Book Reviews

A review of Richard Bruns first-hand account of his friendship with a psychopath and how he finally summoned the courage to report him to the authorities and end Charles Schmid's deadly rampage.

Poisons, written by Dr David J. George is a unique book on the recognition and investigation of criminal poisoning, covering all aspects of deadly poisons and including chapters dedicated to female poisoners, healthcare poisoners, drug abuse fatalities and drug-facilitated crimes.

“A charismatic Alaskan businessman named Joseph Tarricone with ties to Hawaii, Seattle and Albuquerque, vanished in the latter months of 1978. He was last seen at the home of a former girlfriend who lived at 10324 Canyon Road in Puyallup,...

An in-depth look at criminal behaviour and the introduction of insanity as a defence in 19th century Victorian Britain. Author David Vaughan provides excellent reference material on the topic alongside 25 fascinating case histories. Did mad people suffer, or did...

The Stanford Prison Experiment of 1971 enabled the discovery of the Lucifer Effect; when ordinary good people become perpetrators of evil, but at what cost?

The Joseph Christopher case is explored by author Catherine Pelonero illustrating serial murder encased in mental illness and the complex issue of justice.

Harry Roberts and Foxtrot One-One is recommended reading for an intrigued and curious true crime reader covering a UK case that will never be forgotten.

A surprisingly little known serial killer operated in London in the 1960s, a killer responsible for slaying up to eight women nicknamed the 60s' Ripper.

The story of the Tottenham Outrage armed robbery and dramatic chase through London streets in 1909 is told in detail by author Geoff Barton.

Gary Dobbs’ carefully researched, well-illustrated and enthralling text will appeal to anyone interested in the darker side of history.

Psychopaths are all around us so a famous psychologist says. Jon Ronson in this acclaimed book ‘The Psychopath Test’ uncovers the dark and seedy side of society, the one nobody knows exists.

After almost 90 years the true story behind the harrowing death of Evelyn Foster in 1931, at Wolf's Nick in Northumberland is revealed by crime writer Diane Janes.