'A real page turner which kept me glued to my seat and got my heart racing.' A murder made to look like suicide. Another that appears an accident.DI Barton investigates the tragedies that have shattered a family's lives, but without obvious leads the case goes nowhere. Then, when the remains of a body are found, everything points to one suspect. Barton and his team move quickly, and once the killer is behind bars, they can all breathe a sigh of relief. But death still lurks in the shadows, and no one's soul is safe. Not even those of the detectives... How do you stop a killer that believes life is a rehearsal for eternity, and their future is worth more than your own...? Ross Greenwood writes gritty, heart-pounding thrillers, with twists aplenty, and unforgettable endings. Perfect for fans of Mark Billingham and Stuart MacBride. Praise for Ross Greenwood: 'Move over Rebus and Morse; a new entry has joined the list of great crime investigators in the form of Detective Inspector John Barton. A rich cast of characters and an explosive plot kept me turning the pages until the final dramatic twist.' author Richard Burke What readers are saying about The Soul Killer:'A very cleverly written book, filled with excitement, murder and action.' 'The Soul Killer is a dark and deviously twisted crime thriller with a great psychological twist.' 'Twists a plenty for this story and it is such an addictive read. It had me guessing and double guessing and changing my mind.' 'This is dark, it is addictive and it is a wonderfully captivating read and one that I would definitely recommend.' 'This book exceeded all my expectations, absolutely brilliant read, you won't be able to put down.' 'A real treat for fans of the crime thriller/Detective thriller genre and heartily recommended.' 'This is a killer story from a very unusual angle and I really enjoyed it.' 'Wow! What a story!' 'The Soul Killer is a dark and enthralling read that had me constantly on the edge of my seat.' 'I couldn't devour it quick enough.' 'A real page turner and an easy five star read' 'Another five star read which I devoured in one sitting.' 'A real page turner which kept me glued to my seat and got my heart racing. Plenty of heart in your mouth moments and full of tension and suspense. Highly, highly recommended.' 'The Soul Killer is a 5 star read and I highly recommend to everyone who enjoys a good gritty crime thriller' 'Wow - fantastic, I read it in a day.' 'What a wonderful read! I love everything about this book.' 'This is a fast paced, gritty and twisted read.' 'A totally unputdownable read' 'A good, tense ending made this a book that I had a hard time putting down. Highly recommended!'

For fans of real-life murder investigations everywhere! Retired Chief Superintendent Kevin Moore takes a fresh look at how murder investigations have developed over the last forty years and revisits some of the high-profile murder cases he was involved in during his career with Sussex Police.The book identifies the professionalism of such investigations and explains the processes involved from the finding of a body to the close of the trial. What is murder in the first place? How do the police differentiate between the different levels of homicide? What part do forensics play and what issues do the police have to be aware of? What happens when criminals murder criminals? Kevin played a part in dozens of murder investigations, either as the Senior Investigating Officer or as the lead in reviews of such cases. His role in cold murder investigations is also explored. Cases highlighted by Kevin include the murders of Milly Dowler and Billie-Jo Jenkins, as well as the brutal slaying of Nicola Fellowes and Karen Hadaway, the Babes in the Wood murders. The investigations into killings such as those of Jimmy Millen and Jason Martin-Smith reveal what happens when thieves fall out with each other. Many other cases reveal the impact they have had on the modernisation of murder investigations and provide a fascinating insight into real police work. t's not all like Midsomer Murders or Vera!

'A real page turner which kept me glued to my seat and got my heart racing.' A murder made to look like suicide. Another that appears an accident.DI Barton investigates the tragedies that have shattered a family's lives, but without obvious leads the case goes nowhere. Then, when the remains of a body are found, everything points to one suspect. Barton and his team move quickly, and once the killer is behind bars, they can all breathe a sigh of relief. But death still lurks in the shadows, and no one's soul is safe. Not even those of the detectives... How do you stop a killer that believes life is a rehearsal for eternity, and their future is worth more than your own...? Ross Greenwood writes gritty, heart-pounding thrillers, with twists aplenty, and unforgettable endings. Perfect for fans of Mark Billingham and Stuart MacBride. Praise for Ross Greenwood: 'Move over Rebus and Morse; a new entry has joined the list of great crime investigators in the form of Detective Inspector John Barton. A rich cast of characters and an explosive plot kept me turning the pages until the final dramatic twist.' author Richard Burke What readers are saying about The Soul Killer:'A very cleverly written book, filled with excitement, murder and action.' 'The Soul Killer is a dark and deviously twisted crime thriller with a great psychological twist.' 'Twists a plenty for this story and it is such an addictive read. It had me guessing and double guessing and changing my mind.' 'This is dark, it is addictive and it is a wonderfully captivating read and one that I would definitely recommend.' 'This book exceeded all my expectations, absolutely brilliant read, you won't be able to put down.' 'A real treat for fans of the crime thriller/Detective thriller genre and heartily recommended.' 'This is a killer story from a very unusual angle and I really enjoyed it.' 'Wow! What a story!' 'The Soul Killer is a dark and enthralling read that had me constantly on the edge of my seat.' 'I couldn't devour it quick enough.' 'A real page turner and an easy five star read' 'Another five star read which I devoured in one sitting.' 'A real page turner which kept me glued to my seat and got my heart racing. Plenty of heart in your mouth moments and full of tension and suspense. Highly, highly recommended.' 'The Soul Killer is a 5 star read and I highly recommend to everyone who enjoys a good gritty crime thriller' 'Wow - fantastic, I read it in a day.' 'What a wonderful read! I love everything about this book.' 'This is a fast paced, gritty and twisted read.' 'A totally unputdownable read' 'A good, tense ending made this a book that I had a hard time putting down. Highly recommended!'

