This vintage paperback book titled "Helter Skelter" is a true crime novel written by Vincent Bugliosi and Curt Gentry. It explores the dark and disturbing events surrounding the infamous cult leader Charles Manson and his followers, who committed a series of brutal murders in the 1970s. The book is the 31st printing of the Bantam edition and has 676 pages. It is intended for young adults and adults who are interested in true crime and murder cases. The narrative type is nonfiction and the book is written in English. The item measures 4.25 inches in length, 7 inches in height, and 1.25 inches in width. The book series is historical and the genre is true crime. The topic includes true crime, cults, and murder.