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Summary: A Tremendous Read
Review: I stand speechless at the stories John Walsh has to tell. This book is wonderful, and will captivate the reader and their search for justice.
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Summary: Chilling But Empowering
Review: I started reading No Mercy as soon as it arrived from Amazon.com, and I found that I couldn't put it down. John Walsh, whose own son was abducted and murdered in the early 1980s, has turned his anger into a powerful force for good. He and co-author Philip Lerman are the inspiration behind America's Most Wanted, the Fox television show that has helped capture over five hundred dangerous criminals. No Mercy tells several of the most famous stories from America's Most Wanted, all of which are emotionally wrenching. The most intriguing is "The Strange Case of the Green Parrot," an incredibly improbable set of circumstances that sound like a Hollywood script. I'm not going to give away the ending, but I will say that this tale alone is worth the price of admission. The stories in this book are chilling, and they may give you nightmares. It's difficult to believe that we share the same planet with monsters who can do the things that Walsh and Lerner describe. But at the same time, the authors show that caring people can and should and do fight back. I confess that I have never watched America's Most Wanted--I prefer books over television. But I may begin to watch the program after reading this book, out of a sense of responsibility if nothing else. Walsh's efforts have probably already spared countless hundreds of people from the pain that he himself had to endure. The more people who watch his show or read this book, the more criminals will be caught before they can hurt or kill again. The book includes information about children who are still missing, as well as about several fugitives who are still at large--perhaps some reader will send in the tip that brings these cases to a close. The one omission that surprised me was this: as far as I could tell, the book did not give a web site for America's Most Wanted. (I looked it up, and it can be found at amw.com or americasmostwanted.com). It semes to me that the Net is the ideal place to post bulletins and updates between airings of the show, and it would have been useful to put this bit of information in the book or on the jacket.
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Summary: Respectful of John Walsh
Review: I thought this was a good book, and I do think John Walsh does great things for the missing. I prefer him in person, than reading his book. It was a little too intense for me.
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Summary: once again
Review: I will rate this five stars, since I have already entered a review once before giving it either a 2 or 3. Got back in once and saw it was posted, but now it is not...after about three weeks. Hmmmm.
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Summary: Suspenseful, Dramatic, Gripping!
Review: I've never come across a book like this before. It was so well-written I couldn't put it down! Every element that makes a good read is there - suspense, drama, poignant scenes that pull at one's heartstrings and the enormous feelings of triumph and relief you share with the victims and the writer, at the end of the story when the fugitive is caught. No Mercy is a true gem. It documents several real-life crime cases that John Walsh and his team at the America's Most Wanted (AMW) TV programme helped the Police and FBI to solve, thanks to the tips received from the over 14 million TV viewers throughout the United States. The book also tells us the ups-and-downs of the AMW programme, from how/why it was developed right up to the time it was pulled off the air by the Fox Studio, before a huge public outcry and rally pressured Fox Studio into reinstating the programme, about 7 weeks after it went off the air. There're some B&W photographs inserted between the pages of the book - mostly of the victims and the fugitives. An excellent idea because they make the cases seem even more real to the readers. AMW must certainly be one heck-of-a-programme. In my opinion, John Walsh is one of the best models of perseverance and true grit. His crusade and relentless pursuit of justice for the victims and the victims' family are truly admirable deeds. This guy is a hero! Years ago, I read the heart-breaking story of how his young son, Adam was abducted and then murdered. His world was torn apart (his first book, Tears of Rage documents the story). But Walsh fought back by fighting in his own way to ensure that no parent has to go through the same agony he went through when his child was taken away from him. Our local television used to air the programme, Manhunter also hosted by Walsh which is about crime cases solved by AMW. I never miss the show. Buy this book - you won't be dissapointed.
