In this updated version of Murderous Women, Frank Jones delves into the backgrounds and psyches of fifteen notorious females accused of murder, from Victorian times to the present. Featuring four new chapters-on Karla Homolka, Tracie Andrews, Rose West and Mariette Bosch-this gripping collection is based on extensive research, including the author`s own visits to the sites of the murders. The result is an often gruesome reconstruction of the crimes from beginning to end. Written with wit, insight, compassion and suspense, Murderous Women offers rare insight into an often shady world. Avid crime-buffs will find it impossible to put down.