Book description
Harold Schechter's "Deranged" pulls back the curtain on one of America's most disturbing true crime cases, delivering a chilling audiobook experience that's both meticulously researched and genuinely unsettling.
Schechter, a professor of American literature and true crime specialist, brings his academic rigor to bear on the horrifying story of Albert Fish-a man whose crimes were so beyond comprehension that experts called him the most deranged human being they'd ever encountered.
The narrative centers on the 1928 disappearance of six-year-old Grace Budd, lured from her family home by Fish's deceptive kindness. What unfolds is a methodical exploration of pure evil, tracing Fish's trail of unspeakable violence across nearly a decade. Schechter doesn't sensationalize the gore but presents the facts with clinical precision, letting the horror speak for itself.
Listening to this audiobook feels like sitting through a masterclass in criminal psychology, albeit one that will leave you checking your locks twice. Schechter's background in literature serves him well-his prose is clean, direct, and utterly compelling. The pacing builds tension naturally, moving from the initial abduction through the exhaustive investigation to Fish's eventual capture and the shocking revelations that followed.
What makes "Deranged" particularly effective is how Schechter contextualizes Fish within early 20th-century America, shattering any illusions that such monsters are purely modern phenomena. His examination of contemporary press coverage and public reaction adds valuable historical depth without slowing the narrative momentum.
This isn't light listening-Schechter's unflinching approach to Fish's crimes, including his cannibalistic tendencies and sexual predation, earns every bit of the book's rating. But for true crime enthusiasts seeking a well-crafted, thoroughly researched account of one of America's most infamous killers, "Deranged" delivers exactly what its title promises.
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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