Mother's Boy: The True Story of Ed Gein and the Making of a MonsterA chilling, meticulously researched true crime investigation that peels back the darkness behind one of America's most notorious killers.From R.M. Cochran comes a gripping account of the crimes, investigation, and cultural legacy of Ed Gein-the reclusive Wisconsin farmer whose shocking deeds inspired Psycho, The Texas Chain Saw Massacre, and The Silence of the Lambs. Blending narrative drive with documented history, Mother's Boy traces the grisly discovery on a remote farm, the methodical police work that followed, and the tortured childhood that shaped a monster. This is psychological true crime at its most immersive.What You'll Find InsideVivid reconstruction of the Bernice Worden investigation and the chilling evidence recoveredA clear, human portrait of small-town Wisconsin and the neighbors who never saw it comingA nuanced look at Augusta Gein's influence and the warped psychology behind the crimesHow the case reshaped American horror and true crime storytellingWho This Book Is ForReaders of true crime, serial killer biographies, and American crime historyFans of meticulously sourced, investigative nonfiction with powerful storytellingAnyone curious how one rural case became a blueprint for modern horrorGreat Review"R.M. Cochran delivers the rare true crime book that's both page-turning and responsible. Mother's Boy pairs cinematic scene-setting with careful documentation, never losing sight of the victims or the community that endured the aftermath. A definitive, unsettling, and deeply human look at Ed Gein." - Editorial ReviewWhy Readers Choose Mother's BoyAuthentic and respectful: centers real people and real consequences-never gratuitousClear, compelling structure: from crime scene to courtroom to cultural impactResearch you can trust: draws on historical records, press accounts, and contemporary analysis