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The Truro Murders: The Sex Killing Spree Through the Eyes of an Accomplice
The Truro Murders presents the shocking true story of Christopher Worrell, and his accomplice, James Miller. The events in this book unveil one of the worst serial killing sprees in Australian history. Over the course of two months in 1976-1977, seven young women were brutally raped and murdered.
Worrell and Miller met in prison, and upon release, developed a dominant and submissive relationship that centred around feeding Worrell's sadistic urges towards women. Miller would deny any involvement in the murders, claiming his love for Worrell was the basis for his cooperation and silence.
In the space of twelve months between 1978-1979, remains of two of the victims were found within 1km of one another. Police linked the two bodies with another five young females reported missing in the area. The police uncovered two more skeletons within the Truro region and now faced the difficult task of piecing together the evidence and finding the countries biggest serial killers.
The Truro Murders portrays the sex-fuelled killing spree from the perspective of James Miller, the accomplice. Contained within this shocking true crime story are love, loss, manipulation, and extreme violence. Ryan Green’s riveting narrative draws the reader into the real-live horror experienced by the victims and has all the elements of a classic thriller.
This book contains descriptive accounts of torture, abuse and violence. If you are especially sensitive to this material, it might be advisable not to read any further
Worrell and Miller met in prison, and upon release, developed a dominant and submissive relationship that centred around feeding Worrell's sadistic urges towards women. Miller would deny any involvement in the murders, claiming his love for Worrell was the basis for his cooperation and silence.
In the space of twelve months between 1978-1979, remains of two of the victims were found within 1km of one another. Police linked the two bodies with another five young females reported missing in the area. The police uncovered two more skeletons within the Truro region and now faced the difficult task of piecing together the evidence and finding the countries biggest serial killers.
The Truro Murders portrays the sex-fuelled killing spree from the perspective of James Miller, the accomplice. Contained within this shocking true crime story are love, loss, manipulation, and extreme violence. Ryan Green’s riveting narrative draws the reader into the real-live horror experienced by the victims and has all the elements of a classic thriller.
This book contains descriptive accounts of torture, abuse and violence. If you are especially sensitive to this material, it might be advisable not to read any further
123 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 2, 2017
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About the author
Ryan Green
32 books488 followersRyan Green is a true crime author in his late thirties. He lives in Herefordshire, England with his wife, three children, and two dogs. Outside of writing and spending time with his family, Ryan enjoys walking, reading and windsurfing.
Ryan is fascinated with History, Psychology and True Crime. In 2015, he finally started researching and writing his own work and at the end of the year, he released his first book on Britain's most notorious serial killer, Harold Shipman.
He has since written several books on lesser-known subjects, and taken the unique approach of writing from the killer's perspective. He narrates some of the most chilling scenes you'll encounter in the True Crime genre.
"Ryan Green is an incredible storyteller...he doesn’t just tell the story, he allows you to be part of it." ~Blackbird
Ryan is fascinated with History, Psychology and True Crime. In 2015, he finally started researching and writing his own work and at the end of the year, he released his first book on Britain's most notorious serial killer, Harold Shipman.
He has since written several books on lesser-known subjects, and taken the unique approach of writing from the killer's perspective. He narrates some of the most chilling scenes you'll encounter in the True Crime genre.
"Ryan Green is an incredible storyteller...he doesn’t just tell the story, he allows you to be part of it." ~Blackbird
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January 29, 2021
Audio 5 Stars
Story 4 Stars
Story 4 Stars
March 18, 2022
Fiction. No referencing, fake dialogue and a ludicrous interpretation of what happened.
November 17, 2017
Good thing this book was free.
I wouldn't recommend this book. It seems to be told from the perspective of the accomplice but does not make clear if the author every really met this man or not. There are no direct quotes or any interviews with James Miller. It's written like the author just read his confession and then fabricated the things he thought the guy should be thinking and feelings when the events occurred. I also am a firm believer that the author's personal opinions of his subjects should be left out of his books and apparently this author does not feel that way.
I wouldn't recommend this book. It seems to be told from the perspective of the accomplice but does not make clear if the author every really met this man or not. There are no direct quotes or any interviews with James Miller. It's written like the author just read his confession and then fabricated the things he thought the guy should be thinking and feelings when the events occurred. I also am a firm believer that the author's personal opinions of his subjects should be left out of his books and apparently this author does not feel that way.
January 17, 2021
5 stars audio
4 stars story
4 stars story
February 2, 2021
I enjoy reading about the psychology behind serial killers, as well as seeing what it was that got them caught, what might have lead them to be that way, and generally reading discussions on why they did what they did.
