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Some crimes are shocking because of their violence, others because of their rarity. But when murder is carried out by two people bound together in intimacy, the horror takes on a different dimension. Love, loyalty, and companionship, forces that should protect life are instead twisted into motives for its destruction. Couples who kill reveal a disturbing side of human relationships, where devotion and dependence turn into conspiracy and control, and where trust becomes the tool of betrayal. Twice As Deadly: True Stories of Infamous and Forgotten Couples Who Killed is the first in a series ...

EXECUTED! Since 1900, almost 60 women have been executed in the United States, each death cloaked in the shifting shadows of justice, vengeance, and morality. These women came from every corner of the country and walked vastly different paths, but all ended at the same cold crossroads: the execution chamber. Some were vilified as monsters, others quietly forgotten. A few still stir debate today—were they truly guilty, or tragic casualties of flawed trials and public hysteria? EXECUTED! is not just a record of their final moments. It is a journey through a century of crime and consequence,...

Till Death Do Us Part Marriage is often described as a sacred bond, a union built on love, trust, and the promise of forever. It begins with vows whispered under candlelight, hands clasped tightly, hearts full of hope. But behind the doors of some of these picture-perfect homes, darkness festers, jealousy, abuse, betrayal, fear. And sometimes, the end comes not with a divorce, but with a knife, a gun, poison, or the silent slip of a pillow pressed down in the dead of night. This is not a book about monsters in the shadows or strangers lurking in alleyways. This is a book about wives. Women ...

21 DEADLY INMATES invites readers deep into the savage, hidden world of prison-on-prisoner murder. This raw, unflinching true crime account exposes the brutal reality of life inside—where razor blades are melted into toothbrushes, boiling oil is thrown in faces, and death can come over a stolen cigarette, gang betrayal or retribution for a crime deemed unacceptable to the prison population. Each chapter dissects real cases where inmates butchered, strangled, and slaughtered each other in cages meant to contain them. The book paints a horrifying portrait of rage and survival. These ...

Over the last decade, the Religious Right has evolved. Some of the more extreme beliefs of American evangelicalism have begun to take hold in the mainstream. Scholar Matthew D. Taylor pulls back the curtain on a little-known movement of evangelical Christians who see themselves waging spiritual battles on a massive scale.

Marriage is often seen as a sacred bond built on trust, love, and mutual respect. But behind the closed doors of seemingly ordinary homes, some relationships unravel into a chilling tapestry of betrayal, manipulation, and deadly intent. Killer Wives Deadlier Than The Male delves into the dark and unsettling world of women from the United States and the United Kingdom who crossed the line from lover to lethal adversary. This non-fiction collection explores real-life cases where wives became killers, sometimes driven by years of abuse, other times by greed, jealousy, or cold calculation. From...

John Owen is widely regarded as one of the most influential English Puritans. As a pastor, he longed to see the glory of Christ take root in people’s lives. As a writer, he continues to encourage us toward discipline and communion with God. His high view of God and deep theological convictions flowed naturally into practical application and a zeal for personal holiness. Barrett and Haykin guide us through the seventeenth-century theologian’s life and doctrine, giving us a glimpse into the majestic vision that served as the foundation for his approach to the Christian life.

The shadow of the serial killer has long haunted societies across the globe—figures both terrifying and fascinating, whose actions defy understanding and shake the very foundations of human decency. This book delves into the dark minds and twisted lives of some of the world’s most prolific serial killers—those individuals whose crimes left indelible marks on history and on the communities they shattered. From the chilling calculated cunning of killers who manipulated their victims, to those driven by compulsions so overwhelming they could not stop themselves, these stories expose the ...

If you’re wondering whether there’s life on the other side of deconversion, or if you’re trying desperately to understand a loved one who is losing their faith—this book is for you. Edited by philosophy of religion scholar, Sarah Bacaller, with a foreword by Bart Campolo (the first humanist chaplain at the University of Southern California), this book offers gripping insights into the deepest aspects of the deconversion journey.

Killer Wives 4: 10 Deadly Dames – 10 Dead Dudes pulls you deep into the chilling world where love, lies, and lethal intentions collide. This fourth volume in the gripping Killer Wives series exposes ten shocking true stories of women who turned their marriages into murder scenes, and their husbands into headlines. From coldly calculated poisonings to sudden bursts of bloody violence, these women shattered the illusion of domestic bliss with deadly consequences. Each case is meticulously researched and told in vivid, page-turning detail, taking you inside the minds of the so-called “...

