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Serial Killers True Crime Anthology - Volume 3
**WARNING** This book contains graphic forensic crime scene photos and statements that some may find very disturbing.
The best of this year's true crime writing from master authors RJ Parker, Peter Vronsky, JJ Slate, Sylvia Perrini and Michael Newton who give us nine new shocking case accounts of serial killers.
Cesar Francesco Barone convicted in four rape murders but suspected in many more, Barone briefly shared a cell with notorious serial killer Ted Bundy and claimed to being "tutored" by the notorious serial killer in murder.
William Mentzer an enigmatic serial killer and a drug syndicate hitman, at one time an associate of Charlie Manson, identified by David Berkowitz (Son of Sam) as a satanic cult figure and recently named as a suspect in the notorious still unsolved Zodiac Murders in San Francisco.
Myra Hindley the most reviled woman in the UK, the female partner of serial killer Ian Brady. Known as the Moors Murderers, the couple raped and murdered at least five children in 1963-1965.
Arthur Shawcross a necrophile cannibal serial killer who, after raping and murdering two children in his hometown, served fourteen years before being paroled into the community of Rochester, where he proceeded to murder twelve women.
Allan Legere the Monster of the Miramichi, one of Canada's most brutal serial killers who, while serving a prison term for murder, escaped to terrorize the Province of New Brunswick murdering another four people in a seven-month rampage.
Charles Sobhraj nicknamed "The Serpent" and "The Bikini Killer" targeted naïve young tourists on the "Hippie Trail" through Turkey, Greece, Thailand, India, Pakistan and Nepal.
Robert Ben Rhoades the Truck Stop Killer, convicted in the torture, rape and murder of three women but suspected in fifty murders along the US Interstate system.
Dana Sue Gray a female serial killer who atypically targeted strangers, elderly females whom she strangled rather than using poison, the female serial killer's choice weapon.
Robert Hansen Alaska's notorious "Butcher Baker" who lured as many as thirty women to his remote hunting cabin where he released and then hunted them like wild game before raping and killing them.
Also includes an introduction on the difference between a Psychopath, Sociopath and Narcissist.
The best of this year's true crime writing from master authors RJ Parker, Peter Vronsky, JJ Slate, Sylvia Perrini and Michael Newton who give us nine new shocking case accounts of serial killers.
Cesar Francesco Barone convicted in four rape murders but suspected in many more, Barone briefly shared a cell with notorious serial killer Ted Bundy and claimed to being "tutored" by the notorious serial killer in murder.
William Mentzer an enigmatic serial killer and a drug syndicate hitman, at one time an associate of Charlie Manson, identified by David Berkowitz (Son of Sam) as a satanic cult figure and recently named as a suspect in the notorious still unsolved Zodiac Murders in San Francisco.
Myra Hindley the most reviled woman in the UK, the female partner of serial killer Ian Brady. Known as the Moors Murderers, the couple raped and murdered at least five children in 1963-1965.
Arthur Shawcross a necrophile cannibal serial killer who, after raping and murdering two children in his hometown, served fourteen years before being paroled into the community of Rochester, where he proceeded to murder twelve women.
Allan Legere the Monster of the Miramichi, one of Canada's most brutal serial killers who, while serving a prison term for murder, escaped to terrorize the Province of New Brunswick murdering another four people in a seven-month rampage.
Charles Sobhraj nicknamed "The Serpent" and "The Bikini Killer" targeted naïve young tourists on the "Hippie Trail" through Turkey, Greece, Thailand, India, Pakistan and Nepal.
Robert Ben Rhoades the Truck Stop Killer, convicted in the torture, rape and murder of three women but suspected in fifty murders along the US Interstate system.
Dana Sue Gray a female serial killer who atypically targeted strangers, elderly females whom she strangled rather than using poison, the female serial killer's choice weapon.
Robert Hansen Alaska's notorious "Butcher Baker" who lured as many as thirty women to his remote hunting cabin where he released and then hunted them like wild game before raping and killing them.
Also includes an introduction on the difference between a Psychopath, Sociopath and Narcissist.
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First published December 15, 2015
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December 20, 2015
Great true crime anthology
Some of the best true crime writers have contributed stories to the 2016 True Crime Anthology and made it a book for your "keeper" shelf. True crime buffs will recognize some of the featured serial killers, but the writing and details provided make the stories feel fresh.