Sadly this book was quite a let down, instead of fact and a telling of what happened, it was instead a subjective book telling of Miller’s thoughts and feelings as if they were fact. Describing his actions as if they were also fact when it is still debated whether he was actively involved or not is not acceptable. The author creates a character with Miller to try and lure the reader into feeling sympathy for him by describing his thoughts and feelings, portraying him as a lost and broken human, when in actuality that can’t be truly known because only Miller’s account of the events exists and therefore cannot be trusted.
So overall this book reads more like bad fiction based on the killings, and unacceptably embellishes and outright makes up a lot of the text. It would have been better to have written what Miller said happened, what was believed to have happened, and any other arguments allowing the reader to get more of an in depth idea of the case and to create a discussion around what happened with the known facts and why or how active or passive each man was based on speculation. Instead of passing this badly written clearly subjective piece of fiction presenting only the base facts that you could learn quickly from the internet (names, dates, etc).
I will not be reading anymore from this author if he thinks this is an acceptable way to present ‘true’ crime books
Sadly this book was quite a let down, instead of fact and a telling of what happened, it was instead a subjective book telling of Miller’s thoughts and feelings as if they were fact. Describing his actions as if they were also fact when it is still debated whether he was actively involved or not is not acceptable. The author creates a character with Miller to try and lure the reader into feeling sympathy for him by describing his thoughts and feelings, portraying him as a lost and broken human, when in actuality that can’t be truly known because only Miller’s account of the events exists and therefore cannot be trusted.
So overall this book reads more like bad fiction based on the killings, and unacceptably embellishes and outright makes up a lot of the text. It would have been better to have written what Miller said happened, what was believed to have happened, and any other arguments allowing the reader to get more of an in depth idea of the case and to create a discussion around what happened with the known facts and why or how active or passive each man was based on speculation. Instead of passing this badly written clearly subjective piece of fiction presenting only the base facts that you could learn quickly from the internet (names, dates, etc).
I will not be reading anymore from this author if he thinks this is an acceptable way to present ‘true’ crime books
October 27, 2017
This book focuses completely on the killers and their relationship, using what I suspect to be fictionalized dialogue embellishments. Chapters are named for the victims, but the girls are mere placeholders, barely registering as characters, let alone living, breathing human beings.
July 9, 2022
يحكي مؤلف الكتاب قصة واقعية لسلسلة من جرائم القتل المتسلسلة التي نفذها ثنائي من المجرمين في صحراء أستراليا. المجرم الأول كريس وورل يعاني من اضطراب عقلي يؤدي به للعدوانية والسادية تجاه ضحاياه. ويخضع له المجرم الثاني جيمس ميلر في استدراج الضحايا بمظهره الطيب والبسيط. وبسبب شعور جيمس بالوحدة والحاجة للصداقة فإنه ينفذ كل ما يأمر به كريس ويطيعه طاعة عمياء. والنتيجة قتل سبعة فتيات على فترات متباعدة وإخفاء جثثهن في صحراء استراليا. لم يعلم أحد بما جرى في البداية نظرا لاحتمال هرب بعض الفتيات لمدن أخرى أو لاحتمال ان البعض منهم ممن كن يمارسن رياضة التجول والمشي قد توفوا بسبب العطش في الصحراء. ولكن بعد أن قتل كريس في حادث سيارة، اعترف جيمس في لحظة ضعف بما اقترفاه من جرائم لصديقة سابقة. وبقى الأمر طي الكتمان لسنوات إلى أن تم اكتشاف جثة فتاة بالصدفة. وتم رصد جائزة لمن يدلي بمعلومات. وهكذا بلغت الصديقة عن جيمس وتم القبض عليه واعترف بتستره ومعاونته لكريس في جميع القضايا. وحكم عليه بالسجن مدى الحياة ست مرات، وتوفي في السجن بعد معاناة طويلة مع المرض.
October 31, 2017
This is an interesting story about a serial-killing pair in Australia. Christopher Worrell and James Miller met in prison. James fell in love with Chris while Chris, being a sociopath, was unable to love anyone.
The duo cruised the streets looking for prey. Chris would use his charm to lure females into the car, and James would drive them to an isolated location. James would go for a walk while Chris raped and murdered their victim. Then James would return to help dispose of the body.
The duo cruised the streets looking for prey. Chris would use his charm to lure females into the car, and James would drive them to an isolated location. James would go for a walk while Chris raped and murdered their victim. Then James would return to help dispose of the body.
