Description: The FBI expert who coined the term "serial killer" and advised Thomas Harris on serial killers for the now-classic novel "The Silence of the Lambs" tells how he uses evidence from a crime scene to construct a psychological profile of the killer--and unlock the secret of their identities. of photos. (June)
Brief description: Robert K. Ressler (1937-2013) was a supervisory special agent of the FBI as a reserve colonel in the U.S. Army's Criminal Investigation Division (CID) before retiring. He later served as the director of Forensic Behavioral Services, a business dedicated to training, learning, consulting, and expert witness testimony. He is the author of Whoever Fights Monsters and the inspiration for one of the main characters in the Netflix Original Series Mindhunter.
Review Quotes:
"The real thing . . . Absolutely mesmerizing." --Ann Rule
"A true crime bonanza." --Kirkus "An invaluable book for anyone who wants to understand serial murder." --Joseph Wambaugh