Fin dall'infanzia, quest'autrice ha amato i libri e la biblioteca è stata un momento clou della sua infanzia. Ha avuto la fortuna di trovare grande gioia in ciò che altri hanno scritto e, a volte, di offrirlo ai lettori. Segue la propria musa, perché la conduce in avventure interessanti. Se anche altri ne beneficiano, tanto meglio.
Exploring the psychological complexities behind mass murderers, this book challenges the misconception of the sudden transformation from ordinary citizen to killer. Drawing from real cases, Katherine Ramsland highlights that these acts are often premeditated, stemming from accumulated stress and frustration. She identifies common warning signs and psychological factors that can lead to such violence, providing readers with insights to better understand this dark facet of human behavior.
The bestselling author of The Forensic Science of C.S.I. examines the real-life cases behind the hit television series Criminal MindsWeek after week, the hit TV show Criminal Minds gives viewers a look inside the psyches of the fictional serial killers tracked by the BAU (Behavioral Analysis Unit). This elite team of FBI agents travels the country assisting law enforcement officials by examining the crime scene, "profiling" the perpetrator, and aiding in arrest and interrogation. In this book Katherine Ramsland reveals how reality differs from fiction and how forensic psychologists actually use their knowledge of human behavior and motivations as consultants in criminal investigations-as well as detailing the real cases that influenced some of Criminal Minds 's most memorable episodes.