This fascinating collection of local tales and murder cases from across the county of Lancashire is illustrated with more than 60 archive photographs, reward notices and drawings from the "Illustrated Police News". With in-depth chapters recounting true cases of theft, violence, villainy and murder, supported by a wide range of sources (including newspapers and court reports) and covering more than a century of criminal history, this chilling catalogue of murderous misdeeds is sure to horrify and captivate anyone interested in the criminal history of the area.