Murder Most Rare: The Female Serial Killer

by Michael D. Kelleher

Book Overview

Marie Besnard, the Queen of Poisoners. Nanny Hazel Doss, killer of four husbands, three children, two sisters, and her mother--all to turn a profit. These are just two of the dozens of deadly and determined women who have been overlooked in the popular annals of serial crime--until now. More difficult to apprehend and motivated by more complex issues, female serial killers may be even more lethal and cunning than their male counterparts.

• Format: Mass Market Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0440234735
• ISBN13: 9780440234739
• Release Date: January 1999
• Publisher: Dell
• Length: 320 Pages
• Weight: 0.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 4.2" x 6.9"

Customer Reviews

Another great read . . .

I discovered this book after reading the author's latest, "This is the Zodiac Speaking," which I loved. This book is just as strong and interesting.If you like to read something genuinely new, this is it. I doubt that many Americans are even aware of the number of female serial killers among us. I certainly wasn't. This book covers it all -- the women, their motives, and their crimes. Also, like the author's other book, this one goes outside the box and takes up new possibilities when looking at female serial killers. The typology that is used (something new) is fascinating and seems much more comprehensive than what is usually thrown around in profiling circles. Moreover, it just makes good sense.Don't pass it up.

Good book, breaks the rules

This is a well written, fascinating book. It re-writes some of the traditional rules of how to define serial murder. Obviously, this has upset some folks. However, the logic of the book is not flawed. Perhaps its time to look at serial murder in a different, more comprehensive way rather than accepting the definitions of individuals/organizations who would minimize this type of crime.

A one-of-a-kind read

As a criminologist, I give this book excellent marks as an objective and informative look into a secret and violent world. The authors have stayed the course on keeping to the facts and have done an outstanding job of profiling an aspect of violent crime that has been long overlooked. A great read!

One-of-a-kind read

This is an outstanding book! Explores a world of serial killers that has obviously been overlooked for far too long. Frightening and entertaining at the same time. Highly recommended.

Rare and compelling . . .

This is an excellent piece of work. The authors have obviously been hard at work seeking out the most elusive murderers, female serial killers. Great periodic reading, or take it straight through and be amazed at these crimes!