A collection of historical true crime stories about women with murder in mind

The majority of murders are committed by white males who are 18-35 years of age and motivated by anger.

Yet this is not always the case.

From Shakespeare to the Bible, the act of murder has fascinated us throughout time. The human experience where one person takes the life of another in an act of murder affects us all.

Throughout history there have been a small number of outsider criminals who separate themselves for the fact that they are not usual murderers, for the simple fact they are in fact female.

“Black Widow” is a term used in less enlightened times to describe a woman who kills.

In this book we explore over a dozen fascinating cases where women either try to or succeed in killing another person.

With contributions from head historian of the Geelong Gaol Museum, Deb Robinson and Queer true crime author, Ash Tonkin and Roy Maloy.

“Black Widow” will fascinate you!