The Kentucky Cannibal: The True Story of an Outlaw, Murderer and Man-Eater
by Ryan Green
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"In 1850, following a divorce and a number of encounters with the law, Boone Helm headed 'Out West' to chase the Californian Gold Rush with his cousin. When his cousin pulled out at the last minute, Helm was incensed, and brutally stabbed him to death. Helm was detained in an asylum for the mentally disturbed but managed to escape. Helm continued his journey west with renewed vigour, where he opportunistically killed and consumed the flesh of adversaries and travelling companions, earning show more him the nickname 'The Kentucky Cannibal'. After several brutal months in the wilderness, he finally made it to California. At a time where violence was the law of the land, Helm's savage set of skills could finally be recognised and rewarded. The Kentucky Cannibal is a riveting account of Boone Helm and his bloody exploits across the Wild West. Ryan Green's entrancing narrative draws the reader into the real-live horror experienced by the victims and has all the elements of a classic thriller."--Publisher's description. show lessTags
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Compact, detailed, and fascinating review of the criminal escapades of serial murderer and cannibal Boone Helm. It is a story of complete psychopathy enabled by the essentially lawless frontier among gold seekers of the mid-19th Century.
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