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Between 1984 and 1985, a predator stalked the night, slipping into homes and leaving entire communities paralysed with fear. In Murder Tales: The Night Stalker, best‑selling crime historian H.N.Lloyd takes you inside Richard Ramirez’s terrifying killing spree and the manhunt that brought him down. Meticulously researched yet written like a thriller, this book follows detectives as they race against time, sorting through taunting clues and dead ends in their quest to identify the elusive killer. Along the way, you’ll witness the twists and turns of a courtroom drama that gripped the ...

The most wonderful time of the year just got a chilling twist. Between 2012 and 2015, true‑crime author H.N.Lloyd treated Murder Tales fans to annual Christmas Companions—short ebooks recounting murders committed during the festive season. Now, for the first time, all twenty‑three of those stories are gathered in one volume and brought back to life. Each case has been fully revised, re‑edited and updated to draw out every macabre detail, and this collection features brand‑new material that never appeared in the original editions. From snow‑covered villages hiding deadly secrets ...

Most murders are committed by men – an overwhelming 98%. But it’s the remaining 2% that truly chills the blood. In this gripping new instalment of the Murder Tales series, H. N. Lloyd delves into the dark world of women who kill. These cases are rare, shocking, and unforgettable – moments when compassion gives way to cruelty, when love twists into violence, and when seemingly ordinary women cross the line into monstrous deeds. Across these blood-soaked pages, you’ll encounter a dozen extraordinary killers, including: Belle Gunness – The charming farm owner who lured dozens of ...

Ted Bundy’s charm masked a monstrous truth. In this dedicated volume of Murder Tales, true-crime historian H. N. Lloyd traces the killer’s journey from a turbulent childhood through his rise as a promising political aide and into the labyrinth of lies and violence that made him one of the most infamous murderers in history. Each chapter combines meticulous research with a storyteller’s touch, giving voice to the victims, dissecting the police missteps, and uncovering how Bundy evaded justice for so long. Lloyd also confronts the haunting question: Did Bundy take more than 100 lives? ...

Behind closed doors on Cromwell Street, horror had a house number. In Murder Tales: Fred & Rose, acclaimed crime historian H. N. Lloyd strips away the veneer of normality to expose the monstrous partnership of Fred and Rose West. From their abusive childhoods to the gruesome secrets buried beneath their Gloucester home, Lloyd combines meticulous research with sharp psychological insight to chart how this couple lured, tortured and killed at least twelve people. Along the way, he examines the societal blind spots and systematic failings that allowed their crimes to continue unchecked. Part ...

In 1974, a wave of brutal armed robberies on small sub-post offices swept across the north of England. The police gave the masked assailant a name that would soon strike fear into households nationwide: The Black Panther. But it was his next crime – the chilling kidnapping and ransom of heiress Lesley Whittle – that sealed his place in criminal infamy. In this gripping new volume of Murder Tales, H. N. Lloyd unravels the extraordinary story behind the headlines. With meticulous research and riveting detail, Lloyd exposes the life of Donald Nielson, the ex-soldier turned killer who ...

In this gripping new volume of the best-selling Murder Tales series, H. N. Lloyd turns his gaze on those we trust most: the men sworn to save lives who instead used their medical skill to end them. Within these blood-stained pages, prepare to be both captivated and appalled as Lloyd uncovers the chilling crimes of doctors who twisted the Hippocratic oath into something unrecognisable. Meet Dr Robert George Clements, whose brides had a nasty habit of dying unexpectedly; Dr Marcel Petiot, who exploited the chaos of the Second World War to build a fortune on death, and, of course, Dr Harold ...

Few crimes provoke more horror than the killing of a child. In Murder Tales: The Child Killers, true‑crime historian H.N.Lloyd confronts the darkest chapters of criminal history, examining ten cases where innocence met unspeakable cruelty. You’ll meet Albert Fish, the cannibalistic predator who tormented grieving parents with obscene letters and confessed to acts so vile his own lawyer suppressed his writings. Delve into the controversial case of Alice Crimmins, a mother vilified amid a biased investigation and an unsafe conviction that still stirs debate. Walk the windswept moors with ...

We all love a good mystery. The pull of the unexplained, the thrill of the unknowable – it’s irresistible. In this new volume of Murder Tales, H N. Lloyd dives into ten real-life cases where justice never found its mark and the killer remained a shadow. These are crimes steeped in intrigue, baffling contradictions, and questions that still echo decades later. Among the mysteries you’ll explore: The Locked-Room Death of Joseph Bowne Elwell: The notorious ‘Wizard of Whist’ lived fast, gambled hard, and broke hearts wherever he went. His murder – committed in a locked room – ...

The line between love and hatred is far thinner than we like to believe – and when passion curdles, it can end in blood. In this chilling new volume of Murder Tales, H. N. Lloyd takes you inside true cases where affection turned fatal, obsession soured into violence, and ordinary people proved capable of the unthinkable. Within these pages, you’ll encounter a murderous academic with dark secrets, a sex worker whose greed outweighed mercy, and a man for whom a single lie was worth killing over. Your journey spans continents and decades – from the slums of 1920s Liverpool, to prim 1950s...

