´Highly addictive´ KARIN SLAUGHTER ´A major talent´ HARLAN COBEN ´A great set-up, a situation you can almost see yourself in, and then it keeps you guessing right to the very end. I loved it.´ BECKY MASTERMAN, author of Fear the Darkness DID HE, OR DIDN´T HE? Olivia Randall is one of New York City´s best criminal defence lawyers. When she gets a phone call informing her that her former fiancée has been arrested for a triple homicide there is no doubt in her mind as to his innocence. The only question is who would go to such great lengths to frame him - and why? For Olivia, representing Jack is a way to make up for past regrets, and the hurt she caused him, but as the evidence against him mounts, she is forced to confront her doubts.

THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER **OUT NOW: WHAT LIES BURIED. THE SENSATIONAL NEW BOOK BY KERRY DAYNES** 'Enthralling and terrifying. The Dark Side of the Mind is a chilling glimpse into a world of miscreants, monsters and the misunderstood.' Professor Dame Sue Black, author of the Sunday Times bestseller All That Remains 'A stunning, insightful, provocative piece of work. Wonderfully written and full of honesty. A powerful excavation of the world of a forensic psychologist.' Barbara Machin, creator and writer of Waking The Dead 'Kerry Daynes delves into the minds of psychopaths in a fascinating memoir.' Katya Edwards, Daily Mail 'Daynes offers fascinating insights into what makes criminals tick and how they might be more effectively treated. Her book is funny, wise and thoroughly gripping.' Jake Kerridge, writer and critic 'Grimly fascinating - a timely and gripping exploration of mental health issues in the criminal justice system from an author intimately acquainted with its dark heart.' Harriet Tyce, author of Blood Orange 'Kerry Daynes writes with knowledgeable insight on a side of people - and the criminal system that purports to treat them - that many would prefer to leave alone. The humour and psychological skills that have enabled her survival shine through.' Jessica Fellowes, author of The Mitford Murders Welcome to the world of the forensic psychologist, where the people you meet are wildly unpredictable and often frightening. The job: to delve into the psyche of convicted men and women to try to understand what lies behind their often brutal actions. Follow in the footsteps of Kerry Daynes, one of the most sought-after forensic psychologists in the business and consultant on major police investigations. Kerry's job has taken her to the cells of maximum-security prisons, police interview rooms, the wards of secure hospitals and the witness box of the court room. Her work has helped solve a cold case, convict the guilty and prevent a vicious attack. Spending every moment of your life staring into the darker side of life comes with a price. Kerry's frank memoir gives an unforgettable insight into the personal and professional dangers in store for a female psychologist working with some of the most disturbing men and women. If you enjoyed Unnatural Causes, When the Dogs Don't Bark and Prison Doctor you'll love Kerry's gripping account of her experience as a forensic psychologist.

´Highly addictive´ KARIN SLAUGHTER ´A major talent´ HARLAN COBEN ´A great set-up, a situation you can almost see yourself in, and then it keeps you guessing right to the very end. I loved it.´ BECKY MASTERMAN, author of Fear the Darkness DID HE, OR DIDN´T HE? Olivia Randall is one of New York City´s best criminal defence lawyers. When she gets a phone call informing her that her former fiancée has been arrested for a triple homicide there is no doubt in her mind as to his innocence. The only question is who would go to such great lengths to frame him - and why? For Olivia, representing Jack is a way to make up for past regrets, and the hurt she caused him, but as the evidence against him mounts, she is forced to confront her doubts.

¿Not even the Church of the Invincible Sun is invincible - and somebody has to do its dirty work. Enter Sister Svangerd and her accompanying priest, both accomplished practitioners. Their mission is simple: to make a meddlesome princess disappear (permanently). To get to her, they must attend the legendary Ecumenical Council, the once-in-a-century convening of the greatest spiritual minds the world has to offer. But when they arrive, they find instead a den of villainy that would make the most hardened criminal blush. To complicate matters further, it appears that some people long considered dead might not be after all. What began as a simple murder is about to escalate into a theological debate of terrifying complexity. From World Fantasy Award-winning author K. J. Parker comes a devilishly clever tale of murder, intrigue, and existential crisis.

