Tom Shachtman Books

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A behind-the-scenes look at the notorious murder of Cleveland's Marilyn Steele by her husband Judge Robert Steele and a set of hired killers

Who are the men committing the rising number of serial homicides in the U.S. -- and why do they kill? The increase in these violent crimes over the past decade has created an urgent need for more and better information about these their crime scene patterns, violent acts, and above all, their motivations for committing these shocking and repetitive murders.This authoritative book represents the data, findings, and implications of a long-term F.B.I.-sponsored study of serial sex killers. Specially trained F.B.I. agents examined thirty-six convicted, incarcerated sexual murderers to build a valuable new bank of information which reveals the world of the serial sexual killer in both quantitative and qualitative detail. Data was obtained from official psychiatric and criminal records, court transcripts, and prison reports, as well as from extensive interviews with the offenders themselves.Featured in this book is detailed information on the F.B.I.'s recently developed Violent Criminal Apprehension Program (VICAP) and a sample of an actual VICAP Crime Analysis Report Form.

Face-to-face with some of America's most terrifying killers, FBI veteran and ex-Army CID colonel Robert Ressler learned form then how to identify the unknown monsters who walk among us--and put them behind bars. Now the man who coined the phrase "serial killer" and advised Thomas Harris on The Silence of the Lambs shows how is able to track down some of today's most brutal murderers.Just as it happened in The Silence of the Lambs, Ressler used the evidence at a crime scene to put together a psychological profile of the killers. From the victims they choose, to the way they kill, to the often grotesque souvenirs they take with them--Ressler unlocks the identities of these vicious killers of the police to capture.And with his discovery that serial killers share certain violent behaviors, Ressler's gone behind prison walls to hear the bizarre first-hand stories countless convicted murderers. Getting inside the mind of a killer to understand how and why he kills, is one of the FBI's most effective ways of helping police bring in killers who are still at large.Join Ressler as he takes you on the hunt for toady's most dangerous psychopaths. It is a terrifying journey you will not forget.

Set in Hades, the narrative unfolds through the confessions of the mythical Minotaur, blending satire with elements of dark humor. The story features a cast of anatomically-complex characters, including a notorious serial killer and various Greek figures, all while weaving in themes of feminist proto-history and theological irreverence. With its playful puns and a rollicking plot, this memoir offers a unique and entertaining perspective on Greek mythology, appealing to readers who enjoy a mix of absurdity and depth.

With this book, Thames and Hudson's renowned Most Beautiful Villages series turns its attention for the first time to America.

The man who coined the phrase "serial killer" shares not only his experiences on recent international cases, but also his efforts to understand criminal minds around the globe, and explains why serial murder is happening in previously unaffected countries. 40,000 first printing. Tour.

Ell, a millennial of European and Mexican heritage, is a writer whose boyfriend has dumped her, and she is deeply frightened by a recurring dream. To solve her problems, she delves into family mysteries she must solve to move forward.