Mark Olshaker Ordine dei libri (cronologico)

From John Douglas, the legendary FBI criminal profiler and inspiration for the Netflix show Mindhunter, comes a chilling exploration of the mind and crimes of Larry Gene Bell, one of the most dangerous serial killers he faced. On May 31, 1985, two days before her high school graduation, Shari Smith was abducted from her home in South Carolina. Law enforcement quickly recognized they were dealing with a sophisticated criminal after receiving taunting calls from the abductor. A letter arrived the next day, titled Last Will Testament, in which Shari expressed her love for her family, aware of her impending murder. This abduction shook her town, prompting a massive manhunt and the involvement of the FBI, which enlisted Douglas. Shortly after, a call revealed Shari's body, and the subsequent kidnapping of nine-year-old Debra May Helmick confirmed that a serial killer was at work. To stop him, Douglas devised a risky strategy using Shari's lookalike sister, Dawn, as bait. With the family's courageous agreement, Douglas crafted a profile and manipulated the killer's psychology, combining it with police work and forensic science. This haunting investigation showcases the lengths to which Shari's family went to lure her killer from the shadows, leading to one of Douglas's most dramatic confrontations with a remorseless murderer.

Jak proniknout do mysli sériového vraha John Douglas, agent FBI, se na konci 70. let ve snaze pomoci rozvoji kriminalistiky odhodlal ponořit do psychologie vraždy a přiblížit se znepokojivě blízko skutečným netvorům. Pátral po některých z nejznámějších a nejsadističtějších zločinců naší doby: po vrazích, kteří se neslavně proslavili jako „Trailside Killer“ v San Franciscu nebo „Atlantský vrah dětí“. Desítky sériových vrahů konfrontoval, vedl s nimi rozhovory a zkoumal jejich psychiku – patřili mezi ně Charles Manson, Richard Speck a mnozí další. Studoval je – vstupoval do jejich myslí – aby pochopil jejich motivy. John Douglas je muž, který se stal předlohou legendárního filmového právníka Jacka Crawforda v thrilleru Červený drak a Mlčení jehňátek, a muž, který předznamenal nový věk v behaviorální vědě a kriminálním profi lování. John Douglas sloužil u policie přes dvacet let, a teprve když odešel ze služby, konečně mohl povyprávět svůj jedinečný a přesvědčivý příběh.

'John Douglas is the FBI's pioneer and master of investigative profiling' Patricia Cornwell

We are confronted with a formidable army of invisible threats, and a plan is urgently needed. Unlike natural disasters, which impact specific areas over time, infectious diseases can disrupt daily life globally, overwhelming resources and halting trade and transportation. The advancements that facilitate the movement of people, animals, and goods also make epidemics and pandemics increasingly likely. Recent outbreaks of Ebola, MERS, yellow fever, and Zika have shown our alarming lack of preparedness. To safeguard against these deadly enemies, we must identify necessary resources and programs. Drawing on cutting-edge medical science, case studies, policy research, and epidemiological insights, this work examines how we can protect ourselves from the escalating threats of infectious diseases. The authors highlight a future where antibiotics may fail, bioterrorism becomes a reality, and the risk of a catastrophic influenza pandemic grows. By understanding the challenges ahead, we can work to prevent the unthinkable from becoming inevitable. This narrative combines scientific drama, medical mystery, and a practical call to action, serving as both a reality check and a roadmap for the future.

An electrifying novel of intrigue, Broken Wings moves beyond the authors' New York Times best-selling nonfiction—and takes readers along on a furious psychological duel between the nation's top profiler and a ruthless criminal mastermind.The director of the FBI is dead. Officially it's being called suicide; unofficially, it's a murder. On the first morning of his retirement as head of the FBI's Behavioral Science Profiling Unit, Jake Donovan is summoned back to Quantico—and into the most dangerous, volatile, and politically charged case of his career.After suffering a brutal attack from assailants who may have been linked to the director's death, Jake enlists an elite team of "broken wings"—damaged-goods agents like himself who have been frozen out of the FBI. Equipped with a state-of-the-art airplane that serves as a mobile lab and headquarters, this secretly funded rogue squad of expert mindhunters is going to do what the Bureau can't or won't: follow the trail of evidence, no matter where it leads, no matter whom it implicates.

The authors explore eight major crime mysteries, such as Jack the Ripper and JonBenet Ramsey, offering a new perspective that challenges established beliefs and reconstructs the narratives surrounding these infamous cases with surprising outcomes.

From legendary FBI profiler John Douglas and Mark Olshaker -- authors of the nonfiction international bestsellers Mindhunter, Journey into Darkness, and Obsession -- comes an unprecedented, insightful look at the root of all crime.Every crime is a mystery story with a motive at its heart. With the brilliant insight he brought to his renowned work inside the FBI's elite serial-crime unit, John Douglas pieces together motives behind violent sociopathic behavior. He not only takes us into the darkest recesses of the minds of arsonists, hijackers, bombers, poisoners, assassins, serial killers, and mass murderers, but also the seemingly ordinary people who suddenly kill their families or go on a rampage in the workplace.Douglas identifies the antisocial personality, showing surprising similarities and differences among various types of deadly offenders. He also tracks the progressive escalation of those criminals' sociopathic behavior. His analysis of such diverse killers as Lee Harvey Oswald, Theodore Kaczynski, and Timothy McVeigh is gripping, but more importantly, helps us learn how to anticipate potential violent behavior before it's too late.

