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Baccano!

2019
"The year 1705, in a town on the coast of Italy. All 15-year-old Huey Laforet feels towards his life is tedium and despair, and he dreams of the day when he can destroy the world he despises. Meanwhile, there are rumors of a strange string of murders performed by a figure in a white mask-and whoever witnesses the killing is doomed to be the next target. As the serial killer shakes the town of Lotto Valentino, Huey's life is about to change, too..." --Back of dust jacket.

The man from the train

discovering America's most elusive serial killer
2018
Looks at a series of murders between 1898 and 1912, including the infamous Villasca, Iowa murders, and argues that the murders were committed by one killer because of their locations within walking distance of their local train stations.

The Zodiac killer

"'The Zodiac Killer' explores all sides of this famously unidentified serial killer. It discusses police investigations, conspiracy theories, and more related to this killer known for his mysterious letters. Features include a glossary, references, websites, source notes, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards"--Provided by publisher.
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The Son of Sam killings

"[This book] explores all sides of . . . [the Son of Sam] serial killings. It discusses police investigations, conspiracy theories, and societal impacts related to New York City serial killer David Berkowitz"--Provided by publisher.
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Ted Bundy's murderous mysteries

the many victims of America's most infamous serial killer
Contains interviews with those close to Bundy, close to his victims, and one potential victim who barely escaped.
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Ted Bundy

America's most evil serial killer
Shares details about the life and crimes of serial killer Ted Bundy.
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Dead of night

a zombie novel
After a prison doctor injects a condemned serial murderer with an untested serum, the killer wakes up before he is in the grave and begins a murderous rampage as an undead zombie. Police officers Dez Fox and JT are caught up in the murders of their loved ones and know that if they are unable to contain the plague, the infection will soon be out of control.
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The Big book of serial killers

150 of the world's worst murderers : An encyclopedia of serial killers
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My friend Dahmer

a graphic novel
In graphic-novel format, tells the story of future serial killer Jeffrey Dahmer from the perspective of his school friend, painting a picture of an alienated and complex young man.

Shadowlands

Rory, a girl in witness protection, thinks the serial killer she turned in has found her and is killing people around her, but as she investigates, she discovers a dark, disturbing truth about her new hometown.

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