociopath.
This is essential listening for anyone who thinks they understand the depths of human cruelty. Schechter doesn't just chronicle Holmes's crimes-he excavates the very foundations of evil itself.
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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
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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