I was obsessed with this series on Netflix so when I saw this book I had to snag it.

Forever having nightmares over it but this was incredible. I wish more true crime docs had follow ups like this!

Thank you so much to NetGalley & Ned Parker (and team) for an advanced eARC of this book in exchange for an honest review!

Are you a true crime junkie and are baffled by serial killers? If so, then you need to read this book. This is the story of the murders from a unique perspective - from the killers themselves. Serial killers are interesting creatures. They commit murders and we are left to ask the questions of why? This book helps to answer some of them. This is a book that I have recommended many times to fellow true crime junkies, so I recommend this to you as well.

I really liked that the authors of the book got stories from all sides of each case. They gave the reader the opportunity to have their own thoughts and opinions without being persuaded to think a certain way. I also liked that they didn't focus on super big and well covered cases.




Thank you NetGalley for the ARC!!

I really enjoyed this book. I have been planning on watching the TV show, but haven't gotten to it yet. I found it interesting to hear from the killer. What I loved most of all was that the authors didn't take a side!

Am A Killer by Danny Tipping and Ned Parker is a gripping exploration into the minds of murderers, inspired by the renowned Netflix documentary series. This book delves into ten compelling cases, granting us exclusive access to the incarcerated killers in high-security prisons across America. Through intimate interviews and handwritten letters, we hear their chilling reflections on their crimes and their lives behind bars.

While I found the book fascinating, it left me with conflicting emotions. I must admit, I yearned for a deeper dive into select cases to understand the roots of these criminals' paths. The book's plethora of cases left me hungry for more in-depth analysis, yet it remains an eye-opening look at some of America's most haunting murder mysteries. If you're a true crime enthusiast, I Am A Killer is definitely worth exploring, challenging you to grapple with the complexities of human nature and the flaws in our justice system.

I Am A Killer by Danny Tipping and Ned Parker is a gripping exploration into the minds of murderers, inspired by the renowned Netflix documentary series. This book delves into ten compelling cases, granting us exclusive access to the incarcerated killers in high-security prisons across America. Through intimate interviews and handwritten letters, we hear their chilling reflections on their crimes and their lives behind bars.

While I found the book fascinating, it left me with conflicting emotions. I must admit, I yearned for a deeper dive into select cases to understand the roots of these criminals' paths. The book's plethora of cases left me hungry for more in-depth analysis, yet it remains an eye-opening look at some of America's most haunting murder mysteries. If you're a true crime enthusiast, I Am A Killer is definitely worth exploring

I was excited to read this book because I enjoyed the tv series. This book just rehashes the cases from the show. My own fault for not realizing that. I skimmed through and will be purchasing this book for my library. If you haven't watched the show these cases are interesting to read. I appreciate that they are lesser known murderers instead of the serial killers we always hear about. Also, I appreciate that they interview people from both sides of the stories and keep the facts at the forefront of the narrative. I appreciate this book and will recommend it to my true crime readers.

For a deeper understanding than the show, this book gives you added details of the stories for these individuals on death row. What drawls me into the story is the way that the information is presented. Right away you assume these people are guilty but then you listen to their story and you start to wonder, “But wait. Are they?”
At times you forget that some of these people are probably pure evil.

I'm a part time true crime lover and I saw the show on Netflix. There's always something sad in this story, there's a waste of life and there's so much violence.
Sometimes you think it they're guilt or not and it a good read
Recommended.
Many thanks to the publisher for this ARC, all opinions are mine

I am a Killer is a book with an interesting concept. It's the telling of What makes a murderer, in their own words. What is even more interesting, is the well-roundedness of the telling of the story. First, no serial killers or child abusers are included. Second, the killer has to take ownership of their crime. Most inmates still claim their innocent. Third, the telling of each storyline is not just told from the killers perspective, but from victims, family members, someone who was impacted by this persons actions.
I know there is a TV show, same name, same stories, brought to life on the screen, but I haven't watched it. What I really really appreciate about this was the understanding from the producers/interviewers was that they didn't want to do what you normally see or hear with some narration over the events and/or summation or reminding us of the timeline. You hear directly from the people themselves. In print (and I'm sure on the show as well).
This book focuses on 10 individuals and their crimes, only after they go through a vetting process, which is explained in the how and why in the book. Each story brings to life not only the crime, but also the circumstances behind what shaped these individuals before these crimes were committed, to humanize them more than just labeling them from the 'worst day of their life' that they are then seen from going forward. It's an interesting concept, one that has been done before in different ways, but I just really appreciate the well rounded, multiple viewpoints from different avenues the most. Well done. Highly recommend.
*I received a copy of this book from NetGalley. This review is my own opinion*

