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The Deadly Dozen: India's Most Notorious Serial Killers
A schoolteacher who killed multiple paramours with cyanide; a mother who trained her daughters to kill children; a thug from the 1800s who slaughtered more than 900 people, a manservant who killed girls and devoured their body parts.
If you thought serial killers was a Western phenomenon, think again!
These bone-chilling stories in The Deadly Dozen will take you into the hearts and heads of India's most devious murderers and schemers, exploring what made them kill and why?
If you thought serial killers was a Western phenomenon, think again!
These bone-chilling stories in The Deadly Dozen will take you into the hearts and heads of India's most devious murderers and schemers, exploring what made them kill and why?
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Published June 13, 2019
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June 24, 2019
A frenzied feast for all true-crime fans!...
This is yet another great read this week that’s really hard to put down. It's a very insightful and detailed account of some of the most horrific serial killers. In fact, while reading this book I just had to keep turning the pages yet again. Not just because it's all that enjoyable in any way, shape or form, to delve a little too deeply into the malefic minds of such murderous men, but because I sincerely believe that most people are fascinated in one way or another by serial killers. Perhaps it’s the human morbid fascination with death. I’m not exactly sure. However, maybe it just astounds the average person as to how depraved other individuals can be.
These serial killers are not mythical beasts with horns and shaggy hair. They are people living among society, going about their day to day activities until nightfall. They are the fathers, husbands, church going members of the community.
This A-Z encyclopedia of 12 messengers of death is the scariest serial killer book you'll read. Included are the most famous true crime serial killers, like Raman Raghav, The Stoneman, and Professor Mohan Kumar, and not to mention the women who kill, such as Cyanide Mallika and Anjanabai Gavit.
Each of the serial killer chapter includes information on when and how they killed the victims, the background of each killer, their trials and punishments. For some there are chilling quotes by the killers themselves. The Deadly Dozen by Anirban Bhattacharya is an easy to follow collection of information on India's most heinous murderers.”
Even if you are a seasoned campaigner of true crime, The Deadly Dozen: India's Most Notorious Serial Killers by Anirban Bhattacharya will surely raise more than a few hairs on the back of your neck. It was a first-class read and the author gave a perspective to these horrific crimes that was both fascinating and intriguing. This was one of the better true crime books that I have read recently.
I would highly recommend this read to all fans of the true-crime genre. Well done again!
This is yet another great read this week that’s really hard to put down. It's a very insightful and detailed account of some of the most horrific serial killers. In fact, while reading this book I just had to keep turning the pages yet again. Not just because it's all that enjoyable in any way, shape or form, to delve a little too deeply into the malefic minds of such murderous men, but because I sincerely believe that most people are fascinated in one way or another by serial killers. Perhaps it’s the human morbid fascination with death. I’m not exactly sure. However, maybe it just astounds the average person as to how depraved other individuals can be.
These serial killers are not mythical beasts with horns and shaggy hair. They are people living among society, going about their day to day activities until nightfall. They are the fathers, husbands, church going members of the community.
This A-Z encyclopedia of 12 messengers of death is the scariest serial killer book you'll read. Included are the most famous true crime serial killers, like Raman Raghav, The Stoneman, and Professor Mohan Kumar, and not to mention the women who kill, such as Cyanide Mallika and Anjanabai Gavit.
Each of the serial killer chapter includes information on when and how they killed the victims, the background of each killer, their trials and punishments. For some there are chilling quotes by the killers themselves. The Deadly Dozen by Anirban Bhattacharya is an easy to follow collection of information on India's most heinous murderers.”
Even if you are a seasoned campaigner of true crime, The Deadly Dozen: India's Most Notorious Serial Killers by Anirban Bhattacharya will surely raise more than a few hairs on the back of your neck. It was a first-class read and the author gave a perspective to these horrific crimes that was both fascinating and intriguing. This was one of the better true crime books that I have read recently.
I would highly recommend this read to all fans of the true-crime genre. Well done again!
June 27, 2019
This is a brilliant book. Each serial killer is profiled—with a listing of their victims, method of killing, and the eventual outcome for the killer. I was prepared for a very dry book, but it isn’t. Each murderer is presented with their background. Interestingly, some had very troubled childhoods while others were raised with very normal families. The author Anirban Bhattacharya doesn’t draw any conclusions, but consistently, there were red flags in these men’s pasts. And yes, there are women, but their numbers are very small.
All 12 stories are gruesome and accurate descriptions of most heinous crimes in India. There is no holding back, so consider yourself warned.
That being said, there are the facts as well as trivia, making each killer more memorable, or at least highlighting something different about each perpetrator.
Whether you choose to read to the entire Book at one time – which is doable – or you choose to seek out information about just one killer at a time, if this is an area of interest, this is the book for you.
Anirban is the perfect author for this book. He has a deep and resonant voice, with the appropriate gravitas for the subject matter. My fear was that he might be monotonous, so I was happy that this was not the case. His writing and description is very good, making the book interesting to read.
This is a fascinating book for those with a macabre interest in the subject and a strong constitution.
All 12 stories are gruesome and accurate descriptions of most heinous crimes in India. There is no holding back, so consider yourself warned.
That being said, there are the facts as well as trivia, making each killer more memorable, or at least highlighting something different about each perpetrator.
Whether you choose to read to the entire Book at one time – which is doable – or you choose to seek out information about just one killer at a time, if this is an area of interest, this is the book for you.
Anirban is the perfect author for this book. He has a deep and resonant voice, with the appropriate gravitas for the subject matter. My fear was that he might be monotonous, so I was happy that this was not the case. His writing and description is very good, making the book interesting to read.
This is a fascinating book for those with a macabre interest in the subject and a strong constitution.
July 11, 2019
This book took me awhile to get through. It breaks my heart to know that the human race is capable of doing such horrible things to one another. It also saddens me to learn that despite knowing and understanding they were doing horrible things that most had zero remorse.
I’m well aware that there are plenty more serial killers out there. That many haven’t been caught or have simple vanished from the scene. However, that doesn’t make it any easy to accept that people can do such terrible things to one another.
I’ve always been intrigued by the criminal mind. I’m a huge fan of nearly every law show because they intrigue me. I’ve yet to understand how people can do the things they do though. I’ve often wondered if those that write about or create TV scripts are secretly serial killers pulling the wool over fans and viewers eyes. Some of the fiction I’ve read, some of the shows I’ve watched, it’s just so out there in terms of what killers are capable of. It’s scary to think of the things the human mind can concoct let it be real or make believe.
