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Peace, Love, & Murder: The Charles Manson Story Kindle Edition

by Alan R. Warren (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.0 out of 5 stars (14)

The Summer of Love promised peace, freedom, and rebellion against the old ways-but hidden beneath the haze of music, drugs, and counterculture was a darkness waiting to explode.

In Peace, Love, and Murder: The Charles Manson Story, bestselling true crime author Alan R. Warren pulls back the curtain on one of the most notorious figures in American history. More than just another retelling of the Tate-LaBianca murders, this book reveals never-before-told details about Manson, his twisted ideology, and the people who followed him.

Warren explores how Manson could only have thrived in the unique atmosphere of 1960s San Francisco and Los Angeles-a turbulent backdrop of war protests, psychedelic experimentation, and a generation desperate for change. Alongside this cultural portrait, the book provides rare insight into the backgrounds of each member of the so-called "Family," showing how their vulnerabilities and desires made them susceptible to Manson's influence.

Chilling, thought-provoking, and meticulously researched, Peace, Love, and Murder goes beyond the headlines to ask the deeper question: how could a movement rooted in peace and love give rise to such horrific violence?

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Peace and love turned to blood and fear.

Alan R. Warren uncovers never-before-told truths about Charles Manson, his followers, and why only the counterculture chaos of 1960s California could have birthed such horror.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0FR1NG721
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Alan R Warren
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  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ September 13, 2025
  • Edition ‏ : ‎ 1st
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1.0 MB
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 341 pages
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1998680184
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  • Best Sellers Rank: #4,692,628 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
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    4.0 out of 5 stars (14)

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Alan R. Warren is an award-winning, bestselling author and the long-time producer and host of the widely popular NBC radio show House of Mystery. For over 13 years, the program has captivated audiences on stations such as KCAA 106.5 F.M. Los Angeles, 102.3 F.M. Riverside, 1050 A.M. Palm Springs, and KKNW 1150 A.M. Seattle/Tacoma, while also being syndicated across the United States.

Warren has authored 34 nonfiction books, specializing in true crime, cults, human trafficking, history, and memoirs, published by notable houses like RJ Parker/Vronksy Publishing (Canada) and WildBlue Press (USA). His work has garnered widespread acclaim, with several titles achieving bestseller status.

In Canada, his standout works include Beyond Suspicion: The True Story of Colonel Russell Williams, featured on CNN’s Lies, Crimes & Videos (Season 4, 2022), and Murder Times Six: The True Story of the Wells Gray Park Murders. In the U.S., his bestselling The Killing Game: Serial Killer Rodney Alcala has been spotlighted on shows such as HLN’s Very Scary People with Donnie Wahlberg, Oxygen Network’s Mark of a Killer, and Reelz Channel’s Killer Trophies. The book also inspired the Prime Video three-part documentary Dating Death and contributed to the Netflix movie Woman of the Hour.

His book Doomsday Cults: The Devil's Hostages was featured in Vice’s Dark Side of the ’90s (Episode 7), further solidifying his reputation as a preeminent true crime author.

Warren’s Killer Queens series explores high-profile murders impacting the LGBTQ+ community, with titles such as Leopold & Loeb, Butcher of Hanover: Fritz Haarmann, Grindr Serial Killer Stephen Port, and Bruce McArthur: Toronto Gay Killer.

His latest endeavor, the five-book series Murderous Minds: Encyclopedia of Serial Killers, offers an in-depth examination of serial killers across the globe, covering regions like the Soviet Union, France, Britain, Australia, and Germany.

Alan R. Warren’s ability to bring riveting, fact-based narratives to life has made him a trusted voice in the true crime genre, both in print and on the airwaves.

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A Chilling, Deep Dive into the Dark Side of the 60s!
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A Chilling, Deep Dive into the Dark Side of the 60s!
Peace, Love, and Murder: The Charles Manson Story by Alan R. Warren is an absolute must-read for true crime enthusiasts. Rather than just rehashing the well-known details of the Tate-LaBianca murders, Warren meticulously pulls back the curtain on the "Summer of Love" to expose the sinister darkness hiding beneath the surface of the counterculture. What sets this book apart is the extensive research into how the turbulent atmosphere of 1960s California allowed a monster like Manson to thrive. Warren provides incredible, rare insights into the Manson Family members, exploring the vulnerabilities that made them susceptible to his twisted ideology. It is a thought-provoking, chilling, and comprehensive look at how a movement supposedly rooted in peace and love gave rise to such horrific violence. If you think you know the story of Charles Manson, think again! Warren uncovers additional details that make this a gripping, definitive account of one of America's most notorious cases. Highly recommended!
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  • Sven
    5.0 out of 5 stars March Murder and Madness
    Reviewed in the United States on March 31, 2026
    Al Warren’s Peace, Love & Murder: The Charles Manson Story wasn’t yet another retelling of one of America’s most infamous crimes.

    What I found to no surprise was a deeply researched, clear-eyed examination that respects the reader’s intelligence. Warren, whose knowledge of true crime runs deep from years of writing and hosting his House of Mystery podcast, brings a steady hand to this material.

