My Life with Murderers cover art

My Life with Murderers

Behind Bars with the World's Most Violent Men

 Preview
Try Premium Plus free
1 credit a month to buy any audiobook in our entire collection.
Access to thousands of additional audiobooks and Originals from the Plus Catalogue.
Member-only deals & discounts.
Auto-renews at $16.45/mo after 30 days. Cancel anytime.

My Life with Murderers

By: Professor David Wilson
Narrated by: David Wilson
Try Premium Plus free

$16.45 per month after 30 days. Cancel anytime.

Buy Now for $26.99

Buy Now for $26.99

About this listen

Professor David Wilson has spent his professional life working with violent men - especially men who have committed murder. Aged 29 he became, at that time, the UK's youngest ever prison governor in charge of a jail, and his career since then has seen him sat across a table with all sorts of killers: sometimes in a tense interview; sometimes sharing a cup of tea (or something a little stronger); sometimes looking them in the eye to tell them that they are psychopaths.

Some of these men became David's friends; others would still love to kill him.

My Life with Murderers tells the story of David's journey from idealistic prison governor to expert criminologist and professor. With experience unlike any other, David's story is a fascinating and compelling study of human nature.

2019, Saltire Non-Fiction Book of the Year Award, Short-listed

2019, CWA Non Fiction Dagger, Long-listed

©2018 Professor David Wilson (P)2018 Hachette Audio UK Murder Social Sciences True Crime Crime
All stars
Most relevant  
I was a police officer in the UK and met with David in my capacity as a police trainer as officers always love to receive training from criminologists. This book therefore didn't disappoint. It was interesting hearing about the bureaucracy that exists within the British prison system, as I am currently working in the Australian prison system, so it is good to draw the comparisons. I did not know David's background in the prisons so it was interesting to hear where it all started for him. The people he writes about are quite fascinating and I researched more about them after listening to this book. The only thing I didn't like is the way David narrates at times - he doesn't have much connotation - sorry David!

Excellent read, credit to David

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
As someone interested in criminology, this was a fascinating read. David is incredibly knowledgeable and I learnt a lot! Looking forward to David's latest book, Murder at Home!

Fascinating Read!

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
Unfortunately I Found it very boring and monotone. There was no personality in his voice.

Lacking personality

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
I never liked him whenever he came on tv so I should not have bothered with this book. Not much of interest in it for me as a dedicated fan of true crime books.

Blah

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
In the spirit of reconciliation, Audible acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.