When protectors become killers, innocence is lost.

Twisted Instincts: An A?Z of Maternal Murder and Betrayal reveals twenty-six true crime cases of mothers, grandmothers, and guardians who turned on the children in their care. Drawn from court records and historical archives, these stories are factual, haunting, and unforgettable ? a grim catalog of betrayal across cultures and centuries.

Lisha Blackman is a true crime writer who walks the darker paths of history, uncovering forgotten cases and the shadows of those who betrayed trust. Her work blends meticulous research with a haunting, lyrical style ? preserving the voices of victims and the truths society prefers to bury.