    Most people think of Manson as the wild-eyed cult leader who brainwashed a group of young people into committing horrific murders. Warren does not dismiss that view, but he digs much deeper. He traces Manson’s path from a neglected child with a troubled teenage mother through reform schools marked by violence and sexual abuse. You see the cycle clearly where the brutality Manson endured as a boy becomes the foundation for the control he later exerts over his followers. Warren never uses this as an excuse. Instead he shows how early trauma shaped Manson’s manipulative skills, which he then turned outward with devastating effect.

    What makes the book particularly compelling is how Warren connects Manson’s personal story to the larger cracks in 1960s America. The Summer of Love, widespread drug use, distrust of authority, and a generation of disillusioned young people created fertile ground. Manson did not invent these vulnerabilities; he recognized and exploited them masterfully. From the Haight-Ashbury scene to the Spahn Ranch, Warren details the daily mechanics of that control: breaking people down through sex and drugs, isolating them, and replacing their sense of self with his own apocalyptic vision.

    The sections on the Beach Boys connection and the ranch blew me away, showing how Manson moved from street guru to someone with Hollywood access before everything spiraled into violence. Warren also gives thoughtful reverence to the individual Family members later in the book, helping readers understand how ordinary young people got pulled into something so dark.

    This is not a sensationalized story. It is a thoughtful study of how damage gets passed along and how certain moments in history make it possible for someone like Manson to find an audience. If you are interested in true crime that goes beyond the headlines into the uncomfortable territory of nature, nurture, and societal failure, Warren’s book is well worth your time.
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  • Andi Franconia
    4.0 out of 5 stars Odd Punctuation Choices
    Reviewed in the United States on January 20, 2026
    I enjoyed it but there were some odd typos. Like, if a sentence was about a season in a particular year, it would say Spring 1956 instead of "spring 1956." It just seemed strange.
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  • David M. North-Martino
    5.0 out of 5 stars A Chilling, Deep Dive into the Dark Side of the 60s!
    Reviewed in the United States on March 19, 2026
    Format: Kindle
    Peace, Love, and Murder: The Charles Manson Story by Alan R. Warren is an absolute must-read for true crime enthusiasts. Rather than just rehashing the well-known details of the Tate-LaBianca murders, Warren meticulously pulls back the curtain on the "Summer of Love" to expose the sinister darkness hiding beneath the surface of the counterculture.

    What sets this book apart is the extensive research into how the turbulent atmosphere of 1960s California allowed a monster like Manson to thrive. Warren provides incredible, rare insights into the Manson Family members, exploring the vulnerabilities that made them susceptible to his twisted ideology. It is a thought-provoking, chilling, and comprehensive look at how a movement supposedly rooted in peace and love gave rise to such horrific violence.

    If you think you know the story of Charles Manson, think again! Warren uncovers additional details that make this a gripping, definitive account of one of America's most notorious cases. Highly recommended!
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    5.0 out of 5 stars
    A Chilling, Deep Dive into the Dark Side of the 60s!

    Reviewed in the United States on March 19, 2026
    Peace, Love, and Murder: The Charles Manson Story by Alan R. Warren is an absolute must-read for true crime enthusiasts. Rather than just rehashing the well-known details of the Tate-LaBianca murders, Warren meticulously pulls back the curtain on the "Summer of Love" to expose the sinister darkness hiding beneath the surface of the counterculture.

    What sets this book apart is the extensive research into how the turbulent atmosphere of 1960s California allowed a monster like Manson to thrive. Warren provides incredible, rare insights into the Manson Family members, exploring the vulnerabilities that made them susceptible to his twisted ideology. It is a thought-provoking, chilling, and comprehensive look at how a movement supposedly rooted in peace and love gave rise to such horrific violence.

    If you think you know the story of Charles Manson, think again! Warren uncovers additional details that make this a gripping, definitive account of one of America's most notorious cases. Highly recommended!
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  • Christine
    4.0 out of 5 stars Informative
    Reviewed in the United States on November 26, 2025
    I have read many books on this subject - in fact - Helter Skelter was the first "true crime" book that I ever read (I was 15 when it came out) and it hooked me on the genre ever since. Whereas Helter Skelter tells the story from the pov of the prosecutor, Vincent Bugloisi, this book tells the story without bias. I found it well written, researched and informative. I especially enjoyed the synopsis at the end of each of the other family members. I was surprised, however, that there were no pictures included. For those not really familiar with this tragic piece of history it may behoove the author to include. Even if you think you know all there is to know about this case - you will definitely learn more.
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  • Ron Baumer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great True Crime Novel
    Reviewed in the United States on March 17, 2026
    This was a wild ride of a novel. Charles Manson was truly a scary individual who had the uncanny ability to manipulate others to do his bidding. The crime spree was horrific and unnecessary. The story does a great job of laying out the background and life and times of the followers of Manson. This was a great true crime book and a worthy read. I highly recommend reading this book.
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  • Anna B
    2.0 out of 5 stars Meh, could be better.
    Reviewed in the United States on September 29, 2025
    I really wanted to love this book. The writing style. However was very juvenile to me. The sentences just didn't flow evenly and it felt like reading a high-school paper on Manson. I have always found the story of Manson interesting. This one was a DNF for me.
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  • Dorien.Berteletti
    4.0 out of 5 stars Interesting story
    Reviewed in Canada on January 3, 2026
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    Interesting book
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