Synopsis Set in the 1880s, this historical mystery includes O. Henry in a plot that centers on a series of rapes and murders that terrorize the inhabitants of Austin, Texas,
| Details | | Publication Date: | 2000-04-01 |
| Size | | Length: | 462 pages | | Height: | 9.8 in | | Width: | 6.8 in | | Thickness: | 1.2 in | | Weight: | 26.4 oz |
Publisher's Note A chilling crime tale based on actual events from more than one hundred years ago, follows a serial killer dubbed "The Servant Girl Annihilator" who roamed the streets of Austin, Texas, along with a fascinating group of characters both real and fictional.
Industry Reviews "It's a good story and Saylor is a skilled writer who knows how to keep the pages turning and conjures up an authentic portrait of post-bellum Austin." Guardian (London) - Peter Guttridge (06/03/2001)
"It's all fascinating and provocative, like a good O. Henry story, but its ironic twist is that O. Henry himself is the story's least interesting aspect." New York Times Book Review - Liam Callanan (07/30/2000)
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