Lady Killers: Deadly Women Throughout History

Each chapter explores the crimes and history of a different subject, and then proceeds to unpack her legacy and her portrayal in the media, as well as the stereotypes and sexist clichés that inevitably surround her. The first book to examine female serial killers through a feminist lens with a witty and dryly humorous tone, Lady Killers dismisses easy explanations (she was hormonal, she did it for love, a man made her do it) and tired tropes (she was a femme fatale, a black widow, a witch), delving into the complex reality of female aggression and predation. Inspired by author Tori Telfer's Jezebel column “Lady Killers,” this thrilling and entertaining compendium investigates female serial killers and their crimes through the ages.When you think of serial killers throughout history, the names that come to mind are ones like Jack the Ripper, John

Today, she works as a freelance writer and editor. Her work has appeared on Salon, Jezebel, The Hairpin, B&Ns book blog, in VICE, and more.Sarah Mollo-Christensen is a stage and voice actor who received her BA from Dartmouth College and graduated from the Atlantic Theater Company's Acting Conservatory in New York. . Tori Telfer is a writer and editor who has worked on everything from children's literary magazines to product copy for artisanal German manicure tools. In additi

“Telfer proves that you can stab, poison, and suffocate the predictable tropes about female killers and still write something salacious and entertaining.” (Caitlin Doughty, New York Times bestselling author of Smoke Gets In Your Eyes and From Here to Eternity ETERNITY)“Each tale a mini-thriller, Lady Killers recounts disturbing stories of real anti-heroines with wit and ease. Sometimes it’s worse.” (Rebecca Romney, coauthor of Printer’s Error)“A wonderfully executed—no pun intended—historical account of female killers. Lady Killer