Presented from the perspectives of a former FBI profiler and a forensic violence-risk expert, Profiling Violent Crime: A Behavioral and Forensic Approach educates readers about the nature of criminal profiling including how it works, the techniques it draws on, the types of offenders it applies to, and the psychological make-ups of those offenders. Drawing from technique, as well as from theory and the latest clinical research, Profiling Violent Crime delves into precisely what it means to profile. Students learn what it's like to be on the ground as an FBI profiler, dispelling myths and detailing the actual process. Subsequent chapters detail crime scene analysis; determination of the type of offender that may be at work; the fascinating interplay between mental illness and criminality; and breakdowns of the various types of criminal offenders including stalkers, murderers, rapists, mass murderers, and serial killers. The book also offers multiple real-life case examples to shed light further into the criminal mind. Rooted in the authors' personal experience in law enforcement and forensic psychology Profiling Violent Crime is an excellent text for courses in criminal justice, psychological profiling, and forensic psychology. It provides readers with real, intimate insight into criminal profiling, addressing its strengths and drawbacks, as well as offering a glimpse of where this crucial field has yet to go.

Innocent people are regularly convicted of crimes they did not commit. A number of systemic factors have been found to contribute to wrongful convictions, including eyewitness misidentification, false confessions, informant testimony, official misconduct, and faulty forensic evidence. In Miscarriages of Justice in Canada, Kathryn M. Campbell offers an extensive overview of wrongful convictions, bringing together current sociological, criminological, and legal research, as well as current case-law examples. For the first time, information on all known and suspected cases of wrongful conviction in Canada is included and interspersed with discussions of how wrongful convictions happen, how existing remedies to rectify them are inadequate, and how those who have been victimized by these errors are rarely compensated. Campbell reveals that the causes of wrongful convictions are, in fact, avoidable, and that those in the criminal justice system must exercise greater vigilance and openness to the possibility of error if the problem of wrongful conviction is to be resolved.

This book is a lucid and practical guide to understanding the core skills and issues involved in the criminal investigation process. Guiding students through a mock criminal investigation, each chapter introduces a layer of the crime scene and an investigative activity to allow students to develop a true comprehension of how forensic and criminal investigation takes place.

Drawing on multiple disciplines and perspectives, the book promotes a critical awareness and practical comprehension of the intersections between criminology, criminal investigation, and forensic science and uses active learning strategies to help students build their knowledge and ensure that the veracity of evidence and decision making is made clear.

The book is organised around the three key strategic phases in a criminal investigation: Instigation and Initial Response; The Investigation and Case Management, and each strategic phase of the investigative process is discussed to ensure the processes and responsibilities are relayed in a logical and practical structure. Alongside this practical approach theoretical perspectives and academic research are laid bare for students.

Targeted at undergraduate students studying forensic and criminal investigation on criminology and policing course, this book is the perfect balance of practical and theoretical learning.

In the early hours of 8 August 1963, a crime took place which simultaneously captured the imagination of the general public, and shook the British Establishment to the core, in a way that no criminal event had ever done before. The Great Train Robbery, as it subsequently became known, involved the audacious high-jacking of one of Her Majesty's mail trains, netting the sixteen strong gang over GBP2.6 million, equivalent to almost GBP50 million in 2016. One by one, thanks to the tenacity of the Scotland Yard Flying Squad officers charged with bringing the perpetrators to justice, all known members of the gang were brought to trial and, with one exception, were subsequently convicted and sentenced to imprisonment. However, there was a great deal of public outrage at the length of the some of the sentences handed out by the trial judge, with many of the gang facing the prospect of up to 30 years in prison. Yet, for many of those involved both directly and indirectly in the Great Train Robbery, the story does not end there. Over the coming years, a series of tragedies, misfortunes, illnesses and downright bad luck were to blight the lives of a significant number of the guilty and the innocent. The Curse of the Great Train Robbery tells the thrilling story of the robbery and reveals the series of subsequent events which will leave readers to ponder whether this was a crime which was both cursed and doomed to fail from the very outset.