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True crime books
Killing for Company: Case of Dennis NilsenKilling for Company: Case of Dennis Nilsen by Brian Masters
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Fascinating look at the mind and motives of Dennis Nilsen. Well written and thought provoking.
Happy Like MurderersHappy Like Murderers by Gordon Burn
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Harrowing account of the world of Fred and Rose West. Handles a difficult subject with dignity and sensitivity.
Mindhunter: Inside the FBI's Elite Serial Crime UnitMindhunter: Inside the FBI's Elite Serial Crime Unit by John E. Douglas
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If you're interested in forensic psychology, this will fascinate you.
The Real CrackerThe Real Cracker by Stephen Cook
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Examines psychological profiling and its role in solving crime. Thought-provoking and detailed.
JonbenetJonbenet by Steve Thomas
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Interesting and thorough look at one of the most compelling murders of recent years. Says as much about the flaws of the US police and legal system as about the case itself.
Unmasking Mr.Kipper: Man Who Killed Suzy LamplughUnmasking Mr.Kipper: Man Who Killed Suzy Lamplugh by Christopher Berry-Dee
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Fascinating book presenting support for the theory that Michael Sams was responsible for the Suzy Lamplugh abduction/murder. Interesting.
As IfAs If by Blake Morrison
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An original slant on the James Bulger murder case. Will make you think.
Tokyo Underworld: the Fast Times and Hard Life of an American Gangster in Japan (Vintage Departures)Tokyo Underworld: the Fast Times and Hard Life of an American Gangster in Japan (Vintage Departures) by Robert Whiting
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A deep and colourful look at the growth of the Tokyo underworld.
Profession of Violence: Rise and Fall of the Kray TwinsProfession of Violence: Rise and Fall of the Kray Twins by John Pearson
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Possibly the best (certainly the most readable) book about the Kray twins, who they were, and how they came to be that way.
The Sex KillersThe Sex Killers by Norman Lucas
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Repulsive and fascinating at the same time!