{"product_id":"book-fxqm","title":"The Prisoner's Apprentice","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClever Boy. Genius Killer. True Story.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn his father's jail, young Albert finds what he's always wanted: a teacher who understands him. But some lessons exact a terrible price.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen brilliant murderer Edward Rulloff is imprisoned in Ithaca, he offers Albert an education most boys in 1846 could only dream of-languages, philosophy, and the chance to become extraordinary. Under Rulloff's patient tutelage, Albert transforms from a lonely child into a gifted scholar. Yet as their unique friendship deepens, Albert begins to suspect that his mentor's acts of kindness mask a growing darkness. Each new lesson draws them closer to a terrible choice between loyalty and justice.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBased on a shocking true story that captivated nineteenth-century America, The Prisoner's Apprentice delivers a haunting exploration of what drives men to greatness-and to darkness. In the tradition of The Alienist and Devil in the White City, this atmospheric historical thriller weaves true crime and psychological suspense into a gothic tale that blurs the lines between genius and madness.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWinner of multiple historical fiction awards including the 2022 IRDA Award, Eric Hoffer Award Finalist, and B.R.A.G. Medallion Honoree.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"Grabbed me on page one\" \u003c\/strong\u003e- Lolly Winston, \u003cem\u003eNew York Time\u003c\/em\u003es bestselling author\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"Completely riveting storytelling\"\u003c\/strong\u003e - Ellen Sussman, \u003cem\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/em\u003e bestselling author\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"INAudio","offers":[{"title":"Audiobook","offer_id":49416695873840,"sku":"BDfxqm","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0879\/2784\/9264\/files\/fxqm-Square-cover.jpg?v=1773458282","url":"https:\/\/downpour.com\/products\/book-fxqm","provider":"Downpour","version":"1.0","type":"link"}