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Mindhunter
Inside the FBI Elite Serial Crime Unit (Now A Netflix Series)
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Mindhunter delves deep into the life of an FBI Special Agent and takes readers on a gripping journey into the minds of some of the most psychologically disturbed serial killers. This real-life account provides a fascinating and chilling insight into the complex and often harrowing work of criminal profiling and behavioural science.
The book tells the true story that inspired the popular Netflix series of the same name, detailing how an underfunded and initially dismissed FBI team pioneered the investigation into the dark world of serial murderers. At the heart of the story is John Douglas, a former FBI Special Agent, a pioneer and expert in the field of criminal profiling.
Douglas devoted his career to confronting pure evil and understanding what drives individuals to commit the darkest of crimes. His work was instrumental in shaping our modern understanding of criminal behaviour and profiling. It is no surprise that Douglas was the inspiration for Special Agent Jack Crawford in The Silence of the Lambs and served as a consultant on the film, ensuring the portrayal of serial killers was grounded in reality.
In Mindhunter, Douglas shares his experiences of profiling some of the most infamous serial killers in history. From Jeffrey Dahmer and Charles Manson to Ted Bundy and the Atlanta child murderer, Douglas provides first-hand accounts of his investigations and the chilling conversations he had with these criminals. His quest was not only to understand why they killed but also to develop ways to prevent further innocent lives from being taken by future offenders.
As Douglas's unit grew from a small, overlooked operation in a dingy office to one of the FBI's elite squads, he confronted nearly every significant serial crime of the time. The book marries the fierce page-turning power of a bestselling novel with the terrifying reality of true crime, making it a classic in the genre.
Mindhunter is a must-read for true crime enthusiasts and anyone interested in the intricacies of the criminal mind and the painstaking work of those who seek to understand and stop them.
'John Douglas knows more about serial killers than anybody in the world' - Jonathan Demme, director of The Silence of the Lambs
'A cracker of a book' - Esquire
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Mindhunter provides a gripping and frightening look inside the minds of serial killers. John Douglas is highly praised as the FBI's pioneer of investigative profiling, with notable endorsements from figures like Jonathan Demme and Patricia Cornwell, highlighting the book's thrilling and authoritative narrative.
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ISBN: 9781787460614
Publisher: Cornerstone
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 02 November 2017
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Arrow Books Ltd
Edition: Media tie-in
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 27.0mm
Width: 129.0mm
Height: 198.0mm
Weight: 321g
Pages: 448
About the Author
John Douglas joined the FBI in 1970, starting his career as a sniper in a SWAT team and progressing on to become a hostage negotiator. In 1977 he transferred to the Behavioural Science Unit (BSU), where he taught applied criminal psychology. He created the FBI's Criminal Profiling Program and led this division of special agents through harrowing and groundbreaking cases, including those behind Anthony Hopkins' role as Hannibal Lecter. Douglas lives with his family in the Washington, DC area. Mark Olshaker, author of four novels and producer of the Emmy-nominated The Mind of a Serial Killer, lives in Washington DC.
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