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The Last Victim

A True-Life Journey into the Mind of a Serial Killer

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Dear Mr. Manson....

It started with a college course assignment, then escalated into a dangerous obsession. Eighteen-year-old honor student Jason Moss wrote to men whose body counts had made criminal history: men named Dahmer, Manson, Ramirez, and Gacy.

Dear Mr. Dahmer....

Posing as their ideal victim, Jason seduced them with his words. One by one they wrote him back, showering him with their madness and violent fantasies. Then the game spun out of control. John Wayne Gacy revealed all to Jason - and invited his pen pal to visit him in prison....

Dear Mr. Gacy....

It was an offer Jason couldn't turn down. Even if it made him....

The book that has riveted the attention of the national media, this may be the most revealing look at serial killers ever recorded and the most illuminating study of the dark places of the human mind ever attempted.

©1999 Jason Moss and Jeffrey Kottler (P)2013 Audible, Inc. Murder True Crime Exciting
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Interesting story. And overall a good listen. But why does the narrator give gacy such a strange voice. He didn’t sound anything like that.

Gacy sounds like a cross between buffalo bill (silence of the lambs) and Stephen hawking.

Good book but the way he narrates facts voice…

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I want to read this book after seeing the film the last victim on which this film is based after reading this book I was left with the impression that the author was indeed the last victim. I do not believe that he ever got over his experiences writing to John Wayne Gacy and Richard Ramirez. The book Chronicles this relationship particularly with Gacy but also touched on his relationship with the Ramirez and Charles Manson. Jason was brave and naive to believe that he could outwit these men who committed the most atrocious crimes against humanity. What we learn is what I would like to be a victim of a serial killer and how they must've felt being under the spell. One interesting note Jason managed to contact Jeffrey Dalmers and they wrote to each other briefly before Dalmers death in prison One could only imagine what we could of learned if that relationship had been allowed to develop. This book is very interesting and insightful but you can't help but keep in the back of your mind that the author paid the ultimate price. Previous reviewer said that this was an instruction to serial killers… This is not true as the technique are used to get them to write what's the meticulously analyse their victims and take on their mannerisms in order to gain a victim perspective the end result is both frightening and brave .. I loved this book narration is excellent warning though not for the squeamish

An introduction to serial killers… What an introduction!

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Had a real sense of eeriness & suspense that kept me listening most days until I was finished.
Anyone studying forensic psychology needs to read this book as it has a total twist on understanding a serial killers mind

Unreal & intense

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I've been doing some research on John Wayne Gacy & stumbled across this book, what an absolute eye-opener that doesn't shy away from the facts. Very disturbing in parts but that is the reality of the situations & the conversations that went on between Gacy & Jason. I learned a lot from this book. It is an essential read for anyone who has an interest in the psychology of serial killers it also shines a light on the harsh reality of dipping one's toe in the water when trying to contact one of these monsters. A lot of us are curious about what drives these monsters but it is a line we do not cross. Jason contacted these individuals & suffered horribly as a result. A young, academically gifted & talented young man was left with the horrific details of endless murders retold by these monsters. It cost him dearly & he was haunted with nightmares for years. Jason sadly took his own life in 2006. This book is groundbreaking but it is very sad the way it all turned out for Jason. May he rest in peace. I highly recommend this book!!

Utterly Fascinating & Shocking!!

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I was terrified when I realised in the middle of the book, that he died so young by his own hands. I wish I could have the chance to face him I've got too many questions and I think he was such a precious human being. I loved being in his head. I felt somewhat understood.

Valuable insight on the topic, best book so far.

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