If you love true crime, don’t miss out on Murder Casebook Volume 1: 12 Shocking True Crime Cases by Prash Ganendran, narrated by Mark Rice-Oxley
Hello again, dear audiobooks friends! Today’s spotlight article is dedicated to Murder Casebook Volume 1: 12 Shocking True Crime Cases, a recently released audiobook written by British author Prash Ganendran, and performed by native British voiceover artist, and award-winning theater actor, Mark Rice-Oxley.
With a runtime of a little over five hours in duration, Murder Casebook Volume 1 will open your eyes to some of the most heinous criminals, their crimes and of course, the innocent victims in some of the most captivating and definitely unsettling cases in recent history.
Now, let’s take a look at the Publisher’s Summary in order to find out more about these stories and after that I will introduce you to our author and narrator.
Discover unspeakable acts of brutality and violence in this volume of 12 shocking true crime cases. If you’re fascinated by the stories of both killers and victims, and how police work with forensics and evidence in pursuit of coldblooded murderers, this captivating book is for you, taking you on a journey through some of the most unforgettable murders in recent times.
You will hear about serial killers and mass murderers as well as the horror of a cannibal’s grotesque acts, a poisoner’s deception, a female killer with no remorse, and a violent gang who wreaked havoc across Arizona… plus many more hideously compelling true crime stories.
Some of these cases are little-known, some are sensational or bizarre, and others will linger in your mind, such as a heart-breaking case which became every parent’s worst nightmare, when an insidious killer unleashed a savage frenzy on an innocent schoolgirl.
It is intriguing and frightening in equal measure to learn about the criminals who stalk our streets, but this detailed book explores each case with objectivity and compassion, so we can try to understand what makes people kill. This volume will answer the following tantalizing questions:
How did a serial killer’s physical appearance shock police and make headlines?
Which British murderer emotionlessly wrote about the weather in his diary after dismembering a young girl?
How did a strange email hold the clue to a callous killing in Montana?
What was the story of the remarkable Penn State student who met an untimely end while avoiding ANOTHER serial killer’s reign of terror in her home state?
What did a simple pair of glasses have to do with a diabolical plot and an inheritance?
…along with many more true crime cases that will transport you through some of humanity’s darkest moments, promising a listen that is often horrifying, sometimes emotional, but always informative and thought-provoking.
Just as a warning, the book deals with serious and distressing incidents and may not be suitable for all audiences. Listener discretion is advised.
British author Prash Ganendran grew up watching old time detectives like Charlie Chan and Inspector Hornleigh solving quirky cases, and he has been captivated by true crime ever since he stumbled across a book on real life serial killer Jack the Ripper in his local library. Even now, he still enjoys a good Tintin comic and spends many happy hours watching film noir, and listening to radio shows from yesteryear such as Suspense!
He began his working life as a Fraud Investigator before training to become a Cisco Network Engineer, which took him to some of the most notorious high security prisons in the UK, including the one housing “Suffolk Strangler” Steve Wright.
In 2020, he decided to hang up his IT hat and pursue his creative interests, starting with researching, writing, and producing Prash’s Murder Map, a true crime podcast examining solved and unsolved cases around the world. He then took a break from the show to write non fiction books such as Jack the Ripper: Straight for the Jugular, I Just Wanted to Kill and, most recently, Murder Casebook Volume 1, with plans to release Volume 2 in 2023.
He also co-authored cosy Victorian whodunnit “The Porcelain Cat: A Detective Amarnath Mystery” with his wife, who also writes. Prash particularly likes to tell the stories of both the victim and the killer, taking an objective approach to try to understand some of humanity’s darkest moments.
You can find his work here, follow him on Instagram, on Twitter or visit his website, prashganendran.com.
Native British voice over artist Mark Rice-Oxley has over 20 years experience in Theatre in West End, New York and across the UK. In 1997, he won a drama award at the London Evening Standard Awards. He also has over 20 radio and TV credits to his name, including Casualty, Father Brown and EastEnders, and has to date produced 30 titles and counting on Audible. You can find out more about him at markriceoxley.com
I have always been fascinated by this genre, I love true crime, mysteries, and thrillers so I’m sure I will have a great time with this audiobook. As always, I will return with a full review for Murder Casebook Volume 1: 12 Shocking True Crime Cases in late February or early March, but until then, take care, stay safe and don’t forget, always listen with your heart.
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