Women Who Murder: An International Collection of Deadly True Crime Tales
Women Who Murder: An International Collection of Deadly True Crime Tales
by Mitzi Szereto, ,
Female Serial Killers Through Time
From historical accounts to modern cases, explore the captivating psychology behind these killer women, unraveling their motives and unveiling the dark complexities of human behavior.
The fair sex. We’ve often heard this clichéd expression being used to refer to women. Although it has become increasingly outdated, the mindset still exists that women are the gentle and nurturing sex. When it comes to murder, that notion gets turned on its head. And this isn’t a recent phenomenon; we can find plenty of female killers going back in history. In fact, some of the world’s most notorious serial killers have been women. These female killers give their male counterparts a run for their money, and deserve to be counted among the most famous serial killers.
Unearth the disturbing histories of notorious women. From the chilling accounts of infamous black widow murders to the spine-tingling narratives of women who shocked the world with their sinister deeds, this anthology delves deep into the minds of these deadly women. Spanning eras and continents, these tales of true crime offer a chilling exploration of the darkest corners of human nature.
Inside:
- Discover lesser-known cases of female killers that challenge conventional narratives and shed light on the often-overlooked stories of women who defied societal norms and perpetrated gruesome crimes.
- Enjoy a diverse selection of true crime tales that spotlight the narratives of female serial killers from various historical periods.
- Explore the international spectrum of female murderers and uncover how factors such as culture, upbringing, and personal experiences contribute to the making of these deadly women.
If you liked books such as Lady Killers, The Big Book of Serial Killers, or The Best New True Crime Stories, you’ll love Women Who Murder.
About the Author
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Mitzi Szereto
MITZI SZERETO is an American-British author, anthology editor, and short story writer whose work spans multiple genres. Her recent titles include her spring 2024 release WOMEN WHO MURDER: AN INTERNATIONAL COLLECTION OF DEADLY TRUE CRIME TALES as well as the books in her true crime franchise THE BEST NEW TRUE CRIME STORIES series, now numbering seven volumes. Other popular titles include the novels in THE THELONIOUS T. BEAR CHRONICLES cozy crime series (co-written with celebrity author bear TEDDY TEDALOO), FLORIDA GOTHIC, and PRIDE AND PREJUDICE: HIDDEN LUSTS (the first-ever sex parody of the Jane Austen classic). A contribution from her anthology GETTING EVEN: REVENGE STORIES received the Crime Writers’ Association Short Story Dagger “Highly Commended.” She also has the distinction of editing the first anthology of erotic fiction to feature a Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature. She has appeared internationally on radio and television and at major literature festivals, and taught creative writing around the world.
Mitzi's London-based web channel MITZI TV has attracted an international audience. Segments have ranged from chatting about classic cars with Formula 1 race car driver/BBC TV presenter Tiff Needell and couture shoe designer Jimmy Choo, joining in a lively pub singalong, and covering a teddy bear festival. Other on-screen credits include portraying herself in the pseudo-documentary British film, "Lint: The Movie."
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