Acclaimed crime writer Carol Anne Davis explores the minds of sadistic killers: their childhoods, their growing pathology and horrific crimes. Knowing what some of these killers endured doesn't even begin to excuse their crimes - but it does explain them. Davis delineates the different subgroups of sadists - for example, those who kill indiscriminately - in Britain, the US and Australia. There are also chapters on: female sadists, who tend to be overlooked by the media; consensual sadomasochism - including a rare interview with a well-known female practitioner, Lynn Paula Russell; and, input from a psychologist who has helped rehabilitate some of Britain's most violent men. "Sadistic Killers" is a compelling look at the formative influences of a sadist and at his or her crimes. Unflinching in detail but never gratuitous, this is an informative read with a hopeful ending. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

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Title: Sadistic Killers: Profiles of Pathological Predators
Publisher: Octopus Publishing Group, United Kingdom
Publication Date: 2007
Language: English
ISBN 10: 1840245816
ISBN 13: 9781840245813
Binding: Paperback
Condition: Very Good

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Carol Anne Davis has been called by Booklist 'the Queen of Noir', and by The Times 'Scotland's leading woman of suspense'. She has made numerous radio and television appearances and maintains an excellent website,

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