Murder In Old Kentucky by Keven McQueen

For those of you who enjoy a good, creepy read during the Halloween season here is a book for you!

I can't say enough how proud I am of the fact that I am seeing Keven McQueen's books popping up at museums and other locations I frequent. He is a fellow Berea alumni and he has done a great job covering some of the weirder happenings in the area's past.

This book is a fun but dark one covering murders that occurred mostly a century or more ago. Lynchings, poisonings, and other odd cases are covered thoroughly. McQueen covers the cases from start to finish, mentioning what may have prompted the act, how it was carried out, the trials, and the punishments.

If you are interested in true crime in Kentucky, Kevin's bibliography is helpful. He obviously did his research, as many aged papers are credited.

I found the specific case of George Elmo Wells of particular interest, being very familiar with where the crime occurred. I did not know that the perpetrator of the crime was never found!

Anyway, check out this book on a cool, breezy night with some hot apple cider. This book might be my top recommendation for the season.