Enjoy The Wicked Deeds That Shaped a City

Wicked Seattle book cover by Teresa Nordheim

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This Short Read Reveals Seattle’s Seedy Underbelly

  • What: Wicked Seattle Book
  • When: 12 years and up
  • Why: Educational, entertaining, 
  • Where: Amazon or your local library

Looking to put a fun spin on history? Want to get your child interested in reading nonfiction? Check out Wicked Seattle, a look back at some of Seattle’s oldest criminal minds.

Wicked Seattle Book on Amazon

Each chapter focuses on a different Seattle personality. From Roy Olmstead’s bootlegging business to starvation specialist Linda Hazzard, readers will discover tons of facts presented in a straightforward manner. The true stories will horrify, fascinate, and educate in equal measures.

Each chapter covers a different person.

Author Teresa Nordheim includes copies of historical documents and original photos to pepper the pages with additional interest. The slim volume comes packed with details about multiple notable personalities. Everyone who picks up a copy will learn something about this city on the western edge of the country.

Back cover of Wicked Seattle book by Teresa
This book takes readers on a historical journey.

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