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Serial killer fiction : a study of 42 novels and 22 movie adaptations /

A steady stream of nonfiction books, novels, movies, television documentaries, websites and podcasts has continued to feed America's fascination with serial killers. This book provides the first comprehensive analysis of serial killer novels (and their movie adaptations) published since 1913 th...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author:	Geherin, David, 1943- (Author)
Format:	Book
Language:	English
Published:	Jefferson, North Carolina : McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers, [2026].
Subjects:	Serial murderers in literature. Suspense fiction > History and criticism. Serial murderers in motion pictures. Film adaptations > History and criticism. True crime stories. LITERARY CRITICISM / Subjects & Themes / General. TRUE CRIME / Murder / Serial Killers.

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