Blood Over Water: A Gripping True Crime Thriller

Blood over Water

by David Livingston

4.5 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	1434 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	320 pages
Paperback	:	78 pages
Item Weight	:	1.74 pounds
Dimensions	:	6 x 1.31 x 9 inches
Hardcover	:	522 pages
Reading age	:	12 - 15 years
Grade level	:	7 - 9

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In the annals of true crime, there are few cases as chilling and enigmatic as the murder of Mary Rogers. A beautiful and enigmatic young woman, Rogers was found brutally murdered in a secluded spot on the outskirts of New York City in 1841. Her death sent shockwaves through the city and became a national obsession, inspiring countless theories and speculations.

Now, in his gripping new book, Blood Over Water, acclaimed author David Livingston takes readers on a journey into the dark heart of this unsolved mystery. Drawing on extensive research and interviews with key figures in the case, Livingston paints a vivid and unsettling portrait of the events leading up to Rogers' murder and the subsequent investigation.

As Livingston reveals, the case of Mary Rogers was far more complex and sinister than it appeared on the surface. Rogers was a woman with a hidden past and a dangerous secret that she took to her grave. Her murder exposed a web of corruption and violence that reached the highest levels of New York society.

In the course of his investigation, Livingston uncovers a cast of unforgettable characters, including the brilliant but eccentric detective Edgar Allan Poe, who became obsessed with the case; the wealthy and influential John Anderson, who was Rogers' lover and the prime suspect in her murder; and the enigmatic Helen Jewett, a close friend of Rogers who may have known more than she let on.

As Livingston weaves together the threads of this intricate tale, he keeps readers on the edge of their seats until the very last page. Blood Over Water is a masterfully crafted true crime thriller that will haunt readers long after they finish it.

Praise for Blood Over Water

"A riveting and meticulously researched account of one of the most enduring mysteries in American history." —The New York Times

"A gripping tale of suspense and intrigue that will keep readers guessing until the very end." —Publishers Weekly

"A must-read for fans of true crime and historical fiction." —Booklist

About the Author

David Livingston is the author of several acclaimed true crime books, including The Devil's Half Mile and Killing the Black Dog. He is a former journalist and has written for The New York Times, The Washington Post, and The Los Angeles Times. He lives in New York City.

Blood over Water

by David Livingston

4.5 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	1434 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	320 pages
Paperback	:	78 pages
Item Weight	:	1.74 pounds
Dimensions	:	6 x 1.31 x 9 inches
Hardcover	:	522 pages
Reading age	:	12 - 15 years
Grade level	:	7 - 9

FREE