This is truly an encyclopedia of serial killers from India. It lists the timeline, when the killer was captured, how many killed and method of killing. The story is a brief synopsis of how the killer grew up, became a killer and covers life all the way to their death, if they are dead. Interesting read for anyone who is curious about serial killers.
I’m well aware that there are plenty more serial killers out there. That many haven’t been caught or have simple vanished from the scene. However, that doesn’t make it any easy to accept that people can do such terrible things to one another.
I’ve always been intrigued by the criminal mind. I’m a huge fan of nearly every law show because they intrigue me. I’ve yet to understand how people can do the things they do though. I’ve often wondered if those that write about or create TV scripts are secretly serial killers pulling the wool over fans and viewers eyes. Some of the fiction I’ve read, some of the shows I’ve watched, it’s just so out there in terms of what killers are capable of. It’s scary to think of the things the human mind can concoct let it be real or make believe.
This is truly an encyclopedia of serial killers from India. It lists the timeline, when the killer was captured, how many killed and method of killing. The story is a brief synopsis of how the killer grew up, became a killer and covers life all the way to their death, if they are dead. Interesting read for anyone who is curious about serial killers.
July 11, 2019
What a truly great India serial killer book. It covers so many serial killers. Some well known, others not so well known. There were a few I did not know. It not only covers the basics (number of victims, ages, method, status, etc.) but he provides background information, murders, arrests, trial and sentencing.
The Deadly Dozen exceeded all my expectations. When looking for a book about serial killers, I was mainly looking for reasons why they did what they did. I found those reasons and so much more. Not only did the author include the psychology of Killers that I was looking for, he also provided cultural information. The author had information about the popular killers, like Raman Raghav and The Stoneman, and also ones that are not as heard of. Although the book was completely disturbing and disgusting, it held my interest all the way until the end.
Very good read and I recommend it to people who are interested in serial killers as long as they can stomach the great amount of horrific details.
The Deadly Dozen exceeded all my expectations. When looking for a book about serial killers, I was mainly looking for reasons why they did what they did. I found those reasons and so much more. Not only did the author include the psychology of Killers that I was looking for, he also provided cultural information. The author had information about the popular killers, like Raman Raghav and The Stoneman, and also ones that are not as heard of. Although the book was completely disturbing and disgusting, it held my interest all the way until the end.
Very good read and I recommend it to people who are interested in serial killers as long as they can stomach the great amount of horrific details.
July 11, 2019
This book, The Deadly Dozen, truly isn't for everyone. It brings the reader a brutal insight to some absolutely ghastly crimes, with no details spared. Anirban Bhattacharya takes you through their upbringing and gives ideas as to what may have led these people into committing such heinous crimes.
If you can stomach it, then in my opinion, this is a great and fascinating read, that brings you insight into the world of criminology and forensic psychology.
While understanding what could make someone do such horrible things might be impossible, this book at least makes it a bit more possible to comprehend what shaped them into becoming who they were, based on their upbringing.
This book was amazing. I honestly, really enjoyed reading it and it really opened my eyes to the sweet, sadistic worldview of these people. I was disgusted, I was taken aback, and I was so very, very interested. Being able to read about things like this, people like this, that has always interested me made it very easy to hook me in. People like Raman Raghav, Prof. Mohan Kumar, and Behram Jemedar have always interested me and this book sheds light on a lot of the questions I had about them by feeding you straight facts and no bull crap.
The research is done well and it’s not boring. I read from start to finish. A truly interesting page-turner.
If you can stomach it, then in my opinion, this is a great and fascinating read, that brings you insight into the world of criminology and forensic psychology.
While understanding what could make someone do such horrible things might be impossible, this book at least makes it a bit more possible to comprehend what shaped them into becoming who they were, based on their upbringing.
This book was amazing. I honestly, really enjoyed reading it and it really opened my eyes to the sweet, sadistic worldview of these people. I was disgusted, I was taken aback, and I was so very, very interested. Being able to read about things like this, people like this, that has always interested me made it very easy to hook me in. People like Raman Raghav, Prof. Mohan Kumar, and Behram Jemedar have always interested me and this book sheds light on a lot of the questions I had about them by feeding you straight facts and no bull crap.
The research is done well and it’s not boring. I read from start to finish. A truly interesting page-turner.
July 11, 2019
The Deadly Dozen is absolutely the most complete media about the subject! The book not only chooses to explore more less known serial killers but it also does a wonderful job at truly explaining the phenomenon. From motive, to psyche, to genre, to race, everything is looked upon by Anirban Bhattacharya in this book.
While reading about true crime and the life of the killers , you understand how complicated human mind can be. Sometimes you start having empathy about those kind of people. But most of all the time you are shocked how people can turn into such monsters.
I'm a fan of mysteries and documentaries so this book was great for me. It had a lot of facts why some people become serial killers. It also discusses the phenomenal societys obsession with serial killers.
The dark side of human nature is an endless source of morbid fascination, and with this book we go right to the heart of some of the most appalling human behavior. Despite the brutality of the topic, the author's conversational writing style makes this an easy book to read. Very interersting book indeed.
While reading about true crime and the life of the killers , you understand how complicated human mind can be. Sometimes you start having empathy about those kind of people. But most of all the time you are shocked how people can turn into such monsters.
I'm a fan of mysteries and documentaries so this book was great for me. It had a lot of facts why some people become serial killers. It also discusses the phenomenal societys obsession with serial killers.
The dark side of human nature is an endless source of morbid fascination, and with this book we go right to the heart of some of the most appalling human behavior. Despite the brutality of the topic, the author's conversational writing style makes this an easy book to read. Very interersting book indeed.
October 16, 2025
I cannot stand the amount of swear/derogatory words used in the writing. I know that this is a book about serial killers. But it doesn’t give anyone to write books this way.
July 11, 2019
The Deadly Dozen by Anirban Bhattacharya is a listing of almost every known serial killer and what horrible crimes they have committed. It was well-researched and hard to put down, but it turns your insides to jelly with its disturbing, cold facts.
This book is really intense. I am a true crime junkie and I had to read this in small doses. Getting into the psyches of these seriously deranged people at times can be very unnerving.
I had a hard time putting this book down and found it a fast read. It's written in a way I find refreshing in a time where our media is full of exaggerated opinion pieces claiming to have "the" answer. Author doesn't claim to have a specific recipe for anyone to identify a serial killer.
Warning, if you have a weak constitution this book may not be for you as it does go into some details. Not in a voyeuristic sense but in enough detail to help complete theories. It is gory and troubling, but also fascinating. A great read for fans of true crime.
