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 Looked for this book for a long time, and it didn't disappoint! March 31, 2008
I thought this was a well-written true crime book. I remember the events well, even though I was a youngster at the time. It was a time of turbulence & change: in 1967 were the Detroit riots; in 1968, the Detroit Tigers won the World Series; and, during that time, the "Co-Ed Murders" (as they were known then) were all over the papers and TV.
This book follows the investigation from beginning to end, and is written in a readable style that keeps you riveted to the page. The names of the victims (and the man convicted) have been changed by the author, which I believe was a wise choice (you can read all about this case on the internet anyway, and even if you couldn't, what happened to those girls is just as it happened in real life). If I had to compare it to another great true-crime book, it would be to "Helter Skelter." It's a great read, with plenty of chapter stops if you're in a hurry--if not, you won't be able to put it down.
EMU Student March 28, 2008
I have yet to read this book, but am looking forward to finding it and reading it. I am currently an EMU student and have spoken with people that went to/worked at EMU during that time. I read the reviews the other day and noticed a lot of people were curious as to what John Norman Collins looked like, well I have a link to the michigan.gov website that I will post, it has his inmate photo...if you google him you will find some interesting stuff.
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 Tough to rate March 23, 2006
2 out of 3 found this review helpful
If I had written this review when I first read this book (about 30 years ago), I would have given it 5 stars. But I was 16 then and more easily impressed. I live in the area of these murders and know all the locations very well. I also know the facts of this string of murders committed between 1967 and 1969 and while Keyes was convinced of the guilt of John Collins in all of these cases, time has proven him to be wrong in at least one case and quite possibly four of the cases. The book is well written and holds the reader's attention especially the search for "the killer". The last few chapters tend to bog down on the minutia of the court trial, but overall its a quick read. In summary, crime buffs should enjoy this book as long as they are willing to overlook the somewhat biased POV of the author and realize that this is not all there is to know of these crimes.
Great book-especially if you live in the area October 5, 2005
For everyone who was wondering about finding pictures relevant to the book-the Ypsilanti archives building has alot of old newspaper clippings with pictures. Also, you can go to the Michigan department of corrections offender search web site and see what John looks like now. He looks pretty freaky to me! I wish some one would write another book with more details about his history and his victims.
 Eerie coincidence October 6, 2003
4 out of 6 found this review helpful
I borrowed the book from a friend who reccommended it because I am a student at the college where it took place. It was well written and I found one strange fact. After talking to soime friends I found out that one of the schools sororities is one of the sites that John Collins used. I delved into the book looking for more information. It provided alot but not what I was looking for. After alittle investigation I found out not only was it a chapterhouse for a local sorority, but MY VERY OWN SORORITY!
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