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Doctor Satan: A Despicable True Story of Hope, Exploitation, Greed and Murder
In March 1944, as the Nazis occupied Paris, the French Police and Fire Brigade were called to investigate a vile-smelling black smoke that had been pouring from the chimney of 21 Rue La Sueur for days. Inside the house, they were confronted with a scene from a nightmare.
The thick black smoke was rising from a series of wood-burning stoves throughout the property that were stocked with human remains. In the basement, they discovered a furnace with larger body parts and a pit filled with quicklime and decay. There were suitcases full of the deceased’s belongings, and in the other rooms, they came upon something like a factory line of bodies. This was not mere murder – it was methodical processing of corpses.
The homeowner was Dr. Marcel Petiot, an admired and charismatic physician. When questioned, Dr. Petiot claimed that he was a part of the Resistance and the bodies they discovered belonged to Nazi collaborators that he killed for the cause. The French Police, resentful of Nazi occupation and confused by a rational alternative, allowed him to leave.
Was the respected Doctor a clandestine hero fighting for national liberty or a deviant using dire domestic circumstances to his advantage? One thing is for certain, the Police and the Nazis both wanted to get their hands on Dr. Marcel Petiot to find out the truth.
Doctor Satan is a chilling account of Dr. Marcel Petiot and one of the most disturbing true crime stories in French history. 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.
CAUTION: 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.
The thick black smoke was rising from a series of wood-burning stoves throughout the property that were stocked with human remains. In the basement, they discovered a furnace with larger body parts and a pit filled with quicklime and decay. There were suitcases full of the deceased’s belongings, and in the other rooms, they came upon something like a factory line of bodies. This was not mere murder – it was methodical processing of corpses.
The homeowner was Dr. Marcel Petiot, an admired and charismatic physician. When questioned, Dr. Petiot claimed that he was a part of the Resistance and the bodies they discovered belonged to Nazi collaborators that he killed for the cause. The French Police, resentful of Nazi occupation and confused by a rational alternative, allowed him to leave.
Was the respected Doctor a clandestine hero fighting for national liberty or a deviant using dire domestic circumstances to his advantage? One thing is for certain, the Police and the Nazis both wanted to get their hands on Dr. Marcel Petiot to find out the truth.
Doctor Satan is a chilling account of Dr. Marcel Petiot and one of the most disturbing true crime stories in French history. 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.
CAUTION: 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.
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First published September 28, 2021
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Ryan Green
32 books482 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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September 29, 2021
Dr Marcel Petiot was a monster. In every definition of the word. He was brutal, depraved, rotten to his very core. This author gave a thorough accounting of doctor Petiot's life from childhood to his last days. Despite some stints in mental hospitals Marcel was a criminal mastermind. And he had the devil's luck on his side. From the opening chapter you get a preview of what Dr. Petiot was capable of and how callous a person he was.
Marcel Petiot was clever, cunning, calculating, cruel, conniving, and a chameleon who hid in plain sight. The gruesome nature of his murders for profit were so horrid that he was only rivaled by the Nazis - just bearly. He mimicked many of the same behaviors of the Nazis that led Jews to be viciously slaughtered, including confiscating all their valuables.
While I enjoyed this detail portrayal of Petiot's life I didn't like the moral equivalency of Dr Satan to a resistance fighter / war hero. If he ever did any good, it didn't come close to outweighing his horrible criminal history. And with in his narcissistic psychopathic personality all he cared about was making himself look increasingly better in the eyes of the people he'd been able to fool throughout his life.
Marcel Petiot was clever, cunning, calculating, cruel, conniving, and a chameleon who hid in plain sight. The gruesome nature of his murders for profit were so horrid that he was only rivaled by the Nazis - just bearly. He mimicked many of the same behaviors of the Nazis that led Jews to be viciously slaughtered, including confiscating all their valuables.
While I enjoyed this detail portrayal of Petiot's life I didn't like the moral equivalency of Dr Satan to a resistance fighter / war hero. If he ever did any good, it didn't come close to outweighing his horrible criminal history. And with in his narcissistic psychopathic personality all he cared about was making himself look increasingly better in the eyes of the people he'd been able to fool throughout his life.
