Forty Steps to Old Sparky, by Jim DeFilippi

I’ve been an admirer of Author Jim DeFilippi’s writing style and his ability to weave a riveting tale whether it be fiction or nonfiction.  His latest release, Forty Steps to Old Sparky did not disappoint. I was drawn in from the opening page until I reached the satisfying end. This tale was an excellent and seamless weave of strong narrative, the twists and turns of a page turning suspense, well done research, and thought-provoking social commentary about our society that so easily creates cold-blooded killers as the likes of Trigger Burke and then finds their only solution is to execute him. This is a read that will stay with me for a long time. I highly recommend,

Short Summary:  A true crime biography of Elmer “Trigger” Burke, into the poverty of Hell’s Kitchen and his progression to gangland assassin in the 1940’s and 1950’s until he was executed at Sing Sing’s electric chair on January 9, 1958. a gangland assassin born into Hell’s Kitchen

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