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Flynn’s first foray into the thriller genre was met with critical acclaim, earning her a spot not only on
the New York Times Bestseller list but also two of Britain’s Dagger Awards, and it has been praised
for its haunting prose and complex characterization. 36 The Kind Worth Killing by Peter Swanson
The Kind Worth Killing, a masterful blend of suspense and twists by Peter Swanson, hit the shelves
in 2015, plunging its readers into a morally ambiguous tale of deceit and murder. Douglas and Mark
Olshaker Zodiac: The Shocking True Story of the Hunt for the Nation’s Most Elusive Serial Killer by
Robert Graysmith John Wayne Gacy: Defending a Monster: The True Story of the Lawyer Who
Defended One of the Most Evil Serial Killers in History by Sam L. Harris spent time at Quantico to
fully understand the psychology of what he was writing about, and his research shows. SK Books
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Serial Killer Fiction Books of the 1980s Many of these authors wrote multiple books, so I am
highlighting their first or most popular. Kelly, Tim Potter and Hurst Laviana This book follows the
story of yet another notable American serial killer, the BTK killer (which, as you could probably
guess by the book’s title, stands for “Bind, Torture, Kill”). But this, McGarrity’s first stand-alone
after a western trilogy and the earlier Kevin Kerney series, is more family saga than crime novel —
one I adored without reservation, and inhaled in a single sitting. I think the latest was the weakest,
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because it’s being sabotaged from within—and someone wants her dead. After you’ve read this
book, you can move on to Harris’s other Hannibal Lecter books in the series. 21. In the Garden of
Spite by Camilla Bruce In the Garden of Spite is a fictionalization of the life of the real serial killer
Belle Gunness. Is she paranoid, seeing parallels from her past that aren’t actually there, or for the
second time in her life, is Chloe about to unmask a killer. Your payment method will be charged
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2022. Education, IEEE Transactions on, August 2014, Volume 57, issue 3 (pp. 175-181). The plot
centers around former FBI profiler Will Graham, who is lured back into service to track down a new,
highly disturbing serial killer known as “The Tooth Fairy.” With his own psyche scarred from
capturing Lecter three years prior, Graham must confront his demons to end the Tooth Fairy’s reign
of terror. While Patterson may be a household name, Kiss the Girls often flies under the radar when
discussing the most impactful serial killer books, making it an underrated jewel. It was the gradual
decompensation of the main character that was most interesting. In PubMed, for instance, you can
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these books about serial killers keep us turning pages long into the night, with lighting fast pace and
plots that twist more than a pretzel in a tornado. When bodies start piling up he begins to help the
police hunt down a new serial killer. Possibly not a serial killer, but I think The Blue Nowhere by
Jeffry Deaver stands out.
While Milman’s engaging tale of mistaken identity and mayhem didn’t grace the New York Times
Bestseller list or rack up major literary awards, it has found favor with readers looking for an
adrenaline-fueled romp through a teenager’s worst nightmare. 42 Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn In
Gone Girl, Gillian Flynn expertly crafts a sinister tale of marriage, manipulation, and media circuses,
which burst onto the literary scene in 2012. Determined to bring her would-be killer to justice, Kirby
joins the Chicago Sun-Times to work with the reporter, Dan Velasquez, who covered her case. If you
love books like this check out my post on the Best Legal Thriller Fiction and my post on The Lincoln
Lawyer on Netflix: show vs book. This shocking story left the nation in awe with what this
gruesome serial killer did to his victims. 7. I’ll Be Gone in the Dark: One Woman’s Obsessive Search
for the Golden State Killer by Michelle McNamara Michelle McNamara coined the name Golden
State Killer, and her novel proves she is undeniably an expert on the topic. Detective Tony Mendez,
fresh from a law enforcement course at FBI headquarters, is charged with discovering the identity of
a brutal, calculating psychopath. This inaugural book of the renowned series was released in 1990,
swiftly becoming a New York Times Bestseller and winning the Edgar Award for Best First Novel.
