Living in Wisconsin we are home to 2 of the most notorious serial killers in history; Ed Gein and Jeffrey Dahmer. I have read many books about serial killers and the one thing the majority of them have in common is they are quiet, unassuming, and someone you would never suspect of committing the heinous crimes they are eventually convicted of. This is the most frightening thing about them.
I am also a true lover of horror movies and books so I was thrilled to receive a copy of The Legend of Billy Davies by Emma Brown. Melding elements of Halloween, Psycho, and The Vanishing, just to name a few, the author works these into her own style to create Billy Davies- psycho extraordinaire. Billy is a troubled youth who commits a murder out of what he believes is neccesity. He becomes institutionalized, and while theredevelops a horrifying scheme - revenge so sinister it would make any fan of horror proud.
Without going into too much detail I will say that the mental state of Billy and the crimes he commits would turn some stomachs and may keep some up at night. It once again proves you just never know who you may be dealing with...how well do you REALLY know your next door neighbor?
Thanks Emma for a great read and true page turner!
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