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The World of Lore: Wicked Mortals: The World of Lore Collection, Book 2 Audible Audiobook – Unabridged

Aaron Mahnke (Author, Narrator), Random House Audio (Publisher)
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A chilling who’s who of the most despicable people ever to walk the earth, featuring stories from the Lore podcast - now a streaming television series - including "Black Stockings", "Half-Hanged", and "The Castle", as well as rare material.

Some monsters are figments of our imagination. Others are as real as flesh and blood: humans who may look like us, who may walk among us, often unnoticed, occasionally even admired - but whose evil deeds and secret lives, once revealed, mark them as something utterly wicked.

In this volume from the host of the hit podcast Lore, you’ll find tales of infamous characters whose veins ran with ice water and whose crimes remind us that truth can be more terrifying than fiction. Aaron Mahnke introduces us to William Brodie, a renowned Scottish cabinetmaker who used his professional expertise to prey on the citizens of Edinburgh and whose rampant criminality behind a veneer of social respectability inspired Robert Louis Stevenson’s classic novella Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde.

Then there’s H. H. Holmes, a relentless and elusive con artist who became best known as the terror of Chicago’s 1893 World’s Fair when unwitting guests were welcomed into his “hotel” of horrors...never to be seen again. And no rogues’ gallery could leave out Bela Kiss, the Hungarian tinsmith with a taste for the occult and a collection of gasoline drums with women’s bodies inside.

Brimming with accounts of history’s most heinous real-life fiends, this riveting best-of-the-worst roundup will haunt your thoughts, chill your bones, and leave you wondering if there are mortal monsters lurking even closer than you think.

The World of Lore series includes:

Monstrous Creatures
Wicked Mortals
Dreadful Places

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  1. Listening Length
    10 hours and 10 minutes
  2. Author
    Aaron Mahnke
  3. Narrator
    Aaron Mahnke
  4. Audible release date
    May 29, 2018
  5. Language
    English
  6. Publisher
    Random House Audio
  7. ASIN
    B07644GWX7
  8. Version
    Unabridged
  9. Program Type
    Audiobook
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Product details

Listening Length 10 hours and 10 minutes
Author Aaron Mahnke
Narrator Aaron Mahnke
Audible.com Release Date May 29, 2018
Publisher Random House Audio
Program Type Audiobook
Version Unabridged
Language English
ASIN B07644GWX7
Best Sellers Rank #36,887 in Audible Books & Originals (See Top 100 in Audible Books & Originals)
#54 in Criminology (Audible Books & Originals)
#64 in General Anthropology
#86 in Anthropology (Audible Books & Originals)

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4.7 out of 5 stars
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548 global ratings
It's Exactly Like the Hit Podcast LORE.
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It's Exactly Like the Hit Podcast LORE.
This is the second book in the World of Lore series. If you're like me and can't wait in between episodes this book fills in that gap especially because a lot of the stories are ones I can't remember and it's like hearing them for the first time (but with a very vague memory of them,lol). I loved this one especially because it features one of my favorite stories from Lore, Half-Hanged.
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Kathryn G. Owen
5.0 out of 5 stars Fascinating
Reviewed in the United States on August 20, 2021
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I admit I've never listened to the Lore podcast. I've heard great things, and I've always meant to get around to it, but I admit podcasts usually aren't my thing. I find I prefer to absorb information through reading rather than hearing. Everyone has their own way of learning.

So anyway, I was delighted when I found out Mahnke was coming out with books based on his podcast. I bought the first two right away. But when I tried to read the first book (Monstrous Creatures), I just couldn't get into it. Something in Mahnke's writing style just irked me. So I put both books aside for a while.

Then while packing my books up for a move, I came across this one again and decided to give it ago. And I loved it. Whatever bugged me about Mahnke's writing in the first book did not bother me here. In fact, I thought the whole thing flowed quite well, and I finished it in just a few sittings.

As for the topics covered, I admit I found the earlier sections (on murderers and serial killers) a bit more interesting than the later sections. Some of the later chapters seemed somewhat out of place; the mortals they discussed weren't so much wicked as they were more just strange or delusional.

