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"Serpentine" traces the shocking life of serial killer Charles Sobhraj, following his travels across Paris, Bangkok, Hong Kong, and the slopes of Mount Everest. The account documents his kidnappings, robberies, and killings of numerous victims, and the multinational police pursuit that culminated in a seven‑year sentence in Delhi. Through case studies and biographical detail, the book examines both the charismatic, ruthless predator and the unsuspecting victims who fell into his grasp.
First publish date: 1979
Genre: Biography & Autobiography/Biography
Authors: Thompson, Thomas
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