January 13, 2018
For anyone who follows me, this is so far out of my realm of typical reads that I'm sure you think I accidentally added this to my "read" shelf. Alas, I have a bit of a thing for true crime and have always been interested to see a bit behind the scenes into the human psyche. The Truro Murders allowed me to do two things: the first, experience what it's like to be in an abusive relationship where fists are not involved. Only unrequited love and a misplacement of trust and kindness. And second, the twisted way a mind can warp that love and allow you to follow someone so blindly, even when they are committing heinous crimes.
The Truro Murders happened in Australia in 1976-77. The country had never experienced a serial killer of this magnitude before, if at all.
This story, from the eyes of James Miller, the accomplice, shows the manipulations of a serial killer. The terrifying way Miller was controlled, the way he was able to turn a blind eye to Worrell's crimes.... I don't have the words for this kind of behavior.
But I do want to know more. Now I want to research, research, research these crimes and see them in a different light, a different perspective. I want to know it all--or at least as much as possible.
Ryan Green has given us an easy to read/listen account of something that should never be easy to hear or read. But he does this flawlessly, explaining the behaviors of both Worrell and Miller, and making the reader want to know more. More about Miller and more about Worrell.
**The audio of this is fantastic. The narrator makes you feel like you're there while offering a bit of detachment because no one really wants to be the accomplice of a serial killer.
The Truro Murders happened in Australia in 1976-77. The country had never experienced a serial killer of this magnitude before, if at all.
This story, from the eyes of James Miller, the accomplice, shows the manipulations of a serial killer. The terrifying way Miller was controlled, the way he was able to turn a blind eye to Worrell's crimes.... I don't have the words for this kind of behavior.
But I do want to know more. Now I want to research, research, research these crimes and see them in a different light, a different perspective. I want to know it all--or at least as much as possible.
Ryan Green has given us an easy to read/listen account of something that should never be easy to hear or read. But he does this flawlessly, explaining the behaviors of both Worrell and Miller, and making the reader want to know more. More about Miller and more about Worrell.
**The audio of this is fantastic. The narrator makes you feel like you're there while offering a bit of detachment because no one really wants to be the accomplice of a serial killer.
November 29, 2017
I received a complimentary copy of this audiobook from the publisher/author in exchange for a voluntary honest review.
Like many great true crime writers, Ryan Green does a fantastic job creating a strong narrative based on true events. I was fully gripped by his strong writing style and easily urged forward by the flow of the story telling.
That being said, as a true crime story, the author missed a great opportunity to provide direct quotes from the subjects and provide regular citation throughout. This caused me to doubt a good deal of information delivered, due to the fact that the author is writing from the direct perspective of the subject without having met him or directly quoting him.
I strongly feel that the author should have changed the names and locations and developed a fictional story based on these events. In my honest opinion, I believe this would allow his creativity to better shine and would have resulted in a more impactful conclusion.
Like many great true crime writers, Ryan Green does a fantastic job creating a strong narrative based on true events. I was fully gripped by his strong writing style and easily urged forward by the flow of the story telling.
That being said, as a true crime story, the author missed a great opportunity to provide direct quotes from the subjects and provide regular citation throughout. This caused me to doubt a good deal of information delivered, due to the fact that the author is writing from the direct perspective of the subject without having met him or directly quoting him.
I strongly feel that the author should have changed the names and locations and developed a fictional story based on these events. In my honest opinion, I believe this would allow his creativity to better shine and would have resulted in a more impactful conclusion.
August 24, 2019
I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review.
2018 First Read
DNF at 34%.
This book was terrible. It feels like the author read the accomplice's confession and fabricated a novel, guessing at what he thought or felt. It honestly felt like a badly done YA novel rather than true crime book. It wasn't engaging, it wasn't entertaining and it felt whiny and boring.
2019 Re-Read
I enjoyed this book much more the second time around. The information given is good, and I really got into the book, and I wanted to know what happened next and how and why they were caught. Unfortunately, that was a little anti-climatic, but I suppose that it wasn’t the author’s fault.
The only complaint that I have of this book is that the author says that Miller feels certain emotions when Worrill rapes and murders, but there’s no evidence given that he actually felt that way. If Green has read Millers confessions, it doesn’t come across very well, and it made me feel a little sceptical.
2018 First Read
DNF at 34%.
This book was terrible. It feels like the author read the accomplice's confession and fabricated a novel, guessing at what he thought or felt. It honestly felt like a badly done YA novel rather than true crime book. It wasn't engaging, it wasn't entertaining and it felt whiny and boring.
