Themes and topics in "Lunatic Soup: A True Story of Murder, Mayhem and Madness in Maximum Security" that can help draw connections to other books include:
* **True Crime**: The book falls into the true crime genre, detailing actual events of murder and mayhem 【1】【2】.
* **Experiences within the Justice System**: The book relates harrowing experiences within the justice system, both as a prisoner and as a witness in a murder trial 【3】【4】.
* **Maximum Security Prison Life**: It paints a vivid picture of the grim and terrifying reality of life inside a maximum-security prison 【3】【4】.
* **Criminal Psychology**: The book explores interactions with murderers, psychopaths, and paedophiles 【3】【4】.