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A humorous graphic investigation of the author's obsession with true crime, the murders that have most captivated her throughout her life, and a love letter to her fellow true-crime fanatics. A humorous graphic investigation of the author's obsession with true crime, the murders that have most captivated her throughout her life, and a love letter to her fellow true-crime fanatics. Why is it so much fun to read about death and dismemberment? In
Murder Book, lifelong true-crime obsessive and
New Yorker cartoonist Hilary Fitzgerald Campbell tries to puzzle out the answer. An unconventional graphic exploration of a lifetime of Ann Rule super-fandom, amateur armchair sleuthing, and a deep dive into the high-profile murders that have fascinated the author for decades, this is a funny, thoughtful, and highly personal blend of memoir, cultural criticism, and true crime with a focus on the often-overlooked victims of notorious killers.
About the author
Hilary Fitzgerald Campbell is a
New Yorker cartoonist and comedian who has illustrated books such as
Feminist Fight Club and
Are You My Uber? She lives in Brooklyn with her dog and her vast collection of
Law & Order DVDs.
Summary
A humorous graphic investigation of the author's obsession with true crime,
the murders that have most captivated her throughout her life, and a love letter
to her fellow true-crime fanatics.
Why is it so much fun to read about
death and dismemberment? In Murder Book, lifelong true-crime obsessive and New
Yorker cartoonist Hilary Fitzgerald Campbell tries to puzzle out the answer. An
unconventional graphic exploration of a lifetime of Ann Rule super-fandom,
amateur armchair sleuthing, and a deep dive into the high-profile murders that
have fascinated the author for decades, this is a funny, thoughtful, and highly
personal blend of memoir, cultural criticism, and true crime with a focus on the
often-overlooked victims of notorious killers.
