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Book SynopsisThere are many cultural myths about serial killers. This book examines a variety of serial killers, from sexual predators to psychotic killers, from murder teams to odd eccentric stalkers, in order to present the distinct psychological dynamics that set serial killers apart from other violent murderers.
Trade ReviewNoting that generalizations often fail and debunking the idea that serial killers have a distinct profile, Ramsland details the wide variety of motives behind serial murder. She notes that the study's purpose is not to categorize them, but explore their motives, such as lust, omnipotence, glory, delusions, rage, profit, or no purpose at all. She also provides a history of the topic in the first chapter. * Reference & Research Book News *
Inside the Minds of Serial Killers is successful in dispelling some myths about serial killers and outlines the tremendous variations in motives and methods among such criminals. . . . [T]his book is likely to be interesting to the general public. * PsycCRITIQUES *
Table of ContentsAcknowledgments Introduction 1 Jack the Ripper and the History of Serial Murder 2 Lust 3 Omnipotence 4 Intellectual Exercise 5 Glory 6 Delusions 7 Rage 8 Profit 9 Blood and Bodies 10 Living with Death 11 No Particular Purpose 12 Early Aspirations 13 Related by Blood 14 Matches Made in Hell 15 "Care" takers 16 Close to a Killer 17 Behind the Eyes Appendix: How They're Caught Bibliography Index
