The Human Predator: A Historical Chronicle of Serial Murder and Forensic Investigation - Softcover

"ABSORBING . . . STARTLING . . . FRIGHTENING . . . The first book-length chronicle of the serial killer from Ancient Rome to the present day. For anyone interested in either forensic science . . . or serial murder, [The Human Predator] is a must-have." --truTV Crime Library

"COMPELLING . . . A very different perspective on the phenomenon of serial killers . . . Some readers may find themselves squirming as the darkest side of human nature is revealed."--Monsters and Critics

"EXCEEDINGLY WELL-RESEARCHED . . . Draws [readers] in to the lurid details of the crime . . . Highly recommended."--Examiner.com

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.