A killer is stalking young lovers. Taking their lives ... and leaving just one tantalising clue ... When the bodies of young courting couples start turning up in remote woodlands areas, Dr Kay Scarpetta's task as Chief Medical Examiner is made more difficult by the effects of the elements. Eight times she must write that the cause of death is undetermined. But when the latest girl goes missing turns out to be the daughter of one of the most powerful women in America, Kay finds herself prey to political pressure and press harassment.
A serial killer is on the loose in Richmond, Virginia. Three women have died, brutalised and strangled in their own bedroom. There is no pattern: the killer appears to strike at random - but always early on Saturday mornings. So when Dr Kay Scarpetta, chief medical officer, is awakened at 2.33 am, she knows the news is bad: there is a fourth victim. And she fears now for those that will follow unless she can dig up new forensic evidence to aid the police. But not everyone is pleased to see a woman in this powerful job. Someone may even want to ruin her career and reputation ... REUPLOAD NEEDED
Inside the Minds of Serial Killers: Why They Kill
There are many cultural myths about serial killers, often
propagated even by mental health professionals. Many assume there is a
"profile" of a serial killer, that serial killers always go for the
same victim type or always use the same MO, that they are more clever
than ordinary people, and that they are inevitably charming and
attractive. The truth is not as simple as that. There are different
types of serial killers and while there are many books that discuss the
serial killer phenomenon especially in relationship to victim types or
context, researchers have not yet been able to come up with a
definition, or type, that covers the broad spectrum of serial killers
and their complex psychological dynamics. Ramsland looks at serial
killer types, illustrating that it is difficult to accurately depict
these elusive, intriguing, and dangerous killers. This book examines a
variety of serial killers, from sexual predators to psychotic killers,
from murder teams to odd eccentric stalkers, in order to present the
distinct psychological dynamics that set serial killers apart from
other violent murderers. Among the motives addressed are lust, control,
glory, profit, thrill, delusions, rage, the desire for company, the
need to please a partner, and even murder as an intellectual exercise.
Serial killers live double lives, hiding their violence even from those
who live with them, so along with a study of motives are chapters
devoted to how close associates have described killers, including
parents, siblings, co-workers, lovers, and survivors. There is no
profile of a serial killer, and this book establishes that in vivid and
frightening detail.
Strawberry and the Sensations are a rock group. It's the last day of their concert tour. A policeman arrives with a strange message. Is there a crazy killer in the audience? 3,000 people are waiting to see Strawberry - but will she stop the show?
Portrait Of A Killer: Jack The Ripper -- Case Closed Well, I am sure - THAT case is far from being closed...it is a very controversial book, probably fiction (and it made big money:)) but.. I have read that book, and if not more, we can learn a lot about Victorian London's East End and its poverty.
Inside the Minds of Serial Killers: Why They Kill
