Stephen G. Michaud Libri

Along with Robert Ressler and John Douglas, Roy Hazelwood is one of the founders of VICAP, the FBI program that profiles serial killers. Hazelwood's specialty, is sexual crime—sexually motivated serial killers to rapists to the frightening psychology that drives sexual sadists to the bizarre scenarios behind autoerotic deaths. Hazelwood consulted on the notorious "Barbie and Ken" case, the Atlanta child murderer, and the explosion aboard the USS Iowa. This is a fascinating look at the human dark side from an expert on the subject.

In Dark Dreams, FBI profiler Roy Hazelwood, alongside bestselling author Stephen G. Michaud, delves into the minds of the world's most dangerous sexual criminals, revealing their pervasive presence in society. As a leading expert on aberrant offenders, Hazelwood uncovers the twisted motives and thought processes behind the most reprehensible crimes. He shares innovative investigative techniques he pioneered at the FBI's Behavioral Science Unit, which enable law enforcement to construct psychological profiles of these offenders. Hazelwood recounts chilling cases that illustrate the depths of human depravity: a young woman's remains discovered near a torture device after her disappearance; a teenager found hanging in a storm sewer with a stopwatch in his mouth, raising questions about ritualistic murder or a dark fantasy; and a married couple who, with their toddler in tow, kidnap a hitchhiker and keep her as a sexual slave for seven years, driven by a horrific bargain. Despite the gruesome nature of these crimes, Hazelwood demonstrates that determination and logic can lead to justice for even the most cunning criminals. Dark Dreams is a gripping exploration of the criminal mind and the relentless pursuit of justice, earning a 2002 Edgar Award nomination for Best Fact Crime.

Based on 150 hours of taped interviews with the gruesome serial killer, this book presents Bundy as he really was. Here, Bundy himself explains how and why he murdered up to forty women in cold blood. Endlessly fascinating, the authors delve into the mind of a monster. Available in late May.

Recounts Beck Weathers' story of surviving the disastrous 1996 Mount Everest expedition.

Profiles the life and crimes of James Mitchell De Bardeleban, from his initial arrest as a counterfeiter to the discovery that he was also a sadistic kidnapper, torturer, and sex murderer responsible for a twenty-year reign of terror.

""The Only Living Witness" towers over the rest of the Ted Bundy bookshelf . . . (as) a monument to book-length journalism" (Jack Olsen, author of "The Misbegotten Son"). "A shining example of excellent reporting, fine writing, and a story of enduring value."--Carlton Stowers, author of "Careless Whispers." Michaud and Aynesworth are a reporter and an investigator team who interviewed serial killer Ted Bundy while he was on death row in Florida. This volume chronicles his activities throughout several states.