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Hell's Dozen: The 12 Worst Serial Killers of Modern History
People tend to consider serial killers such as David Berkowitz (Son of Sam), Angelo Buono Jr. and Kenneth Bianchi (the Hillside Stranglers) or even the uncaptured Zodiac killer as the worst of the worst when it comes to serial killers. Yet, would it shock those same people to learn that there are dozens of more depraved, sick and unfortunately prolific killers in the world?
Perversely, US serial killers have gained notoriety through the media, whether it is the nightly news which tends to adhere to the axiom “if it bleeds, it leads….”, or even through our justice system which in the pursuit of transparency in the court room, has transformed trials into entertainment spectacles which are the equivalent of a soap opera.
However, notoriety does not equal number of victims, for out of the dozen killers profiled in this book, only one American - Gary Ridgway (the Green River Killer) – is on the list – and even then only at #10.
This book will list the 12 most prolific serial killers in modern history; those for whom killing is an up close and personal relationship. Humans for whom the cries of their victims’ pain, fear and despair give the same if not more pleasure than the touch of a lover or the hug of child.
Perversely, US serial killers have gained notoriety through the media, whether it is the nightly news which tends to adhere to the axiom “if it bleeds, it leads….”, or even through our justice system which in the pursuit of transparency in the court room, has transformed trials into entertainment spectacles which are the equivalent of a soap opera.
However, notoriety does not equal number of victims, for out of the dozen killers profiled in this book, only one American - Gary Ridgway (the Green River Killer) – is on the list – and even then only at #10.
This book will list the 12 most prolific serial killers in modern history; those for whom killing is an up close and personal relationship. Humans for whom the cries of their victims’ pain, fear and despair give the same if not more pleasure than the touch of a lover or the hug of child.
52 pages, Kindle Edition
First published May 31, 2015
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September 14, 2017
Good read
Good read. I enjoyed it . Not to long. Was just right.
Pretty brutal people in these pages . Really evil
Good read. I enjoyed it . Not to long. Was just right.
Pretty brutal people in these pages . Really evil
October 21, 2016
Eye opening and scary
Unreal how much these people have in common and may have never had a chance to have or experience normal life. Blows the mind
Unreal how much these people have in common and may have never had a chance to have or experience normal life. Blows the mind
August 24, 2015
The author counts down (from 12 to 1) the twelve most prolific serial killers of our time. They hail from China, Russia, India, South America, and elsewhere in the world, including an American.
While the information is interesting, the lack of editing or proofreading makes it difficult to read.
Includes photos.
While the information is interesting, the lack of editing or proofreading makes it difficult to read.
Includes photos.
June 28, 2015
Very informative
Written very well. It kept me very interested! I liked the style. Good read. I would recommend this book to others.
Written very well. It kept me very interested! I liked the style. Good read. I would recommend this book to others.
August 9, 2015
Good read
Interesting information. Most of the individuals written about I had never heard of, but it was still very interesting. I suggest reading it.
Interesting information. Most of the individuals written about I had never heard of, but it was still very interesting. I suggest reading it.
August 29, 2015
No good
I didn't even finish this book. The writing, misspelled words and horrible grammar was so bad I gave up. My recommendation... don't bother. Less than 1 star.
I didn't even finish this book. The writing, misspelled words and horrible grammar was so bad I gave up. My recommendation... don't bother. Less than 1 star.
November 28, 2015
True Crime
If yoiur interested in true crimes and in some instances why these serial killers commuted their crimes this is a good book to read
If yoiur interested in true crimes and in some instances why these serial killers commuted their crimes this is a good book to read
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