19 The Surgeon by Tess Gerritsen The Surgeon, a novel by Tess Gerritsen introduced in 2001, invites
readers into a grisly Boston landscape where a methodical killer, dubbed “The Surgeon,” operates on
victims with chilling precision. When Vietnam veteran Llewelyn Moss stumbles upon the aftermath
of a drug deal gone wrong and takes off with a suitcase full of cash, he triggers a merciless pursuit
by Anton Chigurh, an enigmatic hitman with his own brand of justice, as the aging Sheriff Bell
laments the increasing violence of the modern world. Popular Posts CrimeReads on Twitter The
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Become a Member CrimeReads needs your help. Kelly, Tim Potter and Hurst Laviana This book
follows the story of yet another notable American serial killer, the BTK killer (which, as you could
probably guess by the book’s title, stands for “Bind, Torture, Kill”). While Patterson may be a
household name, Kiss the Girls often flies under the radar when discussing the most impactful serial
killer books, making it an underrated jewel. Chris Carter writes some of the best serial killer books.
Ever. There are gruesome scenes though, so be forewarned. Kepnes crafts Joe’s character with such
compelling inner dialogue that readers find themselves uncomfortably sympathizing with him at
points. Using MMSRs as a method for systematic review in rare diseases may solve some of these
challenges. Patrick Bateman moves among the young and trendy in 1980s Manhattan. By scanning
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your-seat thriller swiftly climbed the New York Times Bestseller list, showcasing Koontz’s mastery
in delivering pulse-pounding suspense to an eager readership. 28 The Whisper Man by Alex North
The Whisper Man by Alex North, published in 2019, weaves a haunting tale of a grief-stricken
father and son caught in a deadly game when a serial killer resurfaces in their new town. Utterly,
heartbreakingly true in its examination of evil. I was born in the UK in 1975 and grew up with the
gruesome headlines and media circus that surrounds (thankfully rare) serial murderers. The story told
by a master sleuther is bound to keep you on the edge of your seat. What we learn in the process
brings an even more chilling perspective to his horrific crimes. The Killer You Know by S. R. Masters
A childhood game becomes frighteningly real in S.R. Masters' The Killer You Know. I am not going
to promise some of the books on this list won’t give you nightmares. This unbelievable story of the
Black Klansman was turned into an Academy Award-winning movie and is sure to amaze and uplift
you as you get to know the heroes who dare to fight back against racism in a divided America. 16.
The Night Stalker: The Disturbing Life and Chilling Crimes of Richard Ramirez by Philip Carlo
Richard Ramirez, a truly sadistic serial killer, spread terror, death and destruction during the 1980s.
Rewrite the words within a parenthesis and write AB in front of the parenthesis. This psychological
thriller unwinds the complicated and darkly disturbing narrative of Nick and Amy Dunne, whose
facade of a perfect marriage crumbles when Amy goes missing under suspicious circumstances. She
wishes to construct a narrowly-focused and succinct literature review of thinkers who have donned a
feminist lens to analyze Dewey’s approaches to education, learning, and democracy and to employ
Dewey’s works in theorizing on gender and education and on gender in society. The narrative
follows Ted Severson, who meets the enigmatic Lily Kintner on a flight back to Boston; their casual
conversation escalates into a deadly pact to kill Ted’s unfaithful wife. New true crime drama about
serial killer John Wayne Gacy confirmed Peacock has announced plans for a new true crime drama
series about serial killer John Wayne Gacy. This novel centers on Harper Curtis, a murderer from the
1930s who stumbles upon a house that allows him to travel through time and target “shining girls,”
women with bright potential. Set against the backdrop of a pre-Katrina New Orleans, Exquisite
Corpse unfolds a gruesome narrative inspired by real-life serial killers. 45 My Sister, the Serial Killer
by Oyinkan Braithwaite My Sister, the Serial Killer by Oyinkan Braithwaite is a darkly humorous
and sharply written novel that straddles the line between thriller and satire.
