Milwaukee Mayhem: Murder and Mystery in the Cream City's First Century

From murder and matchstick men to all-consuming fires, painted women, and Great Lakes disasters—and the wide-eyed public who could not help but gawk at it all—Milwaukee Mayhem uncovers the little-remembered and rarely-told history of the underbelly of a Midwestern metropolis. 

Author Matthew J. Prigge presents these stories as they were recounted to the public in the newspapers of the era, using the vivid and often grim language of the times to create an engaging and occasionally chilling narrative of a forgotten Milwaukee. Come meet the author and learn some spooky stories just in time for Halloween!