America's Femme Fatale - by Jane Simon Ammeson (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br><p>-Reads like a novel -Well researched, this telling of a regionally well-known story details the crimes committed but also delves into the psychological and societal elements that contributed to the horror -True crime is a popular topic</p><p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p><b>How does a Norwegian farm girl become an infamous American serial killer, responsible for upward of 40 murders?</b> <b>Born in rural Norway in 1859, Belle Storset Sorenson Gunness was constantly dealt bad hands in life--so she decided to take life into her own hands. </p><p></b>In<b> </b><i>America's Femme Fatale: The Story of Serial Killer Belle Gunness</i>, Jane Simon Ammeson traces Gunness's path from a poor teenager rejected by a wealthy lover; to a new wife in Chicago, desperate to escape the poverty of her childhood and impatient for a child to love; to an ambitious, widowed landowner in La Porte, Indiana. Ammeson's careful research reveals how the young immigrant slowly turned into one of America's most dangerous serial killers, allegedly murdering husbands, lovers, and children, and, for a price, disposing of inconvenient corpses for others. Ammeson brings this shocking story to life, detailing the suspicious neighbors who were cowed into silence by Belle's intimidating personality, the culture of orphanages trafficking children and matrimonial agencies, the carnival atmosphere that exploded around the pile of bones found on Gunness's farm, and the sensational reporting that filled newspapers for months.</p><p>Perfect for true crime fans fascinated by the creation of a sociopathic serial killer, <i>America's Femme Fatale</i> will leave you entertained and looking over your shoulder.</p><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br><p>It's a mesmerizing cautionary tale I had to keep reading despite the late-night hour. . . . Ammeson writes narrative nonfiction with a sense of drama to propel us along the unbelievable.</p>--Rita Kohn "NUVO"<br><br><p>Ammeson uses astute research and punchy prose to chronicle Belle's transformation from destitute farm girl to one of history's most egregious female serial killers. . . . Compact and captivating, this salacious tale of murderous greed during the early twentieth century will be devoured quickly by true-crime fans.</p>--Michelle Ross "BOOKLIST / Amer Library Assn"<br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><p>Ever since she asked for a magnifying glass when she was eight so she could start looking for clues, Jane Simon Ammeson has loved mysteries. She's now upped her game and writes historic true crime. She is the author of 15 books, including <i>How to Murder Your Wealthy Lovers and Get Away With It: </i> <i>Money & Mayhem in the Gilded Age, Hauntings of the Underground Railroad</i>, and <i>Murders That Made Headlines: Crimes of Indiana</i>. Her travel book, <i>Lincoln Road Trips: The Back-Roads Guide to America's Favorite President</i>, <i> </i>won the bronze in the Lowell Thomas Travel Journalism Awards.
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