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The Big Book of Serial Killers: An Encyclopedia of Serial Killers - 150 Serial Killer Files of the World's Worst Murderers Audible Audiobook – Unabridged

Jack Rosewood (Author), Rebecca Lo (Author), Kevin Kollins (Narrator),
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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 reference audiobook. Included are the most famous true crime serial killers, like Jeffrey Dahmer, John Wayne Gacy, Richard Ramirez, and not to mention the women who kill, such as Aileen Wuornos, and Martha Rendell. There are also lesser known serial killers, covering many countries around the world, so broad is the range.

Each of the serial killer files includes information on when and how they killed the victims, the background of each killer, or the suspects in some cases, such as the Zodiac killer, their trials and punishments. For some there are chilling quotes by the killers themselves. The Big Book of Serial Killers is an easy-to-follow collection of information on the world's most heinous murderers.

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    An Encyclopedia of Serial Killers
  2. Listening Length
    17 hours and 38 minutes
  3. Author
    Jack Rosewood, see all
  4. Narrator
    Kevin Kollins
  5. Audible release date
    August 2, 2017
  6. Language
    English
  7. Publisher
    LAK Publishing
  8. ASIN
    B074F322W1
  9. Version
    Unabridged
  10. Program Type
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Listening Length 17 hours and 38 minutes
Author Jack Rosewood, Rebecca Lo
Narrator Kevin Kollins
Whispersync for Voice Ready
Audible.com Release Date August 02, 2017
Publisher LAK Publishing
Program Type Audiobook
Version Unabridged
Language English
ASIN B074F322W1
Best Sellers Rank #28,021 in Audible Books & Originals (See Top 100 in Audible Books & Originals)
#49 in Serial Killers True Crime
#54 in History Encyclopedias
#194 in World History (Audible Books & Originals)

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Customers find the book easy to read and informative. They find it interesting and well-researched, covering many serial killers. Many consider it a great gift for true crime enthusiasts. However, some readers find the content disturbing and shocking, with chilling quotes from the killers themselves. Opinions differ on the detail level, with some finding it clear and educational without being overly descriptive, while others find grammar mistakes and inconsistent information. There are mixed views on the layout, with some finding it detailed and organized, while others find it plain and statistical.

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175 customers mention "Readability"156 positive19 negative

Customers appreciate the book's readability. They find the pages detailed and sturdy, and the content quality excellent. The stories are interesting and engrossing, keeping you interested until the end. Readers mention it's an interesting listen on a long drive or while doing daily chores.

"...I’m not sure if this is a review or a cry for help. Great book though, for like, someone who doesn’t live near you." Read more

"...It was a first-class read and the author gave a perspective to these horrific crimes that was both fascinating and intriguing...." Read more

"The book is good but I am not happy that I paid to have a brand NEW book and the binding is all ripped I don’t have time to go find drop offs I just..." Read more

"...That's another reason the book is good. There are so many different laws and executions. That's why this book is exactly what Jack named it...." Read more

140 customers mention "Information quality"140 positive0 negative

Customers find the book informative and well-researched. They say it contains information on several serial killers, including lesser-known but still popular ones. The book provides background and victim details for each killer, as well as references and trivia about them. It serves as a good reference for readers interested in learning about new crimes and stories.

"...the Zodiac killer, this A-Z reference book contains information on the classification of each killer, the background, victims, method of killing,..." Read more

"...Included are the most famous true crime serial killers, like Jeffrey Dahmer, John Wayne Gacy, and Richard Ramirez, and not to mention the women who..." Read more

"...That's why this book is exactly what Jack named it. There are many references and trivia which is fantastic...." Read more

"...Very cool to learn the background of history of crime" Read more

18 customers mention "Serial killer content"18 positive0 negative

Customers find the book's serial killer content useful. They say it covers more than usual, including mainstream killers and details like their DOB, nicknames, number of victims, and murder date ranges.

