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What Lies Buried: A forensic psychologist's true stories of madness, the bad and the misunderstood
Kerry Daynes
True crime, Violence in society, Criminal or forensic psychology, Law, Clinical psychology, Popular psychology
Riveting stories of madness, the bad and the misunderstood. The much-anticipated sequel to The Dark Side of the Mind from 'The Profiler' on Faking It: Tears of a Crime.
THE SENSATIONAL NEW BOOK FROM THE AUTHOR OF THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER THE DARK SIDE OF THE MIND.
LONGLISTED FOR THE CWA GOLD DAGGER FOR NON-FICTION AWARD.
'What Lies Buried is a towering achievement. Kerry takes us deep into the minds of the disturbed and dangerous and challenges our very humanity. As gripping as any thriller. Her dry wit and humour keeps it real.'
BARBARA MACHIN, screen writer and creator of Waking the Dead
'Pacy and gripping. Daynes uses her trademark mix of humour and humanity to shine a light on those we rarely get to hear from. A brilliant, important and sensitive book.' SARAH LANGFORD, barrister and bestselling author of In Your Defence
'What Lies Buried is an exceptional book . . . I could not put it down.' FEMALE FIRST, 5 STAR REVIEW
'Kerry's dedication (and impressive ability) to read between the lines and cast aside prejudice, going beyond the question she is so often asked in her profession: "Are they mad or bad?"' DAILY MAIL
Kerry Daynes, leading forensic psychologist, opens up the case files of some of her most perplexing clients to uncover what lies buried behind some of the most extreme and disturbing behaviour.
For twenty-five years, Kerry has worked on the frontline of violent crime, from working with the police on complex cases and acting as an expert witness in court, to advising the government on how to handle high-risk individuals.
Whether she is dealing with a young murderer who says he has heard voices telling him to kill, a teacher who daubs children in red paint, or an aspiring serial killer who faints at the sight of blood, Kerry's quest is to delve beyond the classic question asked of her profession: 'Are they mad or are they bad?'
In her new book, Kerry provides an unflinching, enlightening and provocative insight into the minds of her clients, shedding light on the root causes of their behaviour and challenging our notions about who, and what, is dangerous.
If you enjoyed The Dark Side of the Mind, Unnatural Causes and The Prison Doctor, you will be captivated by What Lies Buried.
'Kerry is an absolutely brilliant storyteller. I found this book challenging my preconceptions about the criminal mind with the turn of each page.' DAVID ROBSON, author of The Intelligence Trap
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Praise for What Lies Buried: A forensic psychologist's true stories of madness, the bad and the misunderstood
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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, bestselling author of All That Remains, on The Dark Side of the Mind
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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, bestselling author of Blood Orange, on The Dark Side of the Mind
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Kerry Daynes delves into the minds of psychopaths in a fascinating memoir. - Katya Edwards, Daily Mail, on The Dark Side of the Mind
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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, on The Dark Side of the Mind
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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, on The Dark Side of the Mind
Kerry Daynes
Kerry Daynes is a registered Consultant Forensic Psychologist with over twenty-five years of frontline experience. During that time, she worked in secure hospitals, prisons and community forensic services and was often invited to act as psychological specialist in major police investigations. Part of her day job still involves acting as an expert witness in court, for parole boards and training the police and other organisations. However, she now spends the majority of her time trying to affect change from the outside as a campaigner and advocate for better conversations around crime, justice and mental health. She is a patron of the National Centre for Domestic Violence and Talking2Minds and, as a survivor of stalking herself, has acted as a spokeswoman for the Suzy Lamplugh Trust's stalking-related campaigns.
Kerry is the person the TV networks turn to for expert true crime commentary. Highly respected and known for her knowledgeable but personable delivery and sparky personality, she has contributed to numerous high-profile documentaries. These have been shown on BBC, ITV, Ch4, Ch5, The History Channel, Discovery, CBS Reality, The Crime & Investigation Network, BBC International, Curiosity Stream, Netflix and more. She is also 'The Profiler' in the award-nominated series 'Faking It: Tears of a Crime', now in its seventh season.
Kerry lives in Cheshire with Captain Fur Potato, her pekingese-ewok crossbreed.
Twitter: @KerryDaynes.
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