My Favorite Serial Killer Books

We're just about in October, so it's time to think about spooky books! Today, I've got a list of my favorite book about serial killers, both fiction and non-fiction. What are some of yours??
Note: This is an intense subject matter, so CWs abound! :)
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Books Mentioned:
SERIAL KILLERS by Peter Vronsky
THE DIVINERS by Libba Bray
JANE STEELE by Lindsay Faye
THE WIDOW OF PALE HARBOR by Hester Fox
I'LL BE GONE IN THE DARK by Michelle McNamara
THE GOOD NURSE by Charles Graeber
THE NAME OF THE STAR by Maureen Johnson
THE NATURALS by Jennifer Lynn Barnes
MR. PERFECT by Linda Howard
IMITATION IN DEATH by JD Robb
THE SILENCE OF THE LAMBS by Thomas Harris
AND THEN THERE WERE NONE by Agatha Christie
SAY YOU'RE SORRY by Karen Rose
THE OBSESSION by Nora Roberts
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[@k_kosch9574]

You should read Jake Anderson’s “Gone at midnight”. It’s about the Elisa lam case but he talks a lot about his struggles with bi polar and how consumed he became in her case. One of the best books I’ve read in a long long time! Brings up a ton of interesting things that were missed in her case

[@elizabethfclark03]

Not only do I watch your videos for your book reviews, but your makeup is always on point, too.

[@bookslikewhoa]

Aw, well thanks!!

[@quentinkian2434]

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[@camdenjaxen3157]

@Quentin Kian Flixportal =)

[@quentinkian2434]

@Camden Jaxen thank you, I went there and it seems like they got a lot of movies there :D Appreciate it !

[@camdenjaxen3157]

@Quentin Kian glad I could help xD

[@theresac9099]

I'm currently reading And Then There Were None. I'm not even that far in yet and it's already sooo good!

[@16SF]

So happy you posted this! 💜 I just bought The Obsession a couple of days ago but wasn't planning on reading it anytime soon. I'm gonna move it up my TBR.

[@elisemoser]

I’ve been bingeing My Favorite Murder for the past few weeks. I realized I love how they tell the stories without any fanfare or added creepiness. The only other scary thing I let myself watch is Criminal Minds, which, yes, is super super scary sometimes, but for some reason I love it. Thanks for this hyper-specific book recommendation list!

[@bookslikewhoa]

Glad you enjoyed it!!

[@ellendixon8362]

This was such a great video I love more specific recommendations. Definitely adding the Naturals to my TBR as soon as you mentioned criminal minds I was hooked!

[@FMsukina]

Stay sexy and don't get murdered! Yes!!! Another MFM fan here (^ - ^ )/ "And Then There Were None" is such a wonderful story!!!

[@Starrynight1800]

Yay! My library has a few of these. I will have to check them out. I wish there were more recommendations for romantic suspense out there. I have read some Cynthia Eden books which were decent, but I really want to see what else is out there. So thank you.

[@bookslikewhoa]

I really enjoy romantic suspense-- my 2 fav genres to read for relaxation are mystery & romance so it's the best of both worlds :)

[@sophiawoodward4838]

I think I am definitely on the low scare end of serial killer books. I like cosy mysteries on TV as well, though I have been sucked into criminal minds because I love the team ( I turn on all the lights after watching it). I have just received the second of the Naturals series from the library after starting the series on your recommendation. I'm enjoying it so far! In fact I may read it tonight as it has been a long day at work. Thanks for an enjoyable video!

[@bookslikewhoa]

Yay, glad you're enjoying The Naturals! It's a fun series

[@zdflores]

I never read much for my own. Mainly just books made mandatory from school and college textbooks. This is a great start for me to get into reading. I am currently reading the serial killers by Peter Vronsky

[@literatureads1439]

My favourite series of all time is a serial killer story but it’s supper dark and now I wanna read all of these now 😱

[@axd2312]

I got a book The leopard but at that time i didn't know that this book is a part of a series. So can i still read the leopard without reading the previous books?

[@NomadthaGod]

Can you do your favorite books on power and psychology something other than 48 laws of power

[@sephestra.]

Some of the non-fiction were new to me! We'll go with that! =) I've picked up the begging of the In Death series finally and can't wait to get started. The books that leap to my mind featuring serial killers are the Kay Scarpetta books by Patricia Cornwell. I generally reread about the first 10 without issue, but then she started writing in present tense with number 11. I am very, very, very rarely ok with that style of writing. I don't know if she went back to past tense, so I may be missing out.

