Inside the Mind of the Backpacker Killer - by Tanya Farber & Jeremy Daniel (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

A gripping exploration of the life, crimes, and chilling psychology of Ivan Milat, Australia's backpacker murderer, one of the most infamous serial killers of the twentieth century.

Ivan Milat's killing spree through the Australian outback left a trail of terror and cemented his legacy as one of the most ruthless serial killers in history. Targeting young backpackers seeking adventure, Milat turned the idyllic Belanglo State Forest into a nightmare, brutally murdering at least seven travellers. His horrifying crimes became the real-life inspiration for the hit horror film Wolf Creek, an iconic piece of Australian cinema.

This book unravels the shocking details of Milat's brutality, the relentless investigation that brought him to justice, and the cultural effects that turned his story into both a cautionary tale and a dark fascination for true crime fans. Discover the unsettling truths behind the man who terrorized a nation.

Perfect for fans of Mindhunter, Making a Murderer, and anyone drawn to the real-life stories behind horror's most haunting legends, this is the definitive account of a killer who terrorized the Australian Outback.

About the Author

Tanya Farber has worked as a journalist for two decades and specializes in narrative non-fiction. She has won four international journalism awards and many others in her home country of South Africa. She is co-author of two titles in the Inside the Mind series: Ted Bundy and Rose West, as well as Blood On Her Hands - South Africa's Most Notorious Female Killers and photographic book Alf Kumalo: Through My Lens. She has a masters degree in journalism, and is currently working on her first fiction novel.
Jeremy Daniel is an author, scriptwriter, digital marketing specialist and musician. He is the co-author of two titles in the Inside the Mind series: Ted Bundy and Rose West, as well as nine sports biographies for Jonathan Ball Publishers.