October’s history book club selection, For the Thrill of It by Simon Baatz.
Set in 1924 Chicago, Nathan Leopold and Richard Loeb, planned and executed the heinous murder of Bobby Franks to prove, through superior intelligence and guile, they could commit the perfect crime and there by escape detection and penalty.
This well written book, delves into insanity’s correlation to justice and the mitigation of punishment. Defended by the famed lawyer, Clarence Darrow and prosecuted by State’s Attorney, Robert Crowe, this book describes the legal battle about the moral ethics of capital punishment and society’s expectation of retribution.
Come to Barnes & Noble, Cedar Hill, October 16, 2008 at 7:00 P.M., to discuss this captivating and thought provoking book.
Looking forward to seeing you there,
Milan
Set in 1924 Chicago, Nathan Leopold and Richard Loeb, planned and executed the heinous murder of Bobby Franks to prove, through superior intelligence and guile, they could commit the perfect crime and there by escape detection and penalty.
This well written book, delves into insanity’s correlation to justice and the mitigation of punishment. Defended by the famed lawyer, Clarence Darrow and prosecuted by State’s Attorney, Robert Crowe, this book describes the legal battle about the moral ethics of capital punishment and society’s expectation of retribution.
Come to Barnes & Noble, Cedar Hill, October 16, 2008 at 7:00 P.M., to discuss this captivating and thought provoking book.
Looking forward to seeing you there,
Milan
1 comment:
This book should spark some good discussion. JK
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