Kerry Daynes

'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.

True Stories from My Life as a Forensic Psychologist

The Dark Side of the Mind

A Forensic Psychologist's True Stories of Madness, the Bad and the Misunderstood

What Lies Buried

Jessica Fellowes

Expains the psychology of psychopaths. It shows how these forms of behaviour - fairly harmless when found alone - can cluster together to form a potentially dangerous mix. As a society we are culturally led to believe that things are our own fault but this book shatters that myth in a very empowering, informative and entertaining way.

Looking Out for the Psycho in Your Life

The Devil You Know

THE MUCH-ANTICIPATED NEW BOOK FROM THE AUTHOR OF THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER THE DARK SIDE OF THE MIND. 'Pacy and gripping. Daynes uses her trademark mix of humour and humanity to shine a light on those we rarely get to hear from. A brilliant, important and sensitive book.' SARAH LANGFORD, bestselling author of In Your Defence Kerry Daynes, leading forensic psychologist, opens up the case files of some of her most perplexing clients to uncover what lies buried behind some of the most extreme and disturbing behaviour. Whether she is dealing with a young murderer who says he has heard voices telling him to kill, a teacher who daubs children in red paint and threatens to abduct them, or an aspiring serial killer who faints at the sight of blood, Kerry's quest is to delve beyond the classic question asked of her profession: 'Are they mad or are they bad?' In her new book, Kerry provides an unflinching, enlightening and provocative insight into the minds of her clients, shedding light on the root causes of their behaviour and challenging our notions about who, and what, is dangerous. If you enjoyed The Dark Side of the Mind, Unnatural Causes and The Prison Doctor, you will be captivated by What Lies Buried.

A forensic psychologist's true stories of madness, the bad and the misunderstood

Hayatimizdaki Psikopatlar

Nem todos os psicopatas são assassinos compulsivos ou criminosos, como você pode pensar. Alguns, aparentemente, são pessoas comuns. Na verdade, 1% a 3% da população em geral tem fortes tendências psicopatas. Neste livro, a psicóloga forense Kerry Daynes explica como funciona a mente de um psicopata. Ela revela os traços de comportamento que os vários tipos de psicopata têm em comum e dá sugestões de como lidar com eles ou, melhor ainda, de como evitá-los a todo custo. Por meio de estudos de caso, este livro o ajudará a identificar os possíveis psicopatas em sua vida.

Como Identificar um Psicopata

Wissen Sie, wer Ihre Mitmenschen wirklich sind? Es könnte der Nachbar, der Kollege oder sogar der eigene Partner sein: Jeder von uns hat mit großer Wahrscheinlichkeit einen oder sogar mehrere Psychos in seinem Leben, die ihre egoistischen Bedürfnisse ausleben und rein zu ihrem eigenen Vorteil handeln. Das Problem: Auf den ersten Blick sind sie nicht erkennbar. Kerry Daynes, forensische Psychologin, hilft fundiert anhand vieler Fallbeispiele aus der Praxis, aber immer mit einem Augenzwinkern, die Psychos zu demaskieren und sie aus unserem Leben zu verbannen! In den seltensten Fällen sind Psychos Serienkiller, sondern zumeist ausgeprägte Narzissten, die alles für ihr eigenes Wohlergehen tun und anderen dabei massiv schaden – finanziell oder emotional. Sie manipulieren, haben keinerlei Unrechtsbewusstsein, und andere sind ihnen völlig egal. Der Kollege bringt immer Kaffee mit und ist äußerst hilfsbereit? Gleichzeitig streut er Gerüchte und sägt an Ihrem Stuhl! Psychos sind zu unberechenbar und oft sehr geschickt, aber nicht undurchschaubar: Lernen Sie mit „Gestört”, wem Sie wirklich vertrauen können und sollten, erkennen Sie die Warnsignale, enttarnen Sie die Taktiken und vor allem: Legen Sie sich Strategien zu, um die Psychos auf Abstand zu halten! Können Sie es sich leisten, dieses Buch nicht gelesen zu haben?

Erkennen Sie die Psychos in Ihrem Leben

Gestört

How many times have you despaired about how to handle your psycho boss or listened to your friend talk about how their dream date turned out to be a bit of a psychopath? It's far from just a turn of phrase, psychopaths aren't all serial killers or criminals as you might expect, they are seemingly ordinary people too. In fact around 3 % of the general population have strong psychopathic tendencies.The devil you know may be in disguise. So how do you know if someone close to hand isn't quite who they seem? The psycho inyour life could be your lover, your child, your colleague, your friend or the hot new date you've met on the internet. InThe Devil You Know,forensic psychologist Kerry Daynes explains the psyche of a psychopath, she reveals the behavioural traits they share in common and she gives advice on how to handle them - or better still, how to avoid them at all costs.Using research and high profile case studies,The Devil You Knowwill help you spot the psycho in your life.The only question is: can you affordnot to read this book?

Looking out for the psycho in your life

You've met a new man who seems too good to be true. He's charming, confident and impulsive. He shares so much in common with you and you seem to be the perfect match. But things aren't quite as they seem; you soon realise his charm doesn't run deep, he gets bored easily, he's irresponsible and he has a string of exes and one night stands in his wake, he thinks a lot of himself but little of others. Or perhaps your boss takes too many big risks and treats you like a pawn in their game or your friend is always asking favours of you. The psychopath in your life is probably in disguise - they could be your lover, your child, your colleague, your friend or the hot new date you've met on the internet. So how do you know if someone close to hand isn't quite who they seem? For fans of Jon Ronson's The Psychopath Test, in The Psychopath in Your Life, forensic psychologist Kerry Daynes explains the psyche of a psychopath, she reveals the behavioural traits they share in common and she gives advice on how to handle them - or better still, how to avoid them at all costs. PREVIOUSLY PUBLISHED AS THE DEVIL YOU KNOW

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