This book is really intense. I am a true crime junkie and I had to read this in small doses. Getting into the psyches of these seriously deranged people at times can be very unnerving.
I had a hard time putting this book down and found it a fast read. It's written in a way I find refreshing in a time where our media is full of exaggerated opinion pieces claiming to have "the" answer. Author doesn't claim to have a specific recipe for anyone to identify a serial killer.
Warning, if you have a weak constitution this book may not be for you as it does go into some details. Not in a voyeuristic sense but in enough detail to help complete theories. It is gory and troubling, but also fascinating. A great read for fans of true crime.
July 12, 2019
The Deadly Dozen by Anirban Bhattacharya is my first non-fiction, documentary read for this year and I have to admit the book is such an 'enlightenment' albeit its dwellings into the darkest minds and their 'modus operandi' which are really disturbing.
I'd had nightmares for 3 consecutive nights when I started the book, reading detailed depictions of the crime scenes, how decomposed the corpses were, how manslaughter and body dismemberment were carried out, and even cannibalism. The psychopathy [documented in this book] gets worse to the point that a .22 calibre gun-shot is the most merciful killing method.
In fact, what horrify me were not just the disgusting gruesome of each case, but also how these criminal minds were both socially and genetically constructed during the critical formative years of their lives - Be them the extra chromosome in the XYY males - which would then cause a biochemical imbalance in the murderer's bloodstream, the sexually- and/or physically-abused childhood, lack of peer interaction, unsatisfactory child's bonding with its mother, or a straightforward damage to the limbic system of the brain.
Turning to the last page of the book, I spare both the victims (legitimately) and the murderers (unsoundly) my sympathy because at some point, both sides have suffered from life. Certainly this is really "true crime at its best".
I'd had nightmares for 3 consecutive nights when I started the book, reading detailed depictions of the crime scenes, how decomposed the corpses were, how manslaughter and body dismemberment were carried out, and even cannibalism. The psychopathy [documented in this book] gets worse to the point that a .22 calibre gun-shot is the most merciful killing method.
In fact, what horrify me were not just the disgusting gruesome of each case, but also how these criminal minds were both socially and genetically constructed during the critical formative years of their lives - Be them the extra chromosome in the XYY males - which would then cause a biochemical imbalance in the murderer's bloodstream, the sexually- and/or physically-abused childhood, lack of peer interaction, unsatisfactory child's bonding with its mother, or a straightforward damage to the limbic system of the brain.
Turning to the last page of the book, I spare both the victims (legitimately) and the murderers (unsoundly) my sympathy because at some point, both sides have suffered from life. Certainly this is really "true crime at its best".
July 12, 2019
I found this book fascinating. Not necessary the killers themselves, although the sum of their many life experiences built the people they became, but the level of detail gone into for each case. The book reads as if the writer was there at each chilling murder and that can only be down to strong research around the events.
Some of the stories in The Deadly Dozen were really intriguing and their tales were told in horrifying detail and you really got a picture of why they became a serial killer.
The book was wonderful, shocking at time but very informative and enjoyable. Anirban Bhattacharya has written in an accessible manner which made it easy to read for all. The format worked well, each chapter was appropriate in length and offered a harrowing insight into the minds of the killers.
It’s a different type of book to my normal read but I guess that’s what I was looking for. Worth picking up.
Some of the stories in The Deadly Dozen were really intriguing and their tales were told in horrifying detail and you really got a picture of why they became a serial killer.
The book was wonderful, shocking at time but very informative and enjoyable. Anirban Bhattacharya has written in an accessible manner which made it easy to read for all. The format worked well, each chapter was appropriate in length and offered a harrowing insight into the minds of the killers.
It’s a different type of book to my normal read but I guess that’s what I was looking for. Worth picking up.
September 9, 2020
Interesting and intriguing. A peek into the darkness and evil that the human mind is capable of. Those who love true crime stories: "Get your copy now".
My suggestion to the author is to consider a sequel. Probably christen it "Another Deadly Dozen". I'd we delighted to buy the first copy.
My suggestion to the author is to consider a sequel. Probably christen it "Another Deadly Dozen". I'd we delighted to buy the first copy.
May 7, 2020
I have always found serial killers fascinating, mostly because I am amazed by the depths of perversion the the human mind is capable of descending into. Throw any true crime book involving serial killers at me, I will catch it, read it and keep it with me (to refer to later). I read them as psychological studies, but sometimes their depravity disturbs me.
In this book, Anirban Bhattacharyya doesn't try to provide his own psychological insights into the minds of the 12 serial killers of India he has written about. He isn't a profiler, so I don't expect a 'Mindhunter' like book from him anyway, and would have rather been disappointed if he tried to profile them without experience. This book is more journalistic than investigative, so each chapter, centered around one serial killer, reads like a story and keeps you hooked. I was both fascinated and terrified by each "story".
If you are a fan of true crime, you MUST read this book. The only thing that didn't work for me, though it did give a dramatic touch to the stories, was the use of made-up dialogues. It took away a bit of the authenticity for me.
In this book, Anirban Bhattacharyya doesn't try to provide his own psychological insights into the minds of the 12 serial killers of India he has written about. He isn't a profiler, so I don't expect a 'Mindhunter' like book from him anyway, and would have rather been disappointed if he tried to profile them without experience. This book is more journalistic than investigative, so each chapter, centered around one serial killer, reads like a story and keeps you hooked. I was both fascinated and terrified by each "story".
If you are a fan of true crime, you MUST read this book. The only thing that didn't work for me, though it did give a dramatic touch to the stories, was the use of made-up dialogues. It took away a bit of the authenticity for me.
November 25, 2019
It's an enthralling book if you love reading #crime books.
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re are 12 stories of different people who did some terrible crimes. What made them do those crimes? To kill? Each story have its own journey where the reader explores the reason?.
The narration of each story is interesting which keeps the reader hooked throughout.
Loved how the author described each and every event. I loved the writing style of the author. It’s witty and engaging. Overall it’s a wonderful book that you must not skip if you love reading Crime stories.
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re are 12 stories of different people who did some terrible crimes. What made them do those crimes? To kill? Each story have its own journey where the reader explores the reason?.
The narration of each story is interesting which keeps the reader hooked throughout.
Loved how the author described each and every event. I loved the writing style of the author. It’s witty and engaging. Overall it’s a wonderful book that you must not skip if you love reading Crime stories.
June 15, 2019
Loved this book by Anirban Bhattacharya!
