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Summary: An Excellent Treatment & Great Read
Review: I don't know what some of the other reviewers were expecting when they picked up Thomas Henry Jones' book, poetry, Shakespeare? Though it is the author's first time out he never claims to be a word craftsman creating beautiful and wonderous prose, it is after all a 'True Crime' book about murder in a small town. I suggest ignoring the harsh reviewers, Jones takes an even handed and sometimes even gentle approach to reveal the story behind the grisly and seemingly motiveless murder in a small Indiana town by the most unlikely perpetrators...All Star Jock High School kids. Jones not only gives the chilling details of the murder but manages to untangle the mystery behind the brutal crime as well as give the reader a glimpse into the lives of those involved. I think Jones has done a superb job of delivering a well-written and carefully investigated true-crime book, go ahead, buy it, read it, I don't think you'll be disappointed.
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Summary: I couldn't put it down!
Review: I felt this book was well written and I finished it in less than 48 hours. I have been reading true crime for 19 years now, and trust me, I have read my share of flops, those of which I wont mention here. This story kept my interests, and as usual I wanted to learn more about what went so wrong in these boys lives for them to commit such a horrendous act. I couldn't put it down... really.I guess if you are from Indiana, or have personal knowledge or connections with the people involved or about the crime itself, you might be disappointed in not learning any new facts. It is for that reason I don't choose to read books about things I already know, such as the O.J story, what more do I need to know? I have all the details and facts I need, reading a book on the subject would not enlighten me any further, and would most likely bore me. So I can understand why the people (From Huntington) who gave a bad review, were disappointed. They had the facts, what more did they need to know? If they want further details maybe they should pay a visit to Jarrod Wall. I do think their criticism was a little harsh, but they are entitled to their opinion. For those who don't know this story however, it is a fast paced, easy read, and I would personally recommend it and rank it with some of the better true crime writers out there today. It's on my re-read list for sure. If you're a true crime reader, who doesn't know this story, buy it, you wont be disappointed. The only complaint I would have, is that I would have liked to know more about Jarrod's family and what kind of support they showed him during his incarceration.
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Summary: I found this book to very interesting.........
Review: I live eight miles outside of Huntington, Indiana, and went to the High School Jarrod, John, and Erik attended. I also had Jarrod's father as my middle school math teacher nearly the same time as the events in this book took place. This book debunked many of the rumors that I had believed in the past about what had happened. It allowed me to gain an understanding of the young men that commited this unspeakable act... I do not consider small town values to be the root cause of this crime. Many events occur in or lives to make us who we are and who we become. The values of the Midwest and values of Huntington in particular make a great mold for building good people.... I think this book will be very enlightening to those from this area, but still an interesting read to others.......
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Summary: Is this book fiction or non-fiction?
Review: I live just 50 miles north of Huntington. I work with the man who found the body, John Burris. This man was not asked permission to be used in the book. His side of the story doesnt match what Thomas Jones depicts in his book. I kind of wonder if the author has portrade other sections of this book in the same manner. Possibly to get a movie deal????? Well written or not. Some of this book is not exactly true. Buyer beware.
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Summary: Truth
Review: I think this book would have been better if all of what it said was the truth. Thank you
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Summary: I am the stepmother of Erick Esch
Review: It is too bad that the author didn't bother to get correct information from the family members that had to go through the horrific ordeal. I personally read the book and it sounds like Erick Esch himself wrote the book. What a joke! I lived with Erick Esch during the time of the crime and he had absolutely NO REMORSE for the crime committed. Why didn't he say in the book why he only served 3 years of a 28 year sentence? The mystery remains!
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Summary: EXCELLENT BOOK
Review: This book has so many mysteries that you can never put it down. Being from Huntington indiana there were things that happened that i didnt even know about!
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Summary: Fear no Evil review
Review: This story goes to show that paper will stand still for truth as well as fiction.
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Summary: very well written
Review: Yet again, you can't judge a book by its (lurid) cover or dumb sales pitches ("8 pages of startling photos"). This is an excellent, quick read. Jarrod Wall is very well portrayed. His suggested motivation for the murder is very interesting and quite convincing. However, Wall has all the classic traits of a sociopath & I came away from the book feeling that was equally important in his crime as the suggested motive. Many, many boys have experienced something along the lines of the trauma Jarrod went through without resorting to murder. My impression of Wall from the book made me glad he remains in prison. On the other hand, the author's portrayal of Erick Esch was also good, and I left convinced that he should not be in prison & deserved a second chance. Overall, this was a good, solid read & well worth the money & time for true crime fans.
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