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The Shrine of Jeffrey Dahmer

By Brian Masters
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The Shrine of Jeffrey Dahmer by Brian Masters is a true-crime exploration into the life and psyche of the infamous serial killer Jeffrey Dahmer. The book delves into his background, tracing his disturbing behaviours and eventual capture. Masters provides a comprehensive analysis of Dahmer's motivations, offering insight into how he became one of history's most notorious criminals.
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You might be intrigued by this book if you are interested in exploring the psychological complexities of infamous criminal minds. It delves deeply into the life and psyche of its subject, providing a thought-provoking examination of how nature and nurture can shape behaviour, making it a compelling read for true crime enthusiasts.

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An extraordinary analysis into the mind of a notorious killer which set the standard in true crime writing

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AN UNSPEAKABLE CRIME

When he was arrested in July 1991, Jeffrey Dahmer had a severed head in the refrigerator, two more in the freezer, two skulls, and a skeleton in a filing cabinet.

A DEPRIVED ACT

But if anything could be more disturbing than the brute horror of this scene, it was the evidence that Dahmer had been using these human remains not only for sexual gratification, but as part of a dark ritual of his own devising — to furnish a shrine to himself.

A KILLER, BEYOND OUR UNDERSTANDING

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The Shrine of Jeffrey Dahmer offers a chilling insight into the mind of a serial killer and reveals the horrors within.

Perfect for fans of Making a Murderer, Mindhunter, and The Ted Bundy Tapes, this is a gripping and gruesome read that delves into the mind of a murderer and what possesses someone to kill.

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By the author of Killing for Company, which was adapted into the hit ITV true crime drama DES, starring David Tennant.

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PRAISE FOR THE SHRINE OF JEFFREY DAHMER:

'Irresistible. . . . It's subject is terrible and repellent. But the study itself is enlightening' Independent

'Unputdownable' Patricia Highsmith

'The persuasive account of a young man spiraling into unspeakable insanity . . . fascinating' Daily Telegraph

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The Shrine of Jeffrey Dahmer by Brian Masters receives praise for its insightful and enlightening exploration of the complexities of human nature. Reviewers describe it as a useful, fascinating, and persuasive account of a terrifying descent into madness, highlighting its ability to be both irresistible and frightening.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781529338911

Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 25 June 2020

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Hodder Paperback

Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 28.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 231g

Pages: 320

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Biography & Memoir Brian Masters Crime & Thriller Education & Reference Fiction True Crime

About the Author

Brian Masters began his career with five critical studies in French literature and proceeded to write the first full history of all the dukedoms in Britain. His subjects for biograph have ranged from John Aspinall to E. F. Benson, from Georgiana Duchess of Devonshire to Rosemary West. His penetrating study of mass murderer Dennis Nilsen, KILLING FOR COMPANY, won the Gold Dagger Award for non-fiction in 1985. Masters is a well-known journalist and reviewer.

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