The A to Z Encyclopedia of Serial Killers

The A to Z Encyclopedia of Serial Killers

The A to Z Encyclopedia of Serial Killers was written by and Harold Schechter. The 352 page book was published by Simon and Schuster in 2012 (originally in 1996) with an ISBN 10 of 1439138850. Most books are now available in ebook, pdf and audible formats. If you need more information about this publication, it can be purchased at Amazon.com or Google Books. If the book is older and/or out of print book try to locate a copy on eBay.com. The A to Z Encyclopedia of Serial Killers mentions 8 serial killers including Stewart Wilken. The author Harold Schechter has 16 book(s) listed on Killer.Cloud used for the purpose of documenting facts about Serial Killers listed in our database.

Book Summary

Bestselling true-crime writer Harold Schechter, a leading authority on serial killers, and coauthor David Everitt offer a guided tour through the bizarre and blood-chilling world of serial murder. Through hundreds of detailed entries that span the entire spectrum -- the shocking crimes, the infamous perpetrators, and much more -- they examine all angles of a gruesome cultural phenomenon that grips our imagination. From Art (both by and about serial killers) to Zeitgeist (how killers past and present embody their times)...from Groupies (even the most sadistic killer can claim devoted fans) to Marriage (the perfect domestic disguise for demented killers)...from Homebodies (psychos who slay in the comfort of their homes) to Plumbing (how clogg...