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Daylight

2020
"FBI Agent Atlee Pine's search for her sister Mercy clashes with military investigator John Puller's high-stakes case, leading them both deep into a global conspiracy -- from which neither of them will escape unscathed"--provided by publisher.

14 ways to die

Seventeen-year-old Jessica Simmons becomes the star of a YouTube reality series, and she uses her fame to catch her mother's murderer.

The last book on the left

stories of murder and mayhem from history's most notorious serial killers
2020
"An equal parts haunting and hilarious deep-dive review of history's most notorious and cold-blooded serial killers, from the creators of the award-winning Last Podcast on the Left"--Provided by publisher.

Mindhunter

inside the FBI's elite serial crime unit
2017
"During his twenty-five year career with the Investigative Support Unit, Special Agent John Douglas became a legendary figure in law enforcement, pursuing some of the most notorious and sadistic serial killers of our time: the man who hunted prostitutes for sport in the woods of Alaska, the Atlanta child murderer, and Seattle's Green River killer, the case that nearly cost Douglas his life. As the model for Jack Crawford in The Silence of the Lambs, Douglas has confronted, interviewed, and studied scores of serial killers and assassins, including Charles Manson, Ted Bundy, and Ed Gein, who dressed himself in his victims' peeled skin. Using his uncanny ability to become both predator and prey, Douglas examines each crime scene, reliving both the killer's and the victim's actions in his mind, creating their profiles, describing their habits, and predicting their next moves."--Page [4] of cover.

Baccano!

2019
"The year 1705, in a town on the coast of Italy. All 15-year-old Huey Laforet feels towards his life is tedium and despair, and he dreams of the day when he can destroy the world he despises. Meanwhile, there are rumors of a strange string of murders performed by a figure in a white mask-and whoever witnesses the killing is doomed to be the next target. As the serial killer shakes the town of Lotto Valentino, Huey's life is about to change, too..." --Back of dust jacket.

The man from the train

discovering America's most elusive serial killer
2018
Looks at a series of murders between 1898 and 1912, including the infamous Villasca, Iowa murders, and argues that the murders were committed by one killer because of their locations within walking distance of their local train stations.

The Zodiac killer

"'The Zodiac Killer' explores all sides of this famously unidentified serial killer. It discusses police investigations, conspiracy theories, and more related to this killer known for his mysterious letters. Features include a glossary, references, websites, source notes, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards"--Provided by publisher.
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The Son of Sam killings

"[This book] explores all sides of . . . [the Son of Sam] serial killings. It discusses police investigations, conspiracy theories, and societal impacts related to New York City serial killer David Berkowitz"--Provided by publisher.
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Ted Bundy's murderous mysteries

the many victims of America's most infamous serial killer
Contains interviews with those close to Bundy, close to his victims, and one potential victim who barely escaped.
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Ted Bundy

America's most evil serial killer
Shares details about the life and crimes of serial killer Ted Bundy.
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