Most Evil: Avenger, Zodiac, and the Further Serial Murders of Dr. George Hill Hodel Audiobook, by Steve Hodel Play Audiobook Sample

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Read By: Malcolm Hillgartner Publisher: Brilliance Audio Listen Time: at 1.0x Speed 4.83 hours at 1.5x Speed 3.63 hours at 2.0x Speed Release Date: September 2009 Format: Unabridged Audiobook ISBN: 9781441800497

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Total Audiobook Chapters:

25

Longest Chapter Length:

41:08 minutes

Shortest Chapter Length:

07:44 minutes

Average Chapter Length:

17:12 minutes

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Publisher Description

When veteran LAPD homicide detective Steve Hodel discovered that his late father had known the victim in the infamous Black Dahlia murder case in 1947 Los Angeles, the ensuing three-year investigation became the New York Times bestseller Black Dahlia Avenger. Publication led directly to the discovery of a cache of hidden documents, covered up for decades, that confirm George Hodel had long been law enforcement’s number one suspect in Elizabeth Short’s grisly death. A lurid murder mystery that had endured for more than fifty years was finally solved.

But for Steve Hodel, that revelation was only the beginning. With twenty-five years of experience investigating homicides as an LAPD detective, Hodel’s instincts told him that a man capable of bisecting Elizabeth Short’s body, arranging it in a gruesome and public tableau, and taunting the police and the public with notes and phone calls, did not begin or end his killing career with the Black Dahlia. A chance encounter in the wake of Black Dahlia Avenger’s publication led Steve to consider a question as preposterous as it is compelling:

Twenty years after shocking the world in Los Angeles, could Dr. George Hill Hodel have returned to terrorize California as the killer known as Zodiac?

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"My husband heard a radio interview with Steven Hodel on NPR talking about this book about his father. I'm not usually willing to take the time to read about horrible crimes, but something drew me into this story. It's not often that a detective discovers that the perpetrator in some of the most heinous unsolved crimes of all time is the same person- that they are all linked together- and that that person is his father! Absolutely amazing. A bit gory, but the author does not sensationalize the crimes."

— Hillary (4 out of 5 stars)

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  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " Hodel's thesis in his previous book was that his father was the Black Dahlia killer. In this book, he accuses his father of being a lifelong serial killer with victims in Chicago, San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Manila. Hodel marshals plenty of evidence, but in analyzing it, much of it takes interpretation and a will to believe instead of speaking for itself. "

    — Jennifer, 2/15/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Again strong circumstantial evidence pointing to George Hodel. Compelling once you reach the end. If you are familiar with the Zodiac case it may seem far-fetched at first, but Steve ties it all together in the end. My biggest beef is that he claims Zodiac killed his victims at random. Not likely in my book. "

    — Andrew, 1/21/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " It's okay, but I'm not convinced. Needs some info to really back up what he says, especially about Elizabeth Short going to Chicago to investigate Suzanne Degnan. "

    — Jenn, 1/17/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " What I learned...That George Hill Hodel was a sick man and the Zodiac killer among other murders. "

    — Denise, 1/15/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Very convincing evidence that his dad was the Black Dahlia Avenger and the Lipstick Killer, but the Zodiac killings are a stretch. At least tie him to being in the cities first. "

    — Tracy, 1/9/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Pretty good for a true crime fanatic like me! "

    — Kat, 12/27/2013
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " Entertaining, but very far from a good research book. "

    — Fathermocker, 12/15/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Could not put this book down. "

    — Mmac19, 8/10/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " A frightening book. Having just finished it, I'm still digesting some of Hodel's theories. It's hard to say, "Yes, I completely believe in his father's guilt" since as Hodel explains his evidence is circumstantial. That being said, it does feel like the author is onto something. "

    — Paige, 8/5/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " This is a well-written, thoughtful analysis of circumstantial evidence leading to the conclusion that Steve Hodel's father was a horrific serial murderer. I hope the DNA evidence puts an end to the search. It is unbelievable how evil some people can be. "

    — Linda, 6/29/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Interesting evidence! Believable! I would recommend this FOR SURE to all true crime fans!! Great book and author! :) "

    — Kim, 5/22/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Some of the evidence goes way out there to make connections, but you read it and can't help but wonder if the pieces fit. After reading it I imagine it would be a good read to find out why some of this evidence hasn't been followed up on. "

    — Steve, 2/10/2012
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Amazing read.Made a believer out of me. "

    — Wendy, 12/14/2011
  • Overall Performance: 1 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 5

    " Barf. I loathed this book. NOT a good book club book. (I definitely skipped book club so I could skip the discussion on this one.) "

    — Maureen, 11/13/2011
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " Interesting, but the premise seems a bit stretched. "

    — John, 9/21/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Was interesting. "

    — Kris, 3/26/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " It would be cool if this was true...too bad it's probably not. "

    — Rob, 12/7/2010
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " It's okay, but I'm not convinced. Needs some info to really back up what he says, especially about Elizabeth Short going to Chicago to investigate Suzanne Degnan. "

    — Jenn, 9/29/2010
  • Overall Performance: 1 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 5

    " Only finished it because I was hoping for something of substance. "

    — Mary, 5/21/2010
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " This is a well-written, thoughtful analysis of circumstantial evidence leading to the conclusion that Steve Hodel's father was a horrific serial murderer. I hope the DNA evidence puts an end to the search. It is unbelievable how evil some people can be. "

    — Linda, 2/25/2010
  • Overall Performance: 1 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 5

    " Barf. I loathed this book. NOT a good book club book. (I definitely skipped book club so I could skip the discussion on this one.) "

    — Maureen, 2/2/2010
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " What I learned...That George Hill Hodel was a sick man and the Zodiac killer among other murders. "

    — Denise, 10/16/2009

About the Authors

Ralph Pezzullo is a New York Times bestselling author and award-winning playwright, screenwriter, and journalist. His books include Jawbreaker (with CIA operative Gary Berntsen) and Zero Footprint (with military contractor Simon Chase).

About Malcolm Hillgartner

Malcolm Hillgartner is an accomplished actor, writer, and musician. Named an AudioFile Best Voice of 2013 and the recipient of several Earphones Awards, he has narrated over 250 audiobooks.