They aren't all rabid killers but....
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They can still ruin your day, your month, YOUR LIFE! And there seem to be quit a few of them in all kinds of places. The one thing they seem to have in common is they are all looking for more victims, all the time. At least that's what this book says and I guess Dr. Hare would know if anyone would. It was not as indepth as I would of liked. For instance I would like to know more about the psychopaths brain. Which parts light up and which don't and when and why? How does it compare to a 'normal' brain and why are they different? But I guess those are the million dollar questions. It was interesting to learn that psychopaths were not all molested and abused in childhood. But I was still left wondering about the internal world of the psychopaths. Do they ever form attachments or have dreams/goals (besides those that involve causing someone else misery) or get lonely or disapointed for instance? The examples were interesting with a lot of discriptions of the actions of psychopaths and it was a good read. I did not fall asleep and I would reccomend this book. In fact I would say that all young people should read it. Especially those just leaving home and facing the world on their own. There is a saying that selective distrust is the parent of security. This book will sure help you learn to be more selective and secure.
4026174
Well written but could have been less discriptive with serial killer actions too disturbing
4397491
This is a chilling story about murder, supposed friendship and how small groups of people can become cultish under certain influences.

The story does drag at times as it follows some of the most pretentious college students ever created in fiction. The group is extremely bright, but not as bright as they think they are. The reader's awareness of the group's intellect and flaws follows the same arc as that of the narrator who realizes too late that maybe following the group wasn't such a good idea after all.

Despite being more than 500 pages, not a single one of those pages contains a character you'd want to know personally. I'm not a proponent of authors only writing about likable people by any means, but it can be a challenge to read 500 pages straight about people who vary from despicable to the bad side of neutral.
1604481
This book was good, but not the thriller of the others, some characters played an interesting role..but some were not that interesting, a bit far-fetching
1101942
The revenge game is not to be the taken lightly. Every minute bodies are dropping on the streets. The unfortunate thing is that some of these bodies are family, but even worst....they are being KILLED BY FAMILY.
389432
This is a good read, but alert..... it is not for the squeamish.  The characters and location are not like the TV series, but the characters are complex and are very interesting.  At times you wonder how can they deal with such evil people in their work and seem so nave.  Of course, it would not be much of a story, if they never let themselves be put in harm's way.

Be forewarned, this story deals with extreme sexual violence upon women.  The victims may be dead and on the autopsy table, but as Tempe unravels their death, you probably will find yourself wondering .......  what kind of "sick xxxx" could think of doing such things to a person or even their dead body.

The second half of the book is better and faster paced.  You will wonder who else is going to die and how.  Expect to stay up late reading "just one more chapter" for a couple of nights.
1078728
I understand why some people are disappointed in this anthology, but honestly, I enjoyed it. It's true that most of these stories aren't really that scary. They aren't the type of tales that make you shiver with fear. Instead, they are a collection of dark writings that make you think. If you are looking for blood and guts, then this book isn't for you. On the positive side, the writing is well done and professional. On the negative side, as previously stated, the stories aren't frightening, just dark. So, it depends on what you're looking for. This hit the spot for me, but it's not for everyone. Happy reading!
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Although I couldn't set this book aside without wanting to read more, it's not for the faint of heart. The details can be quite graphic at times, which was not exactly necessary to tell this horrific story, but it definately put into context how truly psycopathic Paul Bernardo and Karla Holmoka are. What really amazed me is the fact that neither of them is remorseful for what they did to those poor young girls. Mr. Williams does seem to focus more on Karla in this book, which lets us see that she may have been the true mastermind of all the crimes commited, but I would have liked to have read more on Paul as well. The only possible complaint that I could have about this story is that sometimes Mr. Williams jumped around with some details and also there were too many names associated with this case to keep straight. I was astounded that the police could "bungle" the investigations so badly, maybe those three girls would be alive today if Paul Bernardo was stopped earlier than he had been. I can't quite comprehend why the police settled themselves on facts which proved to be incorrect. It's as if they walked around with blinders on instead of meticulously checking out every piece of evidence. This is absolutely worth the read and it shows the great injustice served to all the victims of the sick minds of Paul and Karla. They should rot in jail, and I'm not talking about "country clubish", I'm talking about hard time in general population. Let's see how long they survive there!
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I have long believed it unlikely that Jeffrey MacDonald killed his wife and two little girls. The author of A Wilderness of Errors does a good job of confirming my viewpoint. However, I suggest readers bring a plow to the reading. This book is a carefully written case for "not guilty," but it is not a treatise that keeps the reader turning pages. Interest in MacDonald as either a victim or a monster; persistent questions about the investigation; awareness that far too many people in this country have been convicted for crimes they did not commit: These are my reasons for reading and for continuing to read this book. The material and arguments presented are worth the effort, but this is not a book I find difficult to put down.
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Wow, I had always assumed most serial killers were men . I'm starting to see it in a different light.  Mr Keller has wrote a collection based on some of the most horrific women to have lived . I think what makes them so dangerous is the perception that because they are women ,it makes them seem less dangerous. He has  introduced the reader to a variety of women, even some that have the " sweet grandma " look  and explained in detail how these women were able to carry ouyt their devious plans. Because they are women , some went years without being caught .
I was impressed with his first volume & this wasn't one to disappoint either. I'm looking forward to what then next volume will bring .
If you want to read about twisted women , look no further.
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I wasn't prepared for the graphic depth of the violence in this book, but it's well-written and it drew me in very quickly.  Although I considered quitting it a couple of times - I couldn't, it had drawn me in too completely,  I HAD to know where it was going to go and what happens to everyone. I'm glad I stuck with it. It has some interesting language differences from American English, but nothing I couldn't figure out or get over. [I have a small-but-grumpy grammar policewoman in my head who didn't like the "sat" when we would've used "sitting", but I just told her to be quiet.]