This second volume picks up where the first left off, widening the frame on a hard question: what does it mean when the United States chooses to kill a woman in the name of the law. Women remain statistical outliers on death row and in the execution chamber, yet their cases sit at the crossroads of motive, method, race, class, and the stories a community tells to make sense of violence. Here we move beyond the most cited headlines to the quieter files and the stubborn details that complicate simple narratives. Each chapter centers a single case and then steps back: to the courtroom where ...

Sentenced To Hell is a gripping non-fiction account that pulls back the steel curtain on some of the most notorious and brutal correctional facilities across the globe. From the gang-controlled corridors of the Penitentiary of New Mexico to the icy isolation of Russia’s Black Dolphin, this book delivers a chilling journey into places where survival often outweighs justice, and fear governs every waking moment. With chilling detail and unflinching honesty, this book explores the harsh realities of life behind bars in institutions where violence is routine, corruption thrives, and human ...

Introduction The concept of children committing murder challenges our deepest assumptions about innocence, morality, and human nature. The image of a child—vulnerable, impressionable, and full of potential—often stands in stark contrast to the brutal reality of homicide. Yet, as unsettling as it may be, there exists a dark undercurrent in our society where children, some as young as ten or eleven, become capable of committing heinous acts. These young killers blur the lines between victim and villain, innocence and guilt, creating a chilling paradox that captivates and horrifies. In ...

The notion of children killing other children is one of the most disturbing realities in our society. It shatters the perception of childhood innocence, revealing the complexity and darkness that can sometimes lie beneath the surface. While such crimes are rare, their impact is devastating, leaving families, communities, and society at large searching for answers. This book delves into the troubling phenomenon of child-on-child murder, exploring the psychological, social, and environmental factors that lead children to commit such horrific acts. We will examine the motives behind these ...

Since 1900, the execution of women has stood at the uneasy crossroads of crime, justice, and society’s deepest fears. Far less common than the executions of men, these cases have nonetheless gripped the public imagination, making headlines, sparking moral debate, and raising haunting questions about guilt, punishment, and equality under the law. Were these women cold-blooded killers, victims of circumstance, or something more complex? In this third volume of Matthew Kell Taylor’s acclaimed Executed series, the bestselling author of 50 Crimes That Rocked the World and the Killer Wives ...

Crime has always been a part of human history, but some criminal acts stand out not only for their audacity or brutality, but for the profound impact they have on the public. From high-profile cases that captivated the world’s attention to less known but equally consequential events, these crimes have shaped societal attitudes, influenced public policy, and sometimes even changed the course of history. In this eclectic collection, we explore a variety of crimes that, through their nature or aftermath, have left an indelible mark on the collective consciousness. The crimes presented here ...

They were brides, mothers, pillars of their churches and cul-de-sacs, until the headlines named them something else. Welcome to Killer Wives 3: More Deadly Wives, the third volume in our series on women who cross the last, unthinkable line. Some well known, others less so, but these pages aren’t about monsters lurking in alleys; they’re about danger at the dinner table, the slow boil behind a smile, the plans whispered between grocery lists and school drop-offs. In these new cases we follow arsenic and rat poison, staged suicides and “tragic accidents,” insurance policies fat with ...

QLIPHOTH ignites expansion of the Soul and ushers an influx of esoteric forces into the Adept through sorcery, sabbatic craft, and sexual gnosis. The mission of this Qliphoth Series is to provide you Left Hand Path grimoires, poetry, clairvoyant art, and ritual channelling. This sinister opera emerged over six group periodicals that emphasize magick ascent, the Abyss, and ancient demonology. Altogether, this series features over 20 top black magicians: Edgar Kerval, Asenath Mason, S. Connolly, S. Ben Qayin, and many more. QLIPHOTH: The Black Arts, Opus 6 of 6 Ch.1 - Typhon Draconis - The ...

Throughout history, the dark reality of murderers has often been painted with a malevolent brush. While tales of notorious male killers often dominate the headlines, the stories of lethal women who have taken lives with chilling indifference are no less disturbing. In this book, we delve into the lives of forty women whose capacity for violence defied gender expectations, revealing a disturbing truth: that evil is not defined by one's sex, but by the capacity to commit the most heinous acts. These women ranging from cold-blooded serial killers to one-off murderers share one unifying trait: ...

50 Crimes That Rocked the World takes readers on a gripping journey through history’s most shocking and impactful criminal cases. From high-profile murders and daring heists to political scandals and notorious conmen, this book delves into the crimes that not only captured global attention but also changed the course of history. Each chapter uncovers the intricacies of these crimes, exploring the motives, methods, and consequences that reverberated far beyond the immediate aftermath. With detailed accounts of some of the world’s most infamous criminals, this book offers a deeper ...