Texas True Crime: Kindle Edition
Kindle Edition: Texas True Crime is a collection of true-crime journalism drawn from the Texas Monthly archives. The 247-page ebook ranges across Texas and cases from 1938 to the twenty-first century, including stories of murder, robberies and violent feuds.
At a glance
- Collected Texas Monthly archive stories by writers including Cecilia Ballí, Pamela Colloff, Michael Hall, Skip Hollandsworth and Katy Vine.
- Cases range from border violence and a feud in Amarillo to theft and murder stories across Texas.
- The collection spans reported events from 1938 through the twenty-first century.
Pros and cons
Pros
- A varied collection offers multiple Texas crime stories rather than a single-case narrative.
- Kindle listing specifies screen-reader support, enhanced typesetting, Word Wise and Page Flip.
Technical specifications
11 specifications| Publisher | University of Texas Press |
|---|---|
| Publication date | January 1, 2010 |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 247 pages |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0292773615 |
| File size | 4.2 MB |
|---|---|
| Screen Reader | Supported |
| Enhanced typesetting | Enabled |
| X-Ray | Not Enabled |
| Word Wise | Enabled |
| Page Flip | Enabled |
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Readers seeking reported true-crime stories focused on Texas.
- Readers who prefer a collection of shorter case-focused pieces over a single continuous narrative.
Less suited to
- Readers looking for crime fiction or a book centered on one case.
- Readers who want a topic lighter than murder and violent crime.
Customer reviews on Amazon
- 5 stars
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Customer feedback highlights the true-crime stories and readability, with comments noting thorough research and an engaging read. That may suit readers looking for a brisk anthology of Texas cases, though the feedback does not establish that every story will appeal to every reader.
Positive themes
- Customers describe the stories as enjoyable and the book as readable.
- Feedback mentions thorough research and an engaging read.
Frequently asked questions
What kind of book is Texas True Crime?
It is a collection of true-crime stories from the Texas Monthly archives, covering cases across Texas.
What period do the stories cover?
The listing describes stories about cases from 1938 to the twenty-first century.
How long is the Kindle edition?
The listing gives a print length of 247 pages and a file size of 4.2 MB.
Does the Kindle listing include accessibility and reading features?
It lists screen-reader support, enhanced typesetting, Word Wise and Page Flip. X-Ray is listed as not enabled.
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