--- product_id: 124777195 title: "The Deadly Dozen: India's Most Notorious Serial Killers" price: "73.72 DT" currency: TND in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 url: https://www.desertcart.tn/products/124777195-the-deadly-dozen-indias-most-notorious-serial-killers store_origin: TN region: Tunisia --- # The Deadly Dozen: India's Most Notorious Serial Killers **Price:** 73.72 DT **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Deadly Dozen: India's Most Notorious Serial Killers - **How much does it cost?** 73.72 DT with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.tn](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/124777195-the-deadly-dozen-indias-most-notorious-serial-killers) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description A schoolteacher who killed multiple paramours with cyanide; a mother who trained her daughters to kill children; a thug from the 1800s who slaughtered more than 900 people, a manservant who killed girls and devoured their body parts. If you thought serial killers was a Western phenomenon, think again! These bone-chilling stories in The Deadly Dozen will take you into the hearts and heads of India's most devious murderers and schemers, exploring what made them kill and why? Review: A must-read for every true crime enthusiast! - If there’s one thing that grinds my gears, it’s reviewers who belittle an author’s painstaking research by claiming it’s nothing more than what you can find in a quick Google search. When I picked up *The Deadly Dozen: India's Most Notorious Serial Killers* by Anirban Bhattacharya, I expected a deep dive into the dark recesses of Indian crime history, not a spark notes summary, and let me tell you, Bhattacharya delivered. So, to those critics out there, let’s give credit where it’s due—compiling and narrating historical facts with accuracy and sensitivity is no walk in the park. Now, let’s address another gripe that some have: the language. Yes, the language in this book is simple. But let’s get real—this isn’t a work of literary fiction, it’s a meticulously researched account of some of the most chilling figures in Indian history. Bhattacharya’s straightforward prose makes these stories accessible to a wider audience, which is precisely the point. Sometimes, it’s not about flowery language but about the cold, hard facts—and the way those facts make your blood run cold. Diving into *The Deadly Dozen* was like binge-watching a true crime docuseries, but with the added bonus of not having to worry about creepy reenactments. Each chapter unravels the life and crimes of a different serial killer, and boy, does it get under your skin. From Raman Raghav’s horrifying reign of terror to the unsettling calm of Auto Shankar, Bhattacharya brings these figures to life (in the most unnerving way possible). The author doesn’t just lay out the crimes; he delves into the psyche behind them. It’s fascinating and terrifying in equal measure. There were times I had to remind myself to breathe because, let’s be honest, reading about serial killers is not for the faint of heart—especially when those killers once walked the same streets we do. What I appreciate most about Bhattacharya’s approach is his ability to make these tales both informative and engaging without sensationalizing the horror. It’s a delicate balance, and he nails it. By the end of the book, I felt like I’d learned so much, even if I did sleep with one eye open for a few nights. So, here’s my advice: if you’re into true crime and you want a book that’s both chilling and enlightening, *The Deadly Dozen* is worth your time. Just make sure you read it with the lights on. Oh, and to the critics—next time, let’s not knock an author for doing their job well, okay? Review: There is a serial killer in all of us. - Firstly very well researched, after reading it I have come to know that there might be a killer in all of us. The way all the victims were observed and killed, it really shows that too much obsession can lead to more harm than good. So totally loved all the dozen stories and the way it has been put by the author. Highly recommended to all readers. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #38,110 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #212 in True Accounts (Books) #593 in Science Fiction Crime & Mystery #773 in Society & Culture (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.4 out of 5 stars 408 Reviews | ## Images ![The Deadly Dozen: India's Most Notorious Serial Killers - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/716s0Bgu8SS.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A must-read for every true crime enthusiast! *by S***A on 17 August 2024* If there’s one thing that grinds my gears, it’s reviewers who belittle an author’s painstaking research by claiming it’s nothing more than what you can find in a quick Google search. When I picked up *The Deadly Dozen: India's Most Notorious Serial Killers* by Anirban Bhattacharya, I expected a deep dive into the dark recesses of Indian crime history, not a spark notes summary, and let me tell you, Bhattacharya delivered. So, to those critics out there, let’s give credit where it’s due—compiling and narrating historical facts with accuracy and sensitivity is no walk in the park. Now, let’s address another gripe that some have: the language. Yes, the language in this book is simple. But let’s get real—this isn’t a work of literary fiction, it’s a meticulously researched account of some of the most chilling figures in Indian history. Bhattacharya’s straightforward prose makes these stories accessible to a wider audience, which is precisely the point. Sometimes, it’s not about flowery language but about the cold, hard facts—and the way those facts make your blood run cold. Diving into *The Deadly Dozen* was like binge-watching a true crime docuseries, but with the added bonus of not having to worry about creepy reenactments. Each chapter unravels the life and crimes of a different serial killer, and boy, does it get under your skin. From Raman Raghav’s horrifying reign of terror to the unsettling calm of Auto Shankar, Bhattacharya brings these figures to life (in the most unnerving way possible). The author doesn’t just lay out the crimes; he delves into the psyche behind them. It’s fascinating and terrifying in equal measure. There were times I had to remind myself to breathe because, let’s be honest, reading about serial killers is not for the faint of heart—especially when those killers once walked the same streets we do. What I appreciate most about Bhattacharya’s approach is his ability to make these tales both informative and engaging without sensationalizing the horror. It’s a delicate balance, and he nails it. By the end of the book, I felt like I’d learned so much, even if I did sleep with one eye open for a few nights. So, here’s my advice: if you’re into true crime and you want a book that’s both chilling and enlightening, *The Deadly Dozen* is worth your time. Just make sure you read it with the lights on. Oh, and to the critics—next time, let’s not knock an author for doing their job well, okay? ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ There is a serial killer in all of us. *by A***R on 16 December 2021* Firstly very well researched, after reading it I have come to know that there might be a killer in all of us. The way all the victims were observed and killed, it really shows that too much obsession can lead to more harm than good. So totally loved all the dozen stories and the way it has been put by the author. Highly recommended to all readers. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Spine Chilling *by A***A on 16 October 2019* The Deadly Dozen is undoubtedly one of the most disturbing books I have read till date. After reading this book, I can ascertain that not only truth is stranger than fiction, but is several times more gorier and murkier. I had known the accounts of some of the serial killers narrated in this book earlier from newspapers; while some, such as Darbara Singh and Cyanide Mallika were completely new to me. Out of the twelve faces of evil described in the book, I was most infuriated by the deplorable actions of Darbara Singh and scared off by the sinister acts of Amardeep Sada. And though this is a difficult book for a faint-hearted, it kept me engrossed through the sheer power of story-telling. So much so, that I finished this book in two-days flat! Bhattacharya has successfully painted a canvas that portrays the sinister nights of big metro cities, like Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, and Noida to the sleepy afternoons of rural Punjab, Maharashtra, and Karnataka. A plethora of emotions surged through my heart as I kept reading though one macabre murder story to another. I felt enraged at the murderers, sad for the innocent victims, and breathless while going through the sensational accounts of court trials. 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