Good story, but leave politics out of it.

Overall a good story. However, author mentions Columbine, Virginia Tech, Sandyhook, etc. and blames mass shootings on "Americas ease of obtaining firearms." Author doesn't mention what New Jersey's gun laws were in the late 40's. Maybe this tragedy could have been minimized if civilians were permitted to carry. Either way, author should have left his personal politics out of the story...just my opinion though

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Very good

While the story was good it was a very tragic and to realistic I got this audiobook from audio book boom and im glad I was able to get a code and the narrator did a fine job

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Terrifying

These are all so well written and absolutely captivating to hear. The stories are horrifying while at the same time super gripping. Great listen.

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Lone Wolf Rampage Killer

It's sometimes hard to rate a book about horrendous subjects that involve true-crime... keeping in mind, my rating is not the subject itself, but on how well told, organised, and thoroughly depicted, the subject content is presented. This true-crime audio account, "Rampage", bares the resemblance of a milestone in history of which we see more of this type of crime unfortunately in our times .... a "Lone-Wolf Rampage Killer", a single mass murderer, that has an apocalyptic rage, seeking to kill as many as he can, in the shortest time possible. In the USA, think: Stephen Paddock (killed 60), Devin Kelley (killed 25), James Huberty (killed 21), with countless more be injured from their attacks. This is the story of Howard Unruh, who managed to kill 13 people in 13 minutes (12 immediately + 1 died a short time later). His attack was brutal, with no mercy, killing man, woman, girl, a 9 yr old boy, and a 2 yr old toddler that was looking through a window. "In 1949, things like this just didn’t happen: A quiet New Jersey resident took a morning walk with a 9 mm Luger pistol". It's claimed from that day, things were never the same, and many people were outraged that Unruh, never got what he deserved. First degree murder or mental illness? After his obsessive diaries were discovered with journals of people on his list—he catalogued simmering rage, petty grievances, and sexual repression, all of which lead him to a desire, a thirst, that he MUST RETALIATE. The succeeding decades would confirm that Unruh’s “Walk of Death” was just the beginning. The prototype for the modern mass murderer, he would usher in a new age of violence in America.

Decent, but not enthralling.

It's a decent diversion. I had never heard of the criminal in focus here, so at least that part was interesting. Other than learning about a new-to-me criminal, it was a pretty average listen. Didn't hate it - didn't love it.

Interesting but fast

Interesting to hear of true crime cases that aren't as known. Quick pool side listen.

Author and Narrator applauded .the

I have read the entire series of these books . They were all very interesting. I also have these on audible ,and Steven Weber's reading is always wonderful . He makes the books come alive ! Thanks Steven and Harold too.

another good one

another good story in this series can't wait to move on to the next one. if you haven't read or listen to any of these then o highly recommend it.

Mass shootings in the past

Rampage takes a look at the mass shootings in our American history. Although there were not as many as we have now, it is still a devastating event that shakes the whole community. This book covers some of the events and shooters and why they say they did it. Narration was good and appropriate.

Incredible story

If this was a movie it would just another horror film trying to shock people, but the fact that this is a true story makes it all the more shocking. It is hard to imagine how someone could totally flip out and go on a shooting rampage like this! Unfortunately, in this day and age it's more believable, but in 1949 it had to be shocking!!