The Moors Murders
The definitive history of one of the most notorious criminal cases in Britain
by Michael Attwell
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Pub Date 4 Jun 2026 | Archive Date 4 Jul 2026
HarperCollins UK, Nonfiction | HarperElement
Description
What drives seemingly ordinary individuals to commit unimaginable acts of evil?
In the case of Ian Brady and Myra Hindley, this question has haunted Britain for decades. Known as the Moors Murderers, this notorious pair lured, abducted, and ultimately murdered five innocent children, subjecting them to unspeakable horrors. Their actions, documented in photographs and recordings, have left a lasting scar on the national consciousness.
In The Moors Murders, Michael Attwell, presents a comprehensive examination of this chilling chapter in British history. With nearly fifty years of dedicated research, Attwell seeks to understand how the pair transformed into figures of unspeakable evil.
As Attwell revisits the timeline of the Moors Murders, he confronts the enduring question that has perplexed the public for decades:
Why did they do it?
The Moors Murders invites readers to reflect on the chilling realities of this case, encouraging a deeper understanding of the events and the individuals involved. It is a sobering reminder of the capacity for evil that can exist in the most unexpected places.
Perfect for readers of true crime, criminal psychology, and those seeking a detailed, authoritative account of Britain’s most notorious murder case.
Available Editions
| EDITION | Ebook |
| ISBN | 9780008767716 |
| PRICE | £7.99 (GBP) |
| PAGES | 320 |
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Featured Reviews
Greville W, Reviewer
Everyone of a certain age remembers the Moors Murders and even now it is hard to even say those words without a chill working its way throughout your body.
Michael Attwell, an experienced documentary producer has been on top of this story almost from the beginning and he has produced a reasoned and thorough description and indeed, insider's account, of those terrible crimes as well as endeavouring to get inside the head of both Brady and Hindley in an attempt to understand what made them commit those appalling murders which have totally changed the way in which we take care of young children and no longer allow them to run around unsupervised.
The prose is spare and the story flows but it is far more than simply a dry account of what took place as Attwell attempts to analyse why they happened both in the context of society at the time as well as what drove the perpetrators to commit such evil.
He is perceptive and never less than fascinating and the book - whist never an easy read given the subject matter provides an in-depth and valuable updating of what will always be deemed one of the worst crimes in recent times.
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