A most interesting book and I really liked the way the author presented the story. Each chapter lists the date, place and name/s of the condemned. You not only get the story of the hangman himself but of the convicted as well. The author does a notable job of presenting an engrossing tale and his research shows. You will find this one hard to put down. Bonus pictures at the end. Thanks to Netgalley, the author and publishers for an advanced copy in exchange for my honest opinion.

Thank you Netgalley and Pen & Sword/ Pen & Sword True Crime, for an advanced ARC of this book!

This is a must read, must own, and must re-read , for any history lover and especially those dark history lovers! I had a very hard time putting this down & as someone with ADD I usually have the opposite problem when it comes to nonfiction. This it the type of item where you didn't know you needed it for your collection, but you 100% need this for sed collection at the same time! The realism the author uses is insane. You really feel as if you're side by side with Mr. Burrows as he carries out his "job". History like this is so important because it's so , SO close to being completely forgotten.

History is like a puzzle and once you start losing the pieces the puzzle becomes more & more useless. It makes me so happy that there are people still out there trying to preserve even the tinest puzzle pieces. Because they understand the small pieces are no less important than the bigger ones.

Needless to say this is a book I will be definitely purchasing for myself


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this was a fascinating read, it had that element that I was wanting in a historical nonfiction book. The overall information was engaging and worked with the topic at hand. I was invested in the way Nick Kevern wrote this and thought it was a strong overall feel.