[@StormReads]

My friend and I are buddy reading And Then There Was None next year and I can’t wait. I read the Naturals but never continued and I need too. I pretty much like anything serial killer from light to dark, non-fiction to fiction. 😁

[@bookslikewhoa]

Hope you enjoy them!!

[@jolie52]

I have not read a lot of serial killer books because I have not read that many mysteries/thrillers. Both non-fiction books seem really fascinating, as well as The Obsession and Say You're Sorry.

[@donnanevins1442]

I checked out The Good Nurse and The Naturals. And I too love Agatha Christie. I have been working on reading ALL of her books, more or less in order, for over 2 years. 14 to go. After watching your favs I might go back and reread those. 😊

[@donnanevins1442]

The Good Nurse is just crazy. This guy is killing 100s of patients and the hospitals keep giving him references for the next job! I was surprised to discover that the hospital cares about the hospital first and patients a distant second. Thx for the recommendation.

[@nazeemhoomar176]

The naturals was so good. Thanks for the recommendation. Is bad blood the last book of the series ? Is it really over 😔

[@genresandjournals]

I am currently reading Thirteen by Steve Cavanagh which is a thriller about a serial killer. I am really enjoying it. So I am glad to have these new recommendations from you to check out in the future. Thanks for the great video!

[@janetswanson1704]

I enjoyed Th1rt3en very much also. I have seen some reviews where people did not like it at all. Really surprised me.

[@theresac9099]

This is in my TBR, hopefully I'll get to it this Fall

[@if3rA]

Mr. Perfect is great, the base idea is amazing, love it (Julie Garwood's Murder List has a similar premise but it's a little bit lighter and with a good romance). Nora Roberts is my FAVORITE, her more romantic series, her suspense standalone and, of course, J.D. Robb. Just AMAZING. Karen Rose is another ALL-TIME FAVORITE AUTHOR so an auto-buy for me, I really hope that you pick up these series because I'm pretty sure that you will love it.

[@IngridInspired]

This was the video I did not know I needed! All of these sound great, but I have "I'll be gone in the dark", so ill prob start there. Any chance you can share podcasts that talk about why people (me) have a weird obsession with serial killers? awesome video idea!

[@bookslikewhoa]

Oh man, not sure I can think of them off the top of my head-- more of an ongoing discussion point I've listened to on a number of pop culture oriented podcasts (think Culture Gabfest or Pop Culture Happy Hour)

[@IngridInspired]

bookslikewhoa ohh okay 👌 I see what you’re saying.. I gotta find some new podcasts to listen to, but awesome video

[@sugarban47]

Can anyone please recommend me a dark love story book where the male lead is super possessive and also a psychopath, serial killer.

[@booksandlifewithlaura2143]

I bought Jar of hearts by Jennifer Hillier a week ago because the synopsis mentions the serial killer. I added three books to by TBR because of this video: books by Linda Howard, Karen Rose and Nora Roberts 😊

[@bookslikewhoa]

Happy reading!!

[@BernasBookishAdventures]

I love your special recommendations video. I am reading Diviners this month and I did not know it involved a serial killer. I am now more interested. I really liked the parts written by Michelle McNamara in I'll Be Gone in the Dark but I hada problems with the added parts and editing in general. And There Were None is my favorite Agatha Christie.

[@bookslikewhoa]

Definitely fair on the edited parts of I'll Be Gone in the Dark!

[@rebeccahicks5907]

I just finished And Then There Were None yesterday and loved it!

[@bookslikewhoa]

YAY!

[@krakentoagoodbook]

Jane Steele sounds so interesting! I hadn't heard of that one. I'll Be Gone in the Dark is one that I've definitely been wanting to read. Serial killers are so fascinating though (but definitely terrifying). Have you read Mayhem by Sarah Pinborough? It's a supernatural serial killer book!

[@bookslikewhoa]

I haven't read anything from Pinborough yet -- someday! :)

[@krakentoagoodbook]

@@bookslikewhoa She's got some good books certainly! I have Behind Her Eyes in my TBR pile, but obviously haven't read it yet.

[@daveena7075]

Where did you get that edition of agatha christie?

[@bookslikewhoa]

Book depository!

[@annajo6576]

I seriously love that cover of And Then There Were None😍

[@SamanthaPajor]

I agree on The Name of the Star!

