Murder Maps: Crime Scenes Revisited; Phrenology to Fingerprint 1811–1911
- An extraordinary cartographic journey into the shadows of the 19th century.
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Murder Maps isn’t just another true-crime book — it’s a visceral exploration of historical murders through maps, diagrams and forensic insight. Dr Drew Gray meticulously charts notorious cases from across the world, from the ‘French Ripper’ Joseph Vacher to H.H. Holmes and his infamous “Murder Castle”. Each event is replotted using archival maps, revealing the geography of crime like never before.
Why we chose this book
Narrative + visual depth: history lovers and armchair detectives will find themselves immersed in both gripping storytelling and richly detailed cartography.
Unique format: maps, period illustrations, and authentic layouts turn this into a coffee-table book with substance — it sparks curiosity and conversation.
A fresh angle on crime history: not just the stories of crime, but how societies responded — from primitive police whistles to early fingerprinting.
What you’ll find inside
Geographic breakdowns of historic murders
Street-level plans and archival maps
Cases ranging from Europe to America and beyond
Insight into the rise of forensic science and detection techniques
Vintage illustrations, mugshots, and crime press imagery
Perfect for
Fans of true-crime history and forensics
Lovers of cartographic storytelling
Readers who enjoy engaging and unusual non-fiction
Gifts for collectors, detectives at heart, and visual story lovers