There's something very fascinating about serial killer stories and this book doesn't disappoint.
It grabs you by the throat and drags you, kicking and screaming, into the lives and times of India's deadliest serial killers.
And yes, like the author says, after you read this, you just wanna grab your kids and hold them tight.
There's something very fascinating about serial killer stories and this book doesn't disappoint.
It grabs you by the throat and drags you, kicking and screaming, into the lives and times of India's deadliest serial killers.
And yes, like the author says, after you read this, you just wanna grab your kids and hold them tight.
October 12, 2019
Real stories of Indian serial killers, generally it is believed that 'serial killers' are a western phenomenon, but this book breaks the myth. Spine chilling collection of real stories.
June 7, 2021
Some of the worst serial killers in the world did their dirt in India. This book covers the doings of the most notable 12.
One is a small child.
4 shocking stars.
One is a small child.
4 shocking stars.
March 27, 2025
"Reality is oft times stranger than Fiction"
NOT FOR CHILDREN, MIND YOU
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED FOR TRUE CRIME ENTHUSIASTS
I can't begin to count the no. of times I've felt nauseated while reading this book, not because the book is bad, but on the other hand, it's so gut wrenching that you start to wonder about the sheer horrific capabilities of the human mind. It is gritty, it is dark, it makes you want to puke at times, but above all, for me, It's also fascinating in a way. The kind of language and style applied for this only enhances the experience of reading, the clever jibes at the law enforcement systems and media provide a pretty good banter. The stories of Raman Raghav, Cyanide Mohan, Auto Narayan and the "Paanch" Killers are my favorites. Highly Recommended.
Movie Recommendation :- Memories of Murder by Bong Joon Ho
NOT FOR CHILDREN, MIND YOU
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED FOR TRUE CRIME ENTHUSIASTS
I can't begin to count the no. of times I've felt nauseated while reading this book, not because the book is bad, but on the other hand, it's so gut wrenching that you start to wonder about the sheer horrific capabilities of the human mind. It is gritty, it is dark, it makes you want to puke at times, but above all, for me, It's also fascinating in a way. The kind of language and style applied for this only enhances the experience of reading, the clever jibes at the law enforcement systems and media provide a pretty good banter. The stories of Raman Raghav, Cyanide Mohan, Auto Narayan and the "Paanch" Killers are my favorites. Highly Recommended.
Movie Recommendation :- Memories of Murder by Bong Joon Ho
July 12, 2019
This is the most graphic and disturbing account of serial killers I think I have ever read. It was detailed and I wasn't disappointed. I learned about serial killers I hadn't previously known about. If you enjoy exploring the minds of killers and trying to understand the psychology behind their actions, this is a great read. I love that there were accounts and details given about the young lives and childhoods of the killers. Those facts explain a lot.
The book is well researched and written but is very disturbimg in some parts as you are sucked into the killers mind and thoughts!
Definitely a compelling read for anyone interested in exploring the darkest crevices of the serial killer's mind. But just a warning: this book is most definitely not for the faint of heart.
The book is well researched and written but is very disturbimg in some parts as you are sucked into the killers mind and thoughts!
Definitely a compelling read for anyone interested in exploring the darkest crevices of the serial killer's mind. But just a warning: this book is most definitely not for the faint of heart.
June 15, 2019
Anirban Sir deeply delves into the psyche of a criminal. His in-depth research of the insane minds leave you at the edge of the seat.
March 24, 2021
Why do serial killers kill? The term ‘serial killer’ strikes fear deep into the hearts of most. However it is often thought that fear is what drives some curiosities, thus finding it appropriate to understand why serial killers commit horrific acts of violence repetitively. It has been found that many serial killers encompass similar emotional development issues. They also tend to be above-average intelligence wise, and in some ways it is as if killing acts as a drug for some of these men. Many theories of crime and deviance correlate to the actions of serial killers. Studies of known serial killers have unveiled similarities between them as early as infancy. Infancy, childhood and relationships with one’s mother are often among the key parallels of serial killers. It could also be a genetic disorder. For them, killing is addictive, like a drug. Many psychopaths have this kind of urge. But most people choose not to act on them. But serial killers cannot control these urges.
The fascination with serial killers is based in part on a need to understand why anyone would do such horrible things to other people who generally are complete strangers to them. Humans naturally try to make sense of and understand their world, but serial killers fall outside of our logical understandings of motivation. We find it difficult to conceptualize the darkness driving serial killers, and sometimes they do not even understand it themselves. Women, in particular, are riveted by serial killers.
If you are fascinated by serial killers, you must read Anirban Bhattacharya’s “The Deadly Dozen”. As the title suggests, it's an anthology of twelve serial killers. They say that truth is stranger than fiction. In this case, it is definitely more horrifying.
Some of these killers get greater urge under the influence of drugs and alcohol. One example being Shankar Auto, a sadistic, perverted man whose worst instincts surfaced under the influence of alcohol. Anirban’s writing is superb and portrays the stories realistically. One feels disgusted by these excuse of humane beings when one reads of their mindless , heinous crimes. Yet most of the time they are like any other ordinary people. Makes me feel scared to trust acquaintances or even children (case of Amardeep Sada). Real-life crime story lovers would definitely find this book fascinating.
The fascination with serial killers is based in part on a need to understand why anyone would do such horrible things to other people who generally are complete strangers to them. Humans naturally try to make sense of and understand their world, but serial killers fall outside of our logical understandings of motivation. We find it difficult to conceptualize the darkness driving serial killers, and sometimes they do not even understand it themselves. Women, in particular, are riveted by serial killers.
If you are fascinated by serial killers, you must read Anirban Bhattacharya’s “The Deadly Dozen”. As the title suggests, it's an anthology of twelve serial killers. They say that truth is stranger than fiction. In this case, it is definitely more horrifying.
Some of these killers get greater urge under the influence of drugs and alcohol. One example being Shankar Auto, a sadistic, perverted man whose worst instincts surfaced under the influence of alcohol. Anirban’s writing is superb and portrays the stories realistically. One feels disgusted by these excuse of humane beings when one reads of their mindless , heinous crimes. Yet most of the time they are like any other ordinary people. Makes me feel scared to trust acquaintances or even children (case of Amardeep Sada). Real-life crime story lovers would definitely find this book fascinating.
