The Killer Book of True Crime: Incredible Stories, Facts and Trivia from the World of Murder and Mayhem...

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Michael Philbin Tom Philbin

The Killer Book of True Crime

Incredible Stories, Facts and Trivia from the World of Murder and Mayhem

Michael Philbin, Tom Philbin

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Sourcebooks, Inc
01 June 2007

True crime

Series: The Killer Books

The definitive true crime reader.

The perfect read for any true crime junkie!

You've read all the stories...but can you match the mobster with the way he met his end? Do you know how they caught the Boston Strangler? Can you define chickens, a Shotaro complex or Colombian neckties?

The Killer Book of True Crime is the ultimate collection of in-depth stories, trivia, quizzes, quotes and photos gruesome and interesting enough to make any crime buff shudder in horrified delight. Discover all the odd and intriguing facts and tidbits you've never heard, such as-

John Wayne Gacy's favorite movies How America's most prolific burglar was captured Which city houses the world's largest red light district How a roach led to the capture of Albert Fish An eyewitness account of the murder of eight nurses Where Al Capone really got the scar on his face

These and many more shocking tales and tidbits will have you double-checking your locks at night!

By: Michael Philbin, Tom Philbin
Imprint: Sourcebooks, Inc
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 228mm, Width: 153mm, Spine: 20mm
Weight: 408g
ISBN: 9781402208294
ISBN 10: 1402208294
Series: The Killer Books
Pages: 352
Publication Date: 01 June 2007
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Introduction: Welcome to Gore Galore Chapter 1: Robbery Chapter 2: Organized Crimes and Gangs Chapter 3: Prostitution Chapter 4: Serial Murder Chapter 5: Mass Murder Chapter 6: Criminal Investigation Chapter 7:Rape Chapter 8: Sexual Perversions Chapter 9: Terrorism Chapter 10: Auto Theft Chapter 11: Death Row Chapter 12: Prisons Chapter 13: Stalking Chapter 14: Female Killers - Chapter 15: Arson Chapter 16: Celebrities and Crime Chapter 17: Kids Who Kill Chapter 18: Miscellaneous Chapter 19: Mostly Gore (Not Al) Index About the Authors

Tom Philbin and his brother Mike have been close to crime (and its consequences) for many years. Tom is a long-time freelance writer who has written nine cop novels. He lives in New York. Mike Philbin is a musician, and this is his first book. Mike lives in New Hampshire.

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The Killer Book of True Crime

Incredible Stories, Facts and Trivia from the World of Murder and Mayhem

Michael Philbin, Tom Philbin

$37.99

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