A few of these brutal murderers were unfamiliar, so I added them to the running list of devils I keep in my head. They are known and remembered for all the wrong reasons and serve only as cautionary tales of the type of people to avoid.
Anthologies by necessity include short stories, and all of these are interesting and informative. I think you'll enjoy reading this book.
Some of the best true crime writers have contributed stories to the 2016 True Crime Anthology and made it a book for your "keeper" shelf. True crime buffs will recognize some of the featured serial killers, but the writing and details provided make the stories feel fresh.
A few of these brutal murderers were unfamiliar, so I added them to the running list of devils I keep in my head. They are known and remembered for all the wrong reasons and serve only as cautionary tales of the type of people to avoid.
Anthologies by necessity include short stories, and all of these are interesting and informative. I think you'll enjoy reading this book.
January 2, 2016
I love these anthology books because I usually read about serial killer that I am not familiar with. That is the case with this book as I had not read about most of these killers before. This was a great group of authors that did an excellent job researching and presenting the stories. This is a very well written book and I highly recommend it to any true crime fan.
July 28, 2018
Nice read
Some of the chapters were very detailed and I learned of killers I've never heard of. Tons of facts. I like that it wasn't just the "usuals": Bundy, Kemper, etc.
Some of the chapters were very detailed and I learned of killers I've never heard of. Tons of facts. I like that it wasn't just the "usuals": Bundy, Kemper, etc.
May 11, 2016
Good things
- new angles on stories I know inside out (such as the Myra Hindley)
- some killers that are rarely covered in popular true crime books
- some images of the killers/crime scenes (though I would have liked more)
Bad Things
- for the most part it was poorly written. I completely skipped the chapter about the Canadian killer. So muddled and poor.
- chapters that had no direction in some cases or could have been organised much better
- very amateurish
- most of their sources are from sites they have googled (I WILL NOT TAKE YOU SERIOUSLY IF YOU USE WIKIPEDIA AS A FLIPPING SOURCE OF INFORMATION REPEATEDLY)
- new angles on stories I know inside out (such as the Myra Hindley)
- some killers that are rarely covered in popular true crime books
- some images of the killers/crime scenes (though I would have liked more)
Bad Things
- for the most part it was poorly written. I completely skipped the chapter about the Canadian killer. So muddled and poor.
- chapters that had no direction in some cases or could have been organised much better
- very amateurish
- most of their sources are from sites they have googled (I WILL NOT TAKE YOU SERIOUSLY IF YOU USE WIKIPEDIA AS A FLIPPING SOURCE OF INFORMATION REPEATEDLY)
May 20, 2016
Highly recommend for fans of True Crime
With authors like Peter Vronsky, Silvia Perrini, Michael Newton, RJ Parker & JJ Slate you really can't go wrong with this collection of stories about serial killers! All of the stories were well written and informative without getting bogged down with courtroom details. I'm hoping they do another for 2017!!
With authors like Peter Vronsky, Silvia Perrini, Michael Newton, RJ Parker & JJ Slate you really can't go wrong with this collection of stories about serial killers! All of the stories were well written and informative without getting bogged down with courtroom details. I'm hoping they do another for 2017!!
January 13, 2016
I hate serial killers but I've been in a true crime wanting-to-read funk so I picked this up. It wasn't as terrible as the other two. And, hey, I'm still up to date with my reading goal this year. 13 days in. LMAO.
March 31, 2016
Well researched
A good look into the mind of the disturbed. Interesting to read about their motives as well as how they are able to lie to those around them and keep them from discovering the truth for so long.
A good look into the mind of the disturbed. Interesting to read about their motives as well as how they are able to lie to those around them and keep them from discovering the truth for so long.
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May 1, 2016It took me a long time to finish this. It's an ok book if you like serial killer books. There's some good, albeit sad, information. Every time I read something like this it amazes me anew how cruel people can be to each other. I'll never understand it...and I don't think I really want to.
March 28, 2016
Excellent book
Well written I feel that it needed to be a little longer. Well worth reading. Would recommend to anyone who likes crime novels
Well written I feel that it needed to be a little longer. Well worth reading. Would recommend to anyone who likes crime novels
April 25, 2017
Review for Serial Killers 2015
I enjoyed the book and thought each story was thrilling and intriguing!!! Each story was interesting to know. Didn't have any idea these stories existed and will leave an impression on me!!!
I enjoyed the book and thought each story was thrilling and intriguing!!! Each story was interesting to know. Didn't have any idea these stories existed and will leave an impression on me!!!
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