About the book
Forensic psychologist Paul Britton can 'walk through the minds' of those who murder, rape, torture, extort and kidnap. He can see the world through their eyes and know what they're thinking. That's why the police have called him into so many high-profile criminal investigations and help them catch who is responsible.
From top-security prisons and mental hospitals to ordinary outpatients' clinics, he has interviewed, assessed and treated people who were damaged or broken. Some were responsible for terrible crimes; others were stopped before it was too late. But the answers weren't always hidden at bloody crime scenes or in post-mortem photographs. Instead, they are mostly buried within someone's mind or deep in their past.
How does he find the truth? In Picking Up the Pieces, Britton reveals the psychological and forensic foundations on which he has based his expertise. It is a remarkable, enlightening and, at times terrifying, journey into the dark recesses of that complex organism we call the human mind.
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Praise for The Jigsaw Man
'Britton has done important work that saves lives. He is fascinating. His book is compelling' Sunday Times
'Precise, considered, methodical. His skill is to go beyond the guise, to understand and inhabit the psychopathic mind' Independent
Editions of Picking Up The Pieces
- Paperback
- ISBN 9781804996188
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780552147187
- EBook
- ISBN 9781448109791
Read an Excerpt
Forensic psychologist Paul Britton can 'walk through the minds' of those who murder, rape, torture, extort and kidnap. He can see the world through their eyes and know what they're thinking. That's why the police have called him into so many high-profile criminal investigations and help them catch who is responsible.
From top-security prisons and mental hospitals to ordinary outpatients' clinics, he has interviewed, assessed and treated people who were damaged or broken. Some were responsible for terrible crimes; others were stopped before it was too late. But the answers weren't always hidden at bloody crime scenes or in post-mortem photographs. Instead, they are mostly buried within someone's mind or deep in their past.
How does he find the truth? In Picking Up the Pieces, Britton reveals the psychological and forensic foundations on which he has based his expertise. It is a remarkable, enlightening and, at times terrifying, journey into the dark recesses of that complex organism we call the human mind.
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Praise for The Jigsaw Man
'Britton has done important work that saves lives. He is fascinating. His book is compelling' Sunday Times
'Precise, considered, methodical. His skill is to go beyond the guise, to understand and inhabit the psychopathic mind' Independent
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Picking Up The Pieces about?
Forensic psychologist Paul Britton can 'walk through the minds' of those who murder, rape, torture, extort and kidnap. He can see the world through their eyes and know what they're thinking. That's why the police have called him into so many high-profile criminal investigations and help them catch who is responsible.
From top-security prisons and mental hospitals to ordinary outpatients' clinics, he has interviewed, assessed and treated people who were damaged or broken. Some were responsible for terrible crimes; others were stopped before it was too late. But the answers weren't always hidden at bloody crime scenes or in post-mortem photographs. Instead, they are mostly buried within someone's mind or deep in their past.
How does he find the truth? In Picking Up the Pieces, Britton reveals the psychological and forensic foundations on which he has based his expertise. It is a remarkable, enlightening and, at times terrifying, journey into the dark recesses of that complex organism we call the human mind.
________________
Praise for The Jigsaw Man
'Britton has done important work that saves lives. He is fascinating. His book is compelling' Sunday Times
'Precise, considered, methodical. His skill is to go beyond the guise, to understand and inhabit the psychopathic mind' Independent
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Picking Up The Pieces?
Society and Social Sciences > Psychology > Criminal or forensic psychology
Where can I read a sample of Picking Up The Pieces?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781804996188
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Picking Up The Pieces?
Paul Britton
Who is the Publisher of the book Picking Up The Pieces?
Transworld
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Picking Up The Pieces is available as paperback(ISBN 9781804996188) and paperback(ISBN 9780552147187) and ebook(ISBN 9781448109791)
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