Black Dahlia Avenger IV - by Steve Hodel (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

New York Times Bestselling author, Steve Hodel has taken the known facts revealed in BDA, BDA II, BDA III and his subsequent investigations of the Elizabeth Short and LA Lone Woman Murders and sewn those facts together with the interstitial tissue of what could have been to create a thrilling courtroom drama in this historical fiction: BLACK DAHLIA AVENGER IV.

Review Quotes

*****

In BDA IV Steve Hodel finally delivers the justice we've all been waiting for

" There are monsters in our world that we think of as the most heinous and sadistic of serial killers such as Ramirez, Gein, Bundy, and Gacey, but through Steve Hodel's years of investigation, he has proven that they all pale in comparison to his father and killer, Dr. George Hodel. Over the past decades, Steve Hodel has taken his readers along with him on his horror-filled journey of proving beyond a reasonable doubt that his father is one of the most prolific and sadistic serial killers never known. With each new installment, Hodel left his readers with a sense of sadness for the victims who would never have their day in court. In BDA IV, Steve Hodel delivers that justice with an account of historical fiction in which the veil is lifted between the physical and spiritual worlds for the long-awaited murder trial of co-defendants, George Hodel and Fred Sexton. Through this trial, Steve Hodel lays the powerful evidence of his decades-long investigation for a judge to decide the killers' fate. BDA IV may be historical fiction, but it leaves the readers incredibly satisfied with the outcome."

Alisa Statman, Author/Film Director

***** Journey's End

"There is only one word for Black Dahlia Avenger IV. Brilliant. Traveling with Steve through the morass of his father's deeds was exciting and frustrating because there was no justice for his victims. Black Dahlia Avenger IV offers an element of justice and closure to those victims through the unique form that Steve has chosen for his final offering. Absolutely essential for all those who have accompanied Steve on his heartbreaking journey. And if you are unfamiliar with this tale, you need to start with Black Dahlia Avenger (2003) and go from there!"

Dolores Kennedy, Author

***** Steve Hodel Proves His Mettle Once Again!

"In BDA IV, the final chapter in his incredible series, Hodel flips the script and puts his father, George Hodel, and his co-conspirator, Fred Sexton, on trial in an ethereal courtroom. His brilliant writing puts the reader in the jury box as he presents witness after witness in the trial of the Century. The victims finally get their postmortem day in court with the evidence presented in BDA I, II, and III in a succinct and innovative way. No objections here, just kudos for a master class in true crime!"

Karen Smith, Retired Police Detetive, Forensic Expert