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The Alienist

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By Caleb Carr
Series: Laszlo Kreizler & John Schuyler Moore
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The Alienist by Caleb Carr is set in 19th-century New York City and follows psychologist, or "alienist," Dr. Laszlo Kreizler as he teams up with journalist John Schuyler Moore to track down a serial killer. They employ innovative investigative techniques, combining forensic science and psychological analysis. The novel provides a gripping blend of historical detail and suspense, as the team navigates the gritty underbelly of the city to uncover the truth.
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You might enjoy this gripping crime and thriller novel if you are fascinated by historical mysteries and psychological intrigue. The story delves into the dark underbelly of 19th-century New York City, following a team of investigators as they employ emerging forensic techniques to track a brutal serial killer. It's perfect for readers who appreciate a blend of fiction with real historical figures and a richly detailed setting.

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Reissue of this ground-breaking historical whodunnit, in which 1890s New York is as much a character as the investigators

Reissue of this ground-breaking historical whodunnit, in which 1890s New York is as much a character as the investigators

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Some things never change.

New York City, 1896. Hypocrisy in high places is rife, police corruption commonplace, and a brutal killer is terrorising young male prostitutes. Unfortunately for Police Commissioner Theodore Roosevelt, the psychological profiling of murderers is a practice still in its infancy, struggling to make headway against the prejudices of those who prefer the mentally ill—and the 'alienists' who treat them—to be out of sight as well as out of mind.

But as the body count rises, Roosevelt swallows his doubts and turns to the eminent alienist Dr Laszlo Kreizler to put a stop to the bloody murders—giving Kreizler a chance to take him further into the dark heart of criminality, and one step closer to death.

The Alienist by Caleb Carr is a gripping tale set in a time of burgeoning psychology and forensic crime-fighting, providing a thrilling exploration of society and the criminal mind.

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The Alienist by Caleb Carr is praised for its gripping and atmospheric narrative that combines intelligence and entertainment. The suspenseful and vividly depicted setting immerses readers in a world where the tension and fear are almost palpable.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780751547221

Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 September 2011

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Sphere

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 34.0mm

Width: 199.0mm

Height: 129.0mm

Weight: 366g

Pages: 544

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Caleb Carr Crime & Thriller Fiction General Fiction Series: Laszlo Kreizler & John Schuyler Moore

About the Author

Caleb Carr was born in New England in 1951 and now lives in New York. He was a military historian, teaching at Columbia, before the success of his first novel enabled him to become a full-time writer.

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