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The Road Out of Hell: Sanford Clark and the Wineville Murders

The Road Out of Hell: Sanford Clark and the True Story of the Wineville Murders is Anthony Flacco’s account of Sanford Clark’s captivity under Gordon Stewart Northcott and the life Clark built afterward. This Kindle edition is listed at 349 pages and includes reader-oriented features such as Word Wise and enhanced typesetting.

At a glance

Centers Sanford Clark, held captive from age thirteen to fifteen and forced to participate in murders, as a surviving victim whose testimony helped bring justice.
The account covers both Clark’s captivity and his later life, drawing on accounts from his son, according to the listing.
The listing says the events inspired Clint Eastwood’s film The Changeling and that the book goes beyond the film’s narrative.

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Pros and cons

Pros

Focuses on Sanford Clark’s experiences as well as the crimes and their aftermath.
Includes Kindle reading aids such as Word Wise, X-Ray and Page Flip.

Cons

Its subject matter includes murder, captivity and trauma, which may be disturbing for some readers.

Technical specifications

11 specifications

Book details
Publisher	Diversion Books
Publication date	November 2, 2013
Language	English
Print length	349 pages
ISBN-13	978-1626811720

Kindle edition
File size	20.1 MB
Screen Reader	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	Enabled
X-Ray	Enabled
Word Wise	Enabled
Page Flip	Enabled

What to know before buying

The description contains graphic and traumatic true-crime subject matter. Consider this before choosing it for a sensitive reader.

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Readers seeking a true-crime account centered on Sanford Clark’s survival and life after captivity.
Readers interested in the Wineville murders and the case associated with The Changeling.

Less suited to

Readers who prefer to avoid accounts of murder, captivity or traumatic events.

Customer reviews on Amazon

4.5 / 5 · 1,936 ratings

5 stars68%68%
4 stars23%23%
3 stars7%7%
2 stars1%1%
1 star1%1%

Aggregate ratings are mostly in the highest star categories, with a smaller share in the middle and low categories. That suggests generally favorable reception, but without customer comments it does not establish what readers praised or criticized. The book’s focus on captivity and murder is likely relevant to whether its subject matter suits a particular reader.

Frequently asked questions

What is the book about?

The listing describes Sanford Clark’s captivity under Gordon Stewart Northcott, his involvement under coercion, his testimony at trial and his life afterward.

Is this a Kindle edition?

The supplied details identify Kindle reading features including screen reader support, enhanced typesetting, X-Ray, Word Wise and Page Flip.

How long is the listed edition?

The product details give a print length of 349 pages and an ebook file size of 20.1 MB.