Profiling Serial Killers Author: Micki Pistorius
Profiling Serial Killers (Very Good First Edition Copy)
Micki Pistorius's Renowned Account of South Africa's True Crime Cases
Bibliographic Specifications
- Title: Profiling Serial Killers
- Author: Micki Pistorius
- Publisher: Penguin Books South Africa, Johannesburg
- Publication Date: 2002 (Later imprint of the classic edition)
- ISBN-13: 9780143024828
- Edition Details: Standard Trade Paperback Release.
- Binding: Original publisher's glossy illustrated card wrappers with a flexible square spine.
- Physical Format: Octavo (8vo), 242 pages.
- Language: English
Official Condition Report
- The Book: Very Good (VG)
- Exterior / Wraps: The glossy covers sit flat and square, keeping their deep, striking colors. The corners are sharp, and the spine is uncreased and unbroken, showing only the lightest hints of handling wear.
- Interior: The pages are clean, bright, and completely free of marks. The binding is firm and flexible, without any loose pages, programmatic stamps, or modern highlighting.
Synopsis & Historical Value
Profiling Serial Killers is a fascinating, psychologically deep first-hand account from South Africa’s pioneer of investigative profiling. Dr. Micki Pistorius details her career as the founder and head of the South African Police Service (SAPS) Investigative Psychology Unit, offering an insider's view into the dark world of serial crime during the 1990s.
Rather than relying on sensationalism, the text provides a clinical yet deeply personal exploration of the psychological forces that drive serial offenders. Pistorius outlines her work on some of South Africa's most notorious criminal cases, explaining the profiling techniques she developed to crack them. The book remains a foundational text in South African true crime literature, striking a powerful balance between psychological theory and real-world detective work.
Author Profile: Micki Pistorius
Dr. Micki Pistorius is an internationally recognized South African psychologist, author, and investigative profiler. After earning her doctorate in psychology from the University of Pretoria, she joined the SAPS, becoming the country's first official serial killer profiler. Over her career, she trained dozens of detectives and assisted in tracking down numerous high-profile offenders. Her true crime books are highly regarded worldwide for their professional authority and psychological insights.
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