American Predator

The Hunt for the Most Meticulous Serial Killer of the 21st Century

De: Maureen Callahan

Narrado por: Amy Landon

Instant New York Times Best Seller
An Amazon “Best Book of 2019”
A Washington Post "10 Books to Read in July"
A Los Angeles Times “Seven Highly Anticipated Books for Summer Reading”
A USA Today “20 of the Season’s Hottest New Books”
A New York Post “25 Best Beach Reads of 2019 You Need to Pre-Order Now”

"Maureen Callahan's deft reporting and stylish writing have created one of the all-time-great serial-killer books: sensitive, chilling, and completely impossible to put down." (Ada Calhoun, author of St. Marks Is Dead)

Ted Bundy. John Wayne Gacy. Jeffrey Dahmer. The names of notorious serial killers are usually well-known; they echo in the news and in public consciousness. But most people have never heard of Israel Keyes, one of the most ambitious and terrifying serial killers in modern history. The FBI considered his behavior unprecedented. Described by a prosecutor as "a force of pure evil", Keyes was a predator who struck all over the United States. He buried "kill kits" - cash, weapons, and body-disposal tools - in remote locations across the country. Over the course of 14 years, Keyes would fly to a city, rent a car, and drive thousands of miles in order to use his kits. He would break into a stranger's house, abduct his victims in broad daylight, and kill and dispose of them in mere hours. And then he would return home to Alaska, resuming life as a quiet, reliable construction worker devoted to his only daughter.

When journalist Maureen Callahan first heard about Israel Keyes in 2012, she was captivated by how a killer of this magnitude could go undetected by law enforcement for over a decade. And so began a project that consumed her for the next several years - uncovering the true story behind how the FBI ultimately caught Israel Keyes, and trying to understand what it means for a killer like Keyes to exist. A killer who left a path of monstrous, randomly committed crimes in his wake - many of which remain unsolved to this day.

American Predator is the ambitious culmination of years of interviews with key figures in law enforcement and in Keyes's life, and research uncovered from classified FBI files. Callahan takes us on a journey into the chilling, nightmarish mind of a relentless killer, and to the limitations of traditional law enforcement.

©2019 Maureen Callahan (P)2019 Penguin Audio

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“A deep dive into the twisted life of Israel Keyes, ‘a new kind of monster’.... Serial killers often commit their crimes close to home, inside a comfort zone, but as the author documents throughout this compelling narrative, little about Keyes fit the conventional serial-killer mold...[Callahan] offers fascinating context about law enforcement investigative techniques and revelations about how a murderer can strike again and again without being detected for more than a decade.” (Kirkus Reviews)

“American Predator is the scariest book I’ve ever read. No exaggeration - the book you hold is bone-chilling. Maureen Callahan explores the black heart of a new kind of American monster - a serial killer that confounded our most elite criminal profilers - and the race-against-time investigation to follow. This is the work of a journalist in her prime, telling you the story the FBI doesn’t want you to hear and delivering an unforgettable tale of evil that will haunt you. Mark my words: This modern true crime classic will stand with the likes of Jeff Guinn’s Manson, Ann Rule’s The Stranger Beside Me, and Michelle McNamara’s I’ll Be Gone in the Dark.” (Susannah Cahalan, New York Times best-selling author of Brain on Fire)

“Investigative journalist Callahan provides a chilling true-crime narrative in this detailed study of Israel Keyes, whom she describes as ‘a new kind of monster, likely responsible for the greatest string of unsolved disappearances and murders in modern American history.’... Through Callahan’s access to many of the key players in law enforcement, she has produced the definitive account of a terrifying psychopath.” (Publishers Weekly)

One of the scarier ones

He claims he never stalked or picked anyone out before killing them, they just came across his path by chance... literally all across America. The woman’s “man voice” wasn’t an issue, it was the dialogue, and I’m guessing she has no control over that. You want the interrogator to spit out his words, and sometimes they sounded stupid. That’s what I found annoying! Good book, creepy dude, feel bad for his victims families and the ones we’ll never be able to confirm.

Keeps you interested...

Well written. I was surprised that the writer took time to make sure the story was accurately told and told in a fashion that isn't too detailed or graphic. It's a book about a serial killer so it's going to be somewhat morbid.

Narrator

Female narrator was amazing except when she dropped her voice and tried imitate a male speaking. Omg! Why are you doing that if you’ve already identified in the text that a man is speaking? Drove me nuts!

Fascinating and terrifying

Surprised I had never heard of Israel Keys. He was true evil in every sense. However was annoying to hear the narrator's version of a male voice. That every make sounds like a bafoon.

Not a bedtime story

This story is captivating and terrifying while also infuriating! If you are interested in true crime and killers akin to Ted Bundy, this is a must listen.

The BEST true crime book I have read so far!

The narrator was fantastic! pulls you in from the first few words. Love it! Will be looking for more books from her.

"Really ," I am amazed at people sometimes!!

If people who choose this book are looking for a story, tell them to buy Harry Potter, or Mr. Rogers if you really want to get me started!! This is a documentary, on a serial killer, and many other witnesses [ like 90 or more ] people. I thought it gave me exactly what I discovered that it would, when I chose this book. I love books and documentaries like these. Just my preference I suppose. But u you look at the reviews and think " really " all these people have picked and poked and said nothing really about the book . Great book!! I would definitely recommend it if you enjoy thriller documentaries! Star K.

Slow start, but stick with it

This book starts out slow and takes a little while to build up, but stick with it. Once the story gets going, it’s gripping!

Wow!

Couldn’t put it down! Great narration! The story was riveting. My first true crime book and I’m hooked on the genre.

interesting story

did not like the "male" voice, a lot of time spent on the first story and would have preferred more info on the other murders