Back of the Book Blurb and Quotes

This is the confession of why I stole Ed Gein's tombstone. It’s a journey into the shared psychology of two men haunted by their mothers, a connection that resulted in an impossible interview with Gein from beyond the grave.

What followed was a public showdown with the Mayor of Salem, death threats, and shocking confrontations with those still living in the killer's shadow. It is a raw, unapologetic look at art, obsession, and the search for the monster in the mirror.

"An outrage... Marketing at its lowest level." — Stanley Usovicz, Mayor of Salem

"How would you feel? You almost have to put yourself into the shoes of the family to know exactly what they've gone through all their lives." — Donna Worden, relative of victim Bernice Worden

"This isn't just about a stolen tombstone. It's about the pieces of ourselves we see in the monsters we create." — Shane Bugbee