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All the books by Debi Marshall adapted to cinema and television

Debi Marshall is known for being the author of the book Killing for Pleasure, first published in 2006, which was adapted to cinema by Justin Kurzel in 2011.
We invite you to watch, read, and vote for either the adaptation or the original, and join the debate on whether the book or the movie is better.
The Snowtown Murders. Poster of the 2011 movie and cover of the 2006 book, Killing for Pleasure: The Definitive Story of the Snowtown Serial Murders
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Killing for Pleasure
Debi Marshall, 2006
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The Snowtown Murders
Justin Kurzel, 2011

Elizabeth, a struggling mother, and her three sons seek refuge and stability by joining a neighborhood watch group led by John, who positions himself as the group’s ethical leader. Jamie, the 16-year-old son, admires John’s charm and perceives him as a positive influence, forging a close relationship with him. However, when John introduces Jamie to his twisted notion of justice, the young and impressionable Jamie faces a father figure who could be the most vicious predator he has ever met. Based on horrifying crimes discovered in Snowtown, Australia in 1999.