A Need to Kill: Confessions of a Teen Murderer
Praise for Michael W. Cuneo’s true crime classic…ALMOST MIDNIGHTAn American Story of Murder and Redemption"Vivid. Gripping. Undeniably potent.Almost Midnightbarrels along like a hot rod on a twisty Ozarks road…a fast, furious read that leaves one plagued by disturbing toughts every time one manages to pause before turning another page.”—The Kansas City Star“Crisp, informative and evocative . . . Compelling, vibrant, rich with winning details about scuffling life.”—The Washington Post“Engrossing…disturbing noirish undertones and undeniable spiritual flair.”—Kirkus Reviews“Cuneo handles these saints and sinners with equal aplomb.”—Playboy“A richly detailed exploration…Cuneo’s writing does not flinch.”—St. LouisPost-Dispatch“Cuneo’s detailed descriptions of the virtues (loyalty, self-reliance, faith, family) and negatives (violence, chemical dependency, lawlessness) of the Ozarks’ culture not only fleshes out Mease’s personality but also vividly portrays this overlooked area of Americana. Cuneo’s skillful writing allows him to convey the romantic notions of Mease’s outlaw ways and travels on America's back roads, while never romanticizing the violence or the hand-to-mouth living…One cannot help but appreciate Cuneo’s in-depth, interwoven stories of Mease and the Ozarks.”—Publishers Weekly