Baffling crimes, haunting clues and killers who disappear into the shadows… Murder Tales: Unsolved showcases true crime historian H.N.Lloyd’s knack for turning cold cases into gripping stories. Inside, he examines fifteen murder mysteries that still confound detectives. From Jack the Ripper’s fog shrouded streets to little Nellie Clarke’s chilling plea — “Help! Father Christmas is after me!” — these cases span continents and decades, yet none have been solved. You’ll revisit the cryptic death of Julia Wallace, which Raymond Chandler called the greatest puzzle in criminal ...

The gunshots that ended John F. Kennedy’s life in 1963 reverberate to this day. In Murder Tales: The JFK Conspiracies, true‑crime historian H.N.Lloyd invites you on a gripping journey through that fateful day in Dallas and the tangled investigations that followed. Lloyd dissects the official accounts, exposing inconsistencies and gaps in the evidence, and paints vivid portraits of the people whose lives were cut short or forever altered. Along the way, he explores the enduring conspiracies that have captivated generations and asks the most unsettling question of all: what really ...

Between 1975 and 1981, fear ruled the north of England. A single man prowled its streets, stalking women and shattering lives. As the body count grew, entire cities fell silent – women too terrified to step outside after dark, communities paralysed by the knowledge that the killer could be anyone. Thirteen women murdered. The largest manhunt in British history. Tens of thousands of interviews, hundreds of leads, and yet the investigation veered off course – derailed by a hoax so persuasive and coincidences so unbelievable they feel like fiction. Families were ripped apart, children left...

What kind of person chooses poison as their weapon? In Murder Tales: The Poisoners, true-crime author H. N. Lloyd examines ten chilling cases where killers reached for a vial instead of a knife or gun. You’ll meet a doctor who fed his children and friends lethal doses to cover his gambling debts, a respected barrister whose cries in the night raised the question: murder or suicide? You’ll also follow the shocking path of a convicted poisoner released from prison – only to strike again. With each page, Lloyd unpacks the motives, trials and fates of those involved, delivering the ...

Cold cases captivate because they refuse to be forgotten. In Murder Tales: Unsolved Volume 2, true‑crime author H.N.Lloyd revisits some of the most mystifying murders in history and challenges our very notion of what it means for a case to be “solved.” You’ll examine the gruesome Black Dahlia killing that still haunts Hollywood, the sinister “Jack the Stripper” murders that revealed a world of high‑society vice and police corruption, and the infamous Boston Strangler—was Albert DeSalvo really guilty? Lloyd also takes you inside “Amerithrax,” the unprecedented anthrax ...

He's been called a sailor, a doctor, a butcher, and a prince – yet no one truly knows. For more than a century, Jack the Ripper has been a blank canvas for countless theories, obscuring the facts behind myths, lies and half-truths. In Murder Tales: Jack the Ripper, crime historian H. N. Lloyd cuts through the fog to reveal what really happened in London’s Whitechapel. With his signature dry wit and meticulous research, Lloyd re-examines the evidence for a “medical” Ripper, dissects eyewitness testimonies, and exposes where the police investigation succeeded and failed. He also ...

For centuries, the noose was Britain’s answer to murder – but what if the wrong neck was often in the rope? In Murder Tales: The Hangman’s Tales, true-crime historian H. N. Lloyd strips away the spectacle of the public hanging to reveal eight unsettling cases where execution spurred decades-long campaigns for justice. He exposes how the gentle Derek Bentley was condemned for a killing committed while he was already in police custody, and how Ruth Ellis, Britain’s last hanged woman, was manipulated by a lover whose role remained in the shadows. You’ll revisit the notorious A6 ...

Stories of ritual and supernatural belief have always fascinated—and terrified us. In Murder Tales: Occult Murders, true‑crime historian H.N.Lloyd explores real cases where whispers of witchcraft, Satanism and the paranormal intertwine with brutal killings. Investigate the enduring mystery of “Who Put Bella in the Wych Elm?”, where a hidden skeleton sparked rumours of witches, wartime espionage and betrayal. Uncover the facts behind the Amityville murders that inspired books and films, separating truth from haunted‑house legend. Follow the unsettling case of a social worker slain ...

We’ve all heard the saying “they got away with murder.” But what happens when it's true? In Murder Tales: They Got Away With Murder, true-crime historian H. N. Lloyd revisits seven chilling cases where killers initially slipped through the net – only for the evidence, and sometimes their own confessions, to reveal the truth later on. Meet Maundy Gregory, the shadowy fixer whose political influence turned deadly when his power was threatened. Follow Tony Mancini, the Brighton trunk-murder suspect who walked free and later stunned the world with a brazen confession. Explore the ...

Some killers prey on society’s most vulnerable. In Murder Tales: The Granny Killers, true-crime historian H. N. Lloyd investigates murderers who targeted the elderly for greed or twisted gratification. This expanded edition compiles every case from the original two volumes and includes three new, previously unpublished stories. Completely revised, re-edited and updated, it delves into eleven chilling crimes with the depth and detail that have become Lloyd’s trademark. Each chapter will shock and engross you, leaving you eager to turn the next bloodstained page. If you’re a true-crime ...