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  • In the Name of the Children

  • An FBI Agent's Relentless Pursuit of the Nation's Worst Predators
  • By: Jeffrey L. Rinek, Marilee Strong
  • Narrated by: P. J. Ochlan
  • Length: 13 hrs and 10 mins
  • 4.6 out of 5 stars (67 ratings)

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In the Name of the Children

By: Jeffrey L. Rinek, Marilee Strong
Narrated by: P. J. Ochlan
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FBI Special Agent Jeff Rinek had a gift for getting child predators to confess. All he had to do was share a piece of his soul...

In the Name of the Children gives an unflinching look at what it's like to fight a never-ending battle against an enemy far more insidious than terrorists: the predators, lurking amongst us, who seek to harm our children.

During his 30-year career with the FBI, Jeff Rinek worked hundreds of investigations involving crimes against children: from stranger abduction to serial homicide to ritualized sexual abuse. Those who do this kind of work are required to plumb the depths of human depravity, to see things no one should ever have to see - and once seen can never forget. There is no more important - or more brutal - job in law enforcement, and few have been more successful than Rinek at solving these sort of cases.

Most famously, Rinek got Cary Stayner to confess to all four of the killings known as the Yosemite Park Murders, an accomplishment made more extraordinary by the fact that the FBI nearly pinned the crimes on the wrong suspects. Rinek's recounting of the confession and what he learned about Stayner provides perhaps the most revelatory look ever inside the psyche of a serial killer and a privileged glimpse into the art of interrogation.

In the Name of the Children takes listeners into the trenches of real-time investigations where every second counts and any wrong decision or overlooked fact can have tragic repercussions. Rinek offers an insider's perspective of the actual case agents and street detectives who are the boots on the ground in this war at home. By placing us inside the heart and mind of a rigorously honest and remarkably self-reflective investigator, we will see with our own eyes what it takes - and what it costs - to try to keep our children safe and to bring to justice those who prey on society's most vulnerable victims.

With each chapter dedicated to a real case he worked, In the Name of the Children also explores the evolution of Rinek as a Special Agent - whose unorthodox, empathy-based approach to interviewing suspects made him extraordinarily successful in obtaining confessions - and the toll it took to have such intimate contact with child molesters and murderers. Beyond exploring the devastating impact of these unthinkable crimes on the victims and their families, this audiobook offers an unprecedented look at how investigators and their loved ones cope while living in the specter of so much suffering.

©2018 Jeffrey L. Rinek and Marilee Strong (P)2018 Brilliance Publishing, Inc., all rights reserved. Published by arrangement with BenBella Books

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Good Read

This was a good read, dealing with harrowing subject. It was very interesting and sad.

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Great story jarring narration

This story was incredible. It was heartbreaking and empowering, tragic and confronting. At times it was hard to listen but his passion to protect children and solve crime was inspiring. I appreciated the candor of speaking about the impact of these crimes on his own mental health and I think this is really important. However the choice of narrator was totally off. While he was a good voice actor his tone and delivery didn't match the horror and sensitive nature of the content.

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Emotive and disturbing

This was an incredibly emotional book. It was well written and read and brought back memories of my own horrific childhood. The pain all the victims and their families were put through because our world has the evil people living alongside us.

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Harrowing account of an admirable man

Fascinating insight into an interesting man who worked to rescue and recover kidnapped and abused children. I found his account of worked cases to be hard to listen too, but am so grateful people like the writer dedicate their lives to protecting children.
Recommended but you’ll need to take deep breaths throughout.

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Harrowing, and heartbreakingly honest

Thank you Mr Rinek and colleagues for chasing justice for these kids and their families. I feel that the word "enjoy" is inappropriate, but I was moved to tears by this incredible story of bravery, loss and overpowering instinct to survive.

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Gut Wrenchingly Compelling

It made me cry but I listened to every word. It’s a truth everyone needs to hear in hopes it will make you stop and think and be a better person.

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Incredible

This is one of the most amazing and moving books I have ever read or listened to and am in awe of Jeff and the work he has done, and continues to do. Thx Jeff.

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Great book about an FBI Agent’s life and cases

This was a great book about the life of an FBI agent and at times, gut wrenching cases that be worked
on. Very interesting read.

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Brilliant

Highly recommend this audiobook
An incredible personal account of a life dedicated to bringing justice to children.
An honest, raw look at a life few could live.
I can find no fault with the presentation, content and emotion of this book
Thank you audible

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A privilege to listen to!

An amazing & at times heartbreaking account of an FBI agents challenging career including an honest insight into how a family is effected... This audibook also gave me a different perspective of law enforcement + reminded me they're human too. Thank you Jeffery Rinek for all you've done during your career & for sharing your experiences so honestly through this book/audibook...

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