Unreal & intense

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

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An introduction to serial killers… What an introduction!

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

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Utterly Fascinating & Shocking!!

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!!

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Good book but the way he narrates facts voice…

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.

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An exercise in lunacy.

What would have made The Last Victim better?

To start with a less robotic narrator. While Fawley tries hard to play each part separately he fails and the pace is slow and monotone.

What was most disappointing about Jason Moss and Jeffrey Kottler ’s story?

I could not see past the main character's arrogance and blatant stupidity. The most common element that shines through is how Moss really love himself. He believes he is capable of trapping and training the mind of some seriously damaged, evil murderers and doesn't baulk at including his own younger brother in the mess it creates! The first 16 chapters are filled with this self love and I don't think I can put up with any more of this rubbish.

You didn’t love this book--but did it have any redeeming qualities?

If the correspondence between Moss and Gacy are factual then perhaps less pornographic examples and more detailing the whole mindset of the man might have redeemed something.

Any additional comments?

If you are looking for a 'true crime' story I'd strongly suggest choosing something else.

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Interesting story, hateful narrator

I've read this book many times before and have enjoyed it.
The narrator is awful. He puts on horrible fake voices for different characters which I feel takes away from the story, especially his Gacy voice.
Avoid the audio version and just buy the book to avoid disappointment

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