A History Of British Serial Killing: The Shocking Account of Jack the Ripper, Harold Shipman and Beyond
Paperback Published on: 03/02/2011
Price: £10.99
Synopsis
The definitive history of British serial killing 1888-2008 - by the UK's leading expert
In this fascinating and informative book, Professor David Wilson tells the stories of Britain's serial killers from Jack the Ripper to the extraordinary Suffolk Murders case.
David Wilson has worked as a Prison Governor and as a profiler, and has been described as the UK's leading expert on serial killers. His work has led him to meet several of the UK's deadliest killers, and build up fascinating insights into what makes a serial killer - and who they are most likely to target.
A vivid narrative history and a call for prison and social reform, Professor Wilson's new book is a powerful and gripping investigation of Britain's serial murderers.
Publisher information
- Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group
- ISBN: 9780751541007
- Number of pages: 320
- Dimensions: 199 x 131 x 21 mm
- Weight: 234g
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Good for beginners, but take with a pinch of salt
As someone who already knows a great deal about British serial killing, this book was an impulse buy to see if there were any holes in my current knowledge... READ MORE
Decent Book
I thought it was incredibly interesting and very beneficial for a beginner, like myself, in learning about the history of serial killers and their targeted... READ MORE