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Murder Most Vile: Volume 1: 18 Shocking Cases
Bizarre! Shocking! Horrific! Depraved!18 Shocking True Crime Murder Cases From Around The World, including;
If You Love Me You'll Kill Her: Diane was prepared to accept her fiancée’s infidelity, but only if he murdered the “other woman.”
A Japanese Cannibal In Paris: A brilliant Japanese student develops a taste for western women while studying in France.
An Unparalleled Evil: Two ten-year-olds abduct a toddler from a mall. What happens next is barely believable.
Executed At Fourteen: A double homicide, a juvenile killer, a one-way ticket to the electric chair.
Australia's Hannibal Lechter Was A Woman: She learned her butchering skills working in an abattoir, and used them on her errant lover.
An Officer And A Psychopath: Who could have known that the colonel was a cross-dressing serial killer?
Buried Alive: A beautiful nine-year-old girl disappears from her bed during the night, taken by a depraved pedophile.
Chicago's Sausage Vat Murder: Did Chicago’s self-proclaimed “Sausage King” turn his missing wife into bratwurst?
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Plus 10 more riveting true crime cases. Scroll up to get your copy now.
Book Series by Robert Keller
Most of my works cover serial killers, while the “Murder Most Vile” series covers individual true crime stories. These are the main collections;
American Monsters50 American Serial Killers You’ve Probably Never Heard OfMurder Most VileHuman MonstersBritish MonstersAustralian MonstersCanadian MonstersGerman MonstersCannibal KillersPlus various other standalone books, including the The Deadly Dozen, which is available as a free download on Amazon, and Serial Killers Unsolved, which you can get for free when signing up to my mailing list.Robert Keller’s True Crime eBook
Serial KillersTrue CrimeSerial Killer BiographiesMurder and MayhemTrue Murder CasesSerial Killer Case FilesTrue Crime Short Stories
If You Love Me You'll Kill Her: Diane was prepared to accept her fiancée’s infidelity, but only if he murdered the “other woman.”
A Japanese Cannibal In Paris: A brilliant Japanese student develops a taste for western women while studying in France.
An Unparalleled Evil: Two ten-year-olds abduct a toddler from a mall. What happens next is barely believable.
Executed At Fourteen: A double homicide, a juvenile killer, a one-way ticket to the electric chair.
Australia's Hannibal Lechter Was A Woman: She learned her butchering skills working in an abattoir, and used them on her errant lover.
An Officer And A Psychopath: Who could have known that the colonel was a cross-dressing serial killer?
Buried Alive: A beautiful nine-year-old girl disappears from her bed during the night, taken by a depraved pedophile.
Chicago's Sausage Vat Murder: Did Chicago’s self-proclaimed “Sausage King” turn his missing wife into bratwurst?
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Plus 10 more riveting true crime cases. Scroll up to get your copy now.
Book Series by Robert Keller
Most of my works cover serial killers, while the “Murder Most Vile” series covers individual true crime stories. These are the main collections;
American Monsters50 American Serial Killers You’ve Probably Never Heard OfMurder Most VileHuman MonstersBritish MonstersAustralian MonstersCanadian MonstersGerman MonstersCannibal KillersPlus various other standalone books, including the The Deadly Dozen, which is available as a free download on Amazon, and Serial Killers Unsolved, which you can get for free when signing up to my mailing list.Robert Keller’s True Crime eBook
Serial KillersTrue CrimeSerial Killer BiographiesMurder and MayhemTrue Murder CasesSerial Killer Case FilesTrue Crime Short Stories
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First published September 28, 2014
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June 15, 2025
This was a really quick read. I was just looking for a true crime book that would be easy to read in between my normal books so I got this one. Definitely a lot more detail than I had expected from such a short book. However, I found it to be very affective.
I have to admit, I cried during one of the stories that dealt with the murder of a two-year-old little boy. I'm glad that I read this though, it informed me even more about cases I had already read about.
I noticed a few times where there were grammatical errors, but not too many. I'd like to read more about these cases. I'm definitely going to be buying the other volumes in this series.
I have to admit, I cried during one of the stories that dealt with the murder of a two-year-old little boy. I'm glad that I read this though, it informed me even more about cases I had already read about.
I noticed a few times where there were grammatical errors, but not too many. I'd like to read more about these cases. I'm definitely going to be buying the other volumes in this series.
April 19, 2021
The Beginning of a Fascinating Series
I decided to go to the beginning of this fascinating series. I own & read several of the latest volumes published (14; 30-33). Then I decided instead of reading them in backwards order to start with Volume 1. This set of true crime vignettes were representative of crimes from all over the world. Most I hadn't read before - but still they gave me some new insights from what I'd read in the past.
