Dean Jobb Books

Set against the backdrop of 1920s Chicago, this narrative follows the charismatic lawyer Leo Koretz, who orchestrated a massive investment scam involving phantom timberland and fake oil wells, defrauding investors of millions. The story intertwines themes of greed, corruption, and the allure of easy wealth, capturing the chaotic spirit of the Roaring Twenties. With vivid depictions of the era's excesses, from gang violence to lavish parties, it serves as a cautionary tale about the timeless nature of swindlers and the American dream gone awry.

"Framed around one salacious trial in 1891 London, a fascinating and vividly told true-crime narrative about the hunt for one of the first known serial killers, whose poisoning spree in the US, Canada, and England coincided with the birth of forensic science as well as the public's growing appetite for crime fiction such as Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's Sherlock Holmes novels"--

The book presents a captivating collection of fifteen true crime stories from Nova Scotia, showcasing a diverse array of characters, including notorious murderers, pirates, and cunning fraudsters. Spanning over 150 years, it features intriguing historical figures like journalist Joseph Howe and circus impresario P.T. Barnum. Each tale, from a 1791 triple murder to a 1947 magazine attack on a famed schooner skipper, reveals the daring and devious nature of crime and justice in the region's rich history.

Framed around one salacious trial in 1891 London, a fascinating and vividly- told true crime narrative about the hunt for one of the first known serial killers, whose poisoning spree in the US, Canada, and England coincided with the birth of forensic science as well as the public's growing appetite for crime fiction like Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's Sherlock Holmes novels.