Jack Olsen
Jack Olsen was an American journalist and author renowned for his true crime writing. He was described as "the dean of true crime authors" by The Washington Post and "the master of true crime" by The Detroit Free Press. His studies of crime are often required reading in university criminology courses. Olsen's work explored the intersection of law, politics, and crime, and he was known for his in-depth research and narrative style. He also wrote about sports, history, and social issues.
Awards
['Edgar Award winner', 'American Mystery Award winner']
Notable Works
['Son: A Psychopath and His Victims', 'The Man with the Candy: The Story of the Houston Mass Murders', 'Doc: The Rape of the Town of Lovell', 'Predator: Rape, Madness, and Injustice in Seattle', 'Night of the Grizzlies', 'Silence on Monte Sole', 'Black is Best: The Riddle of Cassius Clay', 'The Bridge at Chappaquiddick', 'The Misbegotten Son', "Charmer: A Ladies' Man and his Victims", 'Salt of the Earth', 'Hastened to the Grave', 'I: The Creation of a Serial Killer', 'The Last Man Standing: The Tragedy and Triumph of Geronimo Pratt', "The Pitcher's Kid"]