June 22, 2020
‘The Deadly Dozen’ by Anirban Bhattacharyya is a collection of horrifying stories of 12 serial killers. Each story shows us how these people became criminals, their motive behind doing these crimes and how human minds work. Some of these stories will even send shivers down the spine for many especially after reading the story of:
• Darbara Singh: A.k.a. Baby Killer
• Thug Behram
• K.D. Kempamma monikered as Cyanide Mallika
• Cyanide Mohan
• Anjanabai, Seema Gavit and Renuka Shinde
It is really surprising to see how some these criminals were having normal jobs and leading a normal life but had a sudden change of mind. For e.g. Cyanide Mohan who used to be a teacher and taught English, Science and Mathematics at a school in rural Mangalore but later chose the path of crime.
After reading these stories I must say that some of them are not for faint hearted people. After reading these stories there’s one thing that we all can agree and that we not define who a criminal is and hence we all need to be precautious about who we are dealing with and especially when it comes to children.
The writing style of the author is engaging and I loved the fact that the author has given notes wherever necessary which makes the book even more informative. Language is simple and lucid. The narration is excellent and the pace of the stories is perfect. The cover page is simple and apt to the stories. The title of the book is also interesting and gives the readers an idea of what they are going to read.
Overall, it was an interesting read and I would surely recommend it to all.
• Darbara Singh: A.k.a. Baby Killer
• Thug Behram
• K.D. Kempamma monikered as Cyanide Mallika
• Cyanide Mohan
• Anjanabai, Seema Gavit and Renuka Shinde
It is really surprising to see how some these criminals were having normal jobs and leading a normal life but had a sudden change of mind. For e.g. Cyanide Mohan who used to be a teacher and taught English, Science and Mathematics at a school in rural Mangalore but later chose the path of crime.
After reading these stories I must say that some of them are not for faint hearted people. After reading these stories there’s one thing that we all can agree and that we not define who a criminal is and hence we all need to be precautious about who we are dealing with and especially when it comes to children.
The writing style of the author is engaging and I loved the fact that the author has given notes wherever necessary which makes the book even more informative. Language is simple and lucid. The narration is excellent and the pace of the stories is perfect. The cover page is simple and apt to the stories. The title of the book is also interesting and gives the readers an idea of what they are going to read.
Overall, it was an interesting read and I would surely recommend it to all.
March 10, 2024
Trigger Warning: Rape and murder (obviously)
Oh my god. What did I just read? I still can't wrap my head around the fact that all the cases mentioned here in this book is 100% true. It actually happened, innocent people died in a horrible way. I thought ghosts were scary, but human beings are much more scarier, they can go to any extent to torture and commit such awful crimes.
The author has done justice in writing about each case in great detail, and has provided the reference links as well just in case anyone wants to read more about the case. It was an easy 5 star for me, even though I was aware about a 2-3 cases already.
Oh my god. What did I just read? I still can't wrap my head around the fact that all the cases mentioned here in this book is 100% true. It actually happened, innocent people died in a horrible way. I thought ghosts were scary, but human beings are much more scarier, they can go to any extent to torture and commit such awful crimes.
The author has done justice in writing about each case in great detail, and has provided the reference links as well just in case anyone wants to read more about the case. It was an easy 5 star for me, even though I was aware about a 2-3 cases already.
May 17, 2022
If you like true crime then this one is amazing
February 16, 2023
What baffled me the most about the..."serial killer" phenomena in India was the fact that "they" all look so "normal" and "common" unlike the western phenomena where "they" are charming, attractive etc; to such an extent that in a hot situation even I wouldn't hesitate to accept some help from them.
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August 27, 2019A man who makes passionate love with naïve women and then kills them by giving away cyanide in the guise of contraceptive pills, a pimp who goes into a killing spree and burns alive women in the fit of rage, a woman who kills in a row by manipulating the minds of women in personal agony in the name of faith, an ex-army man who mindlessly kills children of migrants in a fit of revenge, a tender 8-year-old who kills his own sister and cousins ruthlessly. These are some of the unbelievably notorious serial killers, whose accounts one would find in Anirban Bhattacharya’s gripping non-fiction novel – The Deadly Dozen.
The author points outright in the beginning, ‘what is it that attracts us to the heinous crime committed by a serial killer?’ As a reader, I agree that it’s a mix of many factors that makes us inclined towards knowing about them.
Each story in the book is narrated in great detail and is dramatically depicted, making it for a gripping read. The dedicated research that has gone into each of these accounts is noticeable. Bhattacharya being a co-creator and producer of ‘Savdhaan India’ a prime time TV show on the crime scene in India, has brought in all the necessary elements, data and backgrounds to the story.
In ‘Beer Man’, the author gives us an account of Ravindra or Abdul (after conversion to Islam) who seemed to be a killer of people who lived on the streets of Marine Lines. In a strange course of events, he would first inebriate his victims (mostly men) with beer, sexually assault them and then kill them. Beside every dead body, there would be found a can of beer, hence giving the serial killer the moniker of ‘beer man’.
‘Cyanide Mallika’ or K.D. Kempamma’s story is also equally chilling. Mallika would hunt for women who looked sad and depressed, talk to them kindly and promise them to solve their issues by offering a prayer to a very revered temple (with changed with every victim). She would take her victim to a different place, asked her to wear the best jewelry (to get the best results out of the ritual) and the end of the Puja instruct them to take the holy water. This holy water would be cyanide and the victim would perish minutes after consuming it. Her modus operandi gave her the moniker ‘Cyanide Mallika’.
Why would a person kill another human being like this? is the killer a human at all then? How come the society begets such beasts? Though each case is different, however they all seem to have an unthinkable taste for blood, violence and bestial pleasure.
Though all the cases are equally chilling, however, as a reader the account of the beastly killing capacity of an 8-year-old made me sit up from my sofa while reading his details and left me in utter disgust and a sort of fear.
When inspector Shatrughan Kumar, officer in charge of Bhagalpur Police station sat opposite the 8-year-old, who had been arrested for the murder of three infants, Kumar’s head was wrapped in a fog of disbelief.
When Amardeep was 7 years old, his aunt came to their place and left her 6-month old baby with them, as she had to go to Patna for a job she got there, saying she would come back after 1 month and take her baby. When Parul, Amardeep’s mother went to the market, he went to the infant and started pinching it, the more the baby would cry, the more pleasure he would derive. He put his hands on the infant’s throat and throttled him. after killing the baby, Amardeep would go to the paddy field and bury him. 8 months after this horrid incident, Amardeep strangled his own sister (few months old) and quietly went and buried her as well. When asked by his wailing and shocked parents as to why he killed his sister, he said calmly, “just like that”.