September 30, 2021
Dr. Death
Marcel Petoit was a doctor, a spy, and a butcher. The story is told during World War ll in France. What struck me in reading this book was the amount of research that Mr Green had to do.
Marcel Petoit was the most horrific person that I have ever read about. He was also highly intelligent and a master at remaking himself to fit the moment. What I liked most about the book was the attention to detail and development of the characters. I would recommend this book to anyone who enjoys True Crime because this one really delivers.
Marcel Petoit was a doctor, a spy, and a butcher. The story is told during World War ll in France. What struck me in reading this book was the amount of research that Mr Green had to do.
Marcel Petoit was the most horrific person that I have ever read about. He was also highly intelligent and a master at remaking himself to fit the moment. What I liked most about the book was the attention to detail and development of the characters. I would recommend this book to anyone who enjoys True Crime because this one really delivers.
March 27, 2022
I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review.
I honestly have no words to describe Marcel Petiot, one of the most horrendous mass murderers in French history. Green did a very good job at holding my interest and included a lot of details about WWII in France to supplement the effects and reasons for what Petiot did. It was well written and held a steady pace.
I honestly have no words to describe Marcel Petiot, one of the most horrendous mass murderers in French history. Green did a very good job at holding my interest and included a lot of details about WWII in France to supplement the effects and reasons for what Petiot did. It was well written and held a steady pace.
September 12, 2021
Doctor Satin A Real-Life Dr. Jekyll And Mr. Hyde.
Marcel Petiot was a French doctor and a serial killer who was born in 1897. When Marcel Petiot was a teenager, he was caught at school after he fired his father's gun in the classroom, and he was also caught after he propositioned a female classmate for sex. Petiot damaged public property and stole whatever he could just for his own gratification. Eventually Petiot was arrested and Petiot father realised he could not control the young teenager so the police ordered Petiot to undergo a psychiatric evaluation. He created such mayhem in the psychiatric ward resulting in charges being dropped when it was discovered that Petiot suffered from a mental illness.
Petiot was then drafted into the French army to serve during World War One He was wounded and gassed during the Second Battle of the Aisne and Petiot was then sent to various rest homes to recover but he created havoc everywhere he went and personal things started disappearing from other veterans. Petiot was eventually arrested for stealing army blankets, morphine, and other army supplies, as well as wallets, photographs, and letters when the medical staff found everything in his possessions so they called the police and once again he was jailed.
After the war Petiot completed medical school in eight months and became an intern at a mental hospital. Marcel Petiot had a successful military, political and medical career but instead of doing Good Petiot started using addictive narcotics when he worked at Villeneuve-sur-Yonne, and he gained a reputation for dubious medical practices, such as supplying narcotics and performing illegal abortions, as well as for petty theft.
Petiot had narcissist tendencies and was a sociopath. When world war two broke out Petiot lied, cheated, robbed, defrauded, poisoned, and butchered the most vulnerable people who were trying to escape the Gestapo. Petiot had put word out through the resistance and thieves that he could help people disappear safely to another country for a price. Petiot believed his own lies but eventually he would be arrested and charged as he had put dismembered bodies into the river, and also brought them to his home and business and the smell eventually had neighbours complaining to police who at First took no action but when worried neighbours called the police after seeing smoke came billowing out of the windows in Petiot home they were shocked at what they found.
Petiot was eventually convicted of multiple murders after the discovery of the remains of 23 people in the basement of his home in Paris during World War II. He is suspected of the murder of around 60 victims during his lifetime, although the true number remains unknown. Petiot was a real Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde and eventually was sentence to death by guillotine.
This Book reveals the depraved nature of the crimes committed and the capacity for extreme and wanton physical cruelty, and the depraved state of mind of the murderer. Once again, another Good researched and captivating book from Ryan Green.
I am part of the ARC group for Ryan Green, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
Marcel Petiot was a French doctor and a serial killer who was born in 1897. When Marcel Petiot was a teenager, he was caught at school after he fired his father's gun in the classroom, and he was also caught after he propositioned a female classmate for sex. Petiot damaged public property and stole whatever he could just for his own gratification. Eventually Petiot was arrested and Petiot father realised he could not control the young teenager so the police ordered Petiot to undergo a psychiatric evaluation. He created such mayhem in the psychiatric ward resulting in charges being dropped when it was discovered that Petiot suffered from a mental illness.
