Psychos: Serial Killers, Depraved Madmen, and the Criminally Insane

This collection contains thirty-eight fictional stories about serial killers, written by established and emerging authors in the genre. The stories explore the psychology of deranged minds and the motivations behind repeated, methodical murder. Serial killers and psychopathic characters feature prominently in popular culture, from Hannibal Lecter in The Silence of the Lambs to Patrick Bateman in American Psycho. Psychos gathers acclaimed fictional works on this subject in one volume, including stories by Neil Gaiman, Amelia Beamer, Robert Bloch, and Thomas Harris, alongside selections from newer writers. Editor John Skipp, who has also edited Zombies, Demons, and Werewolves and Shapeshifters, contributes two nonfiction essays examining society's fascination with serial killers and their portrayal in popular culture. The book concludes with resources listing recommended long-form fiction, films, websites, and authors in the genre.