Exordia by Seth Dickinson “Michael Crichton meets Marvel’s Venom,” says the publisher of this
story of Anna, a refugee and survivor of genocide, who joins a team investigating a “mysterious
broadcast and unknowable horror” as “humanity reels from disaster”. Her first victim a rapist that
was found not guilty by the jury. All the Sinners Bleed by S. A. Cosby I LOVED this one. The
unique dynamic between Rhyme, with his mind razor-sharp but his body immobile, and Sachs,
acting as his eyes and ears in the field, offers a fresh take on the detective genre. The different rows
with search terms within each block are combined with OR, then the blocks are combined with
AND. Great! I love Tim Dorsey’s novels, and you really, really can’t go wrong with Cormac
McCarthy. This book is unlike some of the others on this list, as the story is told from the angle of a
friend who shares a sympathetic portrait of this convicted serial killer. At the urging of the House,
Harper inserts himself into the lives of these shining girls, waiting for the perfect moment to strike.
To understand him, Graham has only one place left to go: the mind of Dr. Lechter. Killer on the Road
by James Elroy (1986) Martin Michael Plunkett possesses a genius intellect and a heart of blackest
evil. Ten years later, when a young woman’s body is found, detectives visit Will to see if he can assist
them in solving what looks like a copycat killing. I think I really enjoyed the first 3 and then it
started to go downhill for me. It’s a very classic serial killer story, it’s a bit of a Southern Gothic, and
it takes a very hard look at racism and race relations in the United States. It’s made even more
powerful and poignant by the fact McNamara died before the book was finished (it was completed
by others close to her), just two years before the killer, a former police officer, was finally captured,
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If you haven't read any books by Ann Rule, this one is a must-read. The Bone Collector by Jeffrey
Deaver (1997) This book is super creepy and the 1999 movie is pretty good too. Released in 2019,
the novel centers around 17-year-old Aidan who, after a hookup gone wrong, finds himself on the
run from the FBI and a cyber-terrorist group, caught in a case of mistaken identity and murder. Alex
Cross is a homicide detective with a PhD in psychology. It tests your own research question against
what is already known about the subject. If you’re not a big reader, you can still enjoy many of these
books in audiobook format for easy listening on the go. My husband read the book years ago but he
can’t remember the author or the name of the book. A couple of weeks later, Michael McCown, 40,
was killed the same way at his mother’s ceramics store in Terre Haute. Published posthumously in
2017, the narrative takes readers on a tumultuous journey as Sue stumbles upon her father’s hidden
diaries and incriminating evidence, which drag her into a dangerous world of violence and depravity.
40 Birdman by Mo Hayder Mo Hayder made a striking entrance into the world of crime thrillers
with Birdman, released in 1999. But this investigation will test Kay like no other, because it’s being
sabotaged from within—and someone wants her dead. Since you search many databases, you will
also likely end up with duplicate references. Loosely drawing from the life of the pioneering 19 th -
century palaeontologist Mary Anning, this is set in 1824 Lyme Regis, Dorset, UK, when 24-year-old
Ada Winters uncovers some “unusual fossils” on the cliffs. Apart from field-specific knowledge and
awareness of research methodology, you may need people in your team who are experts in statistical
analysis and literature searches. The novel introduces us to the young and ambitious FBI trainee,
Clarice Starling, who is on the hunt for the serial killer known as Buffalo Bill. With its bone-chilling
plot and deeply developed characters, Mr. Mercedes grips readers by spotlighting the human
monsters that walk among us, proving King can reign in suspense just as deftly as in horror. 15 The
Alienist by Caleb Carr Set in the Gilded Age of New York City, The Alienist by Caleb Carr is a
historical thriller that immerses readers in the early days of criminal psychology and forensics.
Heartsick by Chelsea Cain (2007) This one reminded me a little of the relationship between Luther
and Alice.
