{"product_id":"true-crime-in-adams-county-200-years-of-murder-mayhem-by-the-mississippi-river-stories-of-true-crime-in-the-midwest","title":"True Crime in Adams County: 200 Years of Murder \u0026 Mayhem by the Mississippi River (Stories of True Crime in the Midwest)","description":"True Crime in Adams County\nAdams County, Illinois...a place where the Mississippi carves its path through the land and history runs deep in every brick and backroad. But beneath the surface of this quiet Midwestern county lies a trove of chilling secrets and unspeakable acts long whispered about and rarely confronted.\nIn True Crime in Adams County, these unforgettable stories take readers on a haunting journey through two centuries of murder, mystery, and mayhem. These are not fictional accounts, but true events pulled from dusty courthouse records, yellowed newspaper clippings, and the long memories of townsfolk who haven’t forgotten.\nHere you’ll find tales of:\n– Small-town murders that shocked entire communities\n– Cold cases that still leave law enforcement baffled\n– Frontier justice and mob retribution\n– Disappearances that were never solved\n– Crimes of passion, greed, and power that tore families and towns apart\nFrom the cobblestone streets of historic Quincy to the forgotten fields of Burton, Lima, and Payson, these cases shed light on a darker thread woven through the fabric of this beloved Illinois county. The identities may be familiar. The places might feel like home. But the stories… the stories will make you question just how well we ever really know a place—or the people who live there.\nSome stories were buried long ago.\nOthers were never told at all.\nNow, for the first time, they come together in this compelling volume of real-life crime—equal parts historical account, investigative narrative, and haunting reminder that evil often lurks where we least expect it.\nStep into the shadows of Adams County—if you dare.\u003cbr\u003eASIN: B0FL177KWW\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: BVV.B0FL177KWW.G\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Good\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:Turek, Robert\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: The item shows wear from consistent use, but it remains in good condition and works perfectly. All pages and cover are intact  including the dust cover, if applicable . Spine may show signs of wear. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting. May NOT include discs, access code or other supplemental materials.  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Blue Vase Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43338027106365,"sku":"BVV.B0FL177KWW.G","price":11.27,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.bluevasebooks.com\/products\/true-crime-in-adams-county-200-years-of-murder-mayhem-by-the-mississippi-river-stories-of-true-crime-in-the-midwest","provider":"Blue Vase Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}