The A-Z Encyclopedia Of Serial Killers: Revised

The A-Z Encyclopedia Of Serial Killers: Revised

by Harold Schechter (Author)

Synopsis

The news of shocking crimes and the books and movies they inspire have made serial killers a topic of both tabloid attention and serious study. Renowned true-crime expert Harold Schechter and co-author David Everitt uncover the methods behind the madness of this macabre yet compelling subject. Packed with hundreds of entries spanning the entire spectrum of serial murder, this vivid and comprehensive resource examines these horrific crimes - and their notorious killers - from every angle. From well-publicized facts to little-known details, these entries cover every dark chapter of serial murder and offer an unprecedented look at this gruesome phenomenon that continues to exert a firm grip on the nation's imagination.

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Format: Illustrated
Pages: 352
Edition: Revised and Updated ed.
Publisher: Pocket Books
Published: 16 Aug 2006

ISBN 10: 1416521747
ISBN 13: 9781416521747

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The scholarship is both genuine and fascinating.
-- The Boston Book Review
Author Bio
Harold Schechter is Professor at Queen's College, The City University of New York. Renowned for his true-crime writing, he is the author of five non-fiction books: BESTIAL, DEVIANT, DERANGED, DEPRAVED and THE A TO Z ENCYCLOPEDIA OF SERIAL KILLERS.