Manx Murders is a gripping and intriguing collection of murder cases committed on the Isle of Man over the last 150 years. Using information obtained from newspapers, inquest records and trial transcripts, each murder is described against the backdrop of events on the Island at the time and has been carefully reconstructed in a way that gives the reader a distinct flavour of life there during the period in which the crime occurred.
This fascinating collection is sure to evoke a number of conflicting emothions in the reader. All cases featured share an overwhelming sadness and tagedy that will never be forgotten, making Manx Murders a special and revelatory read.
Keith Wilkinson is a consultant anesthetist who has lived and worked on the Isle of Man for twelve years. He is married with three daughters.
The Book:
I've always been very interested in true crime. Started researching January 2002. 21 cases between 1859 and 1982. I've tried to give readers a 'flavour' of life on the Island at the time of the crime. Some are unsolved, some were 'murder-suicides', some were found guilty of murder or manslaughter, etc. The book gives details of the last execution on the Island in 1872.
Hopefully it will appeal to all those interested in true crime - not just those on the Isle of Man.
Keith Wilkinson