I found it interesting and engaging. It took me almost a month to get through this audiobook because the writing style is very over the top and detailed, rather than straight to the point. HOLY COW can this man bloviate! Be forewarned, though, that Douglas is an almost unbearable horse’s a$$, lacking even the slightest self-awareness, and with a zeal for capitol punishment* (and arrogant dismissal of those who disagree with him) that twice came close to provoking me to throw Mindhunter across the room.

I wanted to learn more about forensic investigation and criminal profiling, it seemed with the writers experience who would have a wealth of knowledge, but I wasted hours of my time on this book with virtually none of the information I wanted to know.Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 21, 2017 The author heads the FBI Elite Serial Crime Unit and is highly experienced in the field of serial killers. Having worked with a number of this kind of person, I tend to see them more as broken human beings who deserve to be punished. Cosmopolitan participates in various affiliate marketing programs, which means we may get paid commissions on editorially chosen products purchased through our links to retailer sites. As a fan of criminal behaviour studies and of the literature surrounding it (including Silence of the Lands and Criminal Minds), this was a fascinating read for me. Your recently viewed items and featured recommendations Alibris has millions of books at amazingly low prices.Come back each month to discover new genres and titles through the Alibris seasonal guide.Love shopping on Alibris? Not sure why some reviewers say he is full of himself, I didn’t get that at all. For personal use only. The story of the development of criminal profiling is certainly an interesting one, but I don't believe that Mr. Douglas deserves quite as much credit as he is willing to give himself. Mindhunter. This is what I found to be so interesting as John leads the reader through the painful beginnings of the BAU. Second of all, More like who wasn’t he, amirite? It is no secret that I am a fan of crime and thriller reads and am as fascinated as the next man as to what makes a murderer tick. I loved seeing the similarities between John and Holden, on the show, and how the show writers were influenced by this book. Bought this after having watched the TV mini series of the same name.Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 13, 2019 I must say, this book is a mixed bag. Maybe they did. I just ordered Obsession, looking forward to it! Douglas, who developed criminal profiling techniques for the FBI, teams up with novelist Olshaker to tell of his 25-year career tracking down serial killers. Enter your mobile number or email address below and we'll send you a link to download the free Kindle App. We may earn commission from links on this page, but we only recommend products we love. August 1st 1996 This nonfiction had much more cases explained than in the show, which was really interesting. Now, in chilling detail, the legendary Mindhunter takes us behind the scenes of some of his most gruesome, fascinating, and challenging cases -- and into the darkest recesses of our worst nightmares. A good, if at times troubling, read For the most part I was not disappointed. personalized book picks and special offers, delivered right to your inbox.

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Mindhunter: Inside the FBI's Elite Serial Crime Unit is a 1995 non-fiction crime book written by retired FBI agent John E. Douglas and his co-author Mark Olshaker Contents 1 Description You would think that cops, and others, would have 'seen' these patterns themselves. But when the FBI moved the idea from a vague 'voodoo' kind of input to an actual crime solving tool, things began to gel into a fantastic weapon against killers/rapists/etc.The pacing is different, but the book is packed with a lot of interesting info. Whew, a thoroughly taxing, but absorbing read. He recounts some of the cases he has dealt with, many of which are house old names such as Charles Manson and Ted Bundy and givI purchased this book recently having read the rave reviews received for the series of the same name on Netflix. The book is about the FBI's first serial crime unit and its research of personality development of the worst criminals. Please try againSorry, we failed to record your vote. He recounts some of the cases he has dealt with, many of which are house old names such as Charles Manson and Ted Bundy and gives fascinating insights into the mind of a serial killer. Over a 25 year career, he would encounter some of America's most dangerous individuals including Ted Bundy, Ed Kemper, Charles Manson, Richard Speck, and David Berkowitz to name a few. I didn't hate it, but I didn't love it.

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In places the authors don't help themselves by over indulging which other reviewers have commented on but this in no way souls the book. Drawing on a study he conducted of more than 150 imprisoned killers, the book explores the psychology and motives in this area of crime.