Madman, M.F Gross
Madman, M.F Gross
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Madman

Author: M.F Gross

Narrator: George Newburn

Unabridged: 10 hr 30 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 08/29/2025


Synopsis

A Crime That Shattered Paradise... A Chase That Became Legend.Crystal Beach, Florida—1949. A peaceful seaside haven where crime was unheard of. Until one early morning, a brutal act of violence changed everything.John Calvin "Rastus" Russell, a drifter, thug, and small-time car thief, committed an unthinkable crime—the torture and murder of Norman Y. Browne and the near-fatal assault on his wife, Anne. The savage attack sent shockwaves through the tight-knit community, turning everyday citizens into armed vigilantes determined to bring a killer to justice.But this was no ordinary murder case. Russell's dramatic capture the next day was just the beginning of a story far stranger than fiction. As investigators pursued justice, shocking secrets unraveled—about the victims, their pasts, and a tangled web of deceit that no one saw coming. With a desperate escape, a relentless manhunt, and a hurricane crashing into the chaos, the pursuit of Rastus Russell became a deadly game of cat and mouse, pushing the limits of 1940s rural law enforcement.For nearly a month, terror gripped Crystal Beach and West Central Florida. The case became national news, a chilling tale whispered for generations. But nothing will prepare readers for the explosive and controversial ending—one that left residents and police stunned."Just like the movies," one headline declared. But this was real. And now, for the first time, the full story of Rastus Russell is told—a tale of crime, deception, and justice that will haunt you long after the last page.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Jeremy on March 02, 2022

When I read Pesavento, I can feel his catharsis on the pages. Home invaders, orbs that influence, pills peddled to the grief-stricken, and voracious cannibal children roped to couches and left to starve. When the skull of this Mad Man opens, all the most potent nightmares come crawling out. There ar......more

Goodreads review by thevampireslibrary on January 20, 2024

Was there a defining moment in your friendship with someone where you questioned their sanity? For me it was reading his book, r u OK Joseph darling 👁 😅 I really enjoy short story collections and this one was SO creepy and disturbing, there's a smorgasbord (I love that word s'much) of sub genres fro......more

Goodreads review by John on September 03, 2023

Damn.... I really fuckin liked this collection. There is something in this collection for everyone and all the stories are so damn creepy and disturbing. This collection felt like just good old school horror..... Kinda like if ya mixed some Twilight Zone with some Creepshow and a little bit of Alfre......more

Goodreads review by Stitching on November 30, 2022

This little collection really starts with a bang, the first story is powerful and exquisitely short, and I would say it's worth cracking open this book just for that story. There is something sweet and an almost innocent awkwardness about a lot of the characters presented through the various stories......more

Goodreads review by Robin on September 05, 2022

What a freaking crazy book. Madman is a collection of short stories that will keep you interested from the first story to the last. I love his imaginative and full-out descriptive style of writing. I think I questioned my sanity while reading this book. Or maybe just his. I highly recommend this boo......more