I had to DNF this book about halfway in.

I understand this is a factual rendition of these horrific murders, but the lack of any emotion added by the voice of the author seemed really detached and chilling, in addition, I do not condone (an edited) photo of the victim (while being tortured) being added to the book. It seems unnecessary and disrespectful to the victim and the victim's family. Imagine losing your daughter and loved one and seeing a part of her body in this unbelievably dreadful situation being published in a book. Just no.

Thank you, NetGalley for the ARC of this book!

I have not enjoyed this book and have not completed it.

I chose to review this book because I was interested in the premise of the book, and wanted to learn more about the Moors Murderers. Unfortunately, the writing style was bland and painful to read. I would recommend a rewrite, with editing.

As much as I like a true crime story, I struggled a bit with the writing style in this book. It was not always consistent , and was sometimes so full of little details not always relevant to the story, that I got a little distracted.
All in all is a very informative and interesting read, difficult and disturbing like a true crime should be once you get used to the style.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for providing me with an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

There isn’t much to say about The Moors Murders that need explanation to anyone in the UK as to what happened (or I’d be surprised much of the world the awful murders are so well known) and I have read a few books on this, but I thought this book was a really well written and comprehensive study of the events , thoughtfully and respectfully told (too many books don’t do this) there was information I hadn’t read before and I was impressed by the authors ability to stay unbiased and present the facts without an opinion. Well written and researched I recommend this to people interested in true crime and who want a non biased look into these awful events

Thanks to netgalley and the publisher for a free copy for an honest opinion

This is the first book I've actually read about the Moors Murderers. It was a very informative book and it held my interest.

This is a very readable and comprehensive work. I have read a lot about the Moors Murders before, and this was a great addition to my virtual bookshelf. Contains a lot of detail in a way that remains accessible.

I have read books based on The Moors Murders before and this had information I had never heard before. I always find pictures of people like this just living normal lives so chilling.

A straightforward but interesting account of these two horrific people, their childhoods and then their relationship and awful crimes. Packed with information from various sources and with photographs dispersed throughout.

Well researched and presented book telling the background stories of the Moors Murderers. Harrowing in places as you would expect but fills in many of the gaps in the case. An illuminating historical crime book.

This was difficult to read at times due to Brady and Hindley’s crimes. It has lots of new information and pictures in which was interesting . Occasionally the information felt like it didn’t flow properly at times but I still managed to make sense of what I was reading.

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for granting my wish to read this book for my honest review.

A book about these 2 evil people is never going to be an easy read,a disgusting pair whose crimes shock as much now as when committed
The detail in the book is astounding,interesting to read about their early lives and how they met and how it was her who was determinded to snare him,also found the letters from the pair to relatives and each other fascinating,the crime details are not easy to read and I did skip over parts
A lot of effort has gone into making this surely the most in depth look at 2 people whose names people my age grew up knowing and fearing and even now cause a shudder of revulsion when mentioned

This book was written extremely well. The flow and description of events was disgustingly accurate. It opens your eyes to how your upbringing shapes you. This book makes you want to hug your children tight and board up your doors and windows.

Special thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for a free, electronic ARC of this novel received in exchange for an honest review.
Expected publication date: April 30, 2022
In the 1960s, Myra Hindley and Ian Brady turned the desolate yet serene countryside of Saddleworth Moor into a burial ground, disposing of their murder victims in the deep soil. The despicable acts of the couple became well known in the U.K, and had the entire country on high alert. When authorities finally found two bodies buried in the moor (both were young children), the investigation began and soon, one more body was found (that of a young man) in the Brady/Hindley home. As the police continued their search, the couple stayed mum, claiming innocence until the last minute, and refusing to turn on each other.
C.G.C Cook brings the horrible murders of the young couple to light in his well-researched, true crime novel “The Moors Murders”. Complete with never-before-seen photos taken by Ian Brady, Cook’s story takes us through the childhood of Ian and Myra, their infamous relationship, and the emotional police investigation. Canadian fans are likely to compare Ian and Myra to our own famous murdering couple, Paul and Karla (I know I did!), and the brutal and heartless acts performed by this pair are just as despicable.
Cook pays respect to the victims and their families the best way he can, while still maintaining the story’s integrity and reality. Ian’s manipulative relationship with Myra, his love of Hitler and his approval of the Nazi Internment Camps, immediately makes Ian the monster in the story. Myra, however, is not depicted as the innocent “tag along”, like most female serial killer partners are, but instead is held responsible for her own rule in the murders, even though she herself denied culpability in the face of damming evidence.
I was fascinated by the similarities in the couple’s upbringing, and how both Myra and her sister Maureen, seemed to fall for similar men (although Maureen’s husband was responsible for turning the couple in to the police, he played a role in the murder of the final victim). The fate that brought two similar monsters together is most definitely a cruel one, and I was relieved that the legal outcome went the way it did. Although I was not familiar with this specific story until this novel, I can imagine the fear and heartbreak that ran through the small community during the couple’s reign.
Creepy and very dark, Cook’s portrayal of the killing couple leaves an indelible mark, and although some of the formatting could use some tweaking, “The Moors Murders” is a compelling true crime novel, depicting the most disgustingly despicable crime imaginable (child rape and murder) and the monsters who committed it.

