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Serial Killers: The World's Most Evil Kindle Edition

by Nigel Blundell (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
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One hundred years of the most depraved criminal minds—from H. H. Holmes and Ted Bundy to John Wayne Gacy, Ian Brady, and Myra Hindley.
 
Their monikers have become part of the true crime lexicon: among them, the Moors Murders; the Hillside Strangler; Killer Clown; Son of Sam; the Love Slave Killers; the Scorecard Killer; and the BTK Strangler. On a scale of evil, they are the world’s worst serial murderers with a propensity for sadism and torture that is beyond the pale. What turned seemingly ordinary members of society into sick slayers? How did they justify their heinous deeds? And how did they get away with murder?
 
For answers, true crime journalist Nigel Blundell looks behind the headlines to delve into the minds of monsters: David Parker Ray an “average working guy” with a torture chamber in his backyard; Fred and Rose West, married serial killers who counted their own children among their victims; Ivan Milat, a ritual killer who hunted backpackers in Australia; Gerald and Charlene Gallego, a sadistic couple who cruised Sacramento with kidnapping and murder in mind; and former Marines Leonard Lake and Charles Ng, who videotaped the darkest depths of their depravity in their secluded cabin in the Sierra Nevada foothills.
 
Discover the truth behind the unspeakable crimes in this “anthology of evil . . . you can’t put down” (Dr. Michael Stone, forensic psychiatrist).
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About the Author

NIGEL BLUNDELL is a journalist who has worked in Australia, the United States and Britain. He spent twenty-five years in Fleet Street before becoming a contributor to national newspapers. He is author of more than 50 factual books, including best-sellers on celebrity and crime.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B005D7EP9W
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Wharncliffe True Crime (November 10, 2010)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ November 10, 2010
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
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Stew
5.0 out of 5 stars Horrific & Gruesome Crimes
Reviewed in the United States on November 1, 2014
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Dr. Blundell does an excellent job on writing of this subject. I've read two of his books, The Worlds Most evil and Butchers and Cannibals. The title of these books are exactly what it's about , so if your weak hearted don't buy the book and give a bad review for its gruesome content. Dr. Blundell describes the horrific crimes that are committed, as well as the background, childhood and court sentencing of the criminal. This is not the subject that I prefer to read on. I prefer non- fiction, which this is, but not necessarily in the true crime area. When you read about Hitler, Stalin, Unit 731, slavery etc. you have to wonder what brings people to the atrocity they commit to other human beings. Even though this book might not answer that question it does show that it's one that might never be answered. Wether it's a good or bad upbringing, rich or poor, city or rural, Christian or atheist, high or low IQ, it doesn't matter. Dr. Blundell also describes police blunders and the judicial system that allowed some of these people back out on the streets after committing crimes, that you would think, should have kept them behind bars. Again, Dr. Blundell does an excellent job and if you want to read about this type of material his books are highly recommended.
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Fer
4.0 out of 5 stars informative
Reviewed in the United States on July 9, 2014
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If you are interested in the subject or in the behavior of serial killers, you'll find this book to be perfect for you. Full of details and cases that you though could only happen i movies. I was heartbroken and terrified in most of them.
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Shawn I
3.0 out of 5 stars Good summaries with ok writing
Reviewed in the United States on January 12, 2014
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If you're interested in getting a quick general knowledge of some of the more notorious serial killers, you won't go wrong with this book. It definitely serves that purpose, although the writer's style can be awkward at times.
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Mike Caldwell
5.0 out of 5 stars Never knew about these people
Reviewed in the United States on June 10, 2014
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Enjoy reading this type of books. If you really want to get inside the minds of some twisted people and realize how sick they really are. This is really easy reading and quick reading.
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JR
4.0 out of 5 stars SERIAL KILLERS
Reviewed in the United States on August 3, 2013
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this type of information is see how bad people were and are today and are going to be in the future. Its going to be like this until the end of time which we have no idea will be.
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SudsyBubbles636
5.0 out of 5 stars serial killers The worlds most Evil
Reviewed in the United States on April 13, 2013
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I liked this book so much I read it three times, I also bought a few copies and sent them to a few of my friends that love to read about true crime.
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Baha babe
3.0 out of 5 stars it's ok
Reviewed in the United States on April 28, 2013
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Not what I expected. It is an okay read, not that good to be called intriguing but not that bad to be called boring.
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TerryCinci
2.0 out of 5 stars too much information
Reviewed in the United States on October 25, 2013
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I hate to not finish a book, but I wish I had this one. It was very depressing. It however really put a bad light on our law enforcement, since most of the time nearly every one of these killers should/could have been stopped earlier. There was no due diligence on their part.
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Siana-182
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 13, 2012
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I really enjoy reading about serial killers and murderers etc. So when I saw this was available for amazon I got it straight away, and in my opinion is one of the best(if not the best)books on serial killers I have ever read, brilliant facts and even mentioned some killers I had never previously heard of before, it had a chapter for each villain and I find it was set out and written really well, if I could give this book more stars I would do so! Definitely recommend it!!
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subversive@lineone.net
4.0 out of 5 stars Informative and interesting
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 24, 2013
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This enlightening work covered the histories of some of history's most unpleasant serial killers in a manner which tried to avoid excessive sensationalism often found in these works, and instead helping us to understand the conditions in which they were led, often by increments, to embark on their sadistic careers. The author chooses not to regale us with excessive details of how the victims were tortured or mutilated by their killers, which is a mercy, for this kind of fixation on the mechanics of agony and death can easily become a sort of voyeuristic murder porn. Instead, we learn of the often troubled and occasionally abusive childhoods which incubated the warped perceptions and inability to empathise which enabled these damaged individuals to dehumanise the people they were killing.

The exceptions to this were transcripts printed of recordings of the terrorising and torturing of victims of the Moors Murderers and the Lake/Ng murder duo. While this emphasises the cruelty shown by these people to their victims, and while such transcripts are in the public domain, we often forget that the relatives of some of these unfortunate people are still very much alive.

That aside, this is a book well worth reading so long as you are prepared to face the ultimate depravity with which some people behave.
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H.S
3.0 out of 5 stars A nice read
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 18, 2013
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I have read a number of true crime 'serial killer' books and u would say that this one is worth picking up. It covers a large number of killers and make for easy reading. My only criticism is that at points chapters feel a bit rushed and lacking of details. Overall I am glad I read this book as it introduced me to some serial killers I hadn't yet read about.
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Petite K
5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 1, 2014
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Really enjoyed reading this book. The author has captured the detail very well to keep the reader interested. Some of the serial killers I had known about already and some I hadn't heard of before, so I found it very interesting reading. Would definitely recommend if you are a real life crime fan.
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claire hunter
5.0 out of 5 stars Good book
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 28, 2016
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It good I would read this book again such a good book glad I read it yes I was a,
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