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The Killer Across the Table

By: Mark Olshaker, John E. Douglas
Narrated by: Jonathan Groff
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Publisher's Summary

In The Killer Across the Table, legendary FBI criminal profiler and number one bestselling author John Douglas delves deep into the lives and crimes of four of the most disturbing and complex predatory killers he’s encountered, offering never-before-revealed details about his profiling process and divulging the strategies used to crack some of his most challenging cases.

Former Special Agent John Douglas has sat across the table from many of the world’s most notorious killers – including Charles Manson, Jeffrey Dahmer, ‘Coed Killer’ Edmund Kemper, ‘Son of Sam Killer’ David Berkowitz and ‘BTK Strangler’ Dennis Rader, and has also been instrumental in the exoneration of Amanda Knox and the West Memphis Three. He has gone on to become a legend in the world of criminal investigative analysis, and his work has inspired TV shows and films such as Mindhunter, Criminal Minds and The Silence of the Lambs.

In this riveting work of true crime, Douglas spotlights four very different criminals he’s confronted over the course of his career, and explains how they helped him to put together the puzzle of how psychopaths and predators think. Taking us inside the interrogation room and demonstrating the unique techniques he uses to understand the workings of the most terrifying and incomprehensible minds, The Killer Across the Table is an unputdownable journey into the darkest reaches of criminal profiling and behavioural science from a man who knows serial killers better than anyone else. As Douglas says:

‘If you want to understand the artist, look at his art.’

If you want to understand what makes a murderer, start here.

©2019 John E. Douglas, Mark Olshaker (P)2019 HarperCollins Publishers Limited

Critic Reviews

"John Douglas is the FBI's pioneer and master of investigative profiling, and one of the most exciting figures in law enforcement I've had the privilege of knowing." (Patricia Cornwell)

"John Douglas knows more about serial killers than anybody in the world." (Jonathan Demme, Director of The Silence of the Lambs)

"Douglas was instrumental in expanding our understanding of murderous psychopathy. He even coined the term “serial killer'." (Telegraph) 

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Absolutely fantastic! ! ! one of the best true crimes books I've listened to

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The best narration for an awesome book

I'm a massive fan of Douglas' books but this narration is amazing. Definitely recommend this one

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disturbing Insight into Killer Minds

Loved this book. Disturbing insight into the psyche of serial killers and what makes them tick.
Thoroughly enjoyed Mind Hunters on Netflix so thought I would enjoy this first hand account for serial profiling.
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Great book very interesting!

Great listen....insightful! And how cool that Jonathon from the Mindhunter TV show narrated! he was excellent!

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Exceptional Listening

The subject matter is, at times, dark and could be a challenge for some to listen to. However, the narration and the insights into the criminal mind are both top notch and well worth the time to listen.

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Interesting and insightful, well written and read

One of the most interesting real life crime audiobooks I have listened to. With emphasis on the mindsets of infamous murderers, this book really dwells into the psychology of the why, with an excellent storytelling and pleasant narration. Binge listened this one.

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Worth the listen

I have read Mindhunter and others of J Douglas
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For me this was like the follow up book to Mindhunter, the how to vonversation approach
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Huge fan of John Douglas

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Insightful, brilliantly written

As a long time follower of John Douglas’s literary work, I was again highly impressed with this latest publication. Engrossing content that gives the reader insight into the depraved nature of violent crimes and the people who commit them. Excellent narration by Groff and fantastic bonus interview with John Douglas at the end of the recording.

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Fascinating

Well written, excellently read, fascinating subject manner, coherent and easy to listen to. Highly recommend to anyone interested in how the minds of killers work.

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