I read this in honour of the victims and the horrific horrors they faced. A chilling account of two heinous individuals who I do not even want call humans. This account is written factually and without opinion, which must have been incredibly difficult to do. A detailed description of the crimes, the upbringings which lead to such an unjust loss of young lives and how the Moors Murderers were bought to some sort of justice. RIP to the victims and I hope Ian Brady and Myra Hindley are now paying eternally for their hideous and evil actions.

This is a story most of us know. Or so I thought. Through his obviously extensive research, Chris Cook was able to shed light on details I hadn’t heard before. As much as we wish it was different, most of us are fascinated by the macabre. This book satisfied my need for nonfiction & was very well done.

Any true crime buff knows that there are countless books available on Ian Brady and Myra Hindley - still thought of as one of the most abhorrent and shocking crimes in British history. It can often be difficult finding a true crime book that encompasses everything and doesn’t just rehash what’s been written before.

The book starts right from when they were born. Encompasses all of their lives, not just the murders. An in-depth examination-includes comments from people who knew them at school for example, how they were at the time. Many black and white photos are included, some of them not released before.

It's interesting learning about their lives, what could be triggers etc. But when you read this, and realise what monsters they were, I don't think there can ever be any excuse for crimes so terribly chilling as these. How could she stay together with him and participate in these crimes with him, when he's done such awful things to her? Or did he? Was she making that up? Did he make her go along with the murders, would he have killed her otherwise?
Despite the difficult subject matter, it's easy to read, detailed, yet not long-winded. Becomes a really gripping read.

What makes us want to read something as shocking and gruesome as this? Why are some people so bad, and don't seem to have any conscience, not a care for others? It's fascinating how the different pieces come together, and they are eventually caught.

A must read for fans of true crime books. One of the most well-known cases, and here is a very well-researched and well-written account.

My thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for providing an arc in exchange for an unbiased review.

interesting I already knew the basics about this case but found this book had way more information and told me stuff that I didn't know. was well written and I think dealt with the case in a very good sensitive way

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for providing this book in exchange for an honest review.
I hadn't heard of this true crime case before so I was very intrigued by the book summary.
The crimes these two committed were brutal and completely heartless. I will never understand the depravity of some people, especially those who harm animals and children.
Overall, this book does get a bit dry and repetitive but there is a lot of information on this case packed into this book.

Thank you to Netgalley for an advanced copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
A well-documented account of horrific gruesome crimes committed by two of the most dangerous individuals ever born.

This book is the true story of Ian Brady and Myra Hindley and how they murdered 5 young people in the 1960's.
The book gives a full, very detailed account of both Brady's and Hindley's childhood and youth, how they were raised and how they met.
The book goes on to detail how their victims were chosen, how they were obtained, and then, how they were ultimately tortured and killed.
The pair were caught, because Brady involved and trusted a young man who then went to the police because he couldn't live with what he had witnessed. The details of the evidence being put together, bodies located, and the trial are covered in depth. .
There are numerous pictures in the book, ranging from pictures of Brady, Hindley, her pets, the youngsters that were killed etc.
This book was exceptionally well written and every detail covered in depth. There was little left to the imagination and it was an incredibly difficult read as most true crime books are. My rating of 4 stars is simply because I felt that far too much minutiae was included and it dragged the novel out for too long.