Scottish Killers: 25 True Crime Stories

by Aaron Mullins

Sinister. Gripping. Thought-provoking. This is true crime as you’ve never read it before.
Discover the hidden motives behind Scotland’s most infamous true crimes.

In Scottish 25 True Crime Stories, award-winning psychologist and bestselling author Dr Aaron Mullins takes you deep into the shadowy world of Scotland’s most infamous true crimes. From notorious serial killers to chilling crimes of passion, this gripping collection explores the motives behind murder and the psychology of those who cross the ultimate line.

- How do hitmen kill without emotion?
- Why do narcissists kill?
- How can you survive the heat of the moment?
- Learn the psychology of hiding a body

What drives someone to kill?

Drawing from real case histories, Dr Mullins unravels the psychology of criminal behaviour that defines these tragic stories. Each chapter explores the mind of a famous Scottish killer and explains the twisted logic of criminal psychology. You’ll uncover shocking insights into Scotland’s justice system, the dark history of public executions, and the fragile boundary between victim and predator.

- Why do women kill?
- How does criminal profiling work?
- How can you spot a psychopath?
- Learn the psychology of gaining a confession

Whether you’re a fan of true crime books, fascinated by the psychology of British crime, or simply looking for your next unputdownable murder book, this is the perfect read for anyone who wants to understand the psychology behind why killers kill.

25 True Crime Murder Cases

Open up the dark underbelly of Scotland’s criminal history with a gripping exploration of the most infamous true crimes to ever grip the nation, including famous Glasgow crime stories. This book unveils the chilling stories behind the headlines of these violent British

- Scotland’s first serial killer
- The Fiend of the Gorbals
- The bad butler
- Living with the dead
- The deadly night nurse
- The body snatchers
- The angry actor
- And many more…

Dr Aaron Mullins combines his expertise in psychology with compelling storytelling as he sheds light on the motives, methods, and madness of these killers. Alongside haunting tales of violence and betrayal, the book explores how communities, victims’ families, and the justice system grapple with the aftermath of murder.

This collection will absolutely captivate you. Grab your copy now.

305 pages, Kindle Edition

Published May 7, 2025

About the author

Dr Aaron Mullins is an award winning, internationally published psychologist and Amazon bestselling author.

Aaron started Birdtree Books Publishing where he worked as Editor-in-Chief and partnered with World Reader Charity. He also taught Academic Writing at Coventry University. As an author and editor, Aaron has achieved great success with his bestselling short story collections.

Aaron also writes non-fiction guides for entrepreneurs and fellow writers. He’s known for exploring fascinating psychological subjects in his fiction and psychology-based non-fiction. Aaron’s book How to Write Fiction: A Creative Writing Guide for Authors has become a staple reference book for writers and those interested in a publishing career.