The Killer in the Attic: And More True Tales of Crime and Disaster from Cleveland's Past
A narrative of 26 stories of Northeast Ohio horrors and tragedies that are fascinating and yes entertaining . . . often in a bizarre way that leaves the reader feeling guilty for being so entertained. (Sandra FahningMedina County Gazette20021228)A chatty, amiable little book that thankfully delivers a lot less gore than it promises. Bellamy’s [stories] focus more on re-creating the setting than spelling out grisly details . . . What also works in this quirky collection is Bellamy’s willingness to pass judgment . . . With long-ago people and places coming so vividly to life—Bellamy’s research is meticulous—Cleveland readers will enjoy this compilation of crime on every corner. (Michele RossThe Plain Dealer20020901)Bellamy knows more about death and disaster in our city than anyone. (Danny CzekalinskiWQAL FM Radio20020916)You’d have a tough time finding somebody in town more learned—or enthusiastic—about the city’s history of death and disaster. (Michael GallucciCleveland Scene20020321)Bellamy regales readers with tales of 26 of Cleveland’s most dastardly deeds . . . [His] way with words turns history into a current event. (Ohio Magazine20021001)[Bellamy’s] books, which detail some of the most grisly murders and disasters in Greater Cleveland’s history, are often stranger than fiction . . . Bellamy employs an extremely mannered prose, inspired largely by his fascination with 18th century English writers. And his highly stylized writing, along with the fact that he will not touch stories that still touch contemporary nerves, are reasons the books can be thought of as entertainment. (Sun News20020901)