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The Story Behind "In Broad Daylight" (English Edition) di [Harry MacLean, Gregg Olsen]

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Standing a few feet from where the killers opened fire on Ken Rex McElroy more than three decade ago, Harry N. MacLean tells the story of how he came to write his Edgar Award-winning book in his new true crime short, “The Story Behind 'In Broad Daylight.'”

MacLean had doors slammed in his face, guns pulled on him, and was bitten by a dog. Eventually, he won over the closed community of Skidmore, Mo. The inhabitants shared with him the reign of terror Ken Rex McElroy inflicted for twenty years in Northwest Missouri, and information about his murder on the main street of Skidmore in 1981. Despite 45 witnesses, the case remains unsolved. MacLean tells the story in his book “In Broad Daylight,” first published in 1988.

“The Story Behind 'In Broad Daylight'” brings the book up to date and includes several previously unpublished pictures. It also answers many questions about the killing itself, such as who was involved, and what has become of them. The author discusses the nature of the moral consequences of the killing for the town and those involved in the killing. MacLean describes the breakthrough events when key characters agreed to speak with him, and he realized he would finally get the story.

“In Broad Daylight” was a New York Times bestseller for 12 weeks and was made into a movie starring Brian Denehey, Cloris Leachman and Chris Cooper. It was re-released as an e-book on Amazon on July 10, the 31st anniversary of the killing.

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7 gennaio 2013
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Harry MacLean had a successful career as a lawyer before turning to writing. MacLean graduated from Lawrence University with a degree in psychology. He then attended the University of Denver College of Law, from which he graduated magna cum laude in 1967. He went to work as a trial attorney for the Securities and Exchange Commission in Washington, D.C. He returned to private practice in Denver and accepted an adjunct professor position at the DU College of Law. He was appointed magistrate in the Denver juvenile court, where he served for two years, before becoming First Assistant Attorney General for the Colorado Department of Law. From there, he went to Washington, D.C. as the General Counsel of the Peace Corps in the Carter administration. Harry returned to Denver in 1980 and was working as an independent arbitrator and mediator when he read the story of the “vigilante killing” of Ken Rex McElroy, the “town bully,” in northwest Missouri. After reading what he could find on the murder, he drove to the small town of Skidmore, and found the town wrapped up tight around the killers. Over time, MacLean made friends and became accepted in the community. He lived with a prominent Skidmore family, and for the next four years researched the story. “In Broad Daylight” is the tale of McElroy’s reign of terror, his murder, and the ensuing cover up. The book won an Edgar Award, was a New York Times bestseller for twelve weeks, and was made into a movie starring Brian Dennehey, Chris Cooper, Marcia Gay Harden and Cloris Leachman. “Once Upon A Time” is the story of Eileen Franklin, a California housewife who claimed to recover a repressed memory of her father murdering her playmate twenty years earlier. Based solely on this memory, George Franklin was tried and convicted of the murder. The book chronicles the trial and the story of the highly dysfunctional Franklin family as it played out in court. It also explores the intersection of psychology and the law and the use of repressed memories as evidence in criminal cases. “Once Upon A Time” was selected as a Notable Book of the Year by the New York Times. Harry has long been interested in the state of Mississippi as the supposed unrepentant heart of the old South. When James Ford Seale was arrested in January 2007 for his role in the kidnapping and murder of two black youths in 1964, he decided to tell the story of the trial and explore the landscape of modern Mississippi. The result is “The Past Is Never Dead.” --Questo testo si riferisce alla paperback edizione.

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ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00AYIO0QI
Editore ‏ : ‎ Crime Rant Classics; 1° edizione (7 gennaio 2013)
Lingua ‏ : ‎ Inglese
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Lunghezza stampa ‏ : ‎ 100 pagine

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C Paul maggs

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Recensito nel Regno Unito il 12 settembre 2013

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A book about how the author gathered the information for his previous book. Possibly of interest to other authors or journalists, but it didn't grab my attention. The overall impression is that the author is milking a previous story for all it's worth instead of moving onto another project.

