The A to Z Encyclopedia of Serial Killers

by Harold Schechter

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GREAT book...it sucks you in. Has an A to Z listing of many prolific serial killers and the cases that defined them. (

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The A to Z Encyclopedia of Serial Killers is a lighthearted but reasonably tasteful collection of information about serial killers, by a respected historian of crime (Harold Schechter) and the author of Human Monsters (David Everitt). It includes individual entries devoted to the most famous killers from all over the world, and amusing sections devoted to such topics as black widows, bluebeards, killer couples, Lustmord, Nazi buffs, power tools, pyromania, and trophies. There are also useful tips for further ventures into art, movies, books, zines, music, and tourist attractions devoted to serial killers. The A to Z Encyclopedia of Serial Killers is cross-indexed, with numerous black-and-white illustrations. --Fiona Webster

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Brief articles examine serial killers, their crimes and victims, and the methods they used to kill and dispose of the bodies

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