2019 Re-Read
I enjoyed this book much more the second time around. The information given is good, and I really got into the book, and I wanted to know what happened next and how and why they were caught. Unfortunately, that was a little anti-climatic, but I suppose that it wasn’t the author’s fault.
The only complaint that I have of this book is that the author says that Miller feels certain emotions when Worrill rapes and murders, but there’s no evidence given that he actually felt that way. If Green has read Millers confessions, it doesn’t come across very well, and it made me feel a little sceptical.
May 16, 2021
"Fake" True Crime
Book is advertised as being from the perspective of one of the killers, James. And, it is - grippinly so. The problem is there is no indication James participated, in any way, in the writing of this book, or that there is any other verbal or written record that supports the idea that James" motivations were as stated in this book. I assume the crimes themselves did, in fact, happen, but everything else appears to be culled from Me Green"s imagination.
Book is advertised as being from the perspective of one of the killers, James. And, it is - grippinly so. The problem is there is no indication James participated, in any way, in the writing of this book, or that there is any other verbal or written record that supports the idea that James" motivations were as stated in this book. I assume the crimes themselves did, in fact, happen, but everything else appears to be culled from Me Green"s imagination.
July 28, 2019
This book is the true story of a couple of serial killers in australia. Actually, it was one serial killer and his sidekick who was just along for the ride. The killings took place in the 1970s, before there was any network set up to recognize and catch serial killers. They prowled the streets, picking up girls at bus terminals and other places where young, naive girls might be looking for rides. They'd then drive them out to the stick (Truro), rape, murder and bury them in shallow graves or just cover them with sticks and leave them. What makes the story unique is the relationship between the two killers. Actually only one was a killer. The other was in love with his younger partner and would do anything at all to keep him happy, including driving him around to pick up girls, driving them to the places they were killed and helping dispose of the bodies. There is no big story about a police pursuit of these killers. One of them died before they even knew a serial killer existed. The other would never have been caught had he not confessed. No great police work here. No great story line either. Just 2 messed up individuals who destroyed a lot of other lives.
October 1, 2020
"Steady but unspectacular"
Only the second true crime novel I've read in the past eight years. It does exactly what it says on the tin. There's no mystery, just a steady but unspectacular appraisal of the events. I found I enjoyed the first few chapters and then it got repetitive.
Only the second true crime novel I've read in the past eight years. It does exactly what it says on the tin. There's no mystery, just a steady but unspectacular appraisal of the events. I found I enjoyed the first few chapters and then it got repetitive.
February 24, 2022
I found this book boring and I felt some of the events in this book were dramatised to keep the readers attention.This book was more about the Accomplice and less about the murderer or the victims.Therr are also no facts in this book.I was that bored that it took me a while to finish it and sometimes I was struggling to keep my eyes open.
October 25, 2017
Finished this book yesterday.Yes the writing is good but I just do not get why the author acknowledges (see my highlights) that what is known about this case is told by someone who has ample reason to lie but still he uses this narrative which to me sounds very unlikely as proof.
Only for that reason I cannot give a high rating.
Only for that reason I cannot give a high rating.
March 16, 2021
The life & times of Australian Caucasian serial killers: Christopher Robin Worrell & James William Miller
I do not receive any type of compensation for reading & reviewing free books from publishers & authors. Therefore, I am under no obligation to write a positive review, only an honest one.
Warning: This book contains descriptive accounts of extremely graphic adult content violence, murder, or expletive language &/or uncensored sexually explicit material (gay, rape, minor/adult verbal, psychological, emotional, physical & sexual abuse, BDSM) which is only suitable for mature readers. It may be offensive or have potential adverse psychological effects on the reader. If you are especially sensitive to this type of material, it is strongly advised not to read any further.
An awesome book cover, great font & writing style. A very professionally written serial killer book. They were quite easy for me to read/follow from start/finish & never a dull moment. There were no grammar/typo errors, nor any repetitive or out of line sequence sentences. Lots of exciting scenarios, with several twists/turns & a huge description list of unique characters, settings, facts etc. to keep track of. They all could also make another great serial killer movie, a classroom PP presentation, or better yet a mini-TV series or even a documentary (Crime Museum; True Crime; American Crime Story; Investigative Discovery. There are no references, works cited, or endnotes so I will only rate it at 3/5 stars.
Thank you for the free author; Amazon Digital Services LLC.; book
Tony Parsons MSW (Washburn)
I do not receive any type of compensation for reading & reviewing free books from publishers & authors. Therefore, I am under no obligation to write a positive review, only an honest one.