Petiot was then drafted into the French army to serve during World War One He was wounded and gassed during the Second Battle of the Aisne and Petiot was then sent to various rest homes to recover but he created havoc everywhere he went and personal things started disappearing from other veterans. Petiot was eventually arrested for stealing army blankets, morphine, and other army supplies, as well as wallets, photographs, and letters when the medical staff found everything in his possessions so they called the police and once again he was jailed.
After the war Petiot completed medical school in eight months and became an intern at a mental hospital. Marcel Petiot had a successful military, political and medical career but instead of doing Good Petiot started using addictive narcotics when he worked at Villeneuve-sur-Yonne, and he gained a reputation for dubious medical practices, such as supplying narcotics and performing illegal abortions, as well as for petty theft.
Petiot had narcissist tendencies and was a sociopath. When world war two broke out Petiot lied, cheated, robbed, defrauded, poisoned, and butchered the most vulnerable people who were trying to escape the Gestapo. Petiot had put word out through the resistance and thieves that he could help people disappear safely to another country for a price. Petiot believed his own lies but eventually he would be arrested and charged as he had put dismembered bodies into the river, and also brought them to his home and business and the smell eventually had neighbours complaining to police who at First took no action but when worried neighbours called the police after seeing smoke came billowing out of the windows in Petiot home they were shocked at what they found.
Petiot was eventually convicted of multiple murders after the discovery of the remains of 23 people in the basement of his home in Paris during World War II. He is suspected of the murder of around 60 victims during his lifetime, although the true number remains unknown. Petiot was a real Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde and eventually was sentence to death by guillotine.
This Book reveals the depraved nature of the crimes committed and the capacity for extreme and wanton physical cruelty, and the depraved state of mind of the murderer. Once again, another Good researched and captivating book from Ryan Green.
I am part of the ARC group for Ryan Green, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
September 28, 2021
Another hit
I have always considered myself to be a well informed individual on true crime…uh, I stand corrected, I didn’t become informed until Ryann Green became a part of my to read pile! As like so many other books of his, I am learning about someone else.Dr. Marcel Petiot AKA Dr Satan, was extremely intelligent but his deviant behavior growing up, got him kicked out of School after school for his unforgiving actions. At 17 he was arrested and faced a judge. He was evaluated by a psychiatrist who found him to be mentally ill, so the charges were dropped. Regardless of such a diagnosis he fought with the French Army during WW1, injured & became addicted to Morphine. He was institution after institution that was always released back to the front lines, till discharged due to injury. He attended med school. Is life crime continued accelerated to murder etc. He was a very charming Man so whatever position he held in life at the time he was very well liked. It was that demeanor that helped him obtain positions of power & trust. It was due to his popularity & intelligence he was able to stay steps ahead. Then during WW11 he became a Dr many trusted for escape to safety, but was he? it was during this time he met his end, a must read to get the whole story!
I have always considered myself to be a well informed individual on true crime…uh, I stand corrected, I didn’t become informed until Ryann Green became a part of my to read pile! As like so many other books of his, I am learning about someone else.Dr. Marcel Petiot AKA Dr Satan, was extremely intelligent but his deviant behavior growing up, got him kicked out of School after school for his unforgiving actions. At 17 he was arrested and faced a judge. He was evaluated by a psychiatrist who found him to be mentally ill, so the charges were dropped. Regardless of such a diagnosis he fought with the French Army during WW1, injured & became addicted to Morphine. He was institution after institution that was always released back to the front lines, till discharged due to injury. He attended med school. Is life crime continued accelerated to murder etc. He was a very charming Man so whatever position he held in life at the time he was very well liked. It was that demeanor that helped him obtain positions of power & trust. It was due to his popularity & intelligence he was able to stay steps ahead. Then during WW11 he became a Dr many trusted for escape to safety, but was he? it was during this time he met his end, a must read to get the whole story!
