BOOKS
Lee Mellor’s insatiable curiosity is matched by his imaginative writing style. As an author Dr. Mellor brings social behavior, history, and scientific theories to the reader in engaging creative prose.
His works range from Behind the Horror, a popular evaluation of the true events that inspired horror movies, to fascinating academic forays into criminal behavior in Homicide and Understanding Necrophilia.
Explore Dr. Mellor’s works, and be prepared to lose sleep.
Behind The Horror
Uncover the twisted tales that inspired the big screen’s greatest screams.
Which case of demonic possession inspired The Exorcist? What horrifying front-page story generated the idea for A Nightmare on Elm Street? Which film was based on the infamous skin-wearing murderer Ed Gein?
Unearth the terrifying and true tales behind some of the scariest Horror movies to ever haunt our screens, including the Enfield poltergeist case that was retold in The Conjuring 2 and the serial killers who inspired Hannibal Lecter in The Silence of the Lambs.
Behind the Horror dissects these and other bizarre tales to reveal haunting real-life stories of abduction, disappearance, murder, and exorcism.
Cold North Killers
Canada is seen as a peaceful place, but this wake-up call shows us that there have been more than 60 serial killers in our history.
There are more than 60 serial murderers in Canadian history. For too long awareness of serial murder in Canada has been confined to West Coast butcher Clifford Olson and the "Schoolgirl Murderers" Paul Bernardo and Karla Homolka, along with the horrific acts of pig farmer Robert Pickton.
Unlike our American neighbours, Canada has been viewed as a nation untouched by the shadow of multiple murder. Then came Colonel Russell Williams and his bizarre homicides and serial home invasions, which were sensational news worldwide on the Internet and television and in scores of newspapers and magazines.
The reason for Canada’s serial killer blackout is clear: until now such information has never been compiled and presented in a single concise work. Cold North Killers is a wake-up call. This detailed and haunting account of Canada’s worst monsters analyzes their crimes, childhoods, and inevitable downfalls. It is an indispensable compendium for any true crime lover, criminologist, or law-enforcement officer.
Homicide: A Forensic Psychology Casebook
Forensic psychology plays an increasingly important role in criminal investigations and legal decision-making. Homicide: A Forensic Psychology Casebook guides readers through the practical aspects of homicide cases across the entire criminal justice system, from the investigative process to the criminal trial process, and beyond. Each chapter contains a description and analysis of selected cases and offenders, and provides a crime narrative and offender narrative to illustrate the underlying theory and practical considerations of homicide investigations. Criminal justice students and practitioners alike will benefit from the comprehensive scope of this text.
In order to ensure fair and efficient criminal justice practices in the field of forensic investigation, there is still a need for conformity and standardization of sound protocols and approaches based on improved knowledge and education. This book is part of that effort to understand homicidal behavior and offenders better in order to prevent similar crimes.
Conspiracies Uncovered
Enter a hidden world of mysteries, scandals, secrets, and lies
Perhaps it is human nature to believe there is more to the world than meets the eye – that the greatest secrets and truths are hidden from us.
Whatever the reason, conspiracy theories are a global phenomenon. Conspiracies Uncovered delves into some of the most pervasive theories, from the “The assassination of John F. Kennedy”
to the moon landings, showcasing the evidence
for and against each one, revealing the surprising truths behind some and the bizarre inspirations
for others.
Rampage Canadian Mass Murder & Spree Killing
A definitive compendium of Canada’s mass murderers and spree killers.
Rampage: a state of anger or agitation resulting in violent, reckless, and destructive behaviour. In 1989, Marc Lépine mercilessly executed 14 female students at Montreal’s École Polytechnique to become Canada’s most notorious mass murderer. The following year spree killer Peter John Peters roamed from London, Ontario, to Thunder Bay, leaving a trail of bloodied bodies, broken dreams, and stolen vehicles. Both men experienced the same devastating destiny – they embarked on homicidal rampages that shook their nation to the core.
Lee Mellor has gathered more than 25 of Canada’s most lethal mass and spree killers into a single work. Rampage details their grisly crimes, delves into their twisted psyches, and dissects their motivations to answer the question every true crime lover yearns to know: why? If you think serial killers are dangerous, prepare for something deadlier.
the Crime Book
Explore 100 notorious crimes worldwide, from the Great Train Robbery to the Lindbergh kidnapping and Jeffrey Dahmer's murders.
Uncover the motives of delusional, opportunistic, and truly evil perpetrators while delving into the gripping details of how each case was solved.
From the audacious schemes of con men like Victor Lustig to adrenaline-fueled escapes and the exploits of pirates, kidnappers, and drug cartels, The Crime Book decrypts a myriad of criminal acts.
It navigates through history, shedding light on pivotal moments that created opportunities for criminals, such as Prohibition-era alcohol smuggling. The book also traces the evolution of justice and forensics, from the Innocence Project's DNA testing to ingenious sting operations against notorious criminals. With a foreword by bestselling crime author Peter James, The Crime Book is a captivating journey into the realms of humanity's darker side.
Understanding Necrophilia
A Global Multidisciplinary Approach features the writing of experts from around the world who share professional, cultural, social, and legal insights on the subject.
Designed to serve as a complete reference guide for psychiatrists, social workers, those working in law enforcement, and students of forensic medicine and psychology.
This interdisciplinary text provides a balanced and applied approach to studying necrophilia, and examines the phenomenon from the perspectives of abnormal and social psychology, cultural sociology, criminology, criminal justice, forensic anthropology, medical pathology, and legal systems. Specific topics include historical, legal, definitional, and ethical issues surrounding necrophilia, its etiology, paraphilic co-morbidities, and various typologies and links to homicide.
Comprehensive and ground-breaking, Understanding Necrophilia is a well-researched, fearless academic examination of a topic that is both challenging and disturbing, and the author contributions are informative yet sensitive.
Understanding Necrophilia can serve as a stand-alone text and is also an excellent supplement to standard textbooks on forensic psychology, criminology, and sexual deviance.
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