Whoever Fights Monsters: My Twenty Years Tracking Serial Killers for the FBI
Whoever Fights Monsters: My Twenty Years Tracking Serial Killers for the FBI
Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 1993
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BetaWhoever Fights Monsters: My Twenty Years Tracking Serial Killers for the FBI
Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 1993304
Book • Nonfiction
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Biography•
PsychologyUnited States • 1970s-1990s
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World History1993
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
Whoever Fights Monsters: My Twenty Years Tracking Serial Killers for the FBI by Robert K. Ressler and Tom Shachtman explores Ressler's experiences as an FBI agent. The book covers his pioneering work in criminal profiling to understand the minds of individuals who commit serial murders. It details investigative techniques and provides insights into the behavioral patterns of these individuals.
Informative
Unnerving
Mysterious
Dark
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Whoever Fights Monsters delivers an intriguing insider look into criminal profiling, praised for its gripping case studies and personal anecdotes. Some find Ressler's tone self-aggrandizing and the writing occasionally disjointed. Overall, it’s an engaging read for true crime enthusiasts curious about the genesis of FBI profiling.
Who Should Read Whoever Fights Monsters: My Twenty Years Tracking Serial Killers for the FBI?
Readers intrigued by criminal psychology, true crime, and FBI investigations will enjoy Whoever Fights Monsters. Similar to The Stranger Beside Me by Ann Rule and Mindhunter by John E. Douglas, it offers insights into the minds of serial killers and the complexities of criminal profiling.
15,929 ratings
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Mixed feelings
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304
Book • Nonfiction
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Biography•
PsychologyUnited States • 1970s-1990s
•
World History1993
Adult
18+ years
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