"...This was one of the better true crime books that I have read recently...." Read more

"...Includes killer’s DOB, nicknames, number of victims, murder date ranges, and much more...." Read more

"...It also talks about the lesser known but still popular killers that I didn't even know about! 10/10" Read more

"Very informative and I love that it talked about no e main stream killers as well! Excited for the next part of this series." Read more

12 customers mention "Gift value"12 positive0 negative

Customers like the gift value of the book. They say it's a great gag gift for wives and serial killer enthusiasts.

"...Otherwise a very interesting read and made a perfect white elephant gift, though I wish I kept it!" Read more

"Great book. Fun gift. FYI: person who’s skull is on front cover has open bite of front teeth...." Read more

"Gift for wife, she liked it. Happy wife = happy life. Nice sized tome of crazy people." Read more

"Bought for daughter as a gift. She loves it!" Read more

12 customers mention "Scariness level"12 positive0 negative

Customers find the book insightful and disturbing. They appreciate the chilling quotes from the killers themselves. The book covers cases from Russia, America, Germany, and Australia.

"...has brought 150 of the most depraved, sadistic, and terrifying murderers from Russia, America, Germany, Australia, Korea, China, Denmark and the UK..." Read more

"...For some there are chilling quotes by the killers themselves...." Read more

"This was an amazing collection. The stories were interesting, disturbing and were truly frightening...." Read more

"This A-Z list of serial killers is both fascinating and terrifying...." Read more

113 customers mention "Detail"68 positive45 negative

Customers find the book provides clear and educational information without being too descriptive. They appreciate the logical layout and graphic representation of some horrific events. However, some readers report grammar and spelling errors, contradictory information, and basic information that could be found online.

"...This encyclopedia is concise and factual, an educational tool for those who wish to learn more about the men and women who kill.’..." Read more

"The book contains the same information as if you did an internet search on the individual...." Read more

"...She devoured it. It was very detailed without being wordy and boring. She was so enthralled with it I started to worry...." Read more

"...It's an insightful and graphically detailed account of some of the most horrific serial killers...." Read more

9 customers mention "Layout"4 positive5 negative

Customers have different views on the layout. Some find it detailed and attractive, while others find it plain and unappealing. The book contains brief sketches without background information, motivation, or victimology.

"...However, the book is very plain considering there aren't any pictures of the killers...." Read more

"...A little peak into the book. I like the sketches of the killers...." Read more

"I regret reading this book.It is extremely graphic.It is a good book but I hate imagining everything that I just read...." Read more

"...The layout is perfect. If you person who likes a clean, logically laid out book like I do this is the book for you...." Read more

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  • Grady Harp
    5.0 out of 5 stars Some perpetrators about whom we have heard or read, some are surprises!
    Reviewed in the United States on June 15, 2017
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    Florida author Jack Rosewood inherited his fascination for heinous crimes from his father, a journalist covering major grim crimes such as Ted Bundy. He is fascinated with serial killers – their development psychologically, their preparation for their life of crime, and the details of how they made their bloody black marks on the world. Jack moves away from his intensive studies of serial killers to explore current crimes most of which are discoveries for the reader – even the Jack Rosewood reader! He is joined by co-author Rebecca Lo with whom he has published three other collections - TRUE CRIME STORIES: TRUE CRIME ANTHOLOGY - and together they survey THE BIG BOOK OF SERIAL KILLERS – electing to share the incredulous horror of 150 serial killers.

    As usual Jack (and now with Rebecca) opens with an introduction explaining the decision to place these gruesome stories before us: ‘For hundreds of years, serial killers have walked the streets and driven the highways in all four corners of the world. The Big Book of Serial Killers has brought 150 of the most depraved, sadistic, and terrifying murderers from Russia, America, Germany, Australia, Korea, China, Denmark and the UK together in one giant encyclopedia. From Elias Abuelazam to the Zodiac killer, this A-Z reference book contains information on the classification of each killer, the background, victims, method of killing, arrest, trial and punishment of some of the worst killers that have terrorized the world. Dates are included, such as when they started killing, their arrest, and execution dates where relevant. This encyclopedia is concise and factual, an educational tool for those who wish to learn more about the men and women who kill.’

    From this terrifying introduction Jack and Rebecca address not only the back history of each of these serial killers, but also carefully describe the manner in which the killings occurred with a sense of psychological finesse that is rarely found in books such as this. We read, we learn, and we begin to understand.

