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The book recounts the chilling murders committed by Ian Brady and Myra Hindley in the early 1960s, known as the Moor murders. Brady delves into the psychological underpinnings of violent crime, drawing on his own experiences, literature, and an analysis of other serial killers. The work offers insight into the darker aspects of human consciousness and the motivations behind serial murder.
First publish date: 2001
Genre: Psychology/General Psychology
Authors: Ian Brady
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