Manhunters

Criminal Profilers and Their Search for the World’s Most Wanted Serial Killers

In this fascinating, in-depth account of the hunt for serial killers, Colin Wilson, one of the world's leading authorities on the subject, examines the ways they can be tracked down and caught, from the tried-and-true methods of the early 20th century to the high-tech processes in use today. Wilson examines such areas as psychological profiling, genetic fingerprinting, and the launch of the Behavioral Science Unit. He delves into the importance of fantasy to serial killers, the urge to keep on killing, the desire to become notorious, and murder as an addictive drug. He includes his own correspondence with serial killers and follows the career of FBI Special Agent Robert Ressler, the man who coined the term "serial killer" in 1977.

Including the worst murderers in Britain and America, such as Peter Sutcliffe, Fred and Rosemary West, Jeffrey Dahmer, and Paul Bernardo, this book is essential for true-crime enthusiasts. This book will appeal to anyone morbidly fascinated by these gruesome murders but especially by the techniques used to bring those responsible to justice.

©2007, 2014 olin Wilson (P)2014 Audible Inc.

Disappointed

More a voyeuristic look at serial killers than a look at their psychology and the criminal profilers that investigate them.

Impecable. Balance of focus and detail

I love the way this author organizes the stories into informative streamlines with enough details to grab this reader’s curiosity. Motivates a deep dive into further minute details to compliment the shorter version. Excellent!

Kinda interesting

Pretty interesting. I'd like a little more detail as far as interviews go. The narrator was HORRIBLE!!! Geez. I was reminded of being in 2nd grade reading class.

Fantastic

Probably the best serial killer book there is. Highly recommend this book. Going to listen again

Good listen

the book is good, wasn't a fan of the narrator. very flat and dry sounding.