October 30, 2021
I can always count on Ryan Green when I want a true crime fix! This tale of Marcel Petiot, also known as Doctor Satan, tells the story of a truly evil man. From a young age, Marcel seemed to delight in causing trouble. After being thrown out of numerous schools, spending time in mental institutions, and being in trouble with the authorities, he finished medical school in record time. Then, his true deviance started.
This book was partly descriptions of Marcel's crimes, bu t it also detailed a lot about WWII in France. Was Petiot a spy for the Resistance? Or, the Gestapo? Or, some other spy group? He hid his many murders behind the horrors of war and even when he was finally caught, it was impossible to tell truth from fiction.
The story moved at a fast pace and was very well-written. The author does a great job of weaving fact with just enough embellishment to make the book extremely readable. This tale of Doctor Satan and his mass murder spree will stick with me for a long, long time!
This book was partly descriptions of Marcel's crimes, bu t it also detailed a lot about WWII in France. Was Petiot a spy for the Resistance? Or, the Gestapo? Or, some other spy group? He hid his many murders behind the horrors of war and even when he was finally caught, it was impossible to tell truth from fiction.
The story moved at a fast pace and was very well-written. The author does a great job of weaving fact with just enough embellishment to make the book extremely readable. This tale of Doctor Satan and his mass murder spree will stick with me for a long, long time!
December 16, 2021
I received an Audible code from the author in return for an honest review.
Petiot was a disgusting mass-murderer who took advantage of terrified people during a war. He was a horrible child with a burning intellect, a brave soldier who went mad, a doctor who killed his mistress, a mayor who committed fraud. He hoarded wealth, had no impulse control and is utterly culpable for his actions.
I found the narrative interesting and well-researched, an incisive narration of Petiot's life and crimes, except for the claim that Petiot's mother died from an early case of Spanish Flu (1917-1921). She died four or five years before that pandemic arose on an entirely different continent.
I had heard of Dr. Marcel Petiot before listening to this book, so none of the information was new to me, except that in the afterword about The Pond, an unofficial agency of US intelligence services and his work for the Abwehr. The mass murderer actually did do some spying. How unexpected. I think I preferred this part of the book to everything else, because there is new information and it explores Petiot's motives.
The narrator is very good although he has some weird pronunciations.
Petiot was a disgusting mass-murderer who took advantage of terrified people during a war. He was a horrible child with a burning intellect, a brave soldier who went mad, a doctor who killed his mistress, a mayor who committed fraud. He hoarded wealth, had no impulse control and is utterly culpable for his actions.
I found the narrative interesting and well-researched, an incisive narration of Petiot's life and crimes, except for the claim that Petiot's mother died from an early case of Spanish Flu (1917-1921). She died four or five years before that pandemic arose on an entirely different continent.
I had heard of Dr. Marcel Petiot before listening to this book, so none of the information was new to me, except that in the afterword about The Pond, an unofficial agency of US intelligence services and his work for the Abwehr. The mass murderer actually did do some spying. How unexpected. I think I preferred this part of the book to everything else, because there is new information and it explores Petiot's motives.
The narrator is very good although he has some weird pronunciations.
December 18, 2021
I applaud Green for bringing his narrative nonfiction skills to relating the tale of another serial killer that is not one of the usual names in the constellation of such psychopaths. This one has an arc of demimonde doctoring, murder, and drug dealing stretching from the WW I era to WW II. The ultimate exposure by a fire exposing a dismemberment and corpse robbing assembly line is followed up with recently released documents potentially tying Dr. Marcel Petiot to The Pond, a small, secret organization formed by the government of the United States which operated between 1942 and 1955.(It was formally acknowledged by the US government in 2001.) Was Petiot a double- or even triple-agent? I wish there was more detail on the unearthed ties. Still, it works just as more evidence that he used the chaos of the time as cover and opportunity for his mayhem and savagery.
July 3, 2022
Doctor Satan: A Despicable True Story of Hope, Exploitation, Greed and Murder (Ryan Green's True Crime) was a great read by Ryan Green. March 1944, the French Police and Fire Brigade were called to investigate a vile-smelling black smoke that poured out of the chimney of 21 Rue La Sueur for days. There was thick black smoke coming from the wood burning stoves throughout the property that were stocked with human remains. They discovered a furnace with larger body parts in the basement. Dr. Marcel Petiot is the homeowner is an admired physician. He claimed he was part of the Resistance and they bodies were of Nazi collaborators. This was a good true crime story and can't wait to read more by the author.
