Murder, Madness & Mayhem: Twenty-Five Tales of True Crime and Dark History
by Browne, Mike
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“A must-read for true crime lovers looking for a wintertime read full of little-known cases!” — True Crime Index
- Murders with a Twist — Tales that feature unusual motives, bizarre or atypical perpetrators, or peculiar methods of crime. For example, there are stories about someone wanting to kill in order to possess a human voice, or about two women at an elder care home playing a deadly game to prove their love.
- Perpetual Puzzles — Cases that remain unsolved and leave more questions than answers. These include archaeological finds that turn out to be darker than expected, or a dead man found on a beach with a weird clue in his pocket.
- The Madness of Crowds — This section explores how group behavior, cults, or collective misbeliefs can lead to crime or tragedy. For instance, a cult that tries to topple the Mormon Church, or two young Canadians whose summer job turns into a murderous spree.
- Notable Disasters — Large-scale tragic events (natural or human-caused), such as the 2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami, the Grenfell Tower fire in London, etc.
The tone is storytelling with compassion and curiosity. Browne draws not just on the shock and horror, but on the human side of the stories: the victims, survivors, the unanswered questions, and the broader impact. The writing is episodic (each story fairly self-contained) which makes it accessible and engaging.
Info
ISBN: 9781443476607
Published Date: May 6, 2025
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
Language: English
Page Count: 340
Size: 7.50" l x 4.13" w x 1.00" h
Category
True Crime
Subject
Murder