Kriminální případy, praktická doporučení a návod, jak chránit a vychovávat děti, aby se nestaly obětmi pedofilních násilníků. Druhá kniha autora, v níž se na případu vraždy příslušnice námořní pěchoty USA ukazují nedostatky právního systému a brutalita sexuálních vrahů, kteří napadají většinou děti a mladé lidi.

In this eagerly awaited new book by the international best-selling authors of Mindhunter and Journey into Darkness, master FBI profiler John Douglas delves into the minds of both hunters and the hunted. As the former head of the FBI's Investigative Support Unit, Douglas pioneered modern behavioral profiling of serial criminals. He previously tracked notorious killers, revealing the complexities of their motivations and the impact on victims. In this work, Douglas focuses on predatory crimes against women, examining the obsessions that lead to rape, stalking, and murder through notable cases such as Ronnie Shelton, Joseph Thompson, and the tragic story of Rebecca Schaeffer. He explores the minds of infamous killers like Ed Gein, Gary Heidnick, and Ted Bundy, who inspired the composite character of "Buffalo Bill" in The Silence of the Lambs. Douglas also reflects on his own obsession with hunting predators and highlights the dedication of those working to support victims, including a Virginia police department's victim's program and a lawyer's innovative school in Harlem. The poignant story of Gene and Peggy Schmidt, whose daughter was murdered, illustrates the empowerment of the victim's rights movement. In a compelling call to action, Douglas emphasizes the importance of understanding and insight to combat violent crime, urging readers to protect themselves and their loved ones. No one is better qualified to penetrate ob

Segui il principale profilo investigativo dell'FBI mentre penetra nelle menti e nei motivi dei serial killer più spaventosi. In "Caccia nelle tenebre", Douglas profila serial killer, stupratori e molestatori di minori. È diretto, schietto, spesso irriverente e franco, ma si impegna a non glorificare nessuno di questi assassini. Douglas approfondisce altri casi, tra cui il rapimento e l'omicidio di Polly Klaas da parte di Richard Allen Davis, la tragedia che ha portato alla creazione della legge Megan; il rapimento e l'omicidio della seienne Cassandra Lynn Hansen, prelevata da un servizio religioso serale; e l'omicidio e l'aggressione sessuale di Nancy Newman e delle sue due figlie, Melissa di otto anni e Angie di tre anni, ad Anchorage, in Alaska. Esplora anche gli omicidi di Nicole Brown Simpson e Ronald Goldman, concentrandosi sull'omicidio doppio esclusivamente da una prospettiva comportamentale. Douglas esamina cosa i fatti sulla scena del crimine rivelano sull'assassino dal punto di vista comportamentale. Dal profilo di Douglas, l'unico sospetto viabile fino ad oggi è O.J. Simpson. Con "Caccia nelle tenebre", Douglas offre un'importante visione nelle menti dei serial killer, dimostrando quanto sia diventata potente la scienza comportamentale.

Grausamste Morde in Washington beunruhigen Polizei und Bevölkerung. Das erstellte Täterprofil entspricht genau dem eines im Zuchthaus durch Selbstmord umgekommenen Massenmörders. Die Recherchen führen zu seinem Bruder, einem berühmten Neurochirurgen. - Thriller.

THE BESTSELLING TRUE STORY THAT INSPIRED THE MAJOR NETFLIX SERIES FBI Special Agent and expert in criminal profiling and behavioural science, John Douglas, is a man who has looked evil in the eye and made a vocation of understanding it. Now retired, Douglas can let us inside the FBI elite serial crime unit and into the disturbed minds of some of the most savage serial killers in the world. The man who was the inspiration for Special Agent Jack Crawford in The Silence of the Lambs and who lent the film's makers his expertise explains how he invented and established the practice of criminal profiling; what it was like to submerge himself mentally in the world of serial killers to the point of 'becoming' both perpetrator and victim; and individual case histories including those of Jeffrey Dahmer, Charles Manson, Ted Bundy and the Atlanta child murders. With the fierce page-turning power of a bestselling novel, yet terrifyingly true, Mindhunter is a true crime classic. John Douglas knows more about serial killers than anybody in the world - Jonathan Demme, Director of The Silence of the Lambs A cracker of a book - Esquire

A cat-and-mouse game between Detective Sandy Mansfield and a serial killer in Washington. By the artistic way the killer cuts his victim, Sandy suspects a surgeon. By the author of Blood Race.

unbekannt/Helden ohne Furcht und Tadel/Frei wie ein Adler/Nächtliche Schatten - bk474; Verlag "Das Beste"; Mark Olshaker/Will Bryant/Dan True/Gloria Murphy; Paperback; 1988