Ebook: The allure of premeditated murder: why some people plan to kill

The Allure of Premeditated Murder examines why some people plan and implement terrible violence against others. Drawn from extensive research and interviews with murderers, the authors help readers understand why such vicious murders occur and what we can do to minimize their occurrence.;The most hideous homicides: an introduction -- Planning is the payoff -- Going out in a blaze of glory -- The thrill of the hunt -- Mind over murder -- Justice is in the weapon of the beholder -- Helping yourself to murder -- Death for dollars -- Prevention: what works and what doesn't work -- An epidemic of epidemic thinking.