Several of these crimes were quite bizarre. And the question as to why did the accomplices go along with the masterminds ? The justice systems vary greatly from country to country and throughout time but the outrage over a child's murder remains the same. It was interesting to read about how crimes were committed many years ago and the public's reaction.
I have 28 more Volumes to read and I eagerly anticipate which crimes Mr. Keller is going to focus on.
I decided to go to the beginning of this fascinating series. I own & read several of the latest volumes published (14; 30-33). Then I decided instead of reading them in backwards order to start with Volume 1. This set of true crime vignettes were representative of crimes from all over the world. Most I hadn't read before - but still they gave me some new insights from what I'd read in the past.
Several of these crimes were quite bizarre. And the question as to why did the accomplices go along with the masterminds ? The justice systems vary greatly from country to country and throughout time but the outrage over a child's murder remains the same. It was interesting to read about how crimes were committed many years ago and the public's reaction.
I have 28 more Volumes to read and I eagerly anticipate which crimes Mr. Keller is going to focus on.
January 9, 2018
Same stories, different book.
A lot of small, less than detailed accounts of famous or infamous murder cases. Most have been well reported in other anthologies. Nothing new or especially interesting here.
A lot of small, less than detailed accounts of famous or infamous murder cases. Most have been well reported in other anthologies. Nothing new or especially interesting here.
January 21, 2018
There is no sarcasm in this title when saying most vile! Some murders I had read about most I had not before. Overall I loved this book and found it very interesting. I look forward to reading all the other volumes
January 7, 2015
Love dipping in and out of this sort of thing when I can't sleep!
January 12, 2016
Great book.
Great book. Short chapters that are easy to read with murders from around the world covering a wide timespan. Highly recommended.
Great book. Short chapters that are easy to read with murders from around the world covering a wide timespan. Highly recommended.
December 4, 2024
I've enjoyed all of these books. I've read them all... twice. My only complaint and the reason I couldn't give 5 stars is that the editing is atrocious. Someone's editing skills are truly lacking. There are more than a few just simple "typos". But the ones that get confusing are when the main characters' names get swapped. I've seen that more than a few times. Most of the errors aren't severe enough to be unreadable. But the pure number of errors (some stories have several) comes across as sloppy and unprofessional. If you're going to spend the time to create something, have enough pride in your work to get a real editor. At least have someone else proofread the manuscript.
February 27, 2018
Shocking to say the least
I am a fan of true crime, I have read some that I have enjoyed and some that I have not. In Volume 1, Robert Keller takes the reader through 18 murder cases; some of the cases I was familiar with and some I didn’t know. The author gets to the point with each story, providing a lot of details for each case making it hard to get through some of them because of the brutality the victims suffered through, particularly the youngest of them. Overall, a well written and interesting book.
I am a fan of true crime, I have read some that I have enjoyed and some that I have not. In Volume 1, Robert Keller takes the reader through 18 murder cases; some of the cases I was familiar with and some I didn’t know. The author gets to the point with each story, providing a lot of details for each case making it hard to get through some of them because of the brutality the victims suffered through, particularly the youngest of them. Overall, a well written and interesting book.
December 9, 2021
The cover of these books are fucking atrocious. This is the best you could do? Really?
Luckily the contents of the book more than makes up for it. The stories are all quite short, which means they include very little boring/irrelevant information and get right to good stuff, making them interesting from beginning to end. I look forward to reading the rest of this truly vile series.
Luckily the contents of the book more than makes up for it. The stories are all quite short, which means they include very little boring/irrelevant information and get right to good stuff, making them interesting from beginning to end. I look forward to reading the rest of this truly vile series.
November 7, 2022
Interesting and Well Written
While I was familiar with a few of the cases covered in this volume, it was still interesting to read a new take on the crimes. I like the format Keller uses. Each case is covered in a single chapter with most being less than 10 pages. There's not a lot of fluff, just straightforward factual descriptions. I look forward to reading Volume 2.
While I was familiar with a few of the cases covered in this volume, it was still interesting to read a new take on the crimes. I like the format Keller uses. Each case is covered in a single chapter with most being less than 10 pages. There's not a lot of fluff, just straightforward factual descriptions. I look forward to reading Volume 2.
October 15, 2020
Interesting
I like the way Mr. Keller writes. Succinctly written while keeping the facts intact. It’s like watching an episode of Criminal Minds: you don’t need all the details to find out how it ends.
I like the way Mr. Keller writes. Succinctly written while keeping the facts intact. It’s like watching an episode of Criminal Minds: you don’t need all the details to find out how it ends.
August 4, 2022
A great read for true crime lovers
Robert Keller gets you hooked from the very first page. When you read this it feels like you're there witnessing the lives and murders of the killers. I shall be reading more books from Keller in the future.