Warning: This book contains descriptive accounts of extremely graphic adult content violence, murder, or expletive language &/or uncensored sexually explicit material (gay, rape, minor/adult verbal, psychological, emotional, physical & sexual abuse, BDSM) which is only suitable for mature readers. It may be offensive or have potential adverse psychological effects on the reader. If you are especially sensitive to this type of material, it is strongly advised not to read any further.
An awesome book cover, great font & writing style. A very professionally written serial killer book. They were quite easy for me to read/follow from start/finish & never a dull moment. There were no grammar/typo errors, nor any repetitive or out of line sequence sentences. Lots of exciting scenarios, with several twists/turns & a huge description list of unique characters, settings, facts etc. to keep track of. They all could also make another great serial killer movie, a classroom PP presentation, or better yet a mini-TV series or even a documentary (Crime Museum; True Crime; American Crime Story; Investigative Discovery. There are no references, works cited, or endnotes so I will only rate it at 3/5 stars.
Thank you for the free author; Amazon Digital Services LLC.; book
Tony Parsons MSW (Washburn)
October 1, 2021
3.5/5
I was really pleasantly surprised by this. I didn't think I'd enjoy it but the writing was compelling and I was intrigued with how the crime spree would end. It's weird to think about liking a book about a serial rapist and murderer but the mind of evil is always an intriguing place.
I'll point out that as a sexual assault survivor I was not triggered by this book at all, the details of the rapes are very minimal and not really the focus. However, everyone's trauma is different so be aware of what this book is before reading and take of yourself.
So this is set in my state, South Australia, which I didn't realise going in so that was an awesome surprise. It was also queer, another surprise that I loved. It was so amazingly interesting to read about how much James loved Chris and his unwavering devotion to this awful man. James had such conflicting emotions about what was going on and his delusion about his future with Chris was so intense that you could almost believe it yourself.
This was just really fascinating but I do wish we could have gotten deeper into the minds of James and Chris and really gone in depth with the crimes. I didn't want all the gorey details but I felt like the victims were sometimes overlooked and the crimes almost took second place to the love James had for Chris.
I was really pleasantly surprised by this. I didn't think I'd enjoy it but the writing was compelling and I was intrigued with how the crime spree would end. It's weird to think about liking a book about a serial rapist and murderer but the mind of evil is always an intriguing place.
I'll point out that as a sexual assault survivor I was not triggered by this book at all, the details of the rapes are very minimal and not really the focus. However, everyone's trauma is different so be aware of what this book is before reading and take of yourself.
So this is set in my state, South Australia, which I didn't realise going in so that was an awesome surprise. It was also queer, another surprise that I loved. It was so amazingly interesting to read about how much James loved Chris and his unwavering devotion to this awful man. James had such conflicting emotions about what was going on and his delusion about his future with Chris was so intense that you could almost believe it yourself.
This was just really fascinating but I do wish we could have gotten deeper into the minds of James and Chris and really gone in depth with the crimes. I didn't want all the gorey details but I felt like the victims were sometimes overlooked and the crimes almost took second place to the love James had for Chris.
October 10, 2017
A great true crime read!
Just a couple of typos, and a few parts I would have changed for clarity, but other than that, it was great. It was shorter than the average TC because it didn't have the background and childhood of the perpetrators, which sometimes really helps us to understand them better. Many of these guys were abused by their parents or, believe it or not, in the military. That has always surprised me.
And, I'm one of those who likes to read about the trial, yet there was nothing here about it. I don't know about Australia, but in the U.S. you can't just use a person's confession. You need to back it up with evidence. So I would have been interested to know what evidence they had against Chuck. But, the story doesn't tell us that.
For the loss of that information (which I personally take as laziness on the part of the author for his lack of research), I only gave three stars. But for what information IS here, it's good. There just needs to be MORE to make it as good as the other TC books on the market.
I'd still read him, if he ever came out with something on a crime that hasn't been write about a million times already (which his other books have), but only on the Kindle Unlimited. I wouldn't pay much for them due to the lack of information.
Just a couple of typos, and a few parts I would have changed for clarity, but other than that, it was great. It was shorter than the average TC because it didn't have the background and childhood of the perpetrators, which sometimes really helps us to understand them better. Many of these guys were abused by their parents or, believe it or not, in the military. That has always surprised me.
And, I'm one of those who likes to read about the trial, yet there was nothing here about it. I don't know about Australia, but in the U.S. you can't just use a person's confession. You need to back it up with evidence. So I would have been interested to know what evidence they had against Chuck. But, the story doesn't tell us that.
