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The Killer Book of Serial Killers by Tom Philbin

The Killer Book of Serial Killers

Incredible Stories, Facts and Trivia From the World of Serial Killers

Tom Philbin, Michael Philbin

Sourcebooks · Print & ebook · January 1, 2009

Terrifying tales of the ultimate evil among us!

Criminals & OutlawsSerial KillersForensic Psychologyshort story
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Who it’s for
A fact-packed true-crime sampler built for conversation and the occasional grim eyebrow raise.
Genres
Serial Killers, Criminals & Outlaws, Forensic Psychology
Published
Sourcebooks, January 1, 2009

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Terrifying tales of the ultimate evil among us! One of the best serial killer books for fans of true crime. The Killer Book of Serial Killers is the complete resource for any true crime fan or student of the lurid, fascinating world of serial killers. Inside you'll find a concise compilation of the world's thirty-five most notorious murderers, including an in-depth look at their crimes and the lives that turned them into monsters.

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This is the perfect gift for any true crime buff or psychology enthusiast. Sprinkled throughout the book are Q&A, quizzes, quotes, photos, and odd facts about serial killers and their true stories to test your knowledge and make you shudder in horrified delight, along with recommended reading to dig even deeper into their sordid lives. Learn more about notorious serial killers like: - Ted Bundy - Jack the Ripper - Jeffrey Dahmer - Gary Ridgway, the Green River Killer - John Wayne Gacy - Paul Bernardo and - Karla Homolka - Dennis Rader, the Bind, Torture, Kill (BTK) Killer - Béla Kiss - David Berkowitz, the Son of Sam With many more shocking tales and tidbits about serial killers that will keep you up at night!

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A fact-packed true-crime sampler built for conversation and the occasional grim eyebrow raise.

Come here for

  • true-crime facts and trivia
  • book-club fodder

Expect

  • serial-killer cases in bite-sized form
  • list-friendly, conversation-ready snippets

Where it sits

Serial Killers100%
Forensic Psychology44%
Criminals & Outlaws43%

Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.

Publisher categories

  • Serial Killers
  • Abductions & Missing Persons
  • Historical True Crime
Authors
Tom Philbin, Michael Philbin
Publisher
Sourcebooks
Published
January 1, 2009
Format
Print & ebook
Reading lane
Serial Killers