- Paperback: 300 pages
- Publisher: Addicus; 1 edition (February 1998)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 1886039321
- ISBN-13: 978-1886039322
- Product Dimensions: 26.7 x 18.8 x 2.5 cm
- Shipping Weight: 431 g
- Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
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From Publishers Weekly
Convicted and sentenced to death in 1993 for the kidnapping and murder of an 11-year-old Idaho girl, James Wood has been credited with at least 85 rapes, 185 robberies and dozens of murders. In this compelling if incomplete report, Birmingham News writer Adams, forensic psychologist Brooks-Mueller and former Pocatello PD investigator Shaw, who spearheaded the investigation, tell Wood's horrific story in straightforward language, evidently understanding that sensationalism would lessen the impact. They describe the efforts of police and behavioral scientists to create a profile of the suspect's personality and behavior patterns before discovering his identity. Woods's need to be "in control" is illuminated, as are his desire to steal "innocence" and success from others, anger toward women and complete lack of remorse. The basic facts of his early life are given?his father's incarceration in Leavenworth Penitentiary, his mother's death in a fire, his vague claims of abuse at the hands of his stepfather?but little insight is offered into how such a rapacious psychopathic predator is produced. Still, the writers successfully blend into their earnest chronicle the tales of a community's massive response to the disappearance of a child, of a careful investigation and arrest and of a long, disturbing interview with a man utterly without conscience, driven strictly by vengeance and rage. Photos.
Copyright 1998 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Copyright 1998 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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"Compelling!" --Publishers Weekly
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Good True Crime Novel,
By Mary "Red Hybrid" (Colorado) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Eye of the Beast: The True Story of Serial Killer James Wood (Mass Market Paperback)
This is a well written book that I believe does a good job of exploring the life of James Woods. I recommend this as a good read for any true crime buff who is interested in serial murders.
1.0 out of 5 stars
Poorly written.,
By A Customer
This review is from: Eye of the Beast: The True Story of Serial Killer James Wood (Mass Market Paperback)
I read approximately 6-7 books a week, and this is the first book that has prompted me to write a review...EVER. This book is poorly written because it never gives the reader reasons why this man became who he is...no history is provided for the reader to understand how a man could do the crimes he committed. I too, read this book in one sitting, mostly because I wanted to get the horror of it over with quickly. Whomever edited the book must have been in another world that day, because the author's thoughts are convoluted most of the time and I found myself wondering what he was trying to say. The amount of errors in proof-reading this book is distracting and the book should be corrected and reprinted. No history, no details, no train of thought involved in writing this book - just the author telling a story that has been written over and over again by better writers than this one.
4.0 out of 5 stars
Great Read - def. recommend,
By A Customer
This review is from: Eye of the Beast: The True Story of Serial Killer James Wood (Mass Market Paperback)
Eye of the Beast provided a great portrayal of the actions and crimes of James Wood. The only thing lacking was the past history that led Wood to act out in such a way. The book started after he had already been in prison for an earlier crime, but no insight into the development of beast inside. Regardless the book was a great read!
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