Dive back into the world of The Naturals in this unputdownable e-novella from Jennifer Lynn Barnes, no.1 New York Times bestselling author of The Inheritance Games series. Perfect for fans of A Good Girl's Guide to Murder. Cassie Hobbes has been working with the FBI since she was a teenager. Now, she and her fellow Naturals have taken over running the program that taught them everything they know. As a unit, they're responsible for identifying new Naturals - and solving particularly impossible cases. When their latest case brings back a ghost from their past, Cassie and the other Naturals find themselves racing against the clock - and reliving their own childhood traumas . . . Born smart. Born tough. Born FBI. 'The Naturals is Criminal Minds for the YA world, and I loved every page' - Ally Carter, New York Times bestselling author

No one was as close to Jack Unterweger as Astrid Wagner, the last woman in his life; now a successful criminal defense lawyer. She says: "It was different than how all the books and documentaries portray it. Many questions, doubts, unsolved issues remain." Astrid Wagner loved Jack Unterweger. She fought for him and got to know the dark side of justice. This is her story. Jack Unterweger let Astrid Wagner get a deep insight of his soul, leaving her his diaries, letters and literary works. She searched for the truth, spoke to women who loved, adored or hated him. In this book, she sows doubt, asks questions and exposes a system in which the media and justice system have worked together in an unfortunate way. We learn about the circumstances of Jack Unterweger's death and what happened afterwards: How Astrid Wagner's life continued until she became one of the most successful criminal defense lawyers in the country. And why one of Jack Unterweger's books was banned... The vivid narrative style conjures up images in your mind that literally catapult you back to the dramatic events of that time: Astrid Wagner was very close to this life, characterized by surprising twists and turns, by extreme emotions ranging from the deepest pain of the soul to the highest bliss. The multifaceted, contradictory and profound personality of Jack Unterweger seems to mirror that of Astrid Wagner. How much did Jack Unterweger shape her? This book provides the answers.

When Light Yagami finds a notebook giving him power over death, will he use it for good-or evil? Light Yagami is an ace student with great prospects--and he's bored out of his mind. But all that changes when he finds the Death Note , a notebook dropped by a rogue Shinigami death god. Any human whose name is written in the notebook dies, and now Light has vowed to use the power of the Death Note to rid the world of evil. But when criminals begin dropping dead, the authorities send the legendary detective L to track down the killer. With L hot on his heels, will Light lose sight of his noble goal...or his life? The Complete Box Set Story by Tsugumi Ohba Art by Takeshi Obata Includes: Manga Volumes 1-12 Death Note 13: How to Read A "How to Use It" fold-out

The most dangerous people are those you trust. The dismembered body of a young woman is discovered in a forest near Hamburg. Her remains give a terrifyingly vivid account of the unimaginably cruel torture she suffered before her death. She won't be the only victim. Within a very short period of time, more women are discovered. Assistant District Attorney Alex Gutenberg and criminal psychologist Dr. Evelin Wolf feverishly try everything to bring down the serial killer before he takes his next victim. A clue leads them to a severely mentally disturbed inmate of an asylum for the criminally insane. He seems to be the key to solving the current crimes. But the interned remains silent. Evelin has only one chance: She must succeed in penetrating the inmate's tainted mind. But the price is high. Evelin tracks down a terrible secret and suddenly finds her own life at stake…

Cold cases are about to get hot. Don’t miss this exhilarating crime thriller—perfect for fans of Criminal Minds and A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder—from Jennifer Lynn Barnes, the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Inheritance Games. Seventeen-year-old Cassie is a natural at reading people, piecing together the tiniest details to know who a person is and what they want. But it’s not a skill she takes seriously until the FBI comes knocking—they’ve begun a classified program that uses exceptional teens to crack infamous cold cases, and they want her to join. But there’s more at risk than a few unsolved homicides. Sent to live with a group of teens whose gifts are as unusual as her own, Cassie quickly realizes no one in the Naturals program is what they seem. Emotion-reader Michael is a wild card—and far too perceptive for Cassie’s good. The resident deception-detector is a pathological liar, and the program’s perky, blonde statistician is far better with numbers than with people. And then there’s Dean—a profiler like Cassie but with a much darker gift. When a new killer strikes, danger looms close. Caught in a lethal game of cat and mouse with a killer, the Naturals are going to have to use all of their gifts just to survive. "The Naturals is Criminal Minds for the YA world, and I loved every page." —Ally Carter , New York Times bestselling author of The Gallagher Girls **Catch every thrilling twist and turn of The Naturals series in The Naturals, Killer Instinct, All In, Bad Blood, and the enovella, Twelve! And don’t miss Jennifer Lynn Barnes’s beloved The Inheritance Games Saga! Best reading order: The Inheritance Games, The Hawthorne Legacy, The Final Gambit, The Brothers Hawthorne, The Grandest Game, Games Untold, and Glorious Rivals. Then dive into her The Debutantes duet (Little White Lies, Deadly Little Scandals), and The Lovely and the Lost

