Format and Purchasing Information
Paperback
Where to Buy
- Online:
- The North Country Store
- Price:
- $22.00
- Dimensions (WxHxT):
- 6.0 x 9.0 x 0.7 in
- Weight:
- 0.9 lbs
- Pages:
- 247
- Illustrations:
- 100
- Publication Date:
- 2026
- Publisher:
- Bloated Toe Publishing
- ISBN‐13:
- 979-8951019004
Description
Discover the dark and fascinating history of love, jealousy, and murder in New York’s Adirondacks and foothills. This gripping collection by acclaimed historian Lawrence P. Gooley explores real-life cases of passion-driven crimes, unraveling the motives, trials, and aftermaths of notorious incidents from the 19th and 20th centuries. Each chapter dives deep into the lives of ordinary people whose relationships turned deadly, including:
- Howard Bishop and the “Code of the Hills”: A shocking tale of infidelity ending in murder and a sensational trial
- John Benson: Killing a Friend to Possess His Wife—an explosive love triangle with tragic consequences
- Adam Nappi & Mary Leo: Lust, murder, and a web of secrets that spanned continents
Drawing from court records, newspaper archives, and personal testimonies, Gooley’s book offers a vivid, meticulously researched account of true crime in rural America. Perfect for fans of historical mysteries, true crime, and regional history, this volume reveals how love and jealousy can ignite deadly passions, leaving lasting scars on families and communities.