A humorous graphic investigation of the author's obsession with true crime, the murders that have most captivated her throughout her life, and a love letter to her fellow true—crime fanatics.
Why is it so much fun to read about death and dismemberment?
In
Murder Book
, lifelong true—crime obsessive and
New Yorker
cartoonist Hilary Fitzgerald Campbell tries to puzzle out the answer. An unconventional graphic exploration of a lifetime of Ann Rule super—fandom, amateur armchair sleuthing, and a deep dive into the high—profile murders that have fascinated the author for decades, this is a funny, thoughtful, and highly personal blend of memoir, cultural criticism, and true crime with a focus on the often—overlooked victims of notorious killers.