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Interested in murder, mayhem, and mystery? Join us monthly to discuss true crime titles. Register to receive a Zoom link.
June's Book: The Babysitter: My Summers with a Serial Killer by Liza Rodman and Jennifer Jordan.
Author, Liza Rodman has a unique tale of coming in contact with a serial killer that has haunted her for years. As a child, growing up in the 1960s, her mother would leave her in the care of a babysitter, a nice handyman who worked at the same hotel where her mother worked. His name was Tony Costa, a serial killer, whose crimes drew comparisons to Jack the Ripper by Kurt Vonnegut.
This title is available through the library as a hardback, ebook, eAudiobook, and Large Print.
Place a hold on The Babysitter: My Summers with a Serial Killer by Liza Rodman and Jennifer Jordan here
Similar titles in our catalog:
My Friend Dahmer by local author, Derf Backderf
A Serial Killer's Daughter: My Story of Faith, Love, and Overcoming by Kerri Rawson.
This event is for all adults interested in discussing true crime! The event will be captioned. If you require another access service to fully participate or have any questions about accessibility, please contact the Business, Government, & Science Division at 330.643.9020 or email BGSDIV@akronlibrary.org. To ensure the best experience, please try to contact us at your soonest convenience.
This is a free, virtual program taking place via Zoom. A Zoom link and instructions will be emailed to all registrants the week of the program.
Contact the Business, Government, & Science Division with any questions at 330.643.9020 or email BGSDIV@akronlibrary.org
AGE GROUP: | Adults |
EVENT TYPE: | Books & Writing |
TAGS: | Virtual | true crime | non-fiction | book club |
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