Katherine M. Ramsland

Explore the mind and motivations of a serial killer

The Untold Story of Dennis Rader, the BTK Killer

Confession of a Serial Killer

From the bestselling author of The Forensic Science of C.S.I. comes an examination of the real-life cases tackled on the hit television series Criminal Minds explaining how reality differs from fiction, and how forensic psychologists actually work. Original. TV tie-in.

The Forensic Psychology of Criminal Minds

Hundreds of entries discuss various topics related to the Anne Rice series of vampire novels, and include characters, themes, places, and symbolism in the novels

The Official Guide to Anne Rice's The Vampire Chronicles

The Vampire Companion

"The Mayfair family is a huge imaginative refuge for me; it is living and growing in my mind all the time." --Anne Rice In the spellbinding tradition of her bestselling The Vampire Chronicles, the prolific Anne Rice has created the sensuous saga of the Mayfair witches. Resonant with supernatural suspense, mesmerizing eroticism, and lush detail, The Witching Hour, Lasher, and Taltos have bewitched the imaginations of readers everywhere. Now comes the definitive touchstone guide to the history and mystery of this magnificent dynasty of witches. Just as she did with The Vampire Companion, biographer and Anne Rice authority Katherine Ramsland presents a fascinating A-to-Z encyclopedia of information, interpretation, and analysis--this time devoted to the characters and key events, places and symbols, historical and mythological themes of the Lives of the Mayfair Witches novels. Created with the full cooperation of Anne Rice, The Witches' Companion features detailed character breakdowns, from the present-day enchantress Rowan Mayfair to the lustful spirit Lasher; a complete genealogy of the Mayfair family; a chronology of events; a guide to geographical locations; the intriguing origins of the Mayfairs' extraordinary clan; revealing observations from Anne Rice herself; and much more. Illustrated throughout with hundreds of photos, drawings, and maps, The Witches' Companion will be every Anne Rice fan's inseparable companion in traveling through the unforgettable world of the Mayfair witches and their legacy.

The Official Guide to Anne Rice's Lives of the Mayfair Witches

The Witches' Companion

Examines the lives of twelve notorious serial killers from the past century, the clues they left behind, and the forensic tools used by dedicated investigators to bring them to justice.

How Cutting-Edge Forensics Took Down 12 Notorious Serial Killers

The Devil's Dozen

This unique history of the last 100 years of criminal psychology shares insights about infamous murderers from the psychiatrists and other trained psychological professionals who analyzed and treated them. * 18 primary case histories, with comparisons to several other cases for comparison * Chronological arrangement of cases, showcasing a century in the development of forensic psychology

Privileged Access to the Demons that Drive Extreme Violence

The Mind of a Murderer

An expert in the field of forensic psychology looks at the history of human predators and those who struggle to bring them to justice, offering a detailed chronicle of the serial killer from ancient times to the present day, as well as the development of forensic science and psychology. Reprint. 25,000 first printing.

A Historical Chronicle of Serial Murder and Forensic Investigation

The Human Predator

Examines the variety of serial killers and explains how they work, why they do what they do, who they are and what makes them kill

Why They Kill

Inside the Minds of Serial Killers

Explores the life and work of the writer known for her vampire novels as well as her erotica written under various pseudonyms

A Biography of Anne Rice

Prism of the Night

12 Notorious Serial Killers Caught by Cutting-Edge Forensics

Jan Mellema

Populair-wetenschappelijk overzicht van technieken die worden gehanteerd bij sporenonderzoek naar aanleiding van een moord of andere misdaad.

De forensische wetenschap van CSI

Cheryl Paradis

Paradis draws back the curtain on the fascinating world of forensic psychology and revisits the most notorious and puzzling cases she has handled in her multifaceted career.--Introduction.

Inside the Disturbed and Disturbing Criminal Mind

The Measure of Madness

Patrick Norman McGrain

This revealing look inside the minds of sexual predators, from cyber-stalkers to rapists to teachers who exploit underage children, explains why they commit their heinous crimes.

Inside the Minds of Sexual Predators

Sheds new light on the myths, facts, and fallacies of the vampire, drawing on forensic experts, artists, and real-life bloodsuckers to answer questions about the Vampire Personality Disorder, the forensics of vampirism, the vampire polysexual world, and facts about vampire legends. Original.

The Science of Vampires

Annotation Much has been written for teachers recently on new theories of interactive education; here is a guide for college students. Ramsland (philosophy, Rutgers U.) explains how students can take responsibility for their own education by moving beyond passive processing edition (unseen), $9.95. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR.

A Self-Help Manual for Students

The Art of Learning

One of today's most popular writers, author of some 70 novels, including many New York Times bestsellers, Dean Koontz has never fully revealed one of his most dramatic stories: his own. Critically acclaimed biographer Katherine Ramsland now undertakes that task.

A Writer's Biography

Dean Koontz

From the author of The Forensic Science of C.S.I., a chronological analysis of serial killing is offered in the context of specific historical periods.

When an unknown enemy begins killing members of their vampire clan by using a mysterious contagion, Christian must find a cure before The Others, an evil group of bloodthirsty beasts, destroy them. Original.

The Heat Seekers

From Waco to Columbine High School, Ramsdale examines the phenomenon of mass murder and reveals the distinct psychological dynamics of perpetrators of this crime. Arguing that mass killers can be identified before they strike, the author provides common red flags that may identify these criminals before they embark on their missions of violence.

Inside the Minds of Mass Murderers

Anne Rice

A comprehensive reference on Anne Rice's erotic writings--The Claiming of Sleeping Beauty, Beauty's Punishment, and Beauty's Release--includes a biographical discussion of Rice's writing process, a concordance to the three novels, and other fascinating trivia. Original.

Katherine M. Ramsland

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