America's First Female Serial Killer: Jane Toppan and the Making of a Monster (Mind of a Serial Killer, True Crime, Violence in Society, Criminology) Paperback – Import, 4 June 2020

Brilliant written and so interesting. I'm a huge true crime fan and have never heard of Jane.As an Irish person I really liked finding out about your attitude to the Irish in America during this period.

Mary Kay McBrayer provides the reader with a detailed, vivid, and thoughtful deduction of Jane Toppan's story by piecing together the recorded bits of her life. She is upfront about having to make educated guesses on what might've happened in some parts of her life, but this allows the reader to see Jane's life in an imaginative manner while also still getting the facts that can check out. While it is not as gruesome as one usually thinks about serial killers and their actions, this story is more horrifying because of the calm and delicate manner in which these murders occurred. This story had me straddling the fence about how I felt about Jane Toppan - empathy and antipathy.And I still can't get over how the details of each scene painted a picture in my mind.

A very entertaining read. I like the way the author brings real facts and Fiction together - recreating a believable context of a truly horrifying story.

I previously knew nothing about Jane Toppan. I found this a fascinating story that was unique to me in how it is presented. It was obviously thoroughly researched. At times I felt sorry for Jane, but most of the time, I was appalled by her way of dealing with life’s struggles and atrocities. This book left me with many conflicting emotions and a lot to ponder. I highly recommend it to fans of the true crime genre. Solid 4 stars.

I really enjoyed this book so much so I almost gave it 5stars. If you are looking for a good read give it a go