[@iansmith4023]

I am going to cunningly combine my thoughts on this topic with your previous YT vid on TBR's: My longest TBR is 'Fred and Rose' by Howard Sounes. Its a biography of Britain's most notorious serial killers,husband and wife Fred and Rose West. I read the first two chapters,and found it so harrowing (their evil was hideous beyond belief) that I decided to take a short break before continuing. That was 24 years ago - a time span which effortlessly trounces your TBR. If you're interested in serial killers, though,you need go no further than those two. A truly hideous couple.

[@bookslikewhoa]

Ooo, yeah, I've heard about them before. Yeah, there's something extra creepy about the couples who do that stuff together-- YIKES

[@robertinoceccherini75]

I read this book too! It's one of my favorites.

[@tracyvanalphen8824]

I adore Karen Rose, but I haven't read that one yet. I like something that will scare the living daylights out of me, and I *love* criminal minds :) I have And Then There Were None on my selves, but I've never read it yet. Nora Roberts is another fave (and J D Robb, even if I am only on book 2) :)

[@WriterLiz_]

OMG! I just realized... but is Killer Instinct from the Naturals using the same premise as The Obsession by Nora Roberts? Hmmmm... a thought to ponder.

[@bookslikewhoa]

Oh wow, it totally does! I am nothing if not predictable, I guess :)

[@azrael_flugel4335]

Yay!! Just discovered a new Booktuber 🎉🥳🎊

[@bookslikewhoa]

Welcome!!

[@Kattnipify]

Make more of these please!!!

[@aliyandyusuf]

And then there where none is one of my top most favourite book. I love it

[@Walten-ot4rq]

Do you know where I can buy a book about Ted Bundy?

[@kathyscrazylife]

You should read “Did You Hear What Eddie Gein Done?” Super creepy.

[@lesliepressley8452]

May I (highly) reccomend THE LODGER. By Marie Belloc Lodundes Peter. It was written 25 years after the reign of Jack the Ripper. A psychological thriller packed with horror and suspense. One of the creepiest books I've ever read.

[@bookslikewhoa]

Ooo, great rec!

[@smfaheeltaiyab537]

Hello!! Can u suggest me a serial killing/mysterious/crime (but not way fictional like fairy tales 😂) plotted in old times like early 19s or late 18s . Im sorry but i gotta ask it with so many categories 😅😅

[@maerynmorrigane773]

Eh...... :) Have you ever read "Perfume", by Patrick Süskind ? It's a book by a German author, set in 1700s Paris, France . Truly a UNIQUE reading experience... You can read more in my comment posted above . ( same date ) ... Hope you enjoy ! 😊

[@smfaheeltaiyab537]

@@maerynmorrigane773 thanks a LOT!!!! now thts a kinda era i wanted to read . Thanks a lot i really appreciate tht

[@maerynmorrigane773]

No problem ! 😸 Have you started reading that book, yet ? If so... what do you think ? And have you even FOUND it ? If unavailable at your local / regional public library ( which I much doubt ), then it should be easily buyable / orderable at ANY commercial bookstore . ( At least in any "European-descent" country . ) ... :) ... Happy reading !

[@smfaheeltaiyab537]

@@maerynmorrigane773 ummm not actually. i have been busy for past 3-4 months and i dont think i will get much time cuz my exams r in december . But yeah i put tht book in my memo . I will definetly read it . Thanks again! . Well i actually use ebooks its easy to find . I know it isnt a traditional way but better than not to read at all 😅😅 . Thanks for asking tho . Have a nice day

[@WellDressedGypsy]

Chelsea Cain's Beauty/Beautiful Killer series is really good

[@gundomatumba191]

My favorite serial killer book so far is The Other Lady Vanishes by Jayne Ann Krentz. A successful masterpiece.❤

[@CuppaTeeh]

It’s the outro for me 🥺

[@tanyamcghee3922]

HeartSick Chelsea Cane 1st book in series is Awesome and Involves A Woman Serial Killer That Give A Cop Working On The Case Stockholme Syndrome From Her Showing Cop Her Craft Hands On , But Kept Him Alive Nursing Him Back To Health. 5 more books to this series and Im Loving This Page Turner😅

[@garimayadav434]

Have you watched Hannibal show??

