"The cases of over 30 mothers who murdered their children or other family members are discussed in this chilling book. Categorized by motives ranging from money and power to mental illness and selfishness, Killer Moms describes the circumstances, key players, investigations, and end results of each case. Woomer seeks to understand how such horrifying crimes could be committed, and at the end of the book she provides a list of resources to help those seeking assistance ranging from mental health counseling to abuse hotlines"--