This was interesting, but the detail is very graphic. Certainly not for everyone, but an interesting series of case studies for those who are up to it.
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I thought this book was really good. I like the author's style and I actually learned a lot from reading this. It's almost like a textbook style book, but you read it as if it isn't. A really good read if serial killers fascinate you :P
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Among the true crime I've been reading lately, I am quite impressed with this book. The author, although having brushed by serial killers, is not a profiler or officer. He has done a good job researching and uses many case studies to demonstrate his points. A lot of credit is deserved for doing that. He did initially seem overly impressed with Quantico, but he does get into the issues that mar their methodology. A good read for background on descriptors and cases.

Recommended for folks interested in 'Why?'
Gets better as it goes along.

Very interesting book. I would really recommend it to anyone that's interested in such matters.
It is very well-structured, also including chapters about how you can protect yourself from such people or how you can identify them, all information taken from FBI agents that have worked on cases and even from the offenders themselves.
If you feel like you want to explore this domain of true crime and you are a beginner, I think this book is perfect for you!