The Hunt: The True Story of Alaska's Most Notorious Serial Killer, Robert Hansen

True Crime

By: Ryan Green

Narrated by: Steve White

In the 1970s, a local baker harbored a dark secret that plunged Anchorage into a state of terror. Robert Hansen transformed the pristine Alaskan wilderness into his personal hunting ground.

For 12 years, Hansen lured his victims onto a plane and flew them to a remote cabin. He raped them and released them into the wild before hunting them down.

As the remains of women began to surface, the authorities assembled to track down this merciless murderer.

The Hunt is a chilling account of Robert Hansen's reign of terror. It delves deep into the psyche of a serial killer and captures the reality of his monstrous acts. Ryan Green provides a suspenseful narrative that draws the listener into the real-life horror experienced by the victims with all the elements of a captivating thriller.

CAUTION: This book contains descriptive accounts of abuse and extreme violence. If you are sensitive to this material, it might be advisable not to read further.

©2024 Ryan Green (P)2024 Ryan Green

Very good but short..

I was surprised how short this book was. Just seems like there could have been more.

Into the mind of a killer

Ryan Green’s The Hunt is a gripping, spine-chilling experience that takes you deep into the world of Robert Hansen, one of America’s most notorious serial killers. The narration is incredibly well-done, capturing the eerie atmosphere and amplifying the horror of Hansen’s monstrous crimes. Listening to this story unfold adds an extra layer of intensity, immersing the listener fully in the terror faced by Hansen’s victims and the relentless pursuit by authorities to bring him down. It’s not only a powerful look at a shocking case but also a reflection on the resilience of those who worked to end Hansen’s reign of terror. For fans of true crime, the Hunt is an unforgettable journey into the darkest corners of the human mind.

Happy hunting...

In this utterly compelling examination of the life and crimes of a modern serial killer, Ryan Green offers up a detailed look at Robert “Bob” Christian Hansen, a seemingly gentle, slightly awkward family man who ran a bakery in Anchorage, Alaska. Other than his hunting skills, for which he won many awards, he might have passed through life with relatively little notice. All of that changed in the early 80s when his “hunting” became the news story that shocked the world. Robert was not limiting his sport to the abundant game so prevalent in Alaska, he was hunting human beings, specifically, he hunted women. If, like me, you remember the horrific news stories that dominated the media at that time or if you watched the 2013 movie titled The Frozen Ground starring John Cusack and Nicolas Cage, you may think you know Robert Hansen’s story. You would be mistaken. None of this provides as much unvarnished reality as this book. Fans of the author will recognize the exquisite attention to detail and the thoroughness of the research required to provide such a vivid picture of the monstrous deeds of this heartless killer. While Ryan Green is well-known for his unique approach to the true crime genre by transporting the reader into the mind of the killer, this book offers a slightly different perspective. Less time is spent in Robert Hansen’s mind than in the minds of the many victims he dispatched in the wilds of Alaska. Their experiences, brought to life by the exceptional narration of Steve White, paint a poignant and graphic mental image that will linger long after finishing this story. If you have an interest in true crime this book, whether you choose to read or listen, is an absolute must.

While I did purchase a copy of this book, I gratefully accepted an audio copy from the author, but I am sharing my honest and unbiased review on a completely voluntary basis.

this was so good compared to the other serial killer books I've read

I wish it was longer and had more details because this is one of the killers I've never heard of before.

Denying science?

The author includes a line stating that less people denied science in the 80’s. This is clearly a jab at people who are skeptical about Covid vaccines, but it is also verifiably false. There were plenty of cases in the 80’s that showed that the public did not understand criminal science and plenty of killers got off because of it. All in all it was one line but it was political charged for no reason and absolutely false