The Dark Side of the Mind The Dark Side of the Mind
Kerry Daynes’ True Stories of Forensic Psychology

The Dark Side of the Mind

True Stories from My Life as a Forensic Psychologist

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'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.

GENRE
Health & Well-Being
RELEASED
2019
30 May
LANGUAGE
EN
English
LENGTH
304
Pages
PUBLISHER
Octopus
SIZE
2.4
MB

Customer Reviews

Spungen Love ,

Informative insights

Well written and researched. Worth a read if you are interested in forensics.

Shush Penfold! ,

Fascinating and fantastic

Brilliant read. Written in a way that the non-professional can understand, no complicated medical jargon! Couldn’t put it down! Thank you.

TaraDragon ,

Enthralling & emotional

Having read the book sample, I was counting the days until I could read the whole thing. It made me cry, laugh, think & pick my chin up off the floor - usually all within the same chapter! The author is refreshingly, brutally honest, not only about her professional cases, opinions & career, but also her personal life - & all aspects covered are equally gripping. The writing style is accessible, with appropriate humour alongside the heart wrenching true-life stories, & a fascinating insight from the author on the psychology industry & the criminal & legal systems affecting both criminals & the work of the forensic psychologists who assess them. I really can’t praise this book highly enough!

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