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Crime writer Norman Lucas teams with forensic psychiatrist Dr. Arthur Hyatt Williams to examine thirty infamous sex killers in Great Britain. The book blends investigative journalism with psychological analysis, revealing the disturbing motives, histories, and patterns behind each case. From teenage lesbian murderers to notorious serial offenders, Lucas presents a fact‑based, in‑depth look at the individuals who terrorized the nation.
First publish date: 1974
Genre: Crime Fiction/Criminal Underworld
Authors: Norman Lucas
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