Product Description: The Mind of a Murderer: Privileged Access to the Demons That Drive Extreme Violence presents a series of cases in which a psychiatrist, psychologist, or counselor gained privileged access to a mass or serial murderer, going beyond the typical mental assessment to learn more about criminal behavior...read more

"The defendant told the jury that he did not kill girlfriend. He did, however, admit to dismembering her, boiling her bones, and hiding them in the Port Authority locker." At the heart of countless crimes lies the mystery of the human mind. In this eye-opening book, Dr. Cheryl Paradis draws back the curtain on the fascinating world of forensic psychology and revisits the most notorious and puzzling cases she has handled in her multifaceted career. "Out it all came, a slew of bizarre comments about the electronic chips implanted in his brain." Her riveting, sometimes shocking stories reveal the crucial and often surprising role forensic psychology plays in the pursuit of justice. Sometimes the accused believe their own bizarre lies, creating a world that pushes them into frightening, violent crimes. "My client is charged with murder and tells me he is a descendent of kings. He says he is of royal blood. Can you evaluate him for an insanity defense?" Join Dr. Paradis in a stark concrete cell, with the accused handcuffed to a chair opposite her, as she takes on the daunting task of mapping the suspect's madness--or exposing it as fakery. Have a front-row seat in a tense, packed courtroom, where her testimony can determine an individual's fate. The criminal mind has never been so intimately revealed--or so darkly compelling. "A forensic psychologist reveals the dark and troubling human mind. Fascinating."--Robert K. TanenbaumCheryl Paradis, PSY.D., has more than twenty years' experience as a forensic psychologist, and has evaluated thousands of seriously mentally ill and violent individuals. Her research and writings have been published in journals such as Medicine & Psychiatry and the Journal of Offender Rehabilitation. As an expert in psychological and neuropsychological testing, she has testified in both the New York State and federal court systems. Currently a clinical associate professor at the State University of New York Downstate Medical Center and associate professor of psychology at Marymount Manhattan College, she has also been a staff psychologist at Kings County Hospital in Brooklyn.

Product Description: The bestselling author of The Forensic Science of C.S.I. examines the real-life cases behind the hit television series Criminal Minds Week after week, the hit TV show Criminal Minds gives viewers a look inside the psyches of the fictional serial killers tracked by the BAU (Behavioral Analysis Unit)...read more

Product Description: They are among the most frightening of all criminals, yet few have attempted to document the complex mindset of the sexual predator through intimate case details. Inside the Minds of Sexual Predators reexamines this intentional criminal behavior, describing the different types of sexual predators and explaining why they choose to commit their specific type of predatory acts...read more

Product Description: With the skyrocketing popularity of TV crime shows like "CSI" and "CSI-Miami", interest in forensic science has reached unprecedented levels. However compelling these programs are as dramas, they spread many misconceptions about the real world of the forensic scientist...read more

Product Description: A forensics expert follows the historic evolution of CSI through a century of serial killers. "Katherine Ramsland has brilliantly captured the insights and drama of some fascinating cases" (Dr. Henry Lee) in her previous bestselling books...read more

Product Description: The bestselling forensic psychologist examines the true crimes that inspired the television smash hit, C.S.I. Katherine Ramsland follows the evidence and revisits some of the most absorbing episodes of the phenomenally popular C.S...read more

The author of The Human Predator presents an authoritative history of the evolution of forensic science and criminal investigation, tracing the development of such useful tools as fingerprinting, DNA, and ballistics from thirteenth-century Chinese studies of human decomposition rates to the recent technological advancements of today. 25,000 first printing.

Product Description: First time in paperback— essential reading for the millions of fans of CSI and Cold Case Files. Katherine Ramsland, a renowned expert in criminology, traces the story of the evolution of forensic science––from thirteenth-century Chinese studies of decomposition through the flowering of science during the Renaissance and its veritable explosion during the era of Newtonian physics, to the marvels of the present day and beyond...read more

Inspired by episodes of the television franchise 'C.S.I.,' looks at the cutting-edge techniques in crime scene analysis and investigation behind the show, and revisits famous cases in light of these new investigative tools.

An expert in the field of forensic psychology looks at the history of human predators and those who struggle to bring them to justice, offering a detailed chronicle of the serial killer from ancient times to the present day, as well as the development of forensic science and psychology. Reprint. 25,000 first printing.

Inspired by storylines based on the blockbuster TV franchise C.S.I., the author of The Forensic Science of C.S.I. looks at the latest cutting-edge techniques in crime scene analysis and investigation and revisits some of history's most notorious crimes in light of the these new investigative tools. Original. 40,000 first printing.

Product Description: From one of the country's preeminent criminal profilers comes this gripping, behind-the-scenes account of America's most disturbing & complex serial killer & murder invest. Takes us into the minds of the nation's shrewdest & most sinister predators...read more

Product Description: The idea that a person might suddenly snap and slaughter large numbers of people has become part of our cultural understanding through events such as the Columbine High School massacre and the D.C. Sniper case. But this image of the sudden turn from ordinary citizen, quiet neighbor, or non-descript teenager to mass murderer is generally false...read more

The author of The Forensic Science of CSI journeys behind the scenes of the popular A&E series Cold Case Files to look at the principles and techniques of forensic investigation, looking at how facial reconstruction, handwriting analysis, DNA, fingerprints, and old-fashioned police work combine to uncover the truth about unsolved cases. Original.

While investigating a series of bizarre murders that left the victims drained of blood and burned from the inside out, detective Teri Lewis finds herself plunged into a deadly world of immortal creatures where a centuries-old war is raging between two rival vampire clans. Original.

The author of Prism of the Night takes readers into the world of real-life ghost hunters, revealing their high- and low-tech methods for rooting out spirits. Reprint.

When an unknown enemy begins killing members of their vampire clan by using a mysterious contagion, Christian must find a cure before The Others, an evil group of bloodthirsty beasts, destroy them. Original.

Product Description: This book corrects common media misconceptions about the nature of the criminal psyche in order to help writers create more credible and convincing characters. The Criminal Mind examines the fundamentals of psychology and law, theories of criminality, and character disorders that can lead to criminal behaviour...read more (view table of contents, read Amazon.com's description)

The true story of Susan Walsh, a young reporter who mysteriously disappeared while writing about downtown Manhattan's 'vampire' underground furnishes an exploration into a real-life vampire world that has its own rituals, rules, boundaries, and penalties. Reprint. AB. BAKER & TAYLOR Bks

The true story of Susan Walsh, a young reporter who mysteriously disappeared while writing about downtown Manhattan's 'vampire' underground furnishes an exploration into a real-life vampire world that has its own rituals, rules, boundaries, and penalties. Simultaneous.

The best-selling author of Prism of the Night explores the life and work of the prolific and popular author of horror and suspense fiction, documenting his private world, the influences on his writing, and the evolution of his career as a novelist. Reprint. PW.

Product Description: Written in cooperation with Anne Rice, the official guide to Anne Rice's "Lives of the Mayfair Witches." The ultimate reference book for fans of "The Witching Hour," "Lasher," and "Taltos," with detailed character breakdowns, complete geneaologies, chronologies and geographies...read more

Offers a view of Anne Rice's devotees and disciples