Depuis sa plus tendre enfance, cette auteure chérit les livres et la bibliothèque fut un moment fort de son enfance. Elle a eu la chance de trouver une grande joie dans ce que d'autres ont écrit et, parfois, de l'offrir à ses lecteurs. Elle suit sa propre muse, car elle la mène vers des aventures intéressantes. Si d'autres en bénéficient, tant mieux.
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.