The UK's leading criminologist, Professor David Wilson will be in conversation in Milton Keynes later this month.
This exclusive event - being hosted by Waterstones MK at the Church of Christ the Cornerstone - comes on the eve of the publication of David's new book, Murder At Home.
David is Emeritus Professor of Criminology and the founding Director of the Centre for Applied Criminology at Birmingham City University.
Prior to taking up an academic appointment in 1997, David was a prison governor working at a variety of establishments in several different roles.
Professor Wilson appears in the print and broadcast media as a commentator and presenter; most recently in a gripping second series of the Channel 4 series, In the Footsteps of Killers with Emilia Fox.
David's fascinating new page turner uncovers the dangers that exist where we least expect them: 'MURDER AT HOME: How our safest space is where we’re most in danger.'
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Home is where the heart is. But home is also the most common site for murder.
In England and Wales, each year on average 75 per cent of female murder victims and 39 per cent of murdered men are killed at home.
This gripping new title from the author of My Life with Murderers and A Plot to Kill explores the tragic prevalence of domestic murder and how, for so many victims, their own home is the place they are most in danger.
By walking us through each part of the house, David explains how each room's purpose has changed over time, the weapons they contain, and ultimately, how these things combine in murder. Delving into infamous as well as lesser-known true crime cases, this examination of the tragic, ordinary nature of murder is both a chilling read and a startling insight into the everyday impact of violence and how it can touch us all.
The event takes place from 7pm on Wednesday, March 22. Tickets are available for £6, or £24 including a copy of Murder At Home (RRP £20).
