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The Dark Side of the Mind

True Stories from My Life as a Forensic Psychologist

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The Dark Side of the Mind

By: Kerry Daynes
Narrated by: Sara Poyzer
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OUT NOW: WHAT LIES BURIED. THE SENSATIONAL NEW BOOK BY KERRY DAYNES
 

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 and My Life With Murderers, you'll love Kerry's gripping account of her experience as a forensic psychologist.
 

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Critic reviews

"Enthralling and terrifying in equal amounts. A chilling glimpse into a world unseen by so many and perhaps for very good reasons. Kerry guides us gently, but firmly, through her incredible world of miscreants, monsters and the misunderstood." (Professor Dame Sue Black, Britain's leading forensic anthropologist and author of the Sunday Times best seller All That Remains)

"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)
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Having worked within the mental health & forensic services for over 20 years it was interesting hearing from Kerry’s perspective.
There was so much I understood and can honestly say agree with. The system is/has failed so many and there really needs to be a shift in how we work and see those with mental health issues.
I now foster and have the empathy & understanding of why such terrible things happen in adulthood.
Maybe if we put more into dealing with childhood trauma we wouldn’t need as many adult services and support for those often unresolved issues.

Informative and interesting

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Thank you for doing what you do. Everyone should read this book. This made me to be more compassionate and also very sad to understand how much more help is needed. I don't know what & how to say but this was an eye opener and yes we are all together in this #human

Eye opener

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This book takes the reader on a very absorbing journey of understanding and unexpected avenues. It has certainly made me rethink my preconceived opinions and would benefit us all to be more widely read. It is now a highly prized book in my collection

Enlightening and thought provoking

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Can’t wait for the next release! Really enjoyed this! Highlighting the stark realities that we are in great need of social change.

Amazing

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This is an excellent listen – Sara Poyzer narrates brilliantly and the writing is both human and slightly clinical which works for the subject matter. My inner amateur Psychologist was left wanting more detail and more stories but that doesn't detract from a superb piece of work.

Very enjoyable – left wanting more

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