Serial Killer Files: The Psychological Anatomy of Evil

Serial Killer Files by Harold Schechter is a comprehensive study of the serial killer phenomenon. The work offers in-depth case studies of more than a hundred deadly loners, murdering couples, Bluebeards, black widows, cannibals and copycat killers.

The book is presented as an indispensable, chillingly gripping and eye-opening investigation into the dark hearts and deranged minds of serial killers. Schechter combines classic nicknames for killers with precise psychological definitions of every form of deviance and mental disturbance.

The purpose of Serial Killer Files is to deliver the most precise information available on the world of serial killers. Through detailed case studies and profiles, the work seeks to uncover the patterns, motivations and psychological traits that set serial killers apart from other criminals.

The book covers a broad spectrum of killer types — from self-styled loners to organized couples who share in the act of murder. Schechter analyzes both historically documented cases and more recent crimes to paint a unified picture of the phenomenon.