First published 2001
From the Lindbergh baby to the Zodiac Killer, FBI profiler John Douglas dives into the grisly details of history's most notorious unsolved crimes. Sifting through evidence, he offers fresh perspectives on these shocking cases, challenging preconceptions and catching glimpses of the twisted minds behind the violence. At the heart of it all, Douglas' expertise shines a light on the complexities of human nature and the enduring allure of the unknown.
Genres: biography, history, mystery, crime, non-fiction, true-crime
Vibes: dark, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: cold-cases, true-crime
Period: 1960's through 2000's
464 pages · Paperback · Scribner
Content warnings: graphic-violence, violence