“Over a working life of more than 30 years, Adshead has served patients at Broadmoor, a place with 'a history of housing some of the UK’s most notorious violent criminals.' Adshead’s interest is not lurid, though there are lurid episodes, and her overarching goal is to secure more funding for better treatment. A welcome contribution to the literature of crime and rehabilitation." —Kirkus "A fascinating, erudite, and beautifully written deep dive into the nature of evil. The Devil You Know makes the case for radical empathy and reminds us that all human beings are capable of darkness, and of light." —Christie Watson, author of The Language of Kindness: A Nurse's Story "An extraordinary book. Shocking, sad and absolutely fascinating.” —Sebastian Faulks, author of Birdsong "This is a myth buster of a book—crammed with compelling, constructive, candid and compassionate insights into the criminal mind." —Val McDermid, author of Still Life "Hope is a verb, infusing every chapter in this remarkable account of a therapist working with violent offenders; full of wisdom and insight, warmth and mercy, this book offers new ways of seeing our common humanity." —Sister Helen Prejean, CSJ, Advocate for abolition of the death penalty and author of Dead Man Walking "On killing and other crimes—a forensic, gripping, extraordinary and ultimately enlightening insider’s account of how and why it happens." — Philippe Sands, author of The Ratline: The Exalted Life and Mysterious Death of a Nazi Fugitive "This new text, The Devil you Know, is a masterful achievement. Gwen Adshead and Eileen Horne build on an established literature that contemplates the use of narrative, compassion, empathy, and dignity in forensic psychiatry. They formulate a terrain of beneficence that must undergird caring for individuals who have committed serious criminal offences. These offenders are human beings, in possession of an inviolable human dignity. Their caregivers have an obligation toward them that is rooted in a vocational commitment bordering on the spiritual. All of this is presented in a prose that is engaging and lively. These scholars have advanced the field substantially with their brilliant observations and insights. The text is refreshingly creative." —Ezra E. H. Griffith, MD, Professor Emeritus of Psychiatry and African-American Studies, Yale University "This book is both a gift and an invitation to transform the judging mind; may it touch many." —Father Richard Rohr OFM , Author, educator, and Founder of the Centre for Action and Contemplation "This timely book puts a human face on people who are stigmatized and vilified by society, and whose experience of trauma and pain is not always recognized." — Dr. Linda A. Teplin, Director of the Health Disparities and Public Policy Program, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Northwestern University

A Thorough, Comprehensive Guide to Serial Killers for True-Crime Fans Equal parts fascinating and horrifying, the stories of serial killers like Ted Bundy and Jeffrey Dahmer have taken on a new cultural prominence with the rise of the true-crime genre. Now, The Wikipedia Encyclopedia of Serial Killers offers murder fans and curious readers a new opportunity to learn about the lives and histories of these infamous criminals in greater depth and detail than ever before. Featuring extensive information about the backgrounds, crimes and aftermaths, victims, arrests and trials, and current lives of serial killers across the globe, as well as a variety of supplemental information—mug shots and crime-scene photos, letters from murderers, and information on victims and survivors—this book is an essential guide for all true-crime fans or any reader who wants an insight into the dark minds of the most notorious criminals in the world. Included in The Wikipedia Encyclopedia of Serial Killers, among many others, are: Ted Bundy The Zodiac Killer John Wayne Gacy Aileen Wuornos Son of Sam Jeffrey Dahmer The BTK Killer Gary Ridgway Samuel Little Karla Homolka and Paul Bernardo With nearly six million English-language articles covering essentially any topic imaginable, Wikipedia is one of the most visited websites on the internet and an important resource for anyone curious to learn about the world. This curated selection of content has been carefully selected and compiled by our editors to be the definitive book on the subject.

