title: Lady Killers: Deadly Women Throughout History
author:  Tori Telfer 
description: Telfer proves that you can stab, poison, and suffocate the predictable tropes about female killers and still write something salacious and entertaining. (Caitlin Doughty, <em>New York Times</em> bestselling author of <em>Smoke Gets In YourEyes</em> and <em>From Here to Eternity</em>)<br /><br />Each tale a mini-thriller, Lady Killers recounts disturbing stories of real anti-heroines with wit and ease. Telfers insightful commentary reminds us that history isnt always what it seems. Sometimes its worse. (Rebecca Romney, coauthor of <em>Printers Error</em>)<br /><br />Awonderfully executedno pun intendedhistorical account of female killers.<em>Lady Killers</em>is a thrilling character study of the most diabolically complex, fascinating female psychopaths in history. (M. William Phelps, author of the <em>New York Times</em>bestselling<em>Dangerous Ground: My Friendship with a Serial Killer</em>)<br /><br />A fascinating, creepy and insightful read that will make you question everything you think you know about the supposedly fairer sex. (Mara Altman, author of <em>Thanks For Coming </em>and <em>Gross Anatomy</em>)<br /><br />With a breezy tone and sharp commentary, Telfer draws out the tired stereotypes with just enough wit and humor to make the topic of female murderers enjoyable. (Publishers Weekly)<br /><br />Heres an interesting survey of female serial killers... given its dark subject matter, its surprisingly lively. A welcome addition to serial-killer literature. (Booklist)<br /><br />The book is well-researched and informative, but squeamish readers beware: Telfer doesnt hide the grisly and gruesome details about what these women did to the people they murdered... Heavily researched and filled with gory details, a rare look at women who killed for pleasure. (Kirkus Reviews)<br /><br />The chapters are well researched, and even when they start out reciting myth and legend (e.g., The Blood Countess: Erzsbet Bthory), Telfer goes on to deconstruct the legend and look for realism and fact behind the rumors, which is refreshing.... [Telfer] seriously interrogates the treatment these women received at the time of their crimes as well as afterward, shining light on how each case was handled. For true crime fans and those interested in feminist history. (Library Journal)<br /><br />Think serial killers are always male? This creepy, darkly humorous compendium of real-life tales will sho you otherwiseand keep you up at night (People)
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  # The Killer on the Bell Tower
  
  
  The Discreet Investigations of Lord and Lady Calaway: A Novella
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  This is a work of fiction. Similarities to real people, places, or events are
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  THE KILLER ON THE BELL TOWER
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  **First edition. March 23, 2020.**
  
  
  Copyright © 2020 Issy Brooke.
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  Written by Issy Brooke.
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
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