Lady Killers - Deadly Women Throughout History: Deadly women throughout history

Lady Killers is a book that challenges the notion that serial killers are exclusively male and provides evidence of fourteen gruesome examples of female serial killers. It explores the crimes, history, media portrayal, and stereotypes of these women, offering a feminist lens and a witty and dryly humorous tone. The book delves into the complex reality of female aggression and predation and features 14 illustrations from Dame Darcy.

\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 336 pages
\n Publication date: 08 February 2018
\n Publisher: John Blake Publishing Ltd
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When one considers the history of serial killers, names like Jack the Ripper and Ted Bundy immediately come to mind. However, the narrative we often embrace is one in which women are solely the victims of violent crimes, rather than the perpetrators. It is widely believed that serial killers are predominantly male, to the point that FBI profiler Roy Hazelwood famously declared in 1998 that there are no female serial killers.

Lady Killers, a book based on the popular online series that appeared on Jezebel and The Hairpin, challenges this notion and presents fourteen gruesome examples as evidence to the contrary. Though these female serial killers have largely been forgotten by history, they rival their male counterparts in terms of cunning, cruelty, and an insatiable appetite for destruction.

In each chapter, the book explores the crimes and history of a different subject, delving into their legacy and portrayal in the media. It also uncovers the stereotypes and sexist cliches that often surround these women, challenging easy explanations and tired tropes. Lady Killers is the first book to examine female serial killers through a feminist lens, offering a witty and dryly humorous tone. It dismisses simplistic explanations such as hormonal imbalances or love-driven motivations, instead delving into the complex reality of female aggression and predation.

Featuring 14 illustrations from Dame Darcy, Lady Killers is a captivating and chilling journey into the heart of darkness. It provides valuable insights into the minds of these women and challenges our perceptions of gender roles and the nature of violence. By shedding light on the overlooked stories of female serial killers, Lady Killers contributes to a broader understanding of the criminal justice system and the complexities of human behavior.

\n Weight: 240g\n
Dimension: 197 x 140 x 20 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9781786061218\n \n