The True Crime File: Serial Killers, Famous Kidnappings, Great Cons, Survivors & Their Stories, Forensics, Oddities & Absurdities, Quotes & by Workman Publishing

It's a total crime wave: A mini encyclopedia of true crime, packed with stories of killers, cons, survivors, forensics and more!

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-encyclopedia 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."


Author: Workman Publishing
Publisher: Workman Publishing
Published: 05/10/2022
Pages: 400
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.75lbs
Size: 6.90h x 4.90w x 1.00d
ISBN: 9781523514113

Review Citation(s):
Library Journal 04/01/2022 pg. 98

About the Author

Workman Publishing is a New York-based publisher of award-winning nonfiction for adults and children.

Kim Daly writes about pop culture, true crime, and mystery when not working as copy chief at Workman Publishing. She holds a master's degree in trauma studies and previously worked as a rape crisis counselor. She lives across from the Green-Wood Cemetery in Brooklyn, New York.