Amardeep an 8-year-old child committed his 3rd crime by killing a girl (younger than him). when asked how he killed her, he said, “Khapda se mar mar ke suta deliyay” (I made her lie down in the grass and smashed her head with a stone).
With dark, horrid and spine chilling accounts of serial killers, this book doesn’t give you any rosy picture of the world outside, it brings to the fore those cases that made even the most courageous police officer buckle under their knees with its ferocity.
Tight writing, superb editing and rich data make the book a complete page-turner. Absolutely gripping, we would recommend this book to all you readers out there who have been avid watchers of ‘Crime Patrol’ on Sony and have immersed into crime fiction novels. Go grab a copy of this riveting read!
The Book Buzz gives a book a thumping 5 stars.
The author points outright in the beginning, ‘what is it that attracts us to the heinous crime committed by a serial killer?’ As a reader, I agree that it’s a mix of many factors that makes us inclined towards knowing about them.
Each story in the book is narrated in great detail and is dramatically depicted, making it for a gripping read. The dedicated research that has gone into each of these accounts is noticeable. Bhattacharya being a co-creator and producer of ‘Savdhaan India’ a prime time TV show on the crime scene in India, has brought in all the necessary elements, data and backgrounds to the story.
In ‘Beer Man’, the author gives us an account of Ravindra or Abdul (after conversion to Islam) who seemed to be a killer of people who lived on the streets of Marine Lines. In a strange course of events, he would first inebriate his victims (mostly men) with beer, sexually assault them and then kill them. Beside every dead body, there would be found a can of beer, hence giving the serial killer the moniker of ‘beer man’.
‘Cyanide Mallika’ or K.D. Kempamma’s story is also equally chilling. Mallika would hunt for women who looked sad and depressed, talk to them kindly and promise them to solve their issues by offering a prayer to a very revered temple (with changed with every victim). She would take her victim to a different place, asked her to wear the best jewelry (to get the best results out of the ritual) and the end of the Puja instruct them to take the holy water. This holy water would be cyanide and the victim would perish minutes after consuming it. Her modus operandi gave her the moniker ‘Cyanide Mallika’.
Why would a person kill another human being like this? is the killer a human at all then? How come the society begets such beasts? Though each case is different, however they all seem to have an unthinkable taste for blood, violence and bestial pleasure.
Though all the cases are equally chilling, however, as a reader the account of the beastly killing capacity of an 8-year-old made me sit up from my sofa while reading his details and left me in utter disgust and a sort of fear.
When inspector Shatrughan Kumar, officer in charge of Bhagalpur Police station sat opposite the 8-year-old, who had been arrested for the murder of three infants, Kumar’s head was wrapped in a fog of disbelief.
When Amardeep was 7 years old, his aunt came to their place and left her 6-month old baby with them, as she had to go to Patna for a job she got there, saying she would come back after 1 month and take her baby. When Parul, Amardeep’s mother went to the market, he went to the infant and started pinching it, the more the baby would cry, the more pleasure he would derive. He put his hands on the infant’s throat and throttled him. after killing the baby, Amardeep would go to the paddy field and bury him. 8 months after this horrid incident, Amardeep strangled his own sister (few months old) and quietly went and buried her as well. When asked by his wailing and shocked parents as to why he killed his sister, he said calmly, “just like that”.
Amardeep an 8-year-old child committed his 3rd crime by killing a girl (younger than him). when asked how he killed her, he said, “Khapda se mar mar ke suta deliyay” (I made her lie down in the grass and smashed her head with a stone).
With dark, horrid and spine chilling accounts of serial killers, this book doesn’t give you any rosy picture of the world outside, it brings to the fore those cases that made even the most courageous police officer buckle under their knees with its ferocity.
Tight writing, superb editing and rich data make the book a complete page-turner. Absolutely gripping, we would recommend this book to all you readers out there who have been avid watchers of ‘Crime Patrol’ on Sony and have immersed into crime fiction novels. Go grab a copy of this riveting read!
The Book Buzz gives a book a thumping 5 stars.
February 28, 2020
What makes a killer? What makes him commit serial crimes without ever blinking an eyelid? Is it that he/she is wired differently than us? But then, we are all humans, are we not? We are all created in the same mould. So, technically, a killer is also one of us and yet, he is not one of us. How else would you explain these deranged souls? How else would you explain why some among us stoop to such depraved levels?
Anirban’s book left me feeling chilled.
And no, it is not the kind of chill that you experience when you read ghostly stories. My chill is numbing. This chill is like a slow freezing of my beliefs, like a loss of comprehension. I am unable to grasp the macabre barbarity of the crimes perpetrated by the ‘Deadly Dozen’. Is it truly possible to sink so low?
Well, I now believe that it is.
I admit, when I picked up the volume I did not expect much solely because I thought the book would be a mere recounting of crimes. I expected it to be a de facto account of facts, dry and uninteresting like a rather longish book report. I could not have been more wrong!
Anirban writes with a fantastic command over both language and the topic. The stories are meticulously researched. The book would have been a drab read but for the fact that Anirban peppers it with liberal doses of droll humour and sarcastic wit. A fact I liked was that he has incorporated Hindi dialogues in the book (although he has given English translations in parenthesis). These add authenticity to the stories. The reference links provided at the end of the book further substantiate the facts mentioned in the stories.
When I read this book my first reaction was rage – rage at the debauchery of morals in these vermin. My second reaction was fury – fury at the fact that unbeknownst to me, I shared oxygen with these killers. My third reaction was angst – angst because due to sheer stupidity of the investigative agencies, these heinous perpetrators continued to commit their dastardly acts with abandon. And lastly, once I finished the book, I felt disgust – disgust at the fact that there are so many of these killers who could have been stopped much earlier but were not. E.g., Amardeep Sada, the youngest serial killer at age 7. Yes, I did just write 7!
I shudder to think that this teenager roams the streets as a free man today.
There are some stories that are so horrifying that they are likely to make you retch. Anirban urges the weak stomached readers to desist from reading them. More than once in the book, he urges parents to be more cautious about the safety of their children.
Two of the stories that left me feeling nauseated were – Story no 8, Darbara Singh a.k.a baby killer and story no 12, Anjanabai, Seema Gavit and Renuka Shinde: child killers of India. I admit, I had to put the book down for a bit before I could continue reading these two stories.
Apart from these two, there are a few other stories that make you lose faith in humanity – Thug behram, Abhyankar massacre killers and Cyanide Mohan. I had a sleepless night over these.
