Below I’ll give you my selections for the best Serial Killer books by a few categories. I will cover these and other great books more in depth later.
1. Serial Killers: Adult Coloring Book (2017)
FOR THOSE WITH TYPO-PHOBIA….THE SPELLING HAS BEEN CORRECTED. 
The healthy and creative way for those with dark minds to unwind and express themselves. 37 notorious serial killers for you to spend intimate time coloring. Single-sided images that are perfect for framing. Fill an entire wall with these disturbing legends. Moderate to complex in detail. CONTAINS ADULT LANGUAGE. NOT SUITABLE FOR CHILDREN….
2. The Big Book of Serial Killers (2017)
There is little more terrifying than those who hunt, stalk and snatch their prey under the cloak of darkness. These hunters search not for animals, but for the touch, taste, and empowerment of human flesh. They are cannibals, vampires and monsters, and they walk among us.These serial killers are not mythical beasts with horns and shaggy hair. They are people living among society, going about their day to day activities until nightfall. They are the Dennis Rader’s, the fathers, husbands, church going members of the community.This A-Z encyclopedia of 150 serial killers is the ideal…
3. Mindhunter: Inside the FBI’s Elite Serial Crime Unit (2017)
Discover the classic, behind-the-scenes chronicle of John E. Douglas’ twenty-five-year career in the FBI Investigative Support Unit, where he used psychological profiling to delve into the minds of the country’s most notorious serial killers and criminals.In chilling detail, the legendary Mindhunter takes us behind the scenes of some of his most gruesome, fascinating, and challenging cases—and into the darkest recesses of our worst nightmares. During his twenty-five year career with the Investigative Support Unit, Special Agent John Douglas became a legendary figure in law enforcement, pursuing some of the most…
4. Serial Killers: The Method and Madness of Monsters (2004)
“Co-ed Killer” Ed Kemper • The BTK Killer • “Highway Stalker” Henry Lee Lucas • Monte Ralph Rissell • “Shoe Fetish Slayer” Jerry Brudos • “Night Stalker” Richard Ramirez • “Unabomber” Ted Kaczynski • Ed Gein “The Butcher of Plainfield” • “Killer Clown” John Wayne Gacy Andrew Cunanan In this unique book, Peter Vronsky documents the psychological, investigative, and cultural aspects of serial murder, beginning with its first recorded…
5. Serial Killer Trivia: Fascinating Facts and Disturbing Details That Will Freak You the F*ck Out (2019)
This bloody and completely true trivia collection will horrify and intrigue readers, with answers to questions like “What was John Wayne Gacy’s last meal?”, “Which serial killer was captured because of a bloody footprint left on his victim?”, “Who was the FBI agent credited with coining the term ‘serial killer’?” and “How was one mass murderer able to get away with selling his victim’s skeletons to medical students?”Perfect for any murderino, true crime junkie or connoisseur of macabre tales, this fact-packed book quizzes readers on their true crime knowledge and offers fascinating…
6. The Killer Book of Serial Killers: Incredible Stories, Facts and Trivia from the World of Serial Killers (The Killer Books) (2009)
Terrifying tales of the ultimate evil among us!The Killer Book of Serial Killers is the complete resource for any true crime fan or student of the lurid, fascinating world of serial killers. Inside you’ll find the stories of the world’s thirty-five most notorious murderers, including an in-depth look at their crimes and the lives that turned them into monsters. This is the perfect gift for any true crime buff.Sprinkled throughout the book are quizzes, quotes, photos, and odd facts about serial killers to test your knowledge and make you shudder in…
7. My Sister, the Serial Killer: A Novel (2019)
Korede’s sister Ayoola is many things: the favorite child, the beautiful one, possibly sociopathic. And now Ayoola’s third boyfriend in a row is dead, stabbed through the heart with Ayoola’s knife. Korede’s practicality is the sisters’ saving grace. She knows the best solutions for cleaning blood (bleach, bleach, and more bleach), the best way to move a body (wrap it in sheets like a mummy), and she keeps Ayoola from posting pictures to Instagram when she should be mourning her “missing” boyfriend. Not…
8. Lady Killers: Deadly Women Throughout History (2017)
Inspired by author Tori Telfer’s Jezebel column “Lady Killers,” this thrilling and entertaining compendium investigates female serial killers and their crimes through the ages.When you think of serial killers throughout history, the names that come to mind are ones like Jack the Ripper, John Wayne Gacy, and Ted Bundy. But what about Tillie Klimek, Moulay Hassan, Kate Bender? The narrative we’re comfortable with is the one where women are the victims of violent crime, not the perpetrators. In fact, serial killers are thought to be so universally, overwhelmingly male that in 1998, FBI profiler Roy Hazelwood…
9. Serial Killer Calendar: This Day In Killer History (2017)
This perfect bound Serial Killer Calendar book includes detailed facts and trivia about serial killers for every day of the year. It also includes the best true crime artwork from around the world. Want to know who what happened today in serial killer history? Its all in this one massive collection of true crime information. This is the perfect gift for any fan of history, murderabelia or the macabre….
