The Devil's Rooming House

Set amidst the deadly heatwave of 1911 New England, this true crime story explores the chilling case of Amy Archer-Gilligan, a woman whose seemingly respectable nursing home concealed a horrific murder spree. Through firsthand accounts, trial transcripts, and investigative insights, the book reveals how Amy’s greed-driven crimes shocked turn-of-the-century America and inspired both Broadway and film. An engrossing and haunting portrait of a woman who was both caregiver and killer, this account exemplifies the dark side of early 20th-century crime.