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A Twist at the End by Steven Saylor is a historical murder mystery set in Austin, Texas in the mid to late 1800s. The book revolves around the infamous Servant Girl Murders, where 8 people were killed and several others were injured. Readers find Saylor's solution to the mystery quite remarkable, although the story line is somewhat predictable. The book blends fact with fiction, incorporating real historical figures like O. Henry into the narrative. The writing style is engaging, with dry humor and vocabulary reflective of the era, making it a riveting page-turner for many readers.
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The book deals with themes of violence, murder, and gore related to serial killings, which may be disturbing to some readers.
From The Publisher:
Austin, Texas, in 1885 is a place of dust and dreams, quick riches, and wild desires. But "the Servant girl Annihilators" are also making it a city of fear. The first victim, a mulatto housekeeper, is torn from her bed and murdered. Six more women will die, including pretty blond Eula Phillips, who is bank clerk's Will Porter's lover. Over a decade later, living in New York as O. Henry, Will cannot escape his memories-or a blackmailer's merciless demands. Then a mysterious letter invites him back to Texas to follow the dark path of a sadistic killer and make a stunning discover as he is forced to confront the demons of his own tormented mind...
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