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The Last Charles Manson Tapes

By: Dylan Howard, Andy Tillett
Narrated by: David Linski, Kristoffer Tabori, Stefan Rudnicki
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Fifty years after the Sharon Tate/LaBianca murders, a new and terrifying investigation into the modern rebirth of Charles Manson's killer family

Perhaps the most notorious American murderer of the 20th century, Charles Manson's legacy extends far beyond his horrific crimes. As the wild-eyed, swastika-tattooed, nightmarishly charismatic leader of the Manson Family, he was convicted of the brutal killings of nine people in 1971, including the Tate-LaBianca murders of seven in Los Angeles over two hot August nights in 1969.

He spent the rest of his life in prison, and for the next 50 years preached his twisted philosophies from jail, attracting a whole new batch of freaks to his way of thinking.

In The Last Charles Manson Tapes, authors Dylan Howard and Andy Tillett examine the Manson legacy. With brand new interviews with those closest to him, including Manson's heirs, friends and followers, experts and historians, and hours of exclusive transcripts of Manson's own manic preachings from his prison cell, you'll get to view a side of this serial killer few have ever seen.

Manson's passing in 2017 has sparked into action a new generation of killer disciples, obsessed with the evil slaying spree he ordered and determined to carry on his "Helter Skelter" vision of an apocalyptic war. With the author's on-the-ground investigation, learn how the man once described as "the most dangerous man in America" may yet live up to that name.

©2019 Dylan Howard (P)2020 Blackstone Publishing
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I was surprised that I ended up with a positive review of this book.

They do a pretty good job getting the story told to a relatively high degree in only just a short book.

The book takes the "Manson is a mastermind killer" point of view. Some of the details of the case in this version were ones which aren't commonly included or have been disputed. There are even a few new details—at least for me—included (although I can't say how legit they are because sources were not given). Some sections of the book were excellent.

The biggest reason for rating it 4 instead of 5: the title is totally misleading. There are no "Manson Tapes." The added on "lost tape," is rather a transcription of a totally irrelevant interview of Manson. The narration of this "interview," made me feel sorry for Manson. That's how bad it is.

Bottom line: readers who are greatly interested in the case need to give it a listen.

Misleading title; worth reading

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this was a basic overview of manson life and crimes. the Australian narration was odd. the interview at the end was interesting to hear manson stream of conscious rambling.

basic over view

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Good, but mostly standard faire facts of the murders. That covers the rehashed history in the majority of the book.

Final interview at conclusion.

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I really thought this was going to be in Charles Manson's last word. I understand we do hear more about his sons, etc. I wish there was more about his last words, wished it was longer.

really didn't hear anything ground breaking

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Most of this book reads like a condensed version of Helter Skelter, with little new to offer. However, there is a bit of interesting new info about the various appeals hearings that have taken place in recent years.

The choice to use an Aussie narrator to tell this decidedly American story is strange, especially since he continuously mispronounces Vincent Bugliosi’s name. For the most part, he's okay. But the final chapter, an interview with Manson, is nearly impossible to get through. It’s acted out like a play, with the “actor” portraying Manson prattling on in an exaggerated Southern accent that sounds like Foghorn Leghorn.

It’s a book, not a drama. You can just read it.

A mixed bag

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Not as sensational as I had anticipated. And not a collection of interviews, as I had expected. Instead, it’s a relatively cogent, balanced, if paint-by-number bio of Manson, 80% focused on 1969-1970, as you’d expect. Benefits from being published in 2019, so it covers the complete arc of Manson’s life. Steers clear of the conspiracy whirlpool that consumed the second half of the book, “Chaos.” Why is it called the Manson Tapes? The last 40 minutes or so is a well acted reading of a transcript of one of Manson’s last interviews with someone who feels a little too patronizing. Interesting but nothing revelatory.

A decent, balanced, succinct complete bio/overview of Manson

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