BETTER THAN BUNDY
Confessions of a Serial Killer

by Terry Ward

Narrated by: Nathan Pace

Production by: Ward Publishing

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Better than Bundy: Confessions of a Serial Killer plunges readers into the disturbing memoir of Zach Jackson, a man determined not just to kill but to build a legacy darker than murder itself. Charismatic and calculating, he seeks to surpass Ted Bundy and be remembered as a predator who cannot be ignored. Through cold, clinical reflections, Zach recounts his cross-country killing spree while revealing the childhood trauma and manipulative obsessions that shaped him. This psychological thriller unfolds with the unsettling precision of a true-crime documentary, exposing a mind that kills not in anger, but by design.

The author, Terry Ward, captures the inner world of a serial killer with unsettling accuracy, vividly portraying Zach Jackson’s thoughts, processes, and motivations. Jackson’s chilling comparison of murder to a farmer killing chickens is terrifying on its own, yet Ward deepens the horror by incorporating sensory detail, such as the overwhelming copper smell of blood, that instantly evokes a visceral reaction. Jackson’s obsession with being “better than Bundy” reveals an arrogance reminiscent of BTK, the calculated intelligence of Bundy, and the destructive drive seen in mass shooters. Ward develops his characters with precision, using powerful imagery and emotional detachment to fully immerse the listener, and an unexpected plot twist at the end adds a satisfying final jolt.

The narrator, Nathan Pace, fully immerses the audience through deliberate pacing, controlled tone, and speech patterns that amplify Jackson’s chilling presence. His tonal inflections vividly capture the essence of Jackson, delivering both the clarity and arrogance characteristic of a predator who believes himself superior. Pace’s performance brings both the killer and his victims to life with disturbing authenticity.

Although true crime is one of my interests, I thoroughly enjoyed this fictional exploration of a serial killer’s depravity and highly recommend it.

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