10. American Female SERIAL KILLERS: Coloring Book for Adults. Over 60 killers to color (True Crime Gifts) (2019)
This unique adult coloring book is a virtual encyclopedia of the who’s who in American female serial killers and may be the perfect gift for a budding artist with a penchant for the macabre.Included in this coloring book are original, single-sided illustrations for you to color, as well as information about While enjoying coloring the vibrant illustrations in this book, you will learn about some of America’s most infamous female murderers including Judy Buenoano (aka Judias Goodyear and Judias Morris). Meet Velma Barfield (the first woman to be executed by lethal injection), and Martha Jule Beck (one half of “The Lonely Hearts…
11. The Encyclopedia of Serial Killers (Facts on File Crime Library) (2006)
A comprehensive reference to serial killings offers case studies of notorious murderers and articles discussing the psychology of serial murder, law enforcement techniques used to catch serial killers, and famous unsolved cases….
12. The Riverman: Ted Bundy and I Hunt for the Green River Killer (2004)
Officials investigating a series of unsolved murders in King County, Washington, consider the opinions offered by convicted serial killer Ted Bundy….
13. Female Serial Killers: How and Why Women Become Monsters (2007)
How many of us are even remotely prepared to imagine our mothers, daughters, sisters or grandmothers as fiendish killers? For centuries we have been conditioned to think of serial murderers and psychopathic predators as men—with women registering low on our paranoia radar. Perhaps that’s why so many trusting husbands, lovers, family friends, and children have fallen prey to “the female monster.” From history’s earliest recorded cases of homicidal females to Irma Grese, the Nazi Beast of Belsen, from Britain’s notorious child-slayer…
Non-fiction books about Serial Killers During the course of research for my first novel, ‘Blood Related,’ I read a lot of books about Serial Homicide, both fiction and non-fiction. As promised, here is the Non-fiction Bibliographical source list. All Votes Add Best Serial Killer Books These books tingle the senses and terrify the soul. The quiet, stalking murderers linger and horrify us. List your favorites too! All Votes Add Books To This List. 1: The Silence of the Lambs (Hannibal Lecter, #2) by. Thomas Harris. 4.18 avg rating — 417,163 ratings. score: 2,367, and 24 Though the book is generally about extraordinary things the brain can do, the topic of this talk was “The Making of a Serial Killer.” After scheduling this talk three months ago, I decided on the topic of this 100 Must Read list: serial killer books and books about serial killers! There are reasons why some of the most famous serial killers in the world have names that stick in our memories, send shivers up our spines, make us double-check to make sure the doors are locked at night, and maybe peek under the bed to be sure nothing is lurking there before we turn off the lights. How to Find Captivating Serial Killer Books. Serial killer fiction is a popular genre, with numerous novels published every year. It can be difficult to sort the good from the bad. Pay attention to the tips below if you want to find the best serial killer books. Decide If You Want a Book Based on True Event.
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The Killer Across the Table: Unlocking the Secrets of Serial Killers and Predators with the FBI’s Original Mindhunter
Author(s): John E. Douglas, Mark Olshaker
Publisher: Dey Street Books, Year: 7 May 2019, Size: 3 Mb, Download: epub
ID: 2371003
A Serial Killer’s Daughter: My Story of Faith, Love, and Overcoming
Author(s): Kerri Rawson
Publisher: Thomas Nelson, Year: 2019, Size: 6 Mb, Download: epub
ID: 2322067
Manhunt: How I Brought Serial Killer Levi Bellfield To Justice
Author(s): Colin Sutton
Publisher: John Blake, Year: 2019, Size: 2 Mb, Download: epub
ID: 2322941
Serial Killers and the Media: The Moors Murders Legacy
Author(s): Ian Cummins, Marian Foley, Martin King
Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan, Year: 2019, Size: 1 Mb, Download: epub
ID: 2335050
Ted Bundy’s Murderous Mysteries: The Many Victims of America’s Most Infamous Serial Killer
Author(s): Kevin Sullivan
Publisher: WildBlue Press, Year: 2019, Size: 657 Kb, Download: epub
ID: 2375225
Ted Bundy: America’s Most Evil Serial Killer
Author(s): Al Cimino
Publisher: Arcturus Publishing, Year: 2019, Size: 4 Mb, Download: epub
ID: 2386989
The Horrors of Fox Hollow Farm: Unraveling the History & Hauntings of a Serial Killer’s Home
Author(s): Richard Estep; Robert Graves
Publisher: Llewellyn Publications, Year: 2019, Size: 6 Mb, Download: epub
ID: 2405812
Please note that this booklist is not absolute. Some books are absolutely chart-busters according to USA Today, others are composed by unknown authors. On top of that, you can always find additional tutorials and courses on Coursera, Udemy or edX, for example. Are there any other relevant resources you could recommend? Leave a comment if you have any feedback on the list.