Dialogues by Stephen Spignesi is genuinely gripping, and easy to read in one sitting. It’s about a woman named Victoria “Tory” Troy, an animal euthanasia technician who murders coworkers in the gas chamber at the animal shelter she works at.
Every chapter in this book consists of “dialogues” between Tory and other characters, including her mom, doctor, attorney, etc. These dialogues provide us with insight into Tory’s lifestyle and personality. She’s very intelligent, and there are clues that hint it’s possible she may not be committing these crimes at all. It’s all very vexing.
There’s not a whole lot of suspense in Dialogues, and it reads more like a tame psychological thriller. Its ending is shocking and unpredictable, which makes for an enjoyable, fascinating ride.
Other books by Stephen Spignesi include:
- In the Crosshairs: Famous Assassinations and Attempts from Julius Caesar to John Lennon (2004)
- 499 Facts about Hip-Hop Hamilton and the Rest of America’s Founding Fathers (2016)
- Stephen King, American Master: A Creepy Corpus of Facts About Stephen King & His Work (2018)
What did you think about Dialogues?
Last Updated on January 27, 2026 by Sarah Ann
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