Al sinds haar vroege jeugd is deze auteur dol op boeken en was de bibliotheek een hoogtepunt van haar kindertijd. Ze heeft het geluk gehad om grote vreugde te vinden in wat anderen hebben geschreven en dit soms te delen met lezers. Ze volgt haar eigen muze, omdat deze haar meeneemt op interessante avonturen. Als anderen ervan profiteren, des te beter.
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.