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The Mind of a Murderer

A glimpse into the darkest corners of the human psyche, from a leading forensic psychiatrist

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By: Richard Taylor
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Summary

 'Whodunnit' doesn't matter so much, not to a forensic psychiatrist. We're more interested in the 'why'.

In his 26 years in the field, Richard Taylor has worked on well over a hundred murder cases, with victims and perpetrators from all walks of life. In this fascinating memoir, Taylor draws on some of the most tragic, horrific and illuminating of these cases - as well as dark secrets from his own family's past - to explore some of the questions he grapples with every day:

Why do people kill?
Does committing a monstrous act make someone a monster?
Could any of us, in the wrong circumstances, become a killer?

As Taylor helps us understand what lies inside the minds of his patients, using their own words to tell their stories, he presents us with the most important challenge of all: how can we find common humanity, even in the darkest of human deeds - and why it is so vital that we try?

The Mind of a Murderer is a fascinating exploration into the psyche of killers, as well as a unique insight into the life and mind of the doctor who treats them. For fans of Unnatural Causes, The Examined Life and All That Remains.

(P)2020 Headline Publishing Group Ltd©2021 Richard Taylor Criminal & Forensic Psychology Murder Psychology Psychology & Mental Health True Crime Mental Health Crime Health Forensics
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as in full of wonder. write more please educational, entertaining and thought provoking. charming voice too certainly helps

wonderful!

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Even though I struggled with his monotone way of speaking at first, it became strangely soothing after a while. The content is gripping and I loved that he shared a very personal story in his book.

Amazing content

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Excellent recount of a psychiatrists experiences in the Forensic Psychology world. It has furthered my interests in wanting to gain a degree in psychology.

Psychologically Brilliant!

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Great content in this book however the narrator is lacking enthusiasm and punctuation. Sounds like it’s very boring for him in turn making listening boring

Interesting cases, average narration

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