I did get this book for free via the Amazaon Kindle store and the description given was accurate, I was just expecting something a bit more riveting.

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Susan Cronk

A Vital Companion for In Broad Daylight

Recensito negli Stati Uniti il 2 luglio 2018

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This is a needed companion to the In Broad Daylight book as it gives readers a good perspective on what it takes to write a true-crime book. It is a daunting task, to be sure, but writing one literally on the heels of the original incident, when emotions are still running high and the participants and witness are still dealing with the immediate aftermath is even more difficult.

Author MacLean did a wonderful job in conveying his own concerns, fears, and enthusiasm for such a project, and those all-to-present doubts many writers have when taking on a project of this magnitude. Having been a professional transcriptionist for many years, I commend him for sitting down to transcribe those interviews after they occurred. That action, alone, required hours upon hours and a true commitment.

There were a couple of spots in the book where the author shifted back and forth between past and present-day and I found myself having to reread a paragraph to reorient myself. It did not take away from the overall enjoyment of the book. This technique of weaving past and present throughout a manuscript is not an easy thing to do and I commend him on making the attempt.

While Mr. MacLean didn't start out life as a writer, he seems to have found a new calling well-suited to him. Readers would do well to click the "follow" link on his Amazon author's page to keep up with his latest releases. Where are your literary travels taking you next, Mr. MacLean?

On a side note: The Town of Skidmore residents, particularly the Community Betterment Committee, are focused on revitalizing their town, as well they should. Skidmore has played a significant role in the overall history of the county, long before Ken Rex McElroy cast a long shadow. There is much in Skidmore's history to take pride in. A new generation is hard at work and I hope and pray they are successful in their efforts. Skidmore has many wonderful residents. I travel into the area on genealogy projects and while doing historical research on different subjects, and to attend the occasional community dinner. I have always been made to feel welcome. I am eager to see the walking trails they are working toward to become a reality, and I hope to get over to Good Time Charlie's for one of those massive tenderloins. I hope that others will see the opportunities that exist for new business startups there.

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Patricia

Gripping and Informative

Recensito negli Stati Uniti il 15 gennaio 2013

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The Story Behind In Broad Daylight is a gripping and informative look at what it took for Harry MacLean to bring the original true story to light. I was captivated by Harry's ability to quietly become one within the community. Like most small, somewhat isolated, rural communities there's an unwritten code against outsiders. Skidmore and the area surrounding it is no different. Being "adopted" by the Goslee family and living in their home off and on while researching his topic did make things easier for MacLean. I tend to believe in kismet, so for me, it was MacLean's destiny to retell this dark story. Victims and killers alike do seem to call from beyond the grave, whispering a request for their stories to be told. It has to be fulfilling for MacLean to know not only did he write an Edgar Award winning book originally, he has now delivered a thoughtfully written behind-the-scenes look at his fortunate journey. This book is a quick read, one which gives the reader even better insight into the people who were terrorized by McElroy for far too many years. Be warned though. You'll find yourself rereading In Broad Daylight quickly after as The Story Behind leaves you wanting more. I quite fancy MacLean's writing and hope he will continue to find fascinating stories to share. If only we could have met in that time and place. Another story behind the story? Perhaps.

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M McQuerter

Get the inside of the inside in regards to this true crime story.

Recensito negli Stati Uniti il 21 gennaio 2020

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As much as I enjoyed the movie I loved reading about how the writer was able to eventually become a welcomed part of a community that wanted to stay silent on a in my opinion justified killing. Very much worth reading.

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J. Witmer

Not very enlightening. Rather boring

Recensito negli Stati Uniti il 13 ottobre 2019

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Talked about interviews that never came to fruition. Very little detail on his interview with Trena. In broadlight daylight was a more interesting book

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