Books like If looks could kill by M. William Phelps

"If Looks Could Kill" chronicles the shocking homicide of Jeff Zack, a businessman whose fatal shooting in Akron’s BJ’s Wholesale Club parking lot sparked a swift investigative pursuit. Author M. William Phelps, a seasoned investigative journalist, blends meticulous inquiry with narrative insight to expose the tangled motives and clandestine relationships that culminated in Zack’s death. Phelps details how multiple suspects—from a resentful wife to a high‑profile nightclub owner—could have harbored deadly intentions, and how a motorcycle‑riding assassin ultimately delivered the fatal blow. The book offers readers an exclusive, insider view of the homicide investigation, complete with behind‑the‑scenes photos and the procedural nuances that led to the killer’s identity. Further enriching the narrative is Phelps’ background as a prolific true‑crime author and media contributor, lending credibility and depth to this chilling case study of homicide, adultery, and the dark underbelly of upscale Middle America.

First publish date: 2008