Helltown

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Before Charles Manson, there was Tony Costa—the serial killer of Cape Cod. In 1969, Provincetown, Massachusetts, is alive with the vibrant hippie scene, where long-haired teenagers promote peace and love. At the center is Tony Costa, known as Sire to a group of enamored young women. He is the charismatic leader of their counter-culture movement, dispensing hallucinogenic drugs with ease. However, beneath his charming facade lies a dangerous rage. As young women begin to vanish, Costa's allure initially shields him from suspicion, but as bodies are uncovered, the police identify him as the prime suspect. Simultaneously, local literary giants Kurt Vonnegut and Norman Mailer are racing to cement their legacies, both intrigued by Costa and the drug-fueled hippie culture he represents. Their independent investigations intensify the rivalry between these iconic writers. Immersive and shocking, this true crime narrative transports readers to the tumultuous late 1960s, exposing the chilling secrets of a notorious killer while intertwining the lives of Costa, Vonnegut, and Mailer in a seaside town marked by unprecedented horrors. New York Times bestselling author Casey Sherman delivers a gripping tale.