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A History of British Serial Killing
- The Shocking Account of Jack the Ripper, Harold Shipman and Beyond
- Narrated by: David Wilson
- Length: 12 hrs and 2 mins
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Summary
Expanded and updated, this is the definitive history of British serial killing 1888-2020 - by the UK's leading criminologist, David Wilson
In this fascinating and informative book, Professor David Wilson tells the stories of Britain's serial killers from Jack the Ripper to the extraordinary Suffolk Murders case.
David Wilson has worked as a Prison Governor and as a profiler, and has been described as the UK's leading expert on serial killers. His work has led him to meet several of the UK's deadliest killers, and build up fascinating insights into what makes a serial killer - and who they are most likely to target.
A vivid narrative history and a call for prison and social reform, Professor Wilson's new book is a powerful and gripping investigation of Britain's serial murderers.
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- Cyril Bunt
- 18-08-22
A superb insight into a very complex issue
This book is a very important book into the topic of British serial killers. The author points out, with over 130 years of serial killers, there's vulnerable sets of people in our communities that are more likely to become targets of serial murderers. This book brings our attention to the victims of these truly terrible crimes and helps to point out that we should all shine a btighter light into vulnerable groups to make it more difficult for these predators to be able to repeat their actions.
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- Mr. Bkane
- 18-07-22
fascinating
a deep insight to the minds of twisted and strange folk and their life
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- BobD
- 31-10-21
Compelling listening
An interesting, non-glorifying insight into what creates a serial killer, and their victims.
Very well read by the author.
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- Natallie
- 08-02-21
Brilliant, enlighting and couldn't stop listening
I loved the level of research that went into this book..the points and opinions were explained well and the victim group focus was unique from any of have read before. Excellent.
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- Simon
- 20-10-22
Interesting
I really enjoyed this,
I think David Wilson narrates this very well, & kept me interested for the full term of the book, certainly a different view of serial killing
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- Ben
- 08-07-24
I struggle to listen
I struggle to listen, I'm sure it was a very good book I just didn't get along with it
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- Molly
- 17-05-21
A refreshing new angle
I really, really enjoyed this book. It provides a refreshing new perspective on understand why the certain identified group of victims are targeted, so that we may approach stopping serial killers from this angle. It was really eye-opening to think about it this way, and I thought Wilson wrote and spoke about these issues sensitively and informatively.
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- Anon
- 14-09-21
Listen and Learn
A good analysis of the groups of people targeted by serial killers. It looks at the sociology behind it.
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- Brian Russell
- 29-06-21
Tedious, at least for me
Full of statistics which can be interesting for those that enjoy them but I found my mind wandering to other things because of them and I one instance fell asleep.
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- rach30ipswich
- 12-09-22
Professor David Wilson at his very best
Insightful analysis of why serial killers become serial killers and the environmental factors that can contribute to the phenomenon. I learnt a lot that I didn't know and it was interesting to be seeing things from a victim's perspective. Very much enjoyed and would recommend.
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