This was such an interesting read. I have always been fascinated about the background stories of serial killers and this book exactly delivered that. It was gripping and you keep on turning the page. This is a must read for all the true crime fans.

I weirdly enjoyed this - was a great insight into the lives of those who were murdered. To hear about the victims and their lives really showed you the scale of the devastation Ted Bundy left in his wake. Heartbreaking to read but really
Interesting. Shame the police didn’t have better resources back then!

A really interesting read with lots of information about Bundy and his life, I learned a lot about the killer. I would recommend this book

As a true crime lover I really enjoyed this book. I think everyone knows the name Red Bundy but this book had so many details I wasn’t aware of! Thank you NetGalley for giving me an ARC of this book!

Thank you to netgalley and the publisher for giving me access to the ARC of this.

This is a very interesting retelling of Ted Bundys crimes and his family life. This doesn't dive into the psychological side of this killer, just a general retelling. Good read if you are interested in learning about his life and crimes.

This book is narrative non-fiction delving into the life and crimes of notorious serial killer Ted Bundy. It is well written, but the research seems to have been somewhat lacking. There are some significant interviews and assessments conducted with Bundy which are either glossed over or not mentioned. Since this book is meant to be a comprehensive look at his life, his crimes, his psychology, and law enforcement efforts to catch him, it seems like more discussion of insights from these types of resources should have been included.

I did appreciate some things, however. I very much liked the prologue, which lays out a great overview of some of the compelling sociological aspects to Bundy's case -- his ability to blend in and appear "normal" and even like a successful, kind young professional; the impact his childhood may have had on his mindset; how close he came to being caught at times; his ability to maintain long-term relationships; and the public's experience in learning about his reign of terror as it unfolded. I also appreciated how certain details of the story which are not often focused on were discussed, such as the amount of planning Bundy. put into many of his crimes and how he inserted himself into the response to some of his crimes (chatting with neighbors at his boarding house about the Chi Omega murders, volunteering in searches for some of the victims). On the other hand, the book did not weave in a cohesive discussion of these different facets beyond the prologue as well as expected. The authors also emphasized in the prologue that the book would "[go} beyond the moment of murder in the lives of his victims...", but there is very little of this actually done. Combined with the research issues mentioned before, these issues add up to a book that doesn't fully live up to its potential.

There are many books written about Bundy. I don't discourage others who, like me, have read a number of these books from reading this one, but be aware that there is little new information here. Readers less familiar with the story are a better audience, as it does provide an easy to read narrative covering the span of Bundy's life and crimes despite it's downfalls.

Thank you to Gemini Books Group and NetGalley for the electronic ARC copy of this book!

I’m not sure if it’s me but this was just okay. Most of the book can be easily find on wikipedia. It was a quick and interesting read but i can’t say i learnt anything new.

Thank you to NetGalley for providing me with an ARC of this book!

While I enjoyed parts of this book, it was a sensationalist retelling of Ted Bundy's story more than anything. It was not a deep dive into the psychology of his mind or actions, contrary to the title of the book. It also seemed like the authors were adding in what they think the victims were feeling in the moment of their attack. Those creative liberties left a bad taste in my mouth. Overall, I rate it 2 out of 5 stars.

⭐️ Thank you to NetGalley for providing me with an ARC of this book! ⭐️

4.5 ⭐️ I really liked it!

Almost the perfect true crime documentary!

Although i am a big fan of crime fiction and thrillers i rarely read or watch true crime stories. Of course i can name the most notorious and infamous serial killers that have existed, i know what were their crimes but this was the first time i actually read the full story of one.
And there was nothing missing in this book. We can learn about Bundy's upbringing, his school years, career and family life. And surely the path into crime world and how he became the biggest Boogeyman of America in his time.
There were few facts that were repeated again and again and that somehow made the story in those places a little bit chaotic but overall the book was great.

Not sure that here are something that would be unknown for true crime junkies but for those who are just starting to explore this genre and wants to know more about Ted Bundy this is perfect. Totally recommend.

Thabk you Netgalley for this advanced reader's copy in exchange for an honest review.

Well researched, informative and a bit disturbing at time
Highly recommended.
Many thanks to the publisher for this ARC, all opinions are mine

A really informative and deep background into the life of Ted Bundy. Very uncomfortable at times but to be expected with this type of book!

I really enjoyed this. I’ve read multiple books about Ted Bundy but there were a couple of things I didn’t know which I read in this book which was worth the read to me. A good and solid addition to the true crime genre.

Thanks to Netgalley for the free copy. The story of Ted Bundy. It does provide a lot of insight into his life including his childhood, his home life and of course his sadistic ways.

