We Are All Guilty Here (North Falls, #1)

by Karin Slaughter

“Some people think serial killers make mistakes because they want to get caught, but the real reason is they’re as desperate as any other addict. The first time they kill, they experience a rush of euphoria. The next time, it’s good, but it’s not like that first time. Their brains have built up a tolerance. They chase the euphoria by pushing boundaries, becoming more sadistic, more craven, to trigger the reaction. The desperation makes them sloppy. All they care about is feeling that rush.” “The same as alcoholics.”