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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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The Mind of a Murderer

By: Richard Taylor
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'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 Inspiring Thought-Provoking Forensics
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worth a read. very interesting and informative. Exposes some realities in life. Very good. throughly enjoyed it.

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really good. get used to his voice. informative and interesting. highly recommend if this subject matter is it interest

fascinating

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Dr. Taylor comments on his cases with deep empathy and fully rounded accounts. His perspectives come from such expertise and experience. I feel I’ve finally arrived at a book that gives all the answers with sensitivity. I’m so grateful. Having similar familial experiences as Dr. Taylor in his, it gave me invaluable close to home understanding I’ve never gained anywhere else to this thorough degree. Marvellous! There’s no sensationalising here, thank goodness, just genius counsel!

Excellent! All the stars and more!

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Excellent audiobook. The author/narrator is engaging and is able to describe cases with enough detail without becoming repetitive. Thoroughly enjoyed.

Excellent.

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Read so well, but I like it when the author reads there own work. the content is well written worth the listen

Really interesting

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