Still, overall the book was an interesting read. I liked it enough that I plan on revisiting the first book and seeing if maybe I can get into it more easily this time.
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Leagh Weidick
5.0 out of 5 stars A really interesting book of our darkest history
Reviewed in the United States on April 29, 2019
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It's not often that I read books that are based on more of a non-fiction storyline, however, this book made me wonder what other gems I have missed by not doing so. This book was very interesting and I learned a lot of things about the past that I never knew about. I've always been interested in things such as the witch trials and serial killers and this book definitely covers all of that and then some. I highly recommend reading this book as well as the other two in the series.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Fascinating and creepy
Reviewed in the United States on June 7, 2018
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I loved the first Lore book and limited series on Amazon. I preordered this book last year and promptly forgot all about it until it was delivered to my kindle last week. Immediately I remembered why I enjoyed the first so: the writing draws you in and the stories themselves are unsettling to say the least... A great read, and if you haven't read the first, I heartily recommend that also (although possibly not at bedtime, if you want to sleep...)
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Armouredsaint
4.0 out of 5 stars The best
Reviewed in the United States on July 5, 2018
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Love lore. I'm a big fan .
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Melanie
5.0 out of 5 stars Delightful & Frightful
Reviewed in the United States on September 6, 2018
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I picked up the first Lore book after caving to the many ads promoting it on the Lore podcast and was truly surprised by the amount of content contained within. I could hear Aaron’s lilting voice read each word. I am very much looking forward to the next book in the series, as well as the following book which I have preordered. Keep up the excellent work Aaron and Team!
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Chris Camey
5.0 out of 5 stars You want the truth? You can’t handle the truth (because the truth is actually scarier than fiction)!
Reviewed in the United States on October 23, 2018
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A good narrative form of a great audio podcast. This book and its predecessor (World of Lore: Monsterous Creatures) are perfect for the curious who want to know “Why are we afraid of (insert cultural fear/phobia here)?” or “What’s the story behind (insert urban legend here)?”, those who want to read some spooky stories around Halloween, or even folks who want a well sourced and digestible set of world folklore.
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Maritza
5.0 out of 5 stars It's Exactly Like the Hit Podcast LORE.
Reviewed in the United States on July 16, 2018
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This is the second book in the World of Lore series. If you're like me and can't wait in between episodes this book fills in that gap especially because a lot of the stories are ones I can't remember and it's like hearing them for the first time (but with a very vague memory of them,lol). I loved this one especially because it features one of my favorite stories from Lore, Half-Hanged.
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Maritza
5.0 out of 5 stars It's Exactly Like the Hit Podcast LORE.
Reviewed in the United States on July 16, 2018
This is the second book in the World of Lore series. If you're like me and can't wait in between episodes this book fills in that gap especially because a lot of the stories are ones I can't remember and it's like hearing them for the first time (but with a very vague memory of them,lol). I loved this one especially because it features one of my favorite stories from Lore, Half-Hanged.
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BBuckler
5.0 out of 5 stars 10//10 Recommend
Reviewed in the United States on July 31, 2018
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I am a huge fan of Lore and Aaron Mahnke! His style of writing is so enjoyable. It's like sitting in a coffee shop having a friend tell you a story. I have read both his world of Lore books and they just get better every time. I recommend this book to anyone who enjoys history, folklore, or just interesting stories with a twist.
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Catherine B.
5.0 out of 5 stars Delighful Story Telling !
Reviewed in Canada on August 2, 2020
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This book series is just THE BEST ! Even though I already know these stories from the fantastic podcast, Aaron Mahnke has a delighful way of writing that makes it equally enjoyable to read. Read all 3, will read them again and again, hoping there will be a volume 4 !
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Julián Moisés Fosalba
5.0 out of 5 stars Muy buen libro
Reviewed in Mexico on December 25, 2018
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Extraño el toque paranormal, aún así es un gran libro.
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Hanna
5.0 out of 5 stars Love it!
Reviewed in Canada on November 17, 2018
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If you like the podcast this book is a nifty companion. The details and the paper quality is great, along with the design. The book is very well written, I can almost hear Aaron reading it to me!
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Jamie Wright
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 27, 2020
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What an interesting great read. The book keeps you on the edge of your seating. Aaron Mahnke has a way of leaving you always wanting more.
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Shayla Gabriel
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Read!
Reviewed in Canada on September 24, 2018
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Love the podcast, so had to get a book. I can’t stop reading!
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