From their gruesome, body-strewn lairs, to the darkest regions of their twisted psyches, Robert K. Ressler shows you serial killers as you've neve...
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Dec 04, 2008
Catten
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Following his first book, Whoever Fights Monsters, Ressler's second book looks at more killers, in particular, serial killers.
Serial killer. These two words intrigue many people.
Once called stranger murders because of the lack of connection between victim and killer, this type of crime has become the popular topic of books, movies, and conversation. People fear the randomness and unpredictability of the serial killer. A victim is just in the wrong place at the wrong time.
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Serial killer. These two words intrigue many people.
Once called stranger murders because of the lack of connection between victim and killer, this type of crime has become the popular topic of books, movies, and conversation. People fear the randomness and unpredictability of the serial killer. A victim is just in the wrong place at the wrong time.
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Dec 15, 2010
Beki
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This was an interesting read, albeit not as interesting as Ressler's first book, Whoever Fights Monsters.
The focus this time is more on international crimes than domestic ones, and the cases covered are from Ressler's post-FBI consulting rather than his in bureau investigations. While this does allow coverage of some lesser known/media-exploited crimes; overall, I found these cases less satisfying both in a cultural and a psychological context than his bureau investigations have been . More...
The focus this time is more on international crimes than domestic ones, and the cases covered are from Ressler's post-FBI consulting rather than his in bureau investigations. While this does allow coverage of some lesser known/media-exploited crimes; overall, I found these cases less satisfying both in a cultural and a psychological context than his bureau investigations have been . More...
Jul 04, 2009
Tom
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An account of Ressler's Career in the FBI's behavioral science unit, and his work pursuing the nation's worst serial killers. Ressler was a cohort of John Douglas. Reading this book, and some of Douglas' work, I am struck by how egotistical these guys are. I guess they have to be, to deal with the kinds of crimes they deal with.
Dec 07, 2011
Mari
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Sexual Homicide is an incredible book, useful to everyone who has an interest in the psychology of crime. I Have Lived in the Monster is Ressler picking fights with imaginary enemies and preening for the camera. I didn't think anyone could actually have a bigger ego than Douglas, yet there he stands.
Jan 24, 2010
Felicity
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A really good book if you are into the subject...Ressler tells it simply and it is easy to read.
May 24, 2011
Beth
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I have read almost of all of John Douglas' books, so I figured I would like this one too, since Robert Ressler was in the same unit, at the same time, with Douglas. Ressler's tales are interesting, but his constant whining and ego-stroking, make this read incredibily frustrating. I found myself wishing that he would stop talking about himself and explaint he processes in which he develops a profile and catches the criminal. I don't think I'll be reading any more books by him.
Nov 22, 2011
Valerie
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I had an obsession with this subject for a while so I read everything I could. This is a must read for anyone interessted in serial killers. Beyond the movie stereotype to real people. It's hard to believe they exist in the same world as us as they are so out there they seem fictional, but they are very real and very complex.
Aug 10, 2011
Melinda
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I think that this book hasn't held up too well under the strain of years of research and theories into criminality. It seems tired and dated, and also a little self indulgent on the authors part. Best bit was not the theorizing, but the interviews with serial killers Gacy and Dhamer.
Jun 21, 2008
Scubabarb
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I quit reading this one after about 100 pages. Although I love books about serial killers, this one included a lot of information I already read/heard about.
May 24, 2011
Courtney
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This book is great if you are interested in serial killers and the interviews in this book are great. Also the stories are very detailed and interesting.
Mar 09, 2008
PJ
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I am a fan of true crime and the psychology of criminals and those who track them down. This is a worthwhile, somewhat brain candy, read.
May 24, 2011
A.j.
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An excellent read for anyone who wants to understand the psychology of the serial killer, includes interviews.
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