Murder in Tuxedo Park

Book excerpt: The wealthy, gated community of Tuxedo Park, in upstate New York, has been home to many of America's financial titans and social luminaries for over one hundred years. However, during the later nineteenth century, this staid, secluded enclave became the stalking-ground for one of America's most heinous, early serial killers. The murder and mayhem continued unabated until an eccentric and brilliant young scientist and his alluring new acquaintance began their pursuit.