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Summary: Feeling it for the first time
Review: I've never experienced emotional reactions before when reading true crime novels. Their usually clinical approach to the case or cases, and focusing on the criminal and his crime(s), while downplaying the experience of the victims and their family, usually isn't able to produce much of an emotional response. Then came 'No Mercy', John Walsh's book about some of the most notable cases that the Fox show 'America's Most Wanted' has helped along. Being a regular viewer of the show, as well as having read Walsh's first novel about his son's murder case, I decided to check out his second go-round. I read about the Polly Klaas kidnapping and murder, the John Emil List family murders, the horrible acts of child-killer Eddie James, the spree killings of Andrew Cunanan, and many more sub-human deeds of evil. As I read each case, I was exposed to the burdens of the crime victims. I felt, to a small degree, the very things that they did. Anger that the persons responsible had performed such heinous and senseless acts. The desperation and uncertainty when they were on the lam. The elation when they were finally captured. It was a real gut-wrenching ride, and at times I got misty over what I was perusing. But in the end, I was glad to have experienced it. Even though my own emotional responses could never come close to what the victims experienced, I had a better understanding of what it's like to be a victim. This was what John Walsh had set out to do when he co-authored 'No Mercy', and it worked beyond belief with me. Another unique quality about 'No Mercy': it was the first true-crime novel that I've read from cover to cover more than once. The most amazing thing is that the impact of each case has not diminished with repeat viewings. I find each one to be as powerful as it was when I first read it. Also told in the novel is a brief history of 'America's Most Wanted'. I read about Walsh's uncertainty toward his hosting the show. Then there was AMW's cancellation and resurrection in 1996, thanks to the letter-writing campaign of state & federal legislators, law enforcement officials, and citizens. As of the book's release, 'America's Most Wanted' has been credited with over 500 captures thanks to tips from viewers. Finally, there's also the story of how two AMW cases coincidentally came together at a place called The Green Parrot Café. I wouldn't have believed it if I'd not read it myself. And you'll have to read it for yourself, 'cause I don't want to spoil it for you. 'Late
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Summary: Disturbing yet uplifting work; like the show on steroids
Review: In 'No Mercy', Walsh explores the guiding principals and motivations that drive his work. The tragic loss of his own child in a harrowing act of brutality is always just beneath the surface in 'No Mercy', but he mentions it only briefly from time to time. Instead, the book focuses on the often graphic details of some of the more meaningful cases that he has showcased on 'America's Most Wanted'. His perspective is truly inspirational. Being a victim himself, he strives to fight for victims and uses his show as a means to serve them without exploiting them. In empathizing with them and relating stories of their courage, Walsh addresses some deep and moving concepts. This book made me hold my wife and kids closer and leaves me looking for ways to combat the monsters plaguing our society with Walsh as an ideal example.
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Summary: Incredibly Moving
Review: In the past, I have never cared much about crime and what goes on in the world. But finally, a friend recomended that I read No Mercy. At first I wasn't sure about it, but when I picked it up, I couldn't put it down! I was touched incredibly by every one of the cases. Especially the one about Terry Hart. I don't know why that moved me so much, but it did. Also the ones about the murder of young Polly Klaas and Eddie James. This is a truly excellent book. Walsh takes you behind the scenes of America's Most Wanted and it's crimes. It's very detailed and it will make you want to get involved and join the fight. I know I'm not the only one who feels this way. Please join the fight. You can make a diference!
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Summary: Absolutely the best book I've read this year!!
Review: It's impossible to find enough superlatives to describe this book! I was hooked from the first sentence. Not only are the stories completely captivating and shocking, but John Walsh approaches each story with such intense honesty...revealing much about himself and his loathing of these lowlifes that prey on our society. TEN STARS for John Walsh and what he's doing with his life; I'm sure Adam smiles down on him from heaven with nothing but an abundance of love and pride in his dad!
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Summary: 5 atars are not enough!
Review: John Walsh does not write fast enough. When can we expect another book. I read the hard cover copy of No Mercy - I did not wait for the paperback - that in itself should tell you something about him as a writer. American's should be proud of this man. He takes a personal tradgedy with what happened to his son Adam, and makes it so everybody gets involved in crime fighting. With the number of criminals America's Most Wanted has caught (with viewers help) says alot right their. Canada could use a man like him!
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