Zodiac
The Shocking True Story of the Nation’s Most Bizarre Mass Murderer
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Zodiac
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Narrateur(s):
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Stefan Rudnicki
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Auteur(s):
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Robert Graysmith
A sexual sadist, his pleasure was torture and murder. His first victims were a teenage couple, stalked and shot dead on a lover’s lane. After another slaying, he sent his first mocking note to authorities, promising he would kill again. The official tally of his victims was six. He claimed thirty-seven. The real toll may have reached fifty. He was never caught.
“After Jack the Ripper and before Son of Sam there is only one name their equal in terror: the deadly, elusive, and mysterious Zodiac. Since 1968 the hooded mass murderer has terrified the city of San Francisco and the Bay Area with a string of brutal killings. Zodiac, in taunting letters sent to the newspapers, has hidden clues to his identity by using cunning ciphers that have defied the greatest code-breaking minds of the CIA, the FBI, and NSA.”—from the book
Robert Graysmith was on staff at the San Francisco Chronicle in 1969 when Zodiac first struck, triggering in the resolute reporter an unrelenting obsession with seeing the hooded killer brought to justice. In this gripping account of Zodiac’s eleven-month reign of terror, Graysmith reveals hundreds of facts previously unreleased, including the complete text of the killer’s letters—and his own theory of the Zodiac’s true identity.
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Ce que les critiques en disent
“Provocative…Bizarre…Graysmith’s taut narrative brings the horror back with jolt upon jolt.”
“Few cases in the history of true crime are as colorful and intriguing as that of Zodiac…Graysmith provides ample details about the police investigation, including the full text and photos of most of the letters. Zodiac is an excellent starting point not only for the casual reader but also for those interested in retracing the author’s steps in order to pursue their own ideas about who the killer may have been.”
“Stefan Rudnicki’s narration is intelligent, engaging, and intriguing. His voice commands attention…Rudnicki makes listening satisfying and, even in lengthy lab reports, keeps things edgy.”
“Will fascinate true-crime readers…Recommended.”
“A chilling real-life detective story.”
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If you go into this book with the aforementioned realistic approach, the story he weaves is compelling.
If you're interested in the case, you should listen to this book, first, then move onto other factual sources to verify.
A Good Overview, But Don't Assume All Correct
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Why it works for audio:
The Vibe: Rudnicki’s performance makes the investigation feel like a classic detective thriller, which keeps you engaged during the dense forensic segments.
The Narrative: Listening allows you to absorb the chaos of the late '60s Bay Area without getting stuck on the visual clutter of the ciphers and letters.
The Convenience: It’s the perfect length for a few days of commuting or chores—long enough to get deep into the weeds, but short enough that it doesn't overstay its welcome like the 18-hour sequel, Zodiac Unmasked.
The "Buyer Beware":
Graysmith is a storyteller first and a historian second. Treat this as a highly compelling speculative investigation rather than a collection of undisputed facts. It's "true crime" with a heavy emphasis on the author's own theories.
Verdict: If you want the definitive lore behind the ciphers and the terror that gripped the Bay Area, the audiobook is the most efficient way to consume it.
Obsession in Your Ears
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