Netflix’s Mindhunter is, as Empire states, “fascinating and compelling TV”. This isn’t only because of the Fincher-led cinematography and uncannily accurate portrayals of true-life killers, but also because the show offers viewers a glimpse into some of the evilest minds in recent history.

If, after the Season 2 credits rolled, you were left wanting to know more about the show’s succession of murderers and how they were brought to justice, here are a collection of well-researched tomes compiled by people in the know. Whether written by journalists or prosecutors directly involved in the cases, there are many books out there that provide additional information on these troubling events.