Firstly, I would like to thank NetGalley and the publisher for providing me with an e-ARC in order for me give an honest review.

"The Zodiac Killer conducted a campaign of terror in the late 1960s, killing seven victims before taunting investigators through a series of cryptic letters, clues and coded messages sent to local newspapers. For more than five decades, investigators have searched for the identity of the Zodiac Killer. Hoaxes and forged letters fuelled an ongoing media circus while the mystery inspired TV documentaries, feature films, books, websites, podcasts, and even copycat killers."

I would like to say that I really enjoyed this book, it was very informative as well as also including pictures and diagrams!

Its was easy to read and understand I've heard of the Zodiac Killer before but was also able to learn a lot more about this case with this book.

Holy moly. I am in love with this book. It was incredible!!! I recommended it to everyone on my Facebook book group and to my avid reader family members and friends. Will be getting them copies. So glad I was able to read it!!

The Zodiac Killer by Michael Butterfield is a fascinating book. The Zodiac Killer started taunting America in the late 1960s. He sent many cryptic letters and coded messages to the local newspaper.

Michael Butterfield has been investigating the Zodiac Killer case for more than 30 years. In this book he present the book in chronological order of facts of what is known. He then lists popular theories and suspects. He manages to separate fact from fiction.

If you are new to the case this is a great book to read. If you already know the story this book doesn’t give any new information but it is nice to read the facts in chronological order. I love the way the book is laid out.

~Thank you NetGallery and Arcturus Publishing for allowing me to read an ARC.

Few serial killers are surrounded by so many myths as the Zodiac. There are tons of books, documentaries and podcasts and they all seem to tout their own favorite theory or suspect.
Butterfield has chosen a different direction with this book and has written an overview or maybe a primer. He presents the known facts in chronological order and then lists popular theories and suspects. All without much bias.
A helpful book for those who are new to the case or want a quick overview. Well written and without any glaring mistakes (as far as I could see). He also does a good job of dispelling some of the false myths that surround the case.

I thought this was a fine example of true crime writing. It contains well researched, referenced information about the crimes and the victims. It is factual and respectful in describing the crimes, without any inappropriate melodrama or glorying in gory details. It includes the details of the correspondence from the killer, as well as images of police sketches and writing samples. I enjoyed the final part of the book, in which the author indulged in some speculation as to possible suspects and why they were discounted. It’s well written and informative. I would say this is one of the best accounts of these terrible murders.