[@bookslikewhoa]

Nope, I don't watch too much TV these days

[@strawberryolya]

❤️❤️❤️

[@timkjazz]

The best serial killer novel ever is - By Reason of Insanity by Shane Stevens

[@livemanushya763]

OMG I LOVE TRUE CRIME AND THIS VIDEO WAS JUST PERFECT

[@Cynchronicity7]

You should read “Sons of Cain”. I forget who the author is. But I loved it!

[@maerynmorrigane773]

Ehhhhhh... :) Have you FORGOTTEN "Perfume", by Patrick Süskind ?! Or have you simply never read it ? 🙀 It's a novel by a German contemporary author, set in Paris, France in the 1700s . It follows the story of a young boy, born and raised in dire poverty . He would have been destined for a life of misery, working in the tanneries, which ALREADY used highly toxic chemicals at that time - qualifying as ingested / contacted / inhaled poisons ( so dangerous for the people living in the neighbourhood, also ) . BUT... ...He possessed a very rare biological gift : he was born with a "super-nose", meaning he naturally had an INSANE sense of smell ( by human standards ) . He becomes an apprentice to a perfumer, and becomes obsessed by recreating certain non-traditional smells in his perfumes ( i.e. freshly cut wood ) . His favourite smell soon becomes that of young female teenagers... say, between the time they get their period until 2 years later ( when the smell changes due to a different gonadic hormonal balance ) . And he is QUITE determined to reproduce that smell in the "perfect perfume" that he is working on... You can see where this is going . This book is AMAZING... It truly puts you in the perspective of the killer, and describes most everything through the sense of SMELL ( which is practically UNHEARD OF in literature) . Which makes it unlike anything you have ever read... YÉÉÉÉÉÉ ! 😸 It also offers a different setting than almost all other "serial-killer" style books . And both the time and place are recreated very well . I highly recommend this book to ANYONE... Even to people who normally HATE serial killer type of stories !! Because it is THAT unique in style, and, yes, that DOES make it a truly worthwile experience . PS : Avoid the film, however... Compared to the book, it plainly SUCKS .😒 Will make you NOT want to read the novel ( much unfortunately... )

[@teresateri4803]

Omg I read the silence of the lambs while staying in a haunted house😱. The book is way more creepy than the film. I like my serial killer books with romance.

[@bookslikewhoa]

Oh lord, why would you do that to yourself???? :D

[@teresateri4803]

@@bookslikewhoa my sister was in hospital and I wanted to stay close by. 🤣🤣

[@luisalmodovar5030]

Zodiac by Robert graysmith

[@sanilkudiyirikkalthomas5716]

👍👍👍👍

[@hannurbananur3306]

Pleaser read the book serial killers by Brian innes it’s so interesting

[@Jason.of.the.forest]

Damn you classy!

[@Victoria-pt4io]

I hated Mr Perfect 😬 I just thought everything, story and characters, were really dumb and it drove me crazy. But to each their own

[@itsmaryaam]

You're so cute & ur eyes are so pretty❤️

[@KieranLikesCake]

I think books are my least favourite way to consume true crime. I prefer podcasts cause they can cut some of the darkness with comedy and watching tv shows about people talking about how they survived killers is amazing. I loved criminal minds growing up so I will check out The Naturals.

[@emilyschiavone2187]

KieranLikesCake If you like true crime podcasts, you should check out Timesuck! The host is a standup comedian and does a great job of cutting the darkness with comedy. (They also cover other topics like historical figures/events and conspiracy theories.) His sense of humor is not for everyone, but it’s my favorite podcast!

[@KieranLikesCake]

@@emilyschiavone2187 Thanks! I'll check it out :)

[@bookslikewhoa]

Yeah, I do find that I like my true crime more as a podcast than as a book. Seems like it gets too real in a book, often-- but if I do go the book route, I often prefer the audio :)

[@jabrayjay6679]

SSDGM!!

[@rishikumargautam3314]

I am watching till 8 mins and thinking just quickly recommend the books, sorry but please do that quickly. thanks though

[@nicoherrerai]

Sexuality has not changed, perception of sexuality has, the information it’s not dated, for really delicate people maybe the language and expressions may appear dated, but come on, how does that affect the utility of and the knowledge contained in a book?

[@ivanleal8056]

You should try to read some serial killer written by male authors as well , you'd be surprised. quite not atractive list you have here with the exception of one or two

[@blair3264]

Psychopaths are boring. They have boring personalities.

[@noelfuentes2165]

And then there were none. You ruined the book tho by telling people he kills them all you recommend it by ruin the experience of the book. Smh