When Light Yagami finds a notebook giving him power over death, will he use it for good-or evil? Light Yagami is an ace student with great prospects--and he's bored out of his mind. But all that changes when he finds the Death Note , a notebook dropped by a rogue Shinigami death god. Any human whose name is written in the notebook dies, and now Light has vowed to use the power of the Death Note to rid the world of evil. But when criminals begin dropping dead, the authorities send the legendary detective L to track down the killer. With L hot on his heels, will Light lose sight of his noble goal...or his life? The Complete Box Set Story by Tsugumi Ohba Art by Takeshi Obata Includes: Manga Volumes 1-12 Death Note 13: How to Read A "How to Use It" fold-out

'Gripping and important' Jon Ronson M. E. Thomas is a high-functioning non-criminal sociopath. She is charismatic, ambitious and successful. You would be charmed by her if you met her, might even be seduced by her. You would not realise that she is studying you to find your flaws, that she is ruthlessly manipulative, has no empathy and does not feel guilt or remorse. But she does like people - she likes to touch them, mould them and ruin them. She could be your friend or your boss. She could be you . . . Now she writes with breathtaking honesty about her life. She also draws on the latest research to explain why at least one in twenty-five of us are sociopaths - and shows why that's not a bad thing. By turns fascinating, shocking and funny, Confessions of a Sociopath is a gripping insight into the mind of a self-confessed predator.

'Gripping and important' Jon Ronson M. E. Thomas is a high-functioning non-criminal sociopath. She is charismatic, ambitious and successful. You would be charmed by her if you met her, might even be seduced by her. You would not realise that she is studying you to find your flaws, that she is ruthlessly manipulative, has no empathy and does not feel guilt or remorse. But she does like people - she likes to touch them, mould them and ruin them. She could be your friend or your boss. She could be you . . . Now she writes with breathtaking honesty about her life. She also draws on the latest research to explain why at least one in twenty-five of us are sociopaths - and shows why that's not a bad thing. By turns fascinating, shocking and funny, Confessions of a Sociopath is a gripping insight into the mind of a self-confessed predator.

Shakespeares Hamlet-Tragödie aus dem Jahr 1600 lässt sich auch als ein verfremdetes Kriminaldrama über die Vergeltung für einen politischen Mord in einem Staatssystem lesen, das sich immer mehr zu einem heimtückischen Überwachungsregime entwickelt. Heute – im Zeitalter umfassender Möglichkeiten zur Überwachung und Kontrolle der Bevölkerung – sollte eine Deutung von Hamlets politischem und philosophischem Widerstand gegen einen Überwachungsstaat weniger historisch-distanziert und weniger unschuldig erfolgen als dies bislang üblich ist. Den interpretatorischen Herausforderungen des intellektuell anspruchsvollen Dramas wird in der vorliegenden Deutung durch eine Verbindung intertextueller, philosophischer und politischer Zugänge begegnet, geleitet von dem Ziel, die politische Kultur der Renaissance mit der gegenwärtigen kritisch zu vernetzen. Shakespeare's tragedy of Hamlet, written in AD 1600, represents an alienated criminal story of retaliation for a political murder, whilst the political system of the murderer is gradually shrouded by an insidious empire of surveillance. In our present circumstances of massive control by all forms of surveillance, affecting us all, an interpretation of Hamlet's political and philosophical resistance should be examined by less innocent minds than before. This current interpretation attempts to meet the challenges of the philosophically demanding drama with a net of intertextual, philosophical and political approaches, thus critically connecting renaissance and contemporary political culture.

NOW a BBC Television series! An irresistible series about chosen family, high stakes thievery, and what it really means to do good. Perfect for fans of M.G. Leonard and Anthony Horowitz. It's Gabriel's fifth and final year at Crookhaven School for Thieves, and the crew have only one thing on their minds. This year, they must take down Gabriel's parents - the infamous leaders of the criminal organisation, the Nameless - once and for all. How will the crew balance this goal alongside their last year of studies, which includes a new class called Groundwork, and the most difficult Break-in to date: infiltrating Crookhaven itself? Most importantly, can they find a way to lure two of the Underworld's most notorious villains out of the shadows, without anyone getting hurt...? The final book in the 'criminally good' Crookhaven series, the secret school where students are taught to do wrong, so that one day, they can put the world to rights.

The Inhibitors are back and Humanity is doomed! Many, many millennia ago, the Inhibitors seeded the universe with machines designed to detect intelligent life - and then to suppress it. But after hundreds of millions of years, the machines started to fail and intelligent cultures started to emerge. Then Dr Dan Sylveste and the crew of Infinity discovered what had happened to the long-vanished Amarantin race ... and awakened the Inhibitors. On Yellowstone, where no one is quite who they appear, the Inquisitor and the planet's Most Wanted War Criminal are watching as the Inhibitors turn a small group of planets into raw materials. Whatever they are building with those materials is not going to be good for Humanity. Once again, Al Reynolds has produced a stunning, universe-spanning space opera of mind-blowing proportions. Big in size, big in concepts, REDEMPTION ARK will leave you gasping at its audacity and breathless at its conclusion. This is British SF at its absolute best.

