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  • Written by: Richard Taylor
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  • Length: 11 hrs and 53 mins
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Publisher's Summary

'Whodunnit' doesn't matter so much, not to a forensic psychiatrist. We're more interested in the 'why'.

In his 26 years in the field, Richard Taylor has worked on well over a hundred murder cases, with victims and perpetrators from all walks of life. In this fascinating memoir, Taylor draws on some of the most tragic, horrific and illuminating of these cases - as well as dark secrets from his own family's past - to explore some of the questions he grapples with every day:

  • Why do people kill?
  • Does committing a monstrous act make someone a monster?
  • Could any of us, in the wrong circumstances, become a killer?

As Taylor helps us understand what lies inside the minds of his patients, using their own words to tell their stories, he presents us with the most important challenge of all: how can we find common humanity, even in the darkest of human deeds - and why it is so vital that we try?

The Mind of a Murderer is a fascinating exploration into the psyche of killers, as well as a unique insight into the life and mind of the doctor who treats them. For fans of Unnatural Causes, The Examined Life and All That Remains.

©2021 Richard Taylor (P)2021 Headline Publishing Group Ltd

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I loved this. A Fascinating book! I learned so much about the legal system and health system in the UK when it comes to mentality disorders, murders and the court system. This one the most unique and interesting books I've read/listened about murders & psychological side of crime. The author's willingness to be so open about his family history only added to the context of the subject matter.

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