September 29, 2021
So chilling and creepy, some parts gave me goosebumps and made the hairs on the back of my neck stand on end! Disturbingly-fantastic, shockingly-twisted, dark, riveting and addictive! Will keep you swiping the pages furiously. If you like true crime as much as I do, you can't go wrong with this book! Ryan Green ALWAYS pens an unputdownable winner!
*I received a complimentary ARC of this book in order to read and provide a voluntary, unbiased and honest review, should I choose to do so.
*I received a complimentary ARC of this book in order to read and provide a voluntary, unbiased and honest review, should I choose to do so.
July 24, 2023
Ryan Green shows us the true meaning of evil in this wonderful book, 'Doctor Satan'. This is an exceptionally written and researched true account of what happens when greed and evil mix. He really takes you on a journey through this man's life and exposes all of his secrets and evil deeds. Ryan's books always keeps me interested until the very last page, and then I can't wait for his next release. Highly recommend!
September 28, 2021
This is a tremendous well written story of a vile man.
The author has done an excellent job of getting the story out.
Very well written and researched.
The story line flows well and keeps you reading long into the night.
Really enjoyed and recommend highly.
I look forward to reading more from this author.
I read a complimentary advance copy of the book; this is my voluntary and honest review.
The author has done an excellent job of getting the story out.
Very well written and researched.
The story line flows well and keeps you reading long into the night.
Really enjoyed and recommend highly.
I look forward to reading more from this author.
I read a complimentary advance copy of the book; this is my voluntary and honest review.
December 26, 2021
Ryan Green renewed my faith in true crime literature. No fillers, just the facts, but told as a well researched and readable story of the subject's life, crimes, and the aftermath. Ryan also chooses interesting, but not well known, figures for his books, all of which I highly recommend, both for true crime lovers, and those who want to delve into the genre.
February 20, 2022
Ryan Green is always a fantastic writer, pulling the reader in and capturing them with fascinating facts, and imagery and this book is no different. The amazing telling of a French serial killer who liver through both world wars and is in my opinion is a must read for anyone into true crime
May 29, 2022
Very Dry
I'm a war story buff and was in the Army for 8 years, yet even I found the constant blabbering about the war difficult to connect to the story and so mundane that I was skipping pages.
I'm a war story buff and was in the Army for 8 years, yet even I found the constant blabbering about the war difficult to connect to the story and so mundane that I was skipping pages.
February 9, 2023
Dr Satan , killer or hero?
Very well written. Ryan really does he’s research. I love reading about other criminals. History is full of diabolical men & women. Ryan brings them to life.
Very well written. Ryan really does he’s research. I love reading about other criminals. History is full of diabolical men & women. Ryan brings them to life.
June 18, 2025
Good read, not great
I didn't like the ending of this book going into so much detail of why Dr Satan was the way he was . The psychology was boring. Other than that it was fascinating and a page turner.
I didn't like the ending of this book going into so much detail of why Dr Satan was the way he was . The psychology was boring. Other than that it was fascinating and a page turner.
September 30, 2021
Another epic read
May 8, 2022
Meh
I didn't care for this book. To me, for some reason, it was an incredibly dull read. With a title like "Doctor Satan," you'd think I'd be hooked, but I wasn't.
I didn't care for this book. To me, for some reason, it was an incredibly dull read. With a title like "Doctor Satan," you'd think I'd be hooked, but I wasn't.
September 26, 2021
True crime at its finest & most fiendish!
Ryan Green has, once again, offered a jaw-dropping account of someone so complex and convoluted that his exploits defy imagination. This well-crafted, in-depth examination of Marcel Petiot, known as Doctor Satan, kept me feverishly flipping pages until the very end. Whether you are familiar with his crimes or not, I think you will find this account of his life to be wholly absorbing, utterly revolting, and yet, completely compelling. The idea that a man, under the right circumstances, can function in society as a competent physician while also struggling with mental illness and addiction is not as foreign as we might like – there are numerous contemporary examples to choose from. The story of Marcel Petiot, however, only begins with those issues. He was a sadistic serial killer who amassed a revoltingly impressive number of victims, a soldier who fought fearlessly against the occupation of his beloved France, a spy who traded secrets to both the Allies and the Nazis, a proud politician respected and beloved by his community, and a family man who worked tirelessly to provide security and luxury to his wife and children (albeit at the expense of his unfortunate victims). Such is the complicated and complex story of Marcel Petiot. This is a “must read” exposé for all true crime enthusiasts.
