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The Anatomy of Motive

The Anatomy of Motive

by John E. Douglas, Mark Olshaker

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appears in Criminal Psychology.

From legendary FBI profiler John Douglas and Mark Olshaker authors of the nonfiction international bestsellers Mindhunter, Journey into Darkness, and Obsession comes an unprecedented, insightful look at the root of all crime.Every crime is a mystery story with a motive at its heart. With the brilliant insight he brought to his renowned work i...

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appears in Criminal Psychology.

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