    Easy reading? No, because of the subject matter but not the style of journalism. This is another important book from Jack Rosewood as assisted by Rebecca Lo. We must remain vigilant. Grady Harp, June 17
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  • matthew k
    5.0 out of 5 stars Good read would recommend.
    Reviewed in the United States on August 12, 2024
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    I purchased this book as a present for my wife. She devoured it. It was very detailed without being wordy and boring. She was so enthralled with it I started to worry.

    When I saw lists she left around the house comparing the best way to take someone out; it got uncomfortable.

    Then there was the rankings of her favorite serial killers that I found one night. Who does that?

    Then one night she got angry because of my snoring and I woke up to her giving me a dirty look while reading this book.

    I’m not sure how much longer I have. If someone could write a book about all the people that got away from a serial killer, and how they did it please send me the link.

    I’m not sure if this is a review or a cry for help. Great book though, for like, someone who doesn’t live near you.
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  • Piaras
    5.0 out of 5 stars A frenzied feast for all true-crime fans!
    Reviewed in the United States on June 14, 2017
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    This is yet another great read that’s really hard to put down. It's an insightful and graphically detailed account of some of the most horrific serial killers. In fact, while reading yet another of Jack Rosewoods books (this time it’s more of an encyclopedia!), I just had to keep turning the pages yet again. Not necessarily because it's all that enjoyable in any way, shape or form, to delve a little too deeply into the malefic minds of such murderous men, but because I sincerely believe that most people are fascinated in one way or another by serial killers. Perhaps it’s the human morbid fascination with death. I’m not exactly sure. However, maybe it just astounds the average person as to how depraved other individuals can be.

    In case you skipped passed the book description, author Jack Rosewood best describes this frenzied feast better than I ever could: “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 reference book. Included are the most famous true crime serial killers, like Jeffrey Dahmer, John Wayne Gacy, and Richard Ramirez, and not to mention the women who kill, such as Aileen Wuornos and Martha Rendell. There are also lesser known serial killers, covering many countries around the world, so the range is broad.

    Each of the serial killer files includes information on when and how they killed the victims, the background of each killer, or the suspects in some cases such as the Zodiac killer, their trials and punishments. For some there are chilling quotes by the killers themselves. The Big Book of Serial Killers is an easy to follow collection of information on the world’s most heinous murderers.”

    Even if you are a seasoned campaigner of true crime, The Big Book of Serial Killers: 150 Serial Killer Files of the World's Worst Murderers (An Encyclopedia of Serial Killers) will surely raise more than a few hairs on the back of your neck. It was a first-class read and the author gave a perspective to these horrific crimes that was both fascinating and intriguing. This was one of the better true crime books that I have read recently.

    I would highly recommend this read to all fans of the true-crime genre. I’m also a big fan of Jack Rosewood so it’s another 5 Stars from me. Well done again!
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  • Not happy
    4.0 out of 5 stars Not Happy
    Reviewed in the United States on October 23, 2023
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    The book is good but I am not happy that I paid to have a brand NEW book and the binding is all ripped I don’t have time to go find drop offs I just feel like I shouldn’t have paid over 20$ if the book was going to come ripped up
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  • Amberley D.
    5.0 out of 5 stars Love a nonfiction!
    Reviewed in Canada on April 26, 2024
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    This encyclopedia is so interesting! It’s alphabetical and gives you important info and history
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  • MOM
    1.0 out of 5 stars No real photos
    Reviewed in the United Arab Emirates on December 1, 2024
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    I didn't like photos. All drawn. No real one
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  • Emma Grundy
    5.0 out of 5 stars Really good.
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 28, 2024
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    Super organised book, good quality.
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  • Guilherme
    5.0 out of 5 stars So nice
    Reviewed in Spain on February 20, 2021
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    Great but the serial killers’ drawings are awful, literally they don’t look anything like those drawings.
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  • Work73
    5.0 out of 5 stars Gran libro
    Reviewed in Mexico on October 2, 2017
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    Gran libro, muy completo, 150 biografias de los peores asesinos del mundo, sin duda vale la pena comprar este libro
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