For the loss of that information (which I personally take as laziness on the part of the author for his lack of research), I only gave three stars. But for what information IS here, it's good. There just needs to be MORE to make it as good as the other TC books on the market.
I'd still read him, if he ever came out with something on a crime that hasn't been write about a million times already (which his other books have), but only on the Kindle Unlimited. I wouldn't pay much for them due to the lack of information.
May 21, 2019
Out of all of Greens books this one is the hardest for me to review.
The author Ryan Green have an amazing talent researching, filling in the gaps and turning all the facts into a story which anyone can understand.
This is the first time that I actually felt for one of the characters:
I thought about Australia in the 70th, a small town how unlucky a person like James had to be to be born gay, not in the 70th and not in Australia which was late to develop and move forward like most of the rest of the world.
I feel that circumstances gave James no chance especially after meeting Chris who knew how to manipulate, find the weaknesses in people and abuse that power so perfectly that James truly had no hope.
I actually think that this is not a bad true story at all, that people can learn from it, how evil will use anything to get its deeds done, just like it uses the internet today.
Steve White is an excellent narrator and a perfect choice for this book.
I do recommend this audiobook and the rest of Greens audiobooks, people need to know about the monsters out there, not pretend that they don’t exist or think that horrible things happen to others not to them till it’s to late.
The author Ryan Green have an amazing talent researching, filling in the gaps and turning all the facts into a story which anyone can understand.
This is the first time that I actually felt for one of the characters:
I thought about Australia in the 70th, a small town how unlucky a person like James had to be to be born gay, not in the 70th and not in Australia which was late to develop and move forward like most of the rest of the world.
I feel that circumstances gave James no chance especially after meeting Chris who knew how to manipulate, find the weaknesses in people and abuse that power so perfectly that James truly had no hope.
I actually think that this is not a bad true story at all, that people can learn from it, how evil will use anything to get its deeds done, just like it uses the internet today.
Steve White is an excellent narrator and a perfect choice for this book.
I do recommend this audiobook and the rest of Greens audiobooks, people need to know about the monsters out there, not pretend that they don’t exist or think that horrible things happen to others not to them till it’s to late.
August 1, 2020
This is another great true crime book by author Ryan Green. Over a two month period in 1976-1977, Christopher Worrell and his accomplice, James Miller, killed seven young women in one of the worst serial killing sprees in Australian history.
The two men met in prison and after their releases, a dominant and submissive relationship was formed. Worrell's sadistic urges led to a string of violent rapes and murders. Miller, who was hopelessly in love with Worrell, claimed innocence since he wasn't actively involved in the killings.
Since the book deals with violence against women, sensitive readers should beware. But, if you want to know more about the dark side of human nature and the lengths that a person might reach in order to find love, give this book a go. Mr. Green has a way with writing about true crimes in a manner that nearly reads like fiction. Unfortunately, this story isn't fiction and will haunt the reader long after finishing the book.
The narrator, Steve White, does a good job with the pacing and adds a lot to the listener's enjoyment. I was given the chance to listen to the audiobook version of this book by the author, but the opinions expressed are totally my own.
The two men met in prison and after their releases, a dominant and submissive relationship was formed. Worrell's sadistic urges led to a string of violent rapes and murders. Miller, who was hopelessly in love with Worrell, claimed innocence since he wasn't actively involved in the killings.
Since the book deals with violence against women, sensitive readers should beware. But, if you want to know more about the dark side of human nature and the lengths that a person might reach in order to find love, give this book a go. Mr. Green has a way with writing about true crimes in a manner that nearly reads like fiction. Unfortunately, this story isn't fiction and will haunt the reader long after finishing the book.
The narrator, Steve White, does a good job with the pacing and adds a lot to the listener's enjoyment. I was given the chance to listen to the audiobook version of this book by the author, but the opinions expressed are totally my own.
April 5, 2019
Sex crazed killer...
This story is set in Australia and is about Chris Worrell (the killer), and James Miller (the accomplish), who meet in prison and become fast friends.
Chris was a young good looking guy and very self confident with women. James, was an older gay man in love with Chris. Unfortunately, for James, Chris did not return the affection.
Chris and James would go cruising at night and pick up women that Chris wanted. James would go for long walks while Chris stayed behind in the car with the girl. Chris would violently rape the girl and then kill her. When James came back to the car, he was forced to help Chris get rid of the body.
This behavior went on almost nightly and became more violent each time.
