{"product_id":"murder-at-home-how-our-safest-space-is-where-were-most-in-danger-9780751584974","title":"Murder at Home: How Our Safest Space Is Where We're Most in Danger","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHome is where the heart is. But home is also the most common site for murder. The grimly fascinating new book from the UK's leading criminologist David Wilson uncovers the dangers that exist where we least expect them - perfect for fans of \u003ci\u003eThe Dark Side of the Mind \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eThe Mind of a Murderer\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe home is the place where murder most commonly occurs. In England and Wales, each year on average 75 per cent of female murder victims and 39 per cent of murdered men are killed at home. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis gripping new title from the author of \u003ci\u003eMy Life with Murderers\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eA Plot to Kill\u003c\/i\u003e explores the tragic prevalence of domestic murder and how, for so many victims, their own home is the place they are most in danger. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eDavid Wilson is the UK's leading criminologist and his knowledge of murder is unparalleled. By walking through each part of the house, he explains how each room's purpose has changed over time, the weapons they contain, and ultimately, how these things combine in murder. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eDelving into infamous as well as lesser-known true crime cases, this examination of the tragic, ordinary nature of murder is both a chilling read and a startling insight into the everyday impact of violence and how it can touch us all.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eDavid Wilson is Emeritus Professor of Criminology and the founding Director of the Centre for Applied Criminology at Birmingham City University. Prior to taking up an academic appointment in 1997, David was a prison governor working at a variety of establishments in a number of different roles. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eProfessor Wilson appears in the print and broadcast media as a commentator and presenter. His publishing includes \u003ci\u003eHunting Evil\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eA History of British Serial Killing\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eSigns of Murder\u003c\/i\u003e, and his professional memoir, \u003ci\u003eMy Life with Murderers, \u003c\/i\u003ewhich was shortlisted for the Saltire Prize for Non-Fiction. His next book, \u003ci\u003eA Plot to Kill\u003c\/i\u003e, will publish in 2021.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Sphere","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51276577702162,"sku":"9780751584974","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_1110c90a-30d8-4994-97b8-75ef2ce342ad.jpg?v=1747131887","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/murder-at-home-how-our-safest-space-is-where-were-most-in-danger-9780751584974","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}