By first doing a precis, students start to see what is important in the article, which will aid their later
write up (see more here ). This totally fictional but totally riveting book about serial killer and
cannibal Hannibal Lecter is a must-read for anyone dipping their toe into the horror genre. A Flicker
in the Dark by Stacy Willingham (2021) When Chloe Davis was 21, six teenage girls went missing in
her small Louisiana town. A Scientific Mapping and Methodological Assessment Mathew Azarian
Hao Yu A. T. Shiferaw T. K. Stevik Psychology Logistics 2023 Background: Systematic literature
review (SLR) is increasingly utilized to maximize the element of rigor and minimize the individual
bias of research synthesis. The Poet stands out as a great book about serial killers due to Connelly’s
masterful blend of raw emotion and intricate plotting. McGill Library also has a helpful guide to
Rayyan. This book is unlike some of the others on this list, as the story is told from the angle of a
friend who shares a sympathetic portrait of this convicted serial killer. Technically, it shouldn’t really
work as it dips and dives in and out of different lives, spanning years and generations, but somehow
the scattered nature of the storytelling adds both urgency and depth. In addition we included two
assessment criteria, which we found important in the field of rare diseases. I recall the fear and shock
around the case of Harold Shipman, known as “Dr Death,” who killed his own patients, and the
horrifying crimes of Fred and Rose West in their “House of Horrors.” When I wrote my first
contemporary thriller, The Fields, I had to study the FBI’s Behavioral Analysis Unit. The novel not
only captivated audiences, landing a spot on the New York Times Bestseller list but also received
widespread critical acclaim for its chilling narrative and emotional depth. 29 Rage by Jonathan
Kellerman In Rage, a tense and compelling entry into Jonathan Kellerman’s Alex Delaware series,
released in 2005, the psychologist and detective Milo Sturgis tackle the convoluted case of a
released juvenile offender now murdered. Select fields for each comparison below and click on Find
Duplicates under References and remove all duplicates. Original Sins sees my protagonist, Riley
Fisher, move from a sheriff’s office in small-town Iowa to become a rookie special agent in Des
Moines. The search should have high sensitivity, that is, it should be created in such a way that the
search will retrieve all relevant articles within a research area, or at least discover as many as
possible. Can she figure it out before it’s her turn to fall victim to this killer? 35 Sharp Objects by
Gillian Flynn In Sharp Objects, Gillian Flynn’s debut novel, she weaves a tale of psychological
mystery and macabre family secrets. The engrossing thriller climbed onto the New York Times
Bestseller list, marking a successful debut for Cain’s series. 21 Evil Games by Angela Marsons Evil
Games, the second gripping installment in Angela Marsons’ DI Kim Stone series, was released in
2015. Now, he’s following the bloodstained pattern of the Tooth Fairy, a madman who’s already
wiped out two families. Wish I could go back and read it for the first time. Devil in Disguise: John
Wayne Gacy and Fight Night: The Million Dollar Heist will be available to stream on Peacock in the
US, with release dates still to be announced. Manhattan has been enveloped by the funk, a “noxious
cloud” that separates it from the world and mutates its population. The Killer You Know by S. R.
Masters A childhood game becomes frighteningly real in S.R. Masters' The Killer You Know.
Guinevere Beck has a public Facebook account and Tweets incessantly, telling Joe everything he
needs to know: she is simply Beck to her friends, she went to Brown University, she lives on Bank
Street, and she’ll be at a bar in Brooklyn tonight—the perfect place for a “chance” meeting. Released
in 2015, the story unfolds as a series of brutal murders grips the attention of seasoned homicide
detective Valerie Hart, leading her on a relentless chase for two psychopathic killers. Sarah writes YA
novels as Sarah Nicolas and romance under the name Aria Kane. Based on a true story of the
relationship she had with Ted Bundy, one of the most notorious American serial killers. A serial
attacker, last active in the nineties, is believed to have returned. May require the author to adopt a
guiding theory, a set of competing models, or a point of view about a topic. The killer’s calling card:
a quotation from the works of Edgar Allan Poe. Instead of fleeing to save his life, Corchado goes
behind the scenes to investigate. Erik Larson has a pretty great library of books if you’ve never read
his work. 3. Helter Skelter: The True Story of the Manson Murders by Vincent Bugliosi If you live in
America, you’ve probably heard the name Charles Manson a few times.