James had seen Chris in his dark moods and was somewhat afraid of him. Because James loved Chris so much, he would keep his mouth shut about Chris' activities.
I won't tell you the whole story, but GOD has a mysterious way of setting things right.
I enjoyed the book very much and recommend it to all true crime readers.
Dianna,
Prescott, AZ.
This story is set in Australia and is about Chris Worrell (the killer), and James Miller (the accomplish), who meet in prison and become fast friends.
Chris was a young good looking guy and very self confident with women. James, was an older gay man in love with Chris. Unfortunately, for James, Chris did not return the affection.
Chris and James would go cruising at night and pick up women that Chris wanted. James would go for long walks while Chris stayed behind in the car with the girl. Chris would violently rape the girl and then kill her. When James came back to the car, he was forced to help Chris get rid of the body.
This behavior went on almost nightly and became more violent each time.
James had seen Chris in his dark moods and was somewhat afraid of him. Because James loved Chris so much, he would keep his mouth shut about Chris' activities.
I won't tell you the whole story, but GOD has a mysterious way of setting things right.
I enjoyed the book very much and recommend it to all true crime readers.
Dianna,
Prescott, AZ.
March 4, 2025
james and chris worrell met in jail and james feel in love with chris chris was in jail for a violent rape while on parole for armed robbery a few years before james would go out with chris when he picked up girls and drive to a secluded place and james would go for a walk he was willing to do anything to make chris happy than chris would have dark moods and murder the girl and james would drive up to truro and help him get rid of the body.. as they contined it got to be 4 girls in one week there was no stopping him than one night they were out with chris had a girl deborah and he was driving to fast and she was yelling to slow down.. the front tire blew and the car flipped twice and they were thrown from the windows chris and deborah died only james lived chris girlfriend went in to claim the 30 thouand reward and gave james name and he was arrested and convicted of 6 while he was in jail he was sick he had hep cwhich he had for years he never knew about in 2000 he had a large prostate and cancer 6 years away from his parole in 2006 he died in his sleep he was the longest serving prisoner in whole southern austrailia
April 19, 2019
Gripping, disturbing, intriguing from start to finish. Told mainly from the point of view of James Miller, the older, more submissive partner in the Truro murders. The author has the knack of being able to get into the minds of his characters and showing what makes them tick. The author gives just enough description of the murders for the horror and cruelty of them to get through. The codependent relationship between Christopher Worrell and James Miller is depicted from all angles. The dominant, cold hearted psychopath and his willing, submissive servant. James Miller consistently and persistently presents himself as the innocent party who merely drove Christopher Worrell around to pick up girls so he could rape and murder them, and so James Miller would help in burying and covering up the bodies. However, by the end, I was left wondering whether James Miller had perhaps had a more active role in the murders than he was willing to admit. The fact that this is a true story fills me with horror and sadness.
May 6, 2022
The Truro Murder
Ryan Green does not disappoint. If you like true crime stories like I do this will keep you wondering how is it going to end. I was shocked at how it did. I wasn't expecting that at all! I was hoping for a much worse one to end his miserable life. It's too bad the accomplice did not die by the hands of the serial killer like he thought he would and how you wished he would have. But, unfortunately you have to remember that it is a true story, so that option is not possible.
Both, the serial killer and his accomplice desrved one another. I'm amazed how two very depravedand psychotic sickos found one another. Rarely does a serial killer have an accomplice let alone outlive him to tell the story which happened in this case. Otherwise, no one would be the wiser and this story may have never been discovered and solved. So, whose worse you ask? Read the book so you can decide for yourself.
Ryan Green does not disappoint. If you like true crime stories like I do this will keep you wondering how is it going to end. I was shocked at how it did. I wasn't expecting that at all! I was hoping for a much worse one to end his miserable life. It's too bad the accomplice did not die by the hands of the serial killer like he thought he would and how you wished he would have. But, unfortunately you have to remember that it is a true story, so that option is not possible.
Both, the serial killer and his accomplice desrved one another. I'm amazed how two very depravedand psychotic sickos found one another. Rarely does a serial killer have an accomplice let alone outlive him to tell the story which happened in this case. Otherwise, no one would be the wiser and this story may have never been discovered and solved. So, whose worse you ask? Read the book so you can decide for yourself.
January 13, 2018
Once again another great read
I am always so pleased when I read another one of Ryan Green books. But it seems each book I read gets better and better!! I am also a true crime buff and love reading about it but I get so tired of the same cases over and over. Ryan Green is one of the few that has no problem writing about something different. But what really impressed me was his writing skills and how he is very open about his books. He tends to not judge and not take aides like some authors and I think that is so important. You get more facts like that I believe. If you are looking for a great author and a good book then he's that author and this book is def great. You won't be disappointed.... Keep up the great work Ryan and I can't wait for another amazing book to read!!! So not to rush you but I am another fan waiting, lol....
