The Last Book On The Left: Stories of Murder and Mayhem from History's Most Notorious Serial Killers

Written by Ben Kissel, Marcus Parks and Henry Zebrowski

Narrated by Ben Kissel, Marcus Parks and Henry Zebrowski

An equal parts haunting and hilarious deep-dive review of history’s most notorious and cold-blooded serial killers, from the creators of the award-winning Last Podcast on the Left

Since its first show in 2010, The Last Podcast on the Left has barreled headlong into all things horror, as hosts Henry Zebrowski, Ben Kissel, and Marcus Parks cover subjects spanning Jeffrey Dahmer, werewolves, Jonestown, and supernatural phenomena. Deeply researched but with a morbidly humorous bent, the podcast has earned a dedicated and aptly cultlike following for its unique take on all things macabre.

In their first book, the guys take a deep dive into history’s most infamous serial killers, from Ted Bundy to John Wayne Gacy, exploring their origin stories, haunting habits, and perverse predilections. Featuring newly developed content alongside updated fan favorites, each profile is an exhaustive examination of the darker side of human existence. With appropriately creepy four-color illustrations throughout and a gift-worthy paper over board format, The Last Book on the Left will satisfy the bloodlust of readers everywhere. 

Narrated by the authors.

• Language: English
• Publisher: HarperAudio
• Release date: Apr 7, 2020
• ISBN: 9780358172284

Ben Kissel

Having bonded while performing in the Brooklyn comedy scene, BEN KISSEL, HENRY ZEBROWSKI, and MARCUS PARKS have written and produced The Last Podcast on the Left since 2010.

Reviews for The Last Book On The Left

[Joseph Craig · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

All and all a good read, some of the comedy fell flat for me, but the stories and content were top notch. Much of the comedy worked for me.

[cinephile914 · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

If you’re a fan of the podcast, this is perfect in every way. If you don’t know the podcast, listen to an episode beforehand.

If you don’t like the podcast, Marcus, Ben or Henry, you won’t like the book. And I feel sad for you.

Henry was in a movie directed by Martin Scorsese. He knows what Leonardo DiCaprio smells like. Do you?

[Kyra Kendall · Rating: 2 out of 5 stars]

The humor does not translate in audio book. That’s the nicest way I can put it.

[lvstrongpuff · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

The majority of this book is about serial killers most people know about. I gave this book a 4 because the comedy and picture throughout it is what made this books stand out from other books. I might have given this book a 4.5, but Ben Kissel is a Packers fan so that cost them half a star for me. LOL. Otherwise the book is really in-depth and show that the team did their research. It is a great book for a laugh.

[brittaniethekid · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

This is a review for the audio version. It's like listening to the podcast except that it sounds a little awkward with the jokes. During the normal podcast, they play off of each other and it's improvised and therefore more natural. Since this is all pre-recorded separately and read from pre-written jokes, it loses that and sounds stiff. However, it is nice that Marcus isn't interrupted as much, especially mid-sentence. It's a bonus that he has a nice voice. I like that there is also information not included in their episodes on these same serial killers, so it doesn't sound just like a reiteration of the podcast. Think of this book as a companion piece to the world of Last Podcast rather than a separate piece of work.

[loraineo_8 · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

I read a lot of true crime, and this book was really interesting about many serial killers and their childhoods, history of their beginnings in crime/killing.