Call it a serial killer fan club book if you will, but this one dives in deep to a multitude of murderers,
violent acts and the terrorization of civilians over the years. Ck out my books on amazon or
scottblade.com. Shane Lasher is a lawyer who kills his guilty, murdering clients. Each novel follows
the adventures of a team of Royal Canadian Mounted Police special officers called Special X, as
they track serial killers. Leave a Reply Cancel reply Your email address will not be published. There
is a reason Helter Skelter is a New York Times bestseller. First published in 1985, this best-selling
novel has not only graced the New York Times Bestseller list but has also won the World Fantasy
Award for Best Novel. 24 The Snowman by Jo Nesbo The Snowman, a chilling installment in Jo
Nesbo’s Harry Hole series, was first released in 2007 and features the relentless Norwegian detective
as he investigates a serial killer who leaves disturbing snowmen at the scenes of his crimes. I read
that when it came out and have only read one subsequent book which I thought was quite weak in
comparison. We provided possible explanations for the heterogeneity in methodology and
populations and the discrepancy of results. Your reader expects you to have done the hard work of
gathering, evaluating and synthesizes the literature. I recall the fear and shock around the case of
Harold Shipman, known as “Dr Death,” who killed his own patients, and the horrifying crimes of
Fred and Rose West in their “House of Horrors.” When I wrote my first contemporary thriller, The
Fields, I had to study the FBI’s Behavioral Analysis Unit. The abyss gazes also into you.” The early
2000s brought us something quite different: the more sympathetic, even charming offender, in
characters like Dexter Morgan of Darkly Dreaming Dexter or Joe Goldberg of You. New book
claims FBI believes I-70 serial killer from Indianapolis I NDIANAPOLIS — It’s been one of the
most enduring murder mysteries of the last 30 years: the identity and the motive behind the I-70
killings, a string of slayings in strip malls near interstates stretching from Indiana to Kansas in the
early 1990s. If anyone has any suggestions I’d sure appreciate it. Among the substances inhaled by
the e-smoker, there are several harmful products, such as: formaldehyde, acetaldehyde, acroleine,
propanal, nicotine, acetone, o-methyl-benzaldehyde, carcinogenic nitrosamines. By the end of the
summer, her own father had confessed to the crimes and was put away for life, leaving Chloe and
the rest of her family to grapple with the truth and try to move forward while dealing with the
aftermath. Published in 2006, the novel introduces readers to Camille Preaker, a troubled journalist
who returns to her hometown to cover the murders of two young girls while grappling with her own
demons and a toxic relationship with her mother. Better than his Silence of the Lambs, it doesn’t rely
on the enigmatic Lecter who swamps Silence of the Lambs and has a more punishing structure that
grips and doesn’t let go. Chigurh’s chilling philosophical calmness juxtaposed against the rough-
hewn pragmatism of Moss and Bell’s old-school decency creates a multifaceted exploration of evil
that transcends the traditional confines of the genre. At the time of writing, Christmas is on the
horizon, so we’ll kick off with a recently published serial killer thriller that’ll have you seeing office
Christmas dos in an entirely different light — it’ll come as no surprise that this light is less the glow
of log fires, and more the glint of a weapon in a darkened room. This psychological thriller unwinds
the complicated and darkly disturbing narrative of Nick and Amy Dunne, whose facade of a perfect
marriage crumbles when Amy goes missing under suspicious circumstances. This novel marks the
second outing for the author’s iconic character, Detective Alex Cross, as he’s drawn into a
nightmarish scenario: two serial kidnappers, dubbed “Casanova” and “The Gentleman Caller,” who
are operating on opposite coasts of the United States. Published in 1996, the book is not for the faint
of heart; it paints a visceral picture of the lives and psyches of two murderers whose paths intertwine
in a disturbing dance of death and desire. However, in a systematic literature search, it is
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tale that not only delivers a captivating murder investigation but also examines the societal
conditions that enable such evils to flourish. Careful reading and following of citations will help us
here: as will carefully noting context. He’s handsome, funny, respectable—she could never suspect
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was definitely made for me. The book combines Jane Eyre with Dexter for a historic, serial killer-
infused fictional tale that’s anything but dull. 28. Darkly Dreaming Dexter by Jeff Lindsay Prefer to
read about the OG Dexter rather than a new, Jane Eyre-inspired version. Your payment method will
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