I am always so pleased when I read another one of Ryan Green books. But it seems each book I read gets better and better!! I am also a true crime buff and love reading about it but I get so tired of the same cases over and over. Ryan Green is one of the few that has no problem writing about something different. But what really impressed me was his writing skills and how he is very open about his books. He tends to not judge and not take aides like some authors and I think that is so important. You get more facts like that I believe. If you are looking for a great author and a good book then he's that author and this book is def great. You won't be disappointed.... Keep up the great work Ryan and I can't wait for another amazing book to read!!! So not to rush you but I am another fan waiting, lol....
January 10, 2018
Ryan Green brings another torturous tale of love, sex and murder. This murder spree is told third person through the eyes of a weak oppressed accomplice from south Australia. This is not a memoir or a biography and reads more like a true crime story you would see on an A & E special.
Told through the eyes of Jerry Miller, you sympothize with him as to how he became caught up in such a horrible string of murders but not for his pleas of inocennce as he was capable of knowing the difference between right and wrong.
Overall Green does a great job of bringing you Jerry's story without interjecting any outside opinion, whether his own or soceity's and helps reaffirm that no matter who we are, where we come from, we are all seeking acceptance and love.
Told through the eyes of Jerry Miller, you sympothize with him as to how he became caught up in such a horrible string of murders but not for his pleas of inocennce as he was capable of knowing the difference between right and wrong.
Overall Green does a great job of bringing you Jerry's story without interjecting any outside opinion, whether his own or soceity's and helps reaffirm that no matter who we are, where we come from, we are all seeking acceptance and love.
July 17, 2018
Interesting enough, but it reads like fiction rather than true crime, hence the low rating.
It is told from the POV of one of the killers, who is not the author, so that right there makes it a little sketchy. How could Green possibly know the innermost thoughts of Miller in the most life-altering moments of his life? It does not mention them ever meeting, nor are there any direct quotes, which leads me to believe they have never spoken to each other either.
The fact that this book is marketed as a true crime discredits any of the writing, which itself was not bad.
I read a review saying they felt this book would have delivered more if it had been pursued as based on a true story (because that's what it truly is) rather than nonfiction/true crime. I couldn't agree more.
It is told from the POV of one of the killers, who is not the author, so that right there makes it a little sketchy. How could Green possibly know the innermost thoughts of Miller in the most life-altering moments of his life? It does not mention them ever meeting, nor are there any direct quotes, which leads me to believe they have never spoken to each other either.
The fact that this book is marketed as a true crime discredits any of the writing, which itself was not bad.
I read a review saying they felt this book would have delivered more if it had been pursued as based on a true story (because that's what it truly is) rather than nonfiction/true crime. I couldn't agree more.
September 14, 2022
To what extent are we willing to become an accomplice of a crime if it involves someone we love? An account of bizarre crimes told from Christopher Worrel's perspective based on a true story. Everything started when James and Chris met in prison and became friends. Following their release, they made plans to leave together, among other things. In love with Chris, James let himself be controlled by doing everything to ensure he didn't jeopardize his relationship with him. His genuine feelings led him to become an accomplice to Chris's crimes, for which he had to pay the price. The first pages of the book left me in a state of shock. Fabulous, thrilling, and exciting, it is a page-turner. I really enjoyed reading this story, and I recommend it. Thanks to the author for sending me his work!
August 15, 2019
I was given this free review copy audio book by the author at my request and have voluntarily left this review.
The Truro Murders is told from the perspective of Murderer’s accomplice. James thinks because he didn’t actually kill anyone, he isn’t guilty of anything. He blindly follows along with whatever Chris says. At first he is disgusted, but he quickly just goes along with all of the brutal rapes and killings of so many women. He loved Chris and wanted to be with him more that anything. The whole story was sad and disturbing. I did feel sympathy of James, but that doesn’t excuse his behavior.
The Truro Murders is told from the perspective of Murderer’s accomplice. James thinks because he didn’t actually kill anyone, he isn’t guilty of anything. He blindly follows along with whatever Chris says. At first he is disgusted, but he quickly just goes along with all of the brutal rapes and killings of so many women. He loved Chris and wanted to be with him more that anything. The whole story was sad and disturbing. I did feel sympathy of James, but that doesn’t excuse his behavior.
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