num_pages: 300
description: "The Will to Kill is unique in that it covers the topic from a perspective that is interesting to the casual true crime fan and yet is an invaluable resource to the serious professional who delves into the grisly world of murder." -Col. Robert K. Ressler, professional criminologist Through newscasts, current events, film and television, we are drawn irresistibly to the drama, mystery and intrigue of homicides, both real and invented. But why do people commit murder? And how is murder turned into a drama played out on the national stage? The authors of The Will to Kill answer these questions by describing the motivations at the center of a killer's mentality. Topics covered School shootings Intimate murders Serial killers Medical murder Rampage Hate crimes Workplace murder Terrorism Cult killings The justice system
language: English
title: The Will to Kill: Explaining Senseless Murder
titlecomplete: The Will to Kill: Explaining Senseless Murder
genres: Nonfiction, Psychology, True Crime
ratings_count: 55
publisher: Longman