The Encyclopedia of Serial Killers

by Michael Newton

Overview

Provides accurate, unglamorized information on hundreds of serial murder cases-from early history to the present. It includes new major serial killers who have come to light since the first edition was published, as well as many older cases that have been solved, such as the Green River Killer, or further investigated like Jack the Ripper and the "Zodiac" Killer.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780816061969
Publisher:	Facts on File, Incorporated
Publication date:	03/28/2006
Series:	Facts on File Crime Library
Edition description:	REV
Pages:	528
Sales rank:	119,077
Product dimensions:	8.40(w) x 10.90(h) x 1.20(d)
Age Range:	14 Years

About the Author

Michael Newton is a professional writer who has published 146 books since 1977. He has written primarily about crime, with a specialization in serial murder. His past works include Hunting Humans: An Encyclopedia of Modern Serial Killers and the textbook Serial Slaughter: What's Behind America's Murder Epidemic. He resides in Nashville, Indiana.

Editorial Reviews

This revision of the 1999 resource of the same title (released in paperback in 2000) builds on the first edition by adding new entries and black-and-white photos as well as updating the original content. Copyright 2006 Reed Business Information.

Library Journal

Son of Sam, Jack the Ripper, the Boston Strangler, Ted Bundy, and John Wayne Gacy are some of the famous figures profiled by Newton, a crime writer specializing in serial killers. Ranging from ancient Rome to the present, he discusses the realities versus popular film and television myths, key figures on both sides of the law, pivotal cases and events, and criminal activities that have shaped law enforcement responses. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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