The Dark Side of the Mind: True Stories from My Life as a Forensic Psychologist (Paperback)
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The Dark Side of the Mind: True Stories from My Life as a Forensic Psychologist (Paperback)

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Published: 20/02/2020
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THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER

**OUT NOW: WHAT LIES BURIED. THE SENSATIONAL NEW BOOK BY 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 andPrison Doctor you'll love Kerry's gripping account of her experience as a forensic psychologist.

Publisher: Octopus Publishing Group
ISBN: 9781788402170
Number of pages: 304
Weight: 276 g
Dimensions: 198 x 124 x 30 mm


MEDIA REVIEWS

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, lending her personal and professional experience to 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, showing us not only the desperate need for a humane response to crime and criminals but also how urgently the governance around them must be rehabilitated. - Jessica Fellowes, author of The Mitford Murders

A most complete account of the experience of working with others as a forensic psychologist. It's written with compassion and the unavoidable self-discovery of professional and personal development . A powerful book that would be useful to anyone who regularly encounters other people in their lives. - Dr Emma Short, Director of the National Centre for Cyberstalking Research

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“Professional memoir with impact. Recommended.”

This is a professional memoir of a forensic psychologist. If you like Adam Kay and Henry Marsh I think you will love this. I agree with other reviews that it feels very different from the same old, same old true crime... More

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“Sensitive & nuanced account of a charged topic”

*received a book sampler from publisher*

Daynes has an impeccable writing style, with humour, compassion and humility Daynes has written a book that will undoubtedly be very successful and of interest to many... More

Hardback edition
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“Fascinating, insightful and humorous”

Absolutely loved it. What a fascinating journey into the world of forensic psychology. I am not a regular reader of books but having seen the writer on tv programmes and on-line i just had to read her book. I... More

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