In Cold Blood

Version: Unabridged
Author: Truman Capote
Narrator: Scott Brick
Genres: True-Crime
Publisher: Random House Audio
Published In: January 2006
# of Units: 12 CDs
Length: 14 hours, 30 minutes
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Overview

On November 15, 1959, in the small town of Holcomb, Kansas, four members of the Clutter family were savagely murdered by blasts from a shotgun held a few inches from their faces. There was no apparent motive for the crime, and there were almost no clues.

As Truman Capote reconstructs the murder and the investigation that led to the capture, trial, and execution of the killers, he generates both mesmerizing suspense and astonishing empathy. In Cold Blood is a work that transcends its moment, yielding poignant insights into the nature of American violence.

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haunting

by Anonymous
  • Book Rating: 5/5

Chilling

by Laurie711
  • Book Rating: 5/5

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Reviews (29)

haunting

Written by Anonymous on February 20th, 2012

  • Book Rating: 5/5

I have read this book several times and I wanted to read it again... a classic, unflinching look at a horrible crime and the men that committed it. Classic

Chilling

Written by Laurie711 from North Wales, PA on November 16th, 2010

  • Book Rating: 5/5

As I read this book, I visualized each scene in black and white, the way the original movie was filmed. This some how made what I visualized more ghastly than if it had been in full color. This is not a book for everyone. In some ways it's a very dry almost sparse read. You can't quite get enough to quench your thirst. Based on the crime I expected some gruesome, bloody scenes, but they weren't in the book, but I wasn't disappointed. It is the black and white and dryness of the book that makes it such a great read. Definitely on my list of 10 best books... at least for now.

Great Story & Narration

Written by Betsy on January 2nd, 2010

  • Book Rating: 4/5

This was a great story that pulled me right into the middle of the lives of everyone involved. The narrator was excellent in his portrayal of each character. I'd recommend this book!

Great book

Written by Anonymous on November 15th, 2009

  • Book Rating: 5/5

Truman Capote was truly at his best with this novel...I felt that the characters were my neighbors and friends. I had a hard time putting the book down, and at the end wanted more

In cold blood

Written by Anonymous on April 22nd, 2009

  • Book Rating: 4/5

This was a very good book. Kept me interested.Would recomend this book to others.

Legendary

Written by Toxic on December 11th, 2008

  • Book Rating: 5/5

Absolute must read classic-THE blueprint for true crime stories

Better than the cop drama's

Written by Derek Dean on November 20th, 2008

  • Book Rating: 5/5

The style in which this book is written is fantastic. There is a reason this book has remained famous for so long. And after Capote wrote it, fella threw in the towel. Probably realized it could only be down hill. Or, he had a terrible drinking problem....either way. Good book.

In Cold Blood

Written by BClemens on July 21st, 2008

  • Book Rating: 2/5

Book droned on. Reader did not help. Did not like the writers style.

In Cold Blood

Written by Michael Scott from Santa Cruz, CA on March 28th, 2008

  • Book Rating: 4/5

This is the first "Non-Fiction Novel" I've ever read, as well as the first book by Capote I've read. I'll have to keep my eye out for other works of his. I was more impressed with this work than I expected to be. Even though I knew the story, I was gripped by this tale. The Narrator was impressive.... Even though this was 12 CD's long, I was still dismayed when it was over.

In Cold Blood

Written by Anonymous on March 25th, 2008

  • Book Rating: 5/5

This book was phonomenal!! Truman Capote is a wonderful writer who kept every part of the story interesting. I didn't not want to stop listening from beginning to end.

Selected Reviews

haunting

by Anonymous
  • Book Rating: 5/5

Chilling

by Laurie711
  • Book Rating: 5/5

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Author Details

Author Details

Capote, Truman

Truman Capote was born in New Orleans on September 30, 1924. He rose to international prominence in 1948 with the publication of his debut novel, "Other Voices," "Other Rooms," His other works of fiction include "Breakfast at Tiffany's," "A Tree of Night," "The Grass Harp," and "Summer Crossing," the author's long-lost first novel, which was rediscovered in 2004 and published by Random House in 2005. His nonfiction novel "In Cold Blood" is widely considered one of the greatest books of the twentieth century. Capote twice won the O. Henry Memorial Short Story Prize and was a member of the Natio