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

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!

Author: Tom Philbin, Michael Philbin
Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Sourcebooks
Published: 06/01/2007
Series: Killer Books #0
Pages: 352
Weight: 0.83lbs
Size: 8.99h x 6.01w x 0.86d
ISBN: 9781402208294