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Criminal Biography and Psychological Thriller

Killing for Company by Brian Masters

Killing for Company by Brian Masters

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A British True Crime Landmark of Dennis Nilsen, London Serial Murders, and Criminal Psychology

In February 1983, human remains discovered in blocked drainpipes at 23 Cranley Gardens in North London led police to Dennis Nilsen, a quiet civil servant. Over a five-year period, Nilsen had befriended, strangled, and dismembered at least twelve young men at his residences in Melrose Avenue and Cranley Gardens.

Author Brian Masters was granted unprecedented access to Nilsen in prison, utilizing personal journals and extensive interviews to construct a psychological biography. The narrative details Scotland Yard's forensic identification of victims, Nilsen's Old Bailey trial, and an analysis of extreme social isolation and narcissism.

Why You’ll Love This Book

Brian Masters delivers an award-winning psychological portrait of one of Britain's most notorious serial killers. Featuring primary-source interviews and legal analysis, this true crime classic is essential for fans of Gordon Burn, David Simon, and John Douglas.

Book Details

ISBN: 9780440220435

Binding: Mass market paperback

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Publisher: Dell

Pages: 400

Author:

  • Brian Masters

Language: English

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