Perhaps the most interesting thing about this murder-opedia is that it feels like it has a British focus, so there is more detail on European and English murderers, like Fred West, who was apprehended and charged in 1994, apparently when this text was authored.

Well, let me just close by remarking that "The Encyclopedia of Serial Killers" is an extremely interesting source of information on the darker side of human nature. JAMES ELLROY, author of The Black Dahlia BECOMING CLARK ROCKEFELLER: Murder, Love, Deception, and the Con Man Behind It All delves into the life of a young … [More.It's well executed, entirely comprehensive and includes more details on this topic than most people may ever want or need. There are well written accounts of many serial killers going from obscure to the famously notorious.

It’s very detailed and has lots of information If you love reading about serial killers this book is definitely for you. I raised the question with Better World Books and although they could not supply a hardcover version they were extremely generous in making up for the descepency. The entries include El Loco Luis Alfredo Garavito, Happy Face Killer Keith Hunter Jesperson, Interstate Killer Larry Eyler, Godfather of Matamoros Adolfo de Jesus Constanzo, Golden State Killer Joseph James DeAngelo, and approximately 350 others. Ferak chronicles the long and sordid history of the Manitowoc County Sheriff's Department and the reason Sweaty's license was suspended.California native Michael Newton has published 181 books since 1977, including 147 novels but he is best known for his true crime and reference works. The author dedicates each killer his or her own chapter and, although relatively short, manages to adequately report on the most important aspects of each case. Hall's encyclopedia is an astonishing source of information, yet due to the nature of the subject, it is a truly chilling experience. When widow Frances Lacey was murdered in July 1960 on Mackinac Island, only a few meager clues were found by police, and the case soon turned cold.