A passion for true crime meets gift book appeal, in a collection of lurid tales, survivor stories, notable quotes, and crime trivia to satisfy any true crime fan.

More than 200 stories of killers, con artists, master thieves, and brazen kidnappers - and strong survivors, detectives, forensic breakthroughs, and legal minds on all sides of the action. In other words, a mini-encyclopaedia perfect for newcomers and hard-core crime fans alike. Here are the big names - Bundy, Manson, Berkowitz, Borden, and the Black Dahlia. The lingering mysteries - like JonBenet Ramsey and Natalie Wood. The disturbing puzzle of the Zodiac Killer. The true story behind the most lurid headline ever: ‘Headless Body in the Topless Bar.’ Plus a feast of trivia and more, including the Psychopath test, how DNA profiling began, tattoo analysis, and quizzes like ‘Where Did They Hide?’ and ‘Serial Killer Trophies’.