They say serial killers. Five stories of maniacs.

This book will take you into the strange and distorted world of a serial killer. Maniacs are relatively rare. They represent one of the darkest sides of human nature, combining the most primitive and perverted forms of sexuality with vivid aggressiveness, the combination of these traits drives them to criminal behavior. The extreme degree of perversion inevitably evokes horror and at the same time arouses interest. Joel Norris's gripping narrative reveals the essence of such a personality, identifying the reasons contributing to the formation of the serial killer syndrome. The book includes five stories of individuals whose cruelty has gone far beyond the norm. Five portraits of the most monstrous maniacs of the 20th century, created based on conversations of a psychiatrist with the killers.