Internet Slave Master

By John Glatt

Book Overview

John Edward Robinson was a 56-year-old grandfather from rural Kansas. An entrepreneur and Eagle Scout, he was even honored as 'Man of the Year" at a Kansas City charity. To some of the women he met on the Internet, he was known as Slavemaster--a sexual deviate with a taste for sadomasochistic rituals of extreme domination and torture. Masquerading as a philanthropist, he promised women money and adventure. For fifteen years, he trawled the Web, snaring unsuspecting women. They were never seen again. But in the summer of 2000, the decomposed remains of two women were discovered in barrels on Robinson's farm, and three other bodies were found in storage units. Yet the depths of Robinson's bloodlust didn't end there. For authorities, the unspeakable criminal trail of Slavemaster was just beginning... ? Internet Slave Master? is?a true story of sadistic murder in the Heartland, told by true crime master John Glatt.

• Format: Mass Market Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0312979274
• ISBN13: 9780312979270
• Release Date: January 2001
• Publisher: St. Martin's True Crime
• Length: 240 Pages
• Weight: 0.33 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 4.2" x 6.7"

Customer Reviews

Excellent book

This is a must read book for all of the people who interact on the net with "FRIENDS".

Welcome to cyber serials!

This story blew my mind. I had just finished the book when I stopped for fuel at the NM/AZ state line on I-40. There was a state police computer printout hanging on the door, warning women against chatting with men on the internet because of the "internet slavemaster." The state police (NM) were asking for any information in connection to this internet entity. I couldn't believe it. Then, when I arrived in Holbrook, AZ, I ran into four highway patrolmen at a truckstop diner and asked them about the notice. We engaged in an hour-long conversation about how a predator like this can disguise himself as an upstanding member of the community and keep everybody fooled. We had the book out and several people seemed mesmerized by our discussion of this story. It has that effect! It is just so unbelievable that people are astounded.If you have not read this book, get it! This man was the first to harness the internet for serial killing. Boy, it will drive home the fact that there is no safe ground anymore. If you have children, you will be concerned about what they are doing online. It will make you look at your computer in a whole new light. It will also make you start wondering about all those upstanding citizens that you know so well ... or do you really know them at all?There is a flip side to this story - the world of S & M and the women that were surfing for a "master." This man could not have lured them if they had not been presenting themselves as victims. That is where the game is so dangerous - you just never know when it is going to get out of hand. I would think that it is not something you would readily trust to a stranger. I think that is the part of this story that astounds people the most. Why would a woman readily place herself into the role of slave to a complete stranger?The author has done a fabulous job of presenting the facts in a flowing narrative that keeps you reading. I couldn't put the book down until I finished it. I can't imagine what he could have done to improve it. It was outstanding!

Mesmerizing

Living in the Kansas City area I was particularly interested in the John Robinson case and followed it avidly. Glattt has done an excellent job in recounting the case and his research is first class. He also goes further and breaks new facts on the case which have never come to light before. I was very impressed by his writing style and attanetion to detail. I would recommend this to all true crime fans and have done so. This one is way up there with In Cold Blood.

A chilling account

"Internet Slavemaster" is a chilling account of a horrifying case. Glatt writes clearly and concisely, and let's the story take center stage. This book was very hard to put down. I highly recommend it.

A Riveting Cautionary Tale

As a true crime fanatic I read Internet Slavemaster from cover to cover in one night and found it compelling. Glatt is a true master of the genre and his cut to the chase writing makes John Robinson really come alive. It's a must read for anyone who uses internet chatrooms and definitely a cautionary tale. I would definitely recommend this one.