Trigger Warning- sexual
Abuse, child abuse, rape, suicidal ideation
If you’re hooked on true crime on Netflix, the show I am Killer gives you an inside look on the person who committed the crime and its lasting effects. This book tells the story of 10 convicted “killers” that were featured on the show. Each case has unique circumstances surrounding the story. Rather than just an overview of the case facts, the filmmakers interviewed each inmate to get their side of the story. Often family and friends of the killer or the victim are interviewed as well. Each story tells of a heartbreaking murder, but dives in to the psyche of the killer. Overall I found this book fascinating to read. I wish I could say it was an enjoyable read, but the dark subject matters can be mentally draining. As a fan of the show, I already knew many of the details from the episodes. The reality of the killer’s background and childhood is traumatic and hard to read. Regardless of how traumatic, these stories need to be told and the cases studied to help understand what makes a killer.

In the book I Am a Killer by Daniel Tipping and Ned Parker we hear about murderers and there murders in their own words. we also hear from those who knew the murderer and although I found this book very interesting what else I found interesting is that in the introduction it said they don’t speak to rapist or pedophiles because they don’t want to sensationalize those things but it seemed every murderer was a victim of pedophilia or rape and or lots of other kinds of terrible abuse. I am not saying that is a positive owner negative, I am just saying. This book was very interesting in the times many of these abuse people who went for help like the first story with David and was refused to help they need it so badly what is astounding to me because it didn’t just happen with him it happened with a couple of the murderers in this book when I think of what could’ve possibly been done to help these people and may have even veered their path away from prison makes me really angry. There’s some really good stories in here I also want to mention Linda who I felt bad for in the book they said America has some of the longest crimes and a lot of these people in the book at least two I think could be released from prison but it’s not up to me I’m just a reader in review were of the book that I found so very interesting because I’m a big believer in victims having their stories told and although these stories do focus on the killers I found it had great respect for the victims. If you’re a fan of True Crime and you should definitely read IAM a killer it is a book I thoroughly enjoyed and highly recommend. I want to thank the publisher and NetGalley for my free arc copy please forgive any mistakes as I am blind and dictate my review.

Thank you to Netgalley and Sourcebooks (nonfiction) for the E- arc in exchange for honest review.

As a lover of anything true crime, this book just didn’t do it for me. It was rather repetitive. I had to DNF about 30% into it. I might pick it back up and try to finish it in the future.

𝚁𝚊𝚝𝚒𝚗𝚐: 4⭐️
𝙶𝚎𝚗𝚛𝚎: True Crime/Nonfiction📚

𝙼𝚢 𝚃𝚑𝚘𝚞𝚐𝚑𝚝𝚜:
As a lover of everything true crime I enjoyed this book. I liked hearing directly from the killers themselves and others around them. I appreciated that the authors did not offer any opinions but merely stated what was said from those interviewed (whether it is proven to be true or not). I like that it featured less well known killers. It was however a little receptive and left me wanting more from the story.

Thank you to Netgalley for an advanced copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

As a writer of true crime, I must admit I loved this book, which compliments the TV series. A recommended read.

Excellent book. I highly recommend it. Loved the twists and will definitely read more books but the authors.

True crime books are usually something I enjoy reading, but I felt bored with this one. The stores became repetitive and the killers all started to blend together. Each of the killers interviewed said similar things, the most irritating being I can’t remember what happened. I know these are the killers stories in their own words, but so much of what they said were obvious lies and manipulation.

I did feel for many of them and the very troubling upbringings they suffered from. The things some of them had to endure were deeply disturbing. The system failed a lot of these killers at a very young age. It definitely gives some insight into how some of them ended up where they are today.

Overall, the book is interesting, but lacking the awe factor to keep me engaged. The pacing and repetitive nature of the book just didn’t work for me.

This was such an interesting read. I really enjoyed the show however the book is so much more intriguing. It gives an insight into a killer's mind.

My thanks to Source books, Netgalley and the authors.
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This is the kind of book that I like to read, with killers interviewed that are lesser known. I get tired of seeing so many books on the same famous killers. This is written in the prisoner’s own words describing their crimes and they were all new to me. It entices me to find and watch the documentary that was made about these killers with the interviews. The authors went back and did a reinterview after a period of time and talking to other people (victim's family and friends) to get their perspective. It helped them to decide what to follow up on when they went back.