However, in spite of the horrors that this book has, it makes for a fantastic read. There can be no doubt that Anirban is a brilliant story-teller. His style of write is colloquial and as a result the stories come across as casual conversations that you may have with people. That I believe is a masterstroke!
The print quality of the book is excellent, needless to say because it is after all published by Penguin. The font size makes for easy reading. Overall, I do recommend everyone to read this book. It is an eye opener and we could all do with one.
August 17, 2024
If there’s one thing that grinds my gears, it’s reviewers who belittle an author’s painstaking research by claiming it’s nothing more than what you can find in a quick Google search. When I picked up *The Deadly Dozen: India's Most Notorious Serial Killers* by Anirban Bhattacharya, I expected a deep dive into the dark recesses of Indian crime history, not a spark notes summary, and let me tell you, Bhattacharya delivered. So, to those critics out there, let’s give credit where it’s due—compiling and narrating historical facts with accuracy and sensitivity is no walk in the park.
Now, let’s address another gripe that some have: the language. Yes, the language in this book is simple. But let’s get real—this isn’t a work of literary fiction, it’s a meticulously researched account of some of the most chilling figures in Indian history. Bhattacharya’s straightforward prose makes these stories accessible to a wider audience, which is precisely the point. Sometimes, it’s not about flowery language but about the cold, hard facts—and the way those facts make your blood run cold.
Diving into *The Deadly Dozen* was like binge-watching a true crime docuseries, but with the added bonus of not having to worry about creepy reenactments. Each chapter unravels the life and crimes of a different serial killer, and boy, does it get under your skin. From Raman Raghav’s horrifying reign of terror to the unsettling calm of Auto Shankar, Bhattacharya brings these figures to life (in the most unnerving way possible).
The author doesn’t just lay out the crimes; he delves into the psyche behind them. It’s fascinating and terrifying in equal measure. There were times I had to remind myself to breathe because, let’s be honest, reading about serial killers is not for the faint of heart—especially when those killers once walked the same streets we do.
What I appreciate most about Bhattacharya’s approach is his ability to make these tales both informative and engaging without sensationalizing the horror. It’s a delicate balance, and he nails it. By the end of the book, I felt like I’d learned so much, even if I did sleep with one eye open for a few nights.
So, here’s my advice: if you’re into true crime and you want a book that’s both chilling and enlightening, *The Deadly Dozen* is worth your time. Just make sure you read it with the lights on. Oh, and to the critics—next time, let’s not knock an author for doing their job well, okay?
Now, let’s address another gripe that some have: the language. Yes, the language in this book is simple. But let’s get real—this isn’t a work of literary fiction, it’s a meticulously researched account of some of the most chilling figures in Indian history. Bhattacharya’s straightforward prose makes these stories accessible to a wider audience, which is precisely the point. Sometimes, it’s not about flowery language but about the cold, hard facts—and the way those facts make your blood run cold.
Diving into *The Deadly Dozen* was like binge-watching a true crime docuseries, but with the added bonus of not having to worry about creepy reenactments. Each chapter unravels the life and crimes of a different serial killer, and boy, does it get under your skin. From Raman Raghav’s horrifying reign of terror to the unsettling calm of Auto Shankar, Bhattacharya brings these figures to life (in the most unnerving way possible).
The author doesn’t just lay out the crimes; he delves into the psyche behind them. It’s fascinating and terrifying in equal measure. There were times I had to remind myself to breathe because, let’s be honest, reading about serial killers is not for the faint of heart—especially when those killers once walked the same streets we do.
What I appreciate most about Bhattacharya’s approach is his ability to make these tales both informative and engaging without sensationalizing the horror. It’s a delicate balance, and he nails it. By the end of the book, I felt like I’d learned so much, even if I did sleep with one eye open for a few nights.
So, here’s my advice: if you’re into true crime and you want a book that’s both chilling and enlightening, *The Deadly Dozen* is worth your time. Just make sure you read it with the lights on. Oh, and to the critics—next time, let’s not knock an author for doing their job well, okay?
June 18, 2020
Informative
𝑵𝒂𝒎𝒆: The Deadly Dozen: India's Most Notorious Serial Killers
𝑨𝒖𝒕𝒉𝒐𝒓: Anirban Bhattacharya
𝑮𝒆𝒏𝒓𝒆: Non-fiction
𝑷𝒖𝒃𝒍𝒊𝒔𝒉𝒆𝒓: Penguin eBury Press
𝑷𝒂𝒈𝒆𝒔: 263
𝑴𝒚 𝒓𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
𝑺𝒚𝒏𝒐𝒑𝒔𝒊𝒔: This book is a collection of real life stories of twelve most notorious serial killers of India. The stories include the back story of the criminals and their modus operandi, along with details of how they were apprehended, press and public reactions.
𝑹𝒆𝒗𝒊𝒆𝒘: Spending almost my whole life reading horror stories and crime thrillers, I find that I am always horrified by what I hear and watch on the news. It makes you believe that hell is on Earth.
If you search for details on the criminals mentioned in the book in a search engine, you will obviously find as many details as you need. But here you will find that the author has compiled each story in a very precise and chronological manner. I have already read about these serial killers but reading about them in the book made me aware of many facts that I didn't know before. The author has thoroughly researched the crimes and the associated details.
Reading about them again has only brought to mind the horror I felt the first time I heard about them.
You will also find that there are women included in the list, which negates the fact that only men can be cold blooded killers. The stories are dark and disturbing. That the macabre descriptions of their killings are not fiction but true facts that actually happened in real life, sends shivers down the spine.
I am a crime buff and would listen to podcasts or read about true crimes. I would have liked to have read original transcripts from interviews and court proceedings, or may be some photographs. Basically I would have preferred if it was more like a crime journal. I like the fact that there are references included at the end of the book.
My parting thought after finishing the book was that depressing and horrible situation may occur in anyone's life, so what happens when a person that you know personally turns to heinous crime? How can we stay alert? How can we recognize impending danger when even the police take their time apprehending criminals?
𝑵𝒂𝒎𝒆: The Deadly Dozen: India's Most Notorious Serial Killers
𝑨𝒖𝒕𝒉𝒐𝒓: Anirban Bhattacharya
𝑮𝒆𝒏𝒓𝒆: Non-fiction
𝑷𝒖𝒃𝒍𝒊𝒔𝒉𝒆𝒓: Penguin eBury Press
𝑷𝒂𝒈𝒆𝒔: 263
𝑴𝒚 𝒓𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
𝑺𝒚𝒏𝒐𝒑𝒔𝒊𝒔: This book is a collection of real life stories of twelve most notorious serial killers of India. The stories include the back story of the criminals and their modus operandi, along with details of how they were apprehended, press and public reactions.
