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The Serial Killer Books: 15 Famous Serial Killers True Crime Stories That Shocked The World

This true crime collection looks closely at several of history's most notorious serial killers. Rather than following a single case, it moves from one offender to the next, examining the crimes that made each name infamous and the fear that spread through the communities they touched. Each chapter stands on its own, so readers can dip in and out. It will appeal to anyone drawn to real-life criminal cases and to the question of what drives people to such violence.

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