This book goes into insane detail on the life and mind of serial killer ted bundy- it covers everything from his childhood to how he became such a prolific serial killer and notable infamous figure in humanities history!! It felt like I was taking a deep dive into his life through this book

Thank you to NetGalley and Gemini Books Group for the complimentary copy.

Ted Bundy is known as the most notorious serial killer in American history with having killed, allegedly, more than 30 young women in a 4-year time span. He would use his charm and comforting presence to lure young women away from the public to kidnap, sexually assault, bludgeon, and strangle them, ultimately killing them.

This book was SO good. I love how it read like a novel and how the authors took the time to ensure that their audience knew about the type of people the victims were. While this was about Bundy and his reign of terror, we see the personalities and the lives of these young women who were never given a chance. There were also some cool tidbits about the Bundy case and about Bundy himself that I didn't know from documentaries and other books I've read.

It was also interesting to get a look into Bundy's psyche a little bit toward the end and the generational trauma associated with his parents and grandparents. It just goes to show you how the way you were raised will ultimately leak into future generations.

𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐝 𝐎𝐟 𝐓𝐞𝐝 𝐁𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐲 𝐛𝐲 𝐓𝐚𝐧𝐲𝐚 𝐅𝐚𝐫𝐛𝐞𝐫 & 𝐉𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐲 𝐃𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐞𝐥
𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐫𝐞: 𝐍𝐨𝐧-𝐅𝐢𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧
𝐘𝐞𝐚𝐫: 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓

I’ve always been fascinated by Ted Bundy in a sick morbid way, how he fooled so many people, so I quickly requested this book on NetGalley. But I feel you should read this book if you have NO idea who Ted Bundy is. But it’s probably better to watch some of the Netflix Documentaries about him or read The Stranger Beside Me by Ann Rule.

I felt this was very repetitive. It also regurgitated information.

What true crime book would you recommend?

Thanks to NetGalley for this Arc

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I have read nearly every book on Ted Bundy and thought that I knew all the facts regarding his long and chilling story. However, this book had quite a few, new, additional interesting facts that hadn’t been mentioned before.
A vey worthy addition to the pantheon on this total monster.

I was put off right away by these authors spelling Bundy's father's name wrong each time they used it. They also use an outdated definition for a serial killer and rely largely on older sources and some true crime websites for their information. Where are the multiple experts who've analyzed Bundy? including the mental health experts? They mention Al Carlisle but leave his Bundy books out of the bibliography. They don't seem to know about Bundy's cousin's book, which reveals much about his early years. In addition, they perpetuate myths about Bundy's grandfather, although more recent sources (including a DNA analysis) have put those to rest. This is not a deep analysis of Bundy for anyone versed in the Bundy literature. Although competently, written, it's not competently researched. The book reads more like a pulp paperback version of Bundy's developmental psychology. Disappointing.

the book follows the story of ted bundy - one of the most infamous serial killers of the 20th century.
despite presenting himself as charming and maintaining seemingly normal relationships, he was, in reality, a sadistic criminal. i guess that contrast is why he remains a subject of fascination. he appeared to be normal person, yet managed to hide deeply psychopathic behavior.

between 1974 and 1978, bundy went on a brutal killing spree. in 1978, he was arrested and later confessed to raping and murdering 30 young women and girls across five u.s. states, though the real number is believed to be much higher.
he was also known to engage in necrophilia, highlighting the disturbing nature of his crimes.

bundy was often described as charismatic, articulate, and intelligent - traits he used to manipulate and lure his victims.
he would frequently feign injury or impersonate an authority figure to gain theit trust. after abducting them, he would typically assault, murder, and sometimes revisit their corpses.

on january 24, 1989, bundy was executed in the electric chair at florida state prison.

'inside the mind of ted bundy' is a fascinating read that dives deep into the life of this notorious killer. it's well-researched and provides insight into his toubled childhood,  education, relationship with his parents and some of his victims, and, of course, the murders.

it's a must read for true crime lovers!

Ebook version given by Netgalley for an honest review of “Inside the mind of Ted Bundy”

This book dives deep into the cases and horrendous evil twisted crimes that of Ted Bundy. From his childhood and family life and portraying himself as one of the most normal human beings, going to college, having relationships, but terrorising America - that could possibly show insight into how he became the monster that he was and how he managed to allude police for so long, be so convincing and break out of custody and prison multiple times to continue his reign of terror.

No one will ever know what caused a man such as Ted Bundy to be who he was, but it doesn’t stop people and qualified professions years on from his crimes to see what may have been the root of such evil and how someone so charismatic, charming, handsome in the eyes of obsessed fans became one of Americas most prolific serial killers.