Serial Killers

The Method and Madness of Monsters

De: Peter Vronsky

Narrado por: Charles Constant

In this unique book, Peter Vronsky documents the psychological, investigative, and cultural aspects of serial murder, beginning with its first recorded instance in ancient Rome, through 15th-century France, up to such notorious contemporary cases as cannibal/necrophile Ed Kemper, Henry Lee Lucas, Ted Bundy, and the emergence of what he classifies as "the serial rampage killer" such as Andrew Cunanan.

Exhaustively researched, with transcripts of interviews with killers and featuring up-to-date information on the apprehension and conviction of the Green River Killer and the Beltway Snipers, Vronsky's one-of-a-kind book covers every conceivable aspect of an endlessly riveting true-crime phenomenon.

©2004 Peter Vronsky (P)2016 Tantor

Interesting, if gory

There were points while reading this book when I wondered if I should stop. It was well written, and it was very interesting, but it was extremely dark and gory, even to someone like me who enjoys dark, gory things.

Also, that last chapter on surviving a serial killer? It’s pretty terrible. Especially the last page or two. Skip this part, and you will enjoy the book more.

Interesting book with good narration

I found this book well researched with professional audio and good narration...it did not sound like a seventh grader reading his book report. If you've listened to other audiobooks in this genre and appreciate the meaning in what I've just said, you may find it satisfying to listen and contrast for yourself this book with some others you may have had the misfortune to purchase.

very informative

I was a fan of how there were examples for every type of killer, quite a fan.

Well, I learned a lot. Even how to survive an attack.

The story is not for those of faint heart. There was a time where I had to stop listening to it for a while because it put me in a place where I was a little worried. It makes you think about your own life. I feel like it even gave some truth for the victims, and some understanding of what they went through.

Really great book!

I just can't stop listening. I'm intrigued and now aware or my surroundings. great book and informative.

So informative!

So much information about how serial killers work. Some overviews of cases and the people are in here too. Ends with tips of how to increase your chances of survival if approached or abducted by a serial killer.
Narrator is very good. I found myself laughing at his sideways comments here and there.

Over all a great read/listen. I’m very glad I bought this audiobook and will be referring to it in the future for sure!

Fascinating

Well written and well narrated. A wonderfully informative flow through the minds of those who think so differently. Helps to find a place for what is so difficult to comprehend. Interesting that the inflictions are not better recognized and exposed as brain disorders. Possibly the inability to form meaningful relationships prevents identification . Information in the final chapter ....to prepare, be aware and protected with knowledge, technique and devices should be better discussed in the general population. Laura J Iskenderian

Things you thought you knew

The content was very well written and narrated. Serial killer and true crime aficionados will definitely want to put this on the list of books to consume.

It’s technical and gets into the weeds. Some of the info may be too much for those who are not familiar or really into researching true crime, but it’s insightful and definitely worth listening to. I appreciated the narration as he just read in his normal voice which has a nice tone and didn’t pretend to be someone else. That annoys the crap out of me and listening to it ruins the experience entirely. This one is well done.

insightful

not just a splatter house and gore porn cash grab, this book is a keen (albeit extremely graphic) look into the actual behavioral science behind paraphilia and murder. there is a lot to learn and it is presented in a digestible way. despite it's length I found myself continuously captivated.

serial killer

Very good lots of information definitely will listen to more of these reads. keeps you on edge