The Boston Strangler

The Boston Strangler by Gerold Frank is a detailed exploration of one of the most notorious crime sprees in American history. Published by Pan in 1976, this New Impression edition spans 414 pages and is presented in English. The book delves into the chilling series of murders committed by Albert deSalvo, a brutal sexual psychopath who terrorized Boston by killing thirteen women over an eighteen-month period, prompting an extensive manhunt.

Readers will find a comprehensive account of the events surrounding these murders, which have drawn comparisons to the infamous Jack the Ripper case. The narrative provides insights into the psychological profile of deSalvo and the impact of his crimes on the city of Boston. This work fits within the genres of biographies and memoirs, as well as true crime, offering a factual recounting of a harrowing chapter in criminal history.