Yasmin has given us characters with layers of depth and life and slowly but steadily opened them, while twisting our comforts with types of people and situations not common in our ordinary lives - but they are quite believable.  I didn't know who to trust or to care about... the lines about who is a "good" guy and who is a "bad" guy were not as simply understood as is most often the case. The dialogue was well-written and natural.

I actually did enjoy reading this ghastly book.... and for those who are already big fans of graphic crime, I can't imagine you would be disappointed. It is a unique story-line to me and I read a LOT,  lots of mysteries and most of them are around murder. These are characters and a story  not easily or quickly forgotten.

I look forward to reading more by this author for sure!
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Death Doesn't Care is an interesting book.

It doesn't read like a typical mystery or a thriller, because there isn't really a mystery. Author David Grace has the book set up in almost two parts, the present day with detective Chris Hunter who is trying to solve a massacre that happened years ago and was 'solved', and flashbacks of the actual crime. So I knew what had happened, removing the mystery. However the fun part was seeing how close detective Hunter was to discovering the truth, and when he was going after a red herring.

This style is definitely not for everyone, and a few times I thought the book was doing a bit too much telling rather than showing. But it's a unique way of writing the story. I could see how with a bit more practice this story telling method could work really well, but it needs a bit of tweaking. So I'm going to say 4 stars only.
2630862
This followup novel explored the personalities of more of the characters, which was interesting.  However, there were more deaths and cruelties.  That part I did not like.  Still some bad guys out there!
1737235
How do you catch a killer that has already been killed? That is the dilemma for Detectives Thomas Moore and Jane Rizzoli. A man sneaks into women's bedrooms at night, cuts them open, rapes them, and ultimately kills them, earning him the nickname The Surgeon. His MO is exactly the same as those of a killer who was killed a few years ago, down to the details that were never released to the press. And his ultimate target may just be Dr. Catherine Cordell, the lone surviving victim from the previous crimes.

This mystery has so many strengths. It is edge of your seat thrilling, disgustingly terrifying, and full of surprises. The two detectives are grappling with their own problems-Moore's wife died suddenly a couple of years ago and he has yet to move on and Rizzoli is working in a hostile environment where women are not welcome-and the book does a good job of bringing these issues full circle. While I don't love where Moore's story ended (it seems a little unrealistic and a bit convenient), I wasn't distracted by this enough to be truly bothered.

What struck me about this is how different it is from the Rizzoli and Isles series on TV. For one thing, there is no Isles (apparently she comes into the series later). For another, Rizzoli is treated with hostility from the department, whereas in the show she is generally respected and her issues are more about her family and her personality.

If you are expecting the same lightheartedness of the TV show, you will not be finding it, but if you want an exciting mystery (and are not too squeamish), this is the book for you.
736591
This book contains people that wouldn't even be considered serial killers such as those in the old west  and pirates where you'd have to prove that these people received some type of psychological gratification from the killing.
880579
There is a real cat and mouse game at play as the killer continues to outsmart the police and laughs up his sleeve at his efforts to uncover him. It's gritty and dark with quite graphic language from the outset. This doesn't bother me, it's crime fiction for goodness sake, but some people might find it a little off-putting. It is certainly a no-holds-barred read and not for the faint-hearted or those who like their crime fiction to be politically correct. There were a few parts which I found stretched credibility a little too much for my liking and sometimes the killer was just a little too much of a cliched version of a serial killer but nevertheless "A Cold Cold Heart" is perfect for those who are looking for a fast-paced, gruesome, serial killer thriller.
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Not a bad way of solving multiple deaths but Lana is not as much of a loner as she claims.