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THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER

A SUNDAY TIMES, NEW STATESMAN & IRISH TIMES BOOK OF THE YEAR
SHORTLISTED FOR THE CRIME WRITERS ASSOCIATION GOLD DAGGER FOR NON-FICTION

A perspective-shattering work into the minds of violent criminals that reveals profound consequences for human nature and society at large.

*INCLUDES A NEW CHAPTER*

'Brilliant . . . The book is a powerful myth buster. Name a sterotype about violent offenders and Adshead upends it.'
SUNDAY TIMES

'Deeply moving . . . the most overwhelming feeling I had on finishing this book was of hope . . . Compassionate and fascinating.'
GUARDIAN

Dr Gwen Adshead is one of Britain's leading forensic psychiatrists. She treats serial killers, arsonists, stalkers, gang members and other individuals who are usually labelled 'monsters'. Whatever their crime, she listens to their stories and hel

The Devil You Know

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      Publisher Faber & Faber
      Published 30 June 2022
      ISBN-13 9780571357628
      978-0571357628
      ISBN-10 0571357628
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      Non Fiction Psychiatric and mental disorders Politics, Philosophy & Society Criminal or forensic psychology Psychology

      Description

      Book Synopsis

      THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER

      A SUNDAY TIMES, NEW STATESMAN & IRISH TIMES BOOK OF THE YEAR
      SHORTLISTED FOR THE CRIME WRITERS ASSOCIATION GOLD DAGGER FOR NON-FICTION

      A perspective-shattering work into the minds of violent criminals that reveals profound consequences for human nature and society at large.

      *INCLUDES A NEW CHAPTER*

      'Brilliant . . . The book is a powerful myth buster. Name a sterotype about violent offenders and Adshead upends it.'
      SUNDAY TIMES

      'Deeply moving . . . the most overwhelming feeling I had on finishing this book was of hope . . . Compassionate and fascinating.'
      GUARDIAN

      Dr Gwen Adshead is one of Britain's leading forensic psychiatrists. She treats serial killers, arsonists, stalkers, gang members and other individuals who are usually labelled 'monsters'. Whatever their crime, she listens to their stories and hel

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