The Dark Side of the Mind

True Stories from My Life as a Forensic Psychologist

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The Dark Side of the Mind

By: Kerry Daynes

Narrated by: Sara Poyzer

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THE SUNDAY TIMES BEST SELLER

OUT NOW: WHAT LIES BURIED. THE SENSATIONAL NEW BOOK BY KERRY DAYNES

Welcome to the world of the forensic psychologist, where the people you meet are wildly unpredictable and often frightening.

The job: to delve into the psyche of convicted men and women to try to understand what lies behind their often brutal actions.

Follow in the footsteps of Kerry Daynes, one of the most sought-after forensic psychologists in the business and consultant on major police investigations.

Kerry's job has taken her to the cells of maximum-security prisons, police interview rooms, the wards of secure hospitals and the witness box of the court room.

Her work has helped solve a cold case, convict the guilty and prevent a vicious attack.

Spending every moment of your life staring into the darker side of life comes with a price. Kerry's frank memoir gives an unforgettable insight into the personal and professional dangers in store for a female psychologist working with some of the most disturbing men and women.

If you enjoyed Unnatural Causes, When the Dogs Don't Bark and My Life With Murderers, you'll love Kerry's gripping account of her experience as a forensic psychologist.

Criminal & Forensic Psychology

Psychology

Psychology & Mental Health

True Crime

Crime

Forensics

Inspiring

Mental Health

Thought-Provoking

Murder

Scary

Health

Criminal & Forensic Psychology Psychology Psychology & Mental Health True Crime Crime Forensics Inspiring Mental Health Thought-Provoking Murder Scary Health

Critic reviews

"Enthralling and terrifying in equal amounts. A chilling glimpse into a world unseen by so many and perhaps for very good reasons. Kerry guides us gently, but firmly, through her incredible world of miscreants, monsters and the misunderstood." (Professor Dame Sue Black, Britain's leading forensic anthropologist and author of the Sunday Times best seller All That Remains)

"Kerry Daynes delves into the minds of psychopaths in a fascinating memoir." (Katya Edwards, Daily Mail)

"Daynes offers fascinating insights into what makes criminals tick and how they might be more effectively treated. Her book is funny, wise and thoroughly gripping." (Jake Kerridge, writer and critic)

Most relevant

Having worked within the mental health & forensic services for over 20 years it was interesting hearing from Kerry’s perspective.
There was so much I understood and can honestly say agree with. The system is/has failed so many and there really needs to be a shift in how we work and see those with mental health issues.
I now foster and have the empathy & understanding of why such terrible things happen in adulthood.
Maybe if we put more into dealing with childhood trauma we wouldn’t need as many adult services and support for those often unresolved issues.