Murder on the Rails: The True Story of the Detective Who Unlocked the Shocking Secrets of the Boxcar Serial Killer

by Tanya Chalupa and William G. Palmini Jr.

Book Overview

When a down-on-his-luck Vietnam veteran is found bludgeoned to death at a railroad trackside campsite frequented by drifters, Detective Bill Palmini is called in to solve the vicious murder. Similarly... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0882822438
• ISBN13: 9780882822433
• Release Date: October 2004
• Publisher: New Horizon Press
• Length: 200 Pages
• Weight: 1.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"

Customer Reviews

I loved it!

I am an avid reader, but never before read any "true crime". The story seemed unreal, but I know it is true. I have to admit that the writing was riddled with errors, but the story itself kept the pages turning very fast. I, too, thought it should be made into a movie -- with the characters too odd to be made up. I would recommend it to anyone NOT faint of heart.

Finnished in two days

I couldn't put this book down, I read it in two days...and want to learn more! This book kept me interested on every page. The way the book unfolds, and the amount of information that is in there, keeps the reader entertained! Highly recommended!!

Gritty and fascinating

This book had me turning pages all day, way past the point when I should have been breaking for dinner. The writing is crisp and the narrative moves along briskly, so it makes for a very satisfying read. The portraits of the characters are colorful and thought-provoking, and they give a real feel for a world I am not familiar with. An unusually entertaining book, and it makes me want to read more books in the true crime genre.

*********Book of the Year********

This is a really great true story about the untold horrors of what happens on our nation's trains. If anyone likes true crimes stories or wants to read a great book this is it. I loved it and have already recommended it to all my friends. Give it a chance and you will be satisfied.

A Great Read

I was browsing online for a true crime book and I came along this one and I am very happy I did. I read this book and was blown away by the details, story and the writing. This is a great, easy to read book for any true crime fans, and really for anyone who wants a great read that will keep you involved from beginning to end. I couldn't put this one down, I highly recommend it.