Criminal Mind: Forensic Psychiatrist on Maniacs, Psychopaths, Killers, and the Nature of Violence

The author of the book is a forensic psychiatrist who has worked in the British penitentiary system for many years. Ten stories from his practice are ten fates of people who found themselves in circumstances that led to crimes.
By telling about his heroes, the author raises questions that go far beyond what his professional duties require. What drives a person to commit a crime? Can this be prevented? Can the psychology of a criminal be changed?