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This gripping tale delves into the chilling world of notorious serial offenders, combining real-life horror with masterful storytelling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eJillian Lauren's books are not just stories; they are a journey through the depths of crime and human psyche, fascinating readers with each page turn. If you are looking to immerse yourself in a world where every detail holds significance and every chapter keeps you on edge, Jillian Lauren's collection is the perfect choice.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"behold-the-monster-by-jillian-lauren-9781472148025","title":"Behold the Monster","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e'Fearless and fierce ... transcends a crime story to be a story that threatens social order' - Michael Connelly\u003c\/b\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003e'Bewitching . . . a tale of horror that is also humane and self-aware' - Jennifer Egan\u003c\/b\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003e'[Lauren] writes in film-noir ... 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In the hours of harrowing interviews that followed, Little confessed to the murders of ninety-three women, making him America's most prolific serial killer. As the investigations escalated, the disturbing relationship took its toll on Lauren, both psychologically and legally - but she couldn't stop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eConversations with a psychopath, intertwined with intensely personal experience and the stories of those killed told for the first time, result in an unforgettable true crime account. \u003ci\u003eBehold the Monster\u003c\/i\u003e is a journey into a mind and murderer that shocked the world, but one that ultimately lifts the lives of the victims with such grace that we cannot look away.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46804189741292,"sku":"9781472148025","price":29.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/3617773482712.jpg?v=1757413834"},{"product_id":"behold-the-monster-by-jillian-lauren-9781472148001","title":"Behold the Monster","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e‘Fearless and fierce ... transcends a crime story to be a story that threatens social order’ - Michael Connelly\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e‘Bewitching . . . a tale of horror that is also humane and self-aware’ - Jennifer Egan\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e‘[Lauren] writes in film-noir ... 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