When I picked up this book, I didn't realize it was based on a podcast of the same name. Note to self: add RedHanded onto our listening list. I'm so glad I read it though.

This book is a good introduction to both true crime, and those who have started to ponder why do serial killers kill. It covers 8 main topics, and fleshes out the chapters with true crime cases and science (whether that be psychology, forensics, etc.) while making the content easy to digest and fun to read. 

At the end, they ask to reflect on why we are so captivated by serial killers/true crime? For me, it's the why. Why or how does a person become this? What puts them past the edge to do the unthinkable/go against social programing? This book may not have all of the answers, but it is super informative and easy to comprehend. There were even some cases I hadn't heard about, and one particular case that doesn't get a whole lot of attention outside of Canada! (When the Ken and Barbie Killers popped up, I was like oh, a Canadian case that is known to two people across the pond, cool!)

Overall, whether you are brand new to true crime, or are a seasoned pro, this book will be a relatable, fun read, with the bit of flair only true crime podcasters seem to have.