"An outstanding addition to science and cinema studies collections."<br /><b>—<i>Midwest Book Review</i></b><br /><br />“Hafdahl and Florence have written a page-turner probing into the most notorious killers and their influence on film and TV. They wisely dive into a variety of fascinating angles with Hollywood’s fascination, and the psychology and science behind what made them tick. By the end, you’ll have plenty of movies to add to your streaming queue.” <br /><b>—Paul McGuire Grimes, film critic and entertainment reporter</b><br /><br />“Hafdahl and Florence have done it again. <i>The Science of Serial Killers</i> is an engaging, informative dive into the forensic, environmental, and legal peripherals of notorious crimes that have inspired the horror genre’s most celebrated films.” <br /><b>—Anya Stanley, writer and film critic for <i>Fangoria</i> magazine and AVClub.com</b><br /><br />"Hafdahl and Florence once again deliver a compulsive read, this time to explore the fascinating cross-section of horror movies and the true crimes that inspired them. Through easily digestible forensic science, interviews, keen insight, and unwavering empathy for victims and survivors, the authors offer a deft examination of the steadfast fascination with the world’s most infamous killers." <br /><b>—Meagan Navarro, film critic and horror journalist</b><br /><br />"Close attention to how events are translated, represented, or interpreted makes this an outstanding addition to science and cinema studies collections."<br /><b>—Diane Donovan, author of <i>San Francisco Relocated</i></b>