𝑹𝒆𝒗𝒊𝒆𝒘: Spending almost my whole life reading horror stories and crime thrillers, I find that I am always horrified by what I hear and watch on the news. It makes you believe that hell is on Earth.
If you search for details on the criminals mentioned in the book in a search engine, you will obviously find as many details as you need. But here you will find that the author has compiled each story in a very precise and chronological manner. I have already read about these serial killers but reading about them in the book made me aware of many facts that I didn't know before. The author has thoroughly researched the crimes and the associated details.
Reading about them again has only brought to mind the horror I felt the first time I heard about them.
You will also find that there are women included in the list, which negates the fact that only men can be cold blooded killers. The stories are dark and disturbing. That the macabre descriptions of their killings are not fiction but true facts that actually happened in real life, sends shivers down the spine.
I am a crime buff and would listen to podcasts or read about true crimes. I would have liked to have read original transcripts from interviews and court proceedings, or may be some photographs. Basically I would have preferred if it was more like a crime journal. I like the fact that there are references included at the end of the book.
My parting thought after finishing the book was that depressing and horrible situation may occur in anyone's life, so what happens when a person that you know personally turns to heinous crime? How can we stay alert? How can we recognize impending danger when even the police take their time apprehending criminals?
July 29, 2019
The book is from Anirban Bhattacharyya the Co-Creator and Producer of one of India's most loved crime shows on Television - Savdhaan India and now an author of the book “The Deadly Dozen: India’s Most Notorious Serial Killers” . Trust the most bone-chilling stories. You may be sitting cosy while reading this, but when you start reading this book, you will feel to close the eyes and pray for yourself and your family members so as not to be a victim of such cold blooded murders.
The book consists of 12 different stories of the 12 different serial killers but are unique in its own way. The urge for the kill, the pattern, the location and the final closure of the case are all different. The amount of research done by the author to bring up the details upto us-- is appreciable. Most of them are the closed cases however there are couple of open cases as well. The actual confessions of the criminals from the court papers have also been included in the book. Few stories includes the different versions as well. The one which is the courts verdict and the other stories associated with them based on the confessions, the evidences and the eye witness ----leaving the reader to ponder upon. The stories like the Raman Raghav , Gauri Auto Shankar, Beer Man, Stone Man, the Thug Behram and the Famous Koli and Pandher –The Nithaari case will make you paralyse over the thought process of these killers. It’s just Barbariac , an insanity you won’t even imagine –it exists. The most shocking story is of a youngest serial killer who killed infants while he was just 7 years old. Other part of the stories where the killers having the sexual intercourse with the corpse, eating their body parts , killing the young children and digging them would surely make you freeze.
The Only message we get here is to “BE ALERT”. Whatever happens do not trust the strangers so easily. You never know which beast is hiding behind that face. The culture of serial killers may have originated in the western countries but very well exists in India.
So do read and BE ALERT.
The book consists of 12 different stories of the 12 different serial killers but are unique in its own way. The urge for the kill, the pattern, the location and the final closure of the case are all different. The amount of research done by the author to bring up the details upto us-- is appreciable. Most of them are the closed cases however there are couple of open cases as well. The actual confessions of the criminals from the court papers have also been included in the book. Few stories includes the different versions as well. The one which is the courts verdict and the other stories associated with them based on the confessions, the evidences and the eye witness ----leaving the reader to ponder upon. The stories like the Raman Raghav , Gauri Auto Shankar, Beer Man, Stone Man, the Thug Behram and the Famous Koli and Pandher –The Nithaari case will make you paralyse over the thought process of these killers. It’s just Barbariac , an insanity you won’t even imagine –it exists. The most shocking story is of a youngest serial killer who killed infants while he was just 7 years old. Other part of the stories where the killers having the sexual intercourse with the corpse, eating their body parts , killing the young children and digging them would surely make you freeze.
The Only message we get here is to “BE ALERT”. Whatever happens do not trust the strangers so easily. You never know which beast is hiding behind that face. The culture of serial killers may have originated in the western countries but very well exists in India.
So do read and BE ALERT.
August 27, 2020
Have you ever supposed why someone kills another? Is it a purpose or to satisfy the urge of killing? In my opinion, there exists both. The rarest of the rare can shiver your spin. Deep in your hearts.
The Deadly Dozen by Anirban Bhattacharyya is the collection of real stories & proceedings of India's heinous serious killer. There are 12 stories covering the cyanide Mallika, Beer man, Stoneman, Raman Raghav, cyanide Mohan & 7 more. I don't want to disclose their names because when you search them on Google, you will be shocked by their acts & what & how they committed the killings. It is disturbing, fearsome & amusing as well. How can a person kill another with such a psyche? God save us from such devils.
From the first story to the last I read thoroughly the book with sheer interest with court proceedings & the different angles of incidents. Information provided in this book is the result of deep research & real facts. The author arranged all the data available in a simple & systematic manner that one can't put it down. Believe me, you can't stop yourself after reading any story from the book googling the victim.
Moreover, it provides insights into how our judicial system works & how they deal with such cases. It's really hard to justify the crime in the absence of evidence but when the whole matter comes in the hand of special agencies it can't able to hide anymore.
So I found this book interesting, informative & alerting as well. In spite of watching some crime shows on TV one should pick such type of books because they are written on facts & not for entertainment only.
The Deadly Dozen by Anirban Bhattacharyya is the collection of real stories & proceedings of India's heinous serious killer. There are 12 stories covering the cyanide Mallika, Beer man, Stoneman, Raman Raghav, cyanide Mohan & 7 more. I don't want to disclose their names because when you search them on Google, you will be shocked by their acts & what & how they committed the killings. It is disturbing, fearsome & amusing as well. How can a person kill another with such a psyche? God save us from such devils.
From the first story to the last I read thoroughly the book with sheer interest with court proceedings & the different angles of incidents. Information provided in this book is the result of deep research & real facts. The author arranged all the data available in a simple & systematic manner that one can't put it down. Believe me, you can't stop yourself after reading any story from the book googling the victim.
Moreover, it provides insights into how our judicial system works & how they deal with such cases. It's really hard to justify the crime in the absence of evidence but when the whole matter comes in the hand of special agencies it can't able to hide anymore.
So I found this book interesting, informative & alerting as well. In spite of watching some crime shows on TV one should pick such type of books because they are written on facts & not for entertainment only.
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