Shakespeares Hamlet-Tragödie aus dem Jahr 1600 lässt sich auch als ein verfremdetes Kriminaldrama über die Vergeltung für einen politischen Mord in einem Staatssystem lesen, das sich immer mehr zu einem heimtückischen Überwachungsregime entwickelt. Heute – im Zeitalter umfassender Möglichkeiten zur Überwachung und Kontrolle der Bevölkerung – sollte eine Deutung von Hamlets politischem und philosophischem Widerstand gegen einen Überwachungsstaat weniger historisch-distanziert und weniger unschuldig erfolgen als dies bislang üblich ist. Den interpretatorischen Herausforderungen des intellektuell anspruchsvollen Dramas wird in der vorliegenden Deutung durch eine Verbindung intertextueller, philosophischer und politischer Zugänge begegnet, geleitet von dem Ziel, die politische Kultur der Renaissance mit der gegenwärtigen kritisch zu vernetzen. Shakespeare's tragedy of Hamlet, written in AD 1600, represents an alienated criminal story of retaliation for a political murder, whilst the political system of the murderer is gradually shrouded by an insidious empire of surveillance. In our present circumstances of massive control by all forms of surveillance, affecting us all, an interpretation of Hamlet's political and philosophical resistance should be examined by less innocent minds than before. This current interpretation attempts to meet the challenges of the philosophically demanding drama with a net of intertextual, philosophical and political approaches, thus critically connecting renaissance and contemporary political culture.

U.S. Flag-Offiziere sollen vorbildliche Verteidiger von Pflicht, Ehre und Land sein, aber was können wir lernen, wenn wir die schlechten Führer aufdecken, die in diesen ehrwürdigen Reihen lauern? Es gibt einen hässlichen Strang von krimineller und unethischer Führung in den oberen Rängen des amerikanischen Militärs. Trotz des vorbildlichen Dienstes der meisten amerikanischen Militärangehörigen hat eine hartnäckige Minderheit von U.S. Flag-Offizieren (Marineadmirale sowie Generäle der Armee, Luftwaffe und Marine) den Beruf seit dem Unabhängigkeitskrieg in Skandale verwickelt. In "Generals and Admirals, Criminals and Crooks" untersucht der preisgekrönte Autor Jeffrey J. Matthews die schlechte Führung in der amerikanischen Militärgeschichte der letzten hundert Jahre, beginnend mit Kriegsverbrechen im Philippinisch-Amerikanischen Krieg und endend mit dem jüngsten Fat Leonard-Korruptionsskandal. Matthews analysiert eine Reihe von Führungsfehlern, darunter moralische Feigheit, Sexualverbrechen, Ungehorsam, toxische Führung und Behinderung der Justiz, und bietet eine faszinierende Analyse der Grundlagen und Motive, die zu diesen Fehltritten führen, sowie Vorschläge, was getan werden könnte, um zukünftiges Fehlverhalten von Generälen und Admiralen einzudämmen. Das Buch enthält auch eine aktuelle Untersuchung der Amtszeit von Präsident Trump, die die entscheidende Rolle hervorhebt, die ehrenhafte militärische Führung in unserer Demokratie spielt. Indem es sich mit der dunklen Seite von kriminellem und unethischem Verhalten unter U.S. Flag-Offizieren auseinandersetzt, bietet dieses offene und historisch fundierte Buch wertvolle Lektionen in Führung, die weitere Debatten und kritische Selbstreflexion innerhalb des U.S. Militärs anregen werden.

She gets people to confess their crimes for a living. He knows she's hiding a terrible secret. It's time for the truth to come out... Poe Webb, host of a popular true crime podcast, invites people to anonymously confess crimes they've committed to her audience. She can't guarantee the police won't come after her "guests," but her show grants simultaneous anonymity and instant fame-a potent combination that's proven difficult to resist. After an episode recording, Poe usually erases both criminal and crime from her mind. But when a strange and oddly familiar man appears on her show, Poe is forced to take a second look. Not only because he claims to be her mother's murderer from years ago, but because Poe knows something no one else does. Her mother's murderer is dead. Poe killed him. From the USA Today bestselling author of The Dead Girl in 2A and The New Neighbor comes a chilling new thriller that forces the question: are murderers always the bad guys?