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Women Who Murder: An International Collection of Deadly True Crime Tales

by Mitzi Szereto

Explore the fascinating psychology behind these killer women, unraveling their motives and unveiling the infinite complexities of human behavior in Women Who Murder: An International Collection of Deadly True Crime Tales. From chilling stories of black widow murderers to spine-tingling narratives of women who shocked the world with their sinister deeds, this anthology spans eras and continents, offering an electrifying and thought-provoking exploration of the darkest corners of human nature and the female psyche. Like Mitzi Szereto’s popular The Best New True Crime Stories series, Women Who Murder includes all-new and original nonfiction accounts from an international cast of writers, all of whom prove that women can be just as deadly as men—if not more so!

Mitzi Szereto is an American-British author, anthology editor, and short story writer whose work spans multiple genres. Spring 2024 will see the publication of her book Women Who Murder: An International Collection of Deadly True Crime Tales, which contains her short story “Mahin: Monster or Victim?”. Her widely acclaimed true crime franchise The Best New True Crime Stories now numbers seven volumes, including Crimes of Famous & Infamous Criminals; Unsolved Crimes & Mysteries; Partners in Crime; Crimes of Passion, Obsession & Revenge; Well-Mannered Crooks, Rogues & Criminals; Small Towns; and Serial Killers. A contribution from her crime fiction anthology Getting Even: Revenge Stories received the Crime Writers’ Association Short Story Dagger “Highly Commended.” Mitzi has appeared internationally on radio and television and at literature festivals, and has taught creative writing around the world. She produced and presented the London-based web TV channel Mitzi TV and portrays herself in the pseudo-documentary British film, Lint: The Movie.

Praise for Women Who Murder: An International Collection of Deadly True Crime Tales

“The usual suspects rub shoulders with little-known killers from around the globe in this surprising, disturbing, and thoroughly engaging collection of stories of lethal women, evil mothers, deadly lovers, and abuse victims driven to the brink. Essential reading for all true crime fans.”
—Dean Jobb, author of The Case of the Murderous Dr. Cream

“This exciting true crime anthology, finely edited by Mitzi Szereto, demonstrates that although women around the globe kill far less frequently than men, their murderous tales are often more compelling. Highly recommended!”
—Dr. Scott Bonn, author of Why We Love Serial Killers: The Curious Appeal of the World’s Most Savage Murderers

“Mitzi Szereto’s expertise at assembling collections of true crime essays is on display in Women Who Murder, whose eclectic contents include stand-out essays by the likes of Cathy Pickens (a ‘Southern Gothic’ mystery) and Ciaran Conliffe, who explores the legendary Ruth Snyder case.”
—Martin Edwards, Edgar-winning author of The Life of Crime

“For those who like their true crime lean, mean, and multinational. Women Who Murder delivers bite-sized case studies both notorious and little known, but always addressing one overriding question: what drives a woman to kill? Editor Mitzi Szereto opens a Pandora’s box-load of shockers, contributing her own essay about Iran’s first female serial murderer. Women Who Murder argues convincingly that homicide is not just a macho pastime. Expect many sequels.”
—Dennis McDougal, author of Mother’s Day and Angel of Darkness

“Women Who Murder: An International Collection of Deadly True Crime Tales does exactly what it says on the cover of this beautifully edited book by Mitzi Szereto. A must-read for all true crime readers’ bookshelves. An important contribution to crime literature. Very enjoyable.”
—Christopher Berry-Dee, the World’s No. 1 True Crime Author

“Editor and author Mitzi Szereto returns with Women Who Murder: An International Collection of Deadly True Crime Tales. From the infamous case of the murderous mother Susan Smith, to Iran’s first known serial killer, to a black magic murder ritual in Malaysia, Mitzi Szereto delivers a stellar group of international authors and their deadly true crime tales.”
—Dan Zupansky, author and host of True Murder

“In Women Who Murder: An International Collection of Deadly True Crime Tales, Mitzi Szereto has compiled a series of fascinating stories featuring female killers. These tales describe in detail not only the crimes themselves—ones that take place in countries all over the world—but, perhaps more interesting, the backgrounds of these women and what drove them to commit these heinous acts. The authors of these stories tell them so well that I found myself empathizing with the murderesses, surprising myself. I recommend this enthralling book, but especially to those interested in understanding what drives an individual to murder.”
—Carolina Garcia-Aguilera