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The Jolly Roger Social Club : A True Story of a Killer in Paradis
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Item specifics
- Condition
- Very Good
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- Special Attributes
- EX-LIBRARY
- Publication Name
- Holt & Company, Henry
- ISBN
- 9781627793728
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Product Identifiers
Publisher
Holt & Company, Henry
ISBN-10
1627793720
ISBN-13
9781627793728
eBay Product ID (ePID)
219236077
Product Key Features
Book Title
Jolly Roger Social Club : a True Story of a Killer in Paradise
Number of Pages
288 Pages
Language
English
Topic
Murder / General, Murder / Serial Killers
Publication Year
2016
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
True Crime
Format
Hardcover
Dimensions
Item Height
1 in
Item Weight
16.7 Oz
Item Length
9.6 in
Item Width
6.4 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
2015-045408
Dewey Edition
23
Reviews
"Nick Foster follows a twisted path into a tropical paradise--or is it a tropical Hades?--where no one goes by his real name, pasts are forgotten, and identities are as shifty as the tides. The Jolly Roger Social Club is noir reporting at its best, a true crime tale for our age, a deftly guided tour into a shadowy netherworld where the phrase 'last call' can be taken quite literally." --Susan Casey, author of Voices in the Ocean, The Wave, and The Devil's Teeth "The world has never seen a killer quite like William Dathan Holbert. Nick Foster's shrewdly told, rum-soaked, all-too-true tale of serial murder in the tropics is simply stunning." --Robert Kolker, author of Lost Girls: An Unsolved American Mystery " The Jolly Roger Social Club is a gripping, enervating read--sharply written, excellently observed and assiduously researched. In William 'Wild Bill' Cortez, Foster has found not only a larger-than-life character, but a back door into an expat island community. What emerges is a fascinating portrait of an under-reported corner of the world that balances the best of crime writing and pavement-pounding reportage. Keeping so many plates spinning is no easy task, yet Foster carries it off with enviable expertise. A Panamanian Cocaine Nights , only grounded in fact." -- Oliver Balch, author of Viva South America "If you've ever yearned to flee civilization for a tropical Caribbean hideaway, pick up Nick Foster's frightening The Jolly Roger Social Club before you do. It's like a nightmare version of 'House Hunters International'--a lovely Panamanian resort town, happy American expats, and one crazed murderer who seemingly wants to kill them all."-- Bryan Burrough, author of Days of Rage and Public Enemies "William 'Wild Bill' Holbert could be a character drawn straight out of fiction: a diabolical killer who comes to the beaches of Panama, one of the most beautiful settings in the world, to wreak his special brand of havoc. What's especially amazing is that he was able to go for so long before other expats realized just what kind of man he was. The Jolly Roger Social Club is a fascinating tale of terror and madness." --Skip Hollandsworth, author of The MidnightAssassin
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Dewey Decimal
364.1523092
Synopsis
The true story of a series of bold killings which took place in a shadowy American ex-pat community in Panama--a tale of greed, political history, and murder In the remote Bocas del Toro, Panama, William Dathan Holbert, aka Wild Bill, is awaiting trial for the murder of five fellow American ex-patriots. Holbert's first victims were the Brown family, who lived on a remote island in the area's Darklands. There, Holbert turned their home into the Jolly Roger Social Club, using drink- and drug-fueled parties to get to know other ex-pats. The club's tagline was: Over 90% of our members survive. Those odds were not in his victims' favor. The Jolly Roger Social Club is not just a book about what Holbert did and the complex financial and real estate motives behind the killings; it is about why Bocas del Toro turned out to be his perfect hunting ground, and why the community tolerated-even accepted-him for a time. Told through the fascinating history of the country of Panama, a paradise with sinister ties to the political and economic interests of the United States, journalist Nick Foster brings this uniquely bizarre place to life; shedding light on a community where many live under assumed names, desperate to leave their old lives behind-and sometimes people just disappear., The true story of a series of bold killings which took place in a shadowy American ex-pat community in Panama--a tale of greed, political history, and murder In the remote Bocas del Toro, Panama, William Dathan Holbert, aka "Wild Bill," is awaiting trial for the murder of five fellow American ex-patriots. Holbert's first victims were the Brown family, who lived on a remote island in the area's Darklands. There, Holbert turned their home into the "Jolly Roger Social Club," using drink- and drug-fueled parties to get to know other ex-pats. The club's tagline was: "Over 90% of our members survive." Those odds were not in his victims' favor. The Jolly Roger Social Club is not just a book about what Holbert did and the complex financial and real estate motives behind the killings; it is about why Bocas del Toro turned out to be his perfect hunting ground, and why the community tolerated-even accepted-him for a time. Told through the fascinating history of the country of Panama, a paradise with sinister ties to the political and economic interests of the United States, journalist Nick Foster brings this uniquely bizarre place to life; shedding light on a community where many live under assumed names, desperate to leave their old lives behind-and sometimes people just disappear.
LC Classification Number
HV6535.P29F67 2016
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- 7***j (779)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseI recently purchased an item from this eBay seller, and I couldn't be happier with the experience. From the prompt communication to the fast shipping, everything was handled with utmost professionalism. The item arrived exactly as described and was well-packaged to ensure its safety during transit. The seller was courteous and responsive, making the entire transaction smooth and hassle-free. I highly recommend this seller to anyone looking for quality products and excellent service.Nauvoo : Mormon City on the Mississippi River Hardcover Raymond B (#316178470305)