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Vronsky not only offers sound theories on what makes a serial killer, but also provides concrete suggestions on how to survive an encounter with one - from recognising verbal warning signs to physical confrontational resistance. Exhaustively researched with transcripts of interviews with killers, and featuring up-to-date information on the apprehension and conviction of the Green River Killer and the Beltway Snipers, Vronsky's one-of-a-kind book covers every conceivable aspect of an endlessly riveting true-crime phenomenon.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
.....questionably researched and terribly edited.
The research?....well, in the copy I have the author manages to get Harold Shipman's (the serial killer with one of the highest body counts in history) name wrong! Fred and Rosemary West are mentioned in a sentence....that's about it.
Editing?....the amount of typos in the book is appalling. And there are several paragraphs in the books that are repeated word for word several times.
Having said all that. It is informative and an easy read.
Not a book I'd suggest for serious research though.
The research?....well, in the copy I have the author manages to get Harold Shipman's (the serial killer with one of the highest body counts in history) name wrong! Fred and Rosemary West are mentioned in a sentence....that's about it.
Editing?....the amount of typos in the book is appalling. And there are several paragraphs in the books that are repeated word for word several times.
Having said all that. It is informative and an easy read.
Not a book I'd suggest for serious research though.
12 of 14 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Vronsky holds back on nothing in this book, exploring the very depths of (in)humanity. With grisly, detailed information on the methods of the killers, this book can really give you nightmares. There really is a lot of crazy people out there! Vronsky also offers information on how the authorities work on capturing the perps. A must read for all interested in the darker sides of the human mind!
6 of 7 people found the following review helpful
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I was writing some short stories for fun about serial killers and decided to read this book a couple of years ago to learn more about the various serial killers that have terrorized people over the years. Peter Vronsky had two fringe experiences with serial killers, which inspired him to write this book. He was even brushed by a duffel bag that contained two severed heads!
This book is laid out well. Vronksy details the exploits of many of the well-known murderers, such as the Boston Stranger and Charles Manson. He also writes about lesser-known serial killers, many of which I had never heard of. He'll briefly outline their lives, their crimes, their investigation, and their punishment if they were caught. He'll pepper his prose with interview quotations.
It's a great beginning overview of the major and minor serial killers (mainly American) and is a must-read if you are fascinated by reading about those who choose to prey on other humans.
This book is laid out well. Vronksy details the exploits of many of the well-known murderers, such as the Boston Stranger and Charles Manson. He also writes about lesser-known serial killers, many of which I had never heard of. He'll briefly outline their lives, their crimes, their investigation, and their punishment if they were caught. He'll pepper his prose with interview quotations.
It's a great beginning overview of the major and minor serial killers (mainly American) and is a must-read if you are fascinated by reading about those who choose to prey on other humans.
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A brilliant read into the dark recesses of the human mind
An informative read into the classification and types of serial killers mixed with gritty and detailed case studies as examples. Read more
Published 7 months ago by ille13
a killer read
the rythem of the text keeps you turning the pages! thats the highest prase any book can get. full of information, could of expanded on some of the killers but over all a brilliant... Read more
Published 14 months ago by Iggy
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