Criminal Behavior

The Anatomy of Motive offers a dramatic, insightful look at the development and evolution of the criminal mind. The famed former chief of the FBI's Investigative Support Unit, John Douglas was the pioneer of modern behavioral profiling of serial criminals. Working again with acclaimed novelist, journalist, and filmmaker Mark Olshaker, and using cases from his own fabled career as examples, Douglas takes us further than ever before into the dark corners of the minds of arsonists, hijackers, bombers, poisoners, serial killers, and mass murderers.

The Unfinished Mind A Profiler’s Journal on Empathy, Evil, and the Human Condition Some crimes are solved with evidence. Others are solved by understanding the mind that left none behind. The Unfinished Mind is not a typical true crime book. It is a reflective field journal from a career spent listening to lies, silences, confessions, and the spaces in between. Written by a veteran profiler, this book explores the psychological patterns that shape violent behavior, not to sensationalize it, but to understand it. Through carefully reconstructed cases, quiet observations, and firsthand ...

Unlock the Mind of a Criminal: The Science Behind the Behavior Ever wondered what drives someone to commit a crime? Look into the fascinating world of criminal minds with A Beginner's Guide to the Neuroscience and Psychology of Criminal Behavior. your essential introduction to the science behind why people break the law. Perfect for true crime fans, psychology students, and curious minds, this accessible guide explores the latest research in neuroscience, psychology, and criminology, breaking down complex theories into clear, engaging insights. What role do brain structures play in violent ...

Unlock the intricacies of criminal behavior and its profound impact on society with The Sociology of Crime. Dive deep into the multifaceted world of crime, understanding its roots, manifestations, and the societal factors that influence it. Begin your journey with an introduction to the fundamental concepts of crime and society, tracing the historical evolution of criminal activities. Explore the compelling theories of criminal behavior, from biological and psychological perspectives to the significant influence of sociological factors. Delve into the crucial role of family dynamics in ...

A brilliant, no-nonsense profile of the criminal mind, newly updated in 2022 to include the latest research, effective methods for dealing with hardened criminals, and an urgent call to rethink criminal justice from expert witness Stanton E. Samenow, Ph.D. “Utterly compelling reading, full...

Have you ever wondered what compels an otherwise ordinary person to cross the most sacred moral boundaries? In Inside the Criminal’s Mind, explore the chilling psychology behind some of history’s most notorious criminals—like Andrea Yates, Jeffrey Epstein, and John Wayne Gacy. What hidden patterns drive these individuals to commit the unthinkable? This book delves into the neurological and psychological forces that influence criminal behavior, revealing how structural brain abnormalities and chemical imbalances may play a role. Drawing on pioneering research by Cesare Lombroso, we ...

Written by the forensic nurse who transformed the way the FBI profiles and catches serial killers, this thought-provoking book takes an intimate look at the creation of the Behavioral Science Unit–the inspiration for Hulu’s Mastermind documentary. In the 1970s, the FBI created the...

Read People like a Book isn’t a normal book on body language or facial expressions. Yes, it includes all of those things, as well as new techniques on how to truly detect lies in your everyday life, but this book is more about understanding human psychology and nature. We are who we are because of our experiences and pasts, and this guides our habits and behaviors more than anything else. Parts of this book are like the most interesting and applicable psychology textbook you’ve ever used. Take a look inside yourself and others!

Rarely does a week go by without a well-known executive being indicted for engaging in a white-collar crime. Perplexed as to what drives successful, wealthy people to risk it all, Harvard Business School professor Eugene Soltes spent seven years in the company of the men behind the largest corporate crimes in history - from the financial fraudsters of Enron, to the embezzlers at Tyco, to the Ponzi schemers Bernie Madoff and Allen Stanford.

Through wonderfully descriptive writing, Simon details the work of fifteen detectives, three sergeants and a lieutenant charged with investigating dozens of Baltimore's 234 murders that year. Simon takes listeners inside the detectives' lives, describing the frustration of departmental red tape...

“A remarkable—and singularly chilling—glimpse of human behavior. . .This meticulously researched book...represents a major contribution to the literature of the Holocaust.""—Newsweek Now available in audio for the first time, Christopher R. Browning’s shocking account of how a unit of...

""An urgent read that illuminates real possibility for change.” —John Carreyrou, New York Times bestselling author of Bad Blood For the first time, a story about the specialized teams of forensic psychologists, FBI agents, and other experts who are successfully stopping mass shootings—a...

A prolific and ingenious serial killer is unmasked by a Los Angeles detective with a dark past of his own in this “roller coaster ride that will leave you breathless” by Top 10 Sunday Times (UK) bestselling author Chris Carter. A freak accident in rural Wyoming leads the sheriff’s...

Unlock the dark and enigmatic world of criminal minds with "Psychological Profiles of Criminals." This riveting eBook delves deep into the labyrinth of human behavior, offering a comprehensive exploration of the forces that drive criminal activity. Begin your journey with an introduction to criminal psychology, laying the foundation with key theories and the origins of criminal behavior. You'll uncover the early behavioral signs that signal future deviance, emphasizing the critical importance of early intervention. Dive into the chilling psyche of violent criminals, including serial killers...

From a New York Times bestselling author comes the gripping, untold history of science's darkest secrets, "a fascinating book [that] deserves a wide audience" (Publishers Weekly, starred review). Science is a force for good in the world—at least usually. But sometimes, when obsession gets the...

The killer left no fingerprints. No witnesses. No motive. But behavior always leaves a trail. Step inside the minds of criminals, and the experts trained to catch them. In this gripping collection of true crime stories where psychology becomes the ultimate investigative tool. True Crime & Human Psychology delves into real unsolved cases, chilling cold cases, and breakthrough moments where criminal profilers uncovered what others had missed. From serial offenders to outliers, cult leaders to mission-driven killers, each chapter reveals how behavioral science, victimology, and human intuition...

The ultimate handbook for the modern mother: a practical, and positive tool to help free women from the debilitating notion of being the ""perfect mom,"" filled with funny and all too relatable true-life stories and realistic suggestions to stop the burnout cycle, and protect our kids from the...

Notorious lawyer Bill White is at it again. In order to obtain a favorable tax-exempt ruling from the Internal Revenue Service, the ethically challenged lawyer conspires to bribe an IRS official on behalf of his client, a corrupt private foundation engaged in money laundering. After the ruling is issued, the foundation’s trustees order the murders of those IRS officials they believe may have extorted their money as an act of revenge. With the FBI and IRS conducting separate investigations, the individuals who are parties to the bribe come under intense scrutiny. Eventually, the IRS ...

Psychopathy is a personality disorder that has long captured the public imagination. Newspaper column inches have been devoted to murderers with psychopathic features, and we also encounter psychopaths in films and books. Individuals with psychopathy are characterized in particular by lack of empathy and guilt, manipulation of other people and, in the case of criminal psychopathy, premeditated violent behavior. They are dangerous and can incur immeasurable emotional, psychological, physical, and financial costs to their victims and their families.

From the mindset you move with, to the habits you create, and the tools you carry—learn how to stay sharp, stay ready, and stay safe in every aspect of your daily life! Dannah Eve has always been street smart, and for the past several years, she has been sharing her advice, self-defense...