I was provided with an advance copy of this book for which I thank the author. My review, however, is entirely voluntary and represents my honest and unbiased opinion.
Ryan Green has, once again, offered a jaw-dropping account of someone so complex and convoluted that his exploits defy imagination. This well-crafted, in-depth examination of Marcel Petiot, known as Doctor Satan, kept me feverishly flipping pages until the very end. Whether you are familiar with his crimes or not, I think you will find this account of his life to be wholly absorbing, utterly revolting, and yet, completely compelling. The idea that a man, under the right circumstances, can function in society as a competent physician while also struggling with mental illness and addiction is not as foreign as we might like – there are numerous contemporary examples to choose from. The story of Marcel Petiot, however, only begins with those issues. He was a sadistic serial killer who amassed a revoltingly impressive number of victims, a soldier who fought fearlessly against the occupation of his beloved France, a spy who traded secrets to both the Allies and the Nazis, a proud politician respected and beloved by his community, and a family man who worked tirelessly to provide security and luxury to his wife and children (albeit at the expense of his unfortunate victims). Such is the complicated and complex story of Marcel Petiot. This is a “must read” exposé for all true crime enthusiasts.
I was provided with an advance copy of this book for which I thank the author. My review, however, is entirely voluntary and represents my honest and unbiased opinion.
October 4, 2021
Rating any true crime book about a serial killer with "liked it" just feels a bit . . . awkward, but I give this one 3 stars nonetheless. My copy of Doctor Satan was an ARC from the author, Ryan Green. As I have found to be typical of Ryan Green, his writing style is easy to follow and informative. Until I read this book, I was unaware of Marcel Petiot's existence, let alone his crimes. I would recommend this book to anyone interested in true crime (especially re: serial killers) or history (especially WWII). I've had an interest in the psychopathy of killers since I was a pre-teen, but it was an aspect I kept hidden from others because no one wants to be labeled that "weirdo" as a kid. I'm 36YOA now so that is 24 years I've been reading about and studying serial killers and true crime; I even graduated with degrees in Psychology and Criminology to pursue a career as a Crime Analyst . . . yet Ryan Green is still able to introduce a new-to-me villain.
September 28, 2021
One of the most truly horrifying true crime books I have ever read.
This book gripped me right from the start, even though some of the pages are very hard to read, due to the unapologetic but true descriptions of gore and violence. The author has a very keen insight into the chameleon like character of Marcel Petiot.
From rebellious, gifted child, to rich, gifted doctor, mayor and other roles where he often illegally, made buckets and buckets of money. He seems to be almost inhuman, even superhuman, in some of the monstrous deeds that he performs, all for the sake of making more money. And most of the time escaping the law. This book left me in awe and disbelief, that one human being could be capable of committing so many hideous crimes and get away with them.
I highly recommend this book for lovers of true crime; especially those who don't mind reading about a bit of gore.
This book gripped me right from the start, even though some of the pages are very hard to read, due to the unapologetic but true descriptions of gore and violence. The author has a very keen insight into the chameleon like character of Marcel Petiot.
From rebellious, gifted child, to rich, gifted doctor, mayor and other roles where he often illegally, made buckets and buckets of money. He seems to be almost inhuman, even superhuman, in some of the monstrous deeds that he performs, all for the sake of making more money. And most of the time escaping the law. This book left me in awe and disbelief, that one human being could be capable of committing so many hideous crimes and get away with them.
I highly recommend this book for lovers of true crime; especially those who don't mind reading about a bit of gore.
September 10, 2021
I have read several books concerning Marcel Petiot. This book has been the most comprehensive of the three I have read. Good job!
September 10, 2021
Very well told story of a monster who took advantage of desparate people.
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