The fine art of killing - Why is the 'motiveless ' murder an increasing phenomenon.? What is the mentality behind the Manson massacres , the Christie murders and other shocking cases of brutal killing - too frequent to be written off as isolated cases? In this penetrating exploration of murder , Colin Wilson suggests that the apparently meaningless violence so frighteningly prevalent today is the result of boredom and frustration induced by a repressive society. - particular individuals of high creative potential are thwarted in their natural drives and ambitions are forced to tread the deadly path of the homicide. Colin Wilson traces this path , describing in detail many instances of violent crime , and provides valuable pointers towards an explanation.