All That Is Wicked: A Gilded-Age Story of Murder and the Race to Decode the Criminal Mind

The narrative revolves around Edward Rulloff, a cunning serial murderer deemed "too intelligent to be killed." It explores the efforts of 19th-century investigators who believed that unlocking Rulloff's mind could provide crucial insights into criminal psychology. Acclaimed crime historian Kate Winkler Dawson weaves a thrilling tale that combines historical intrigue with an examination of the complexities of the criminal mind, highlighting the interplay between intelligence and morality in the pursuit of justice.