Robert Keller gets you hooked from the very first page. When you read this it feels like you're there witnessing the lives and murders of the killers. I shall be reading more books from Keller in the future.
December 30, 2017
Great book
I enjoyed the short stories! It made it a quick read for me. It was interesting reading about true crimes.
I enjoyed the short stories! It made it a quick read for me. It was interesting reading about true crimes.
September 24, 2018
Not my favourite
Found it to be pretty boring compared to other books from this author but it may be ok for others
Found it to be pretty boring compared to other books from this author but it may be ok for others
June 30, 2019
Not for the faint hearted. There really are some gruesome tales in there. If you are looking for in-depth stories this book isn't for you
July 8, 2020
Informative and brilliant
March 1, 2021
Quick and easy reads great for just casual reading.
April 9, 2021
Couldn't put it down
This was a fast read book, once you start reading you won't be able to put it down !!! Can't wait to read the next one
This was a fast read book, once you start reading you won't be able to put it down !!! Can't wait to read the next one
September 7, 2021
Very quick and easy read, but not so easy on the heart and stomach. Could not put it down!
June 12, 2022
Rough reading, but good.
October 13, 2023
Wow
These stories were crazy. Never heard of any of these. What a great read. Definitely will be reading more of these.
These stories were crazy. Never heard of any of these. What a great read. Definitely will be reading more of these.
December 17, 2023
fascinating
These stories were gory and disturbing. There were a few that I’d have like to punish. Now I’m on to volume 2
These stories were gory and disturbing. There were a few that I’d have like to punish. Now I’m on to volume 2
January 27, 2024
Interesting review of cases. Short overview of cases, and the parties involved. Quick read for those who are looking for something short to get through.
June 17, 2024
A fantastic read. A couple of the stories I already knew, but the rest were all new to me. If you like true crime stories, then you'll love reading this book.
February 24, 2025
Good Read!
This book was well written and it was difficult to put down once you started it. I can't wait to read the next one.
This book was well written and it was difficult to put down once you started it. I can't wait to read the next one.
July 2, 2025
Ok
I love a good short story crime book. I love learning about different serial killers or murderers. On to the next book
I love a good short story crime book. I love learning about different serial killers or murderers. On to the next book
August 2, 2025
Wonderful
Great! Suggest to all true Crime lovers read the entire series and you’ll be glad you did I promise you that
Great! Suggest to all true Crime lovers read the entire series and you’ll be glad you did I promise you that
March 16, 2022
Well-written and seemingly well-researched, this is an easy read about not so easy topics. It lives up to the title so you have been warned.
March 13, 2017
Great stories of true crimes
There were some of the most notorious of all murderers and their crimes of the last fifty or so years presented in this book. The stories of Susan Smith and her children, the first Spree Killer, Howard Unruh, the Black Dahlia mystery, Mary Bell and her murders committed when she was eleven, the murders that inspired Truman Capote's In Cold Blood and many others are given detailed synopsis. There is also the murder of Sylvia Likens which we have in a fictional account in The Girl Next Door by Jack Ketchum and the James Bulger murder in England committed by two twelve year-old boys, Jon Venable and Robert Thompson. When the late Lyall Watson was writing his investigation of the nature of evil (Dark Nature) he selected these boys as his study for his definition of True Evil. (As an aside, Dark Nature is a fabulous book by this noted biologist.)
Keller has a gift for starting off each story with a paragraph that just sucks the reader in. If this volume is an example of the later books in this series, I'm sure they'll be worth my attention.
There were some of the most notorious of all murderers and their crimes of the last fifty or so years presented in this book. The stories of Susan Smith and her children, the first Spree Killer, Howard Unruh, the Black Dahlia mystery, Mary Bell and her murders committed when she was eleven, the murders that inspired Truman Capote's In Cold Blood and many others are given detailed synopsis. There is also the murder of Sylvia Likens which we have in a fictional account in The Girl Next Door by Jack Ketchum and the James Bulger murder in England committed by two twelve year-old boys, Jon Venable and Robert Thompson. When the late Lyall Watson was writing his investigation of the nature of evil (Dark Nature) he selected these boys as his study for his definition of True Evil. (As an aside, Dark Nature is a fabulous book by this noted biologist.)
Keller has a gift for starting off each story with a paragraph that just sucks the reader in. If this volume is an example of the later books in this series, I'm sure they'll be worth my attention.
June 1, 2016
Strongly recommended reading
Keller provided short but interesting information and background on all 18 cases. Despite knowing quite a bit about a few of the cases I still managed to learn something new. I strongly recommended this to any true crime fan because it's not filled with the "popular" cases.
Keller provided short but interesting information and background on all 18 cases. Despite knowing quite a bit about a few of the cases I still managed to learn something new. I strongly recommended this to any true crime fan because it's not filled with the "popular" cases.
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