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The Devil You Know: Looking Out for the Psycho in Your Life [Paperback]

Kerry Daynes , Jessica Fellowes
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12 May 2011

How many times have you despaired about how to handle your psycho boss or listened to your friend talk about how their dream date turned out to be a bit of a psychopath? It's far from just a turn of phrase, psychopaths aren't all serial killers or criminals as you might expect, they are seemingly ordinary people too. In fact around 3% of the general population have strong psychopathic tendencies.


The devil you know may be in disguise. So how do you know if someone close to hand isn't quite who they seem? The psycho in your life could be your lover, your child, your colleague, your friend or the hot new date you've met on the internet. In The Devil You Know, forensic psychologist Kerry Daynes explains the psyche of a psychopath, she reveals the behavioural traits they share in common and she gives advice on how to handle them - or better still, how to avoid them at all costs.


Using research and high profile case studies, The Devil You Know will help you spot the psycho in your life.


The only question is: can you afford not to read this book?


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  • Paperback: 240 pages
  • Publisher: Coronet (12 May 2011)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1444714279
  • ISBN-13: 978-1444714272
  • Product Dimensions: 15.4 x 1.8 x 23.4 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (19 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 247,405 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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'They say "better the devil you know" but after reading this, I think I would prefer to stick with the angels. Thoroughly enjoyed The Devil You Know and it has made me look a little more carefully at the people around me.'

(Lynda Bellingham)

About the Author

Kerry Daynes is a Forensic Psychologist. She runs her own private psychology practice and works with her team of psychologists and psychotherapists for a variety of agencies, including making contributions to major police investigations. An average week can involve working with everything from shoplifters and stressed out parents to serial killers. She also acts as an expert witness in Criminal Court proceedings. She has worked with some of Britain's most complex criminals in prison and community settings. Kerry regularly makes expert comments for TV and radio, including appearing in the Sky series 'Killing Mum and Dad' and the Channel 4 'Mania' series. She presented 'The Making of a Monster' series for the Crime and Investigation Channel in 2008, examining the background of notorious killers. Find out more information on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/psychoinyourlife

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars Psycho book review 10 Jun 2012
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I enjoyed this book as an easy read however, I did feel some of it was slightly exaggerated. If you are looking for a more accurate description, I would recommend the book 'The Sociopath next door' instead.
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13 of 14 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars The Devil you ought to know (and watch out for) 13 Oct 2011
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Not all psychopaths are murders and not all of them are in prison. They make up about 2% of the population and to a greater or lesser degree, they are all dangerous. They can damage you emotionally and physically, destroy or damage your career, your health, wealth, and happiness, your confidence etc. That's the way they are - there is no changing them - it's their raison d'etre. 'The Devil You Know' is well researched, and should be required reading in schools. The book gives tips on how to spot them, avoid them and (hopefully) escape from them. "Snakes in suits" is the term some psychiatrists use to describe them. It is an entirely appropriate description.
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13 of 14 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Maybe I'd rather not know!! 13 May 2011
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This is a compelling read and as Geraint says, it leaves you looking at all your friends (and even yourself) in a new light. A nice mix of facts made comprehensible by the anecdotes and the witty writing. A great book to have around and dip into for a follow-up look through after the first reading. That first reading took me hardly more than a day, couldn't put it down!!
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4.0 out of 5 stars Good
Stephen Motson

Easy-to-read, easy-to-understand, entertaining. Would class this as more of a coffee-table book than for anybody wanting to know how to spot a psychopath
Published 1 month ago by Ste Motson
5.0 out of 5 stars Compelling
Nice mix of facts, will leave you questioning nagging uncomfortable characteristics about certain individuals, something perhaps you couldn't put your finger on. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Belle
5.0 out of 5 stars Very Good
I found this book really useful, and as somone who has had to deal with a psychopath I only wish I'd come across a copy some time ago. Read more
Published 4 months ago by J. Craven
5.0 out of 5 stars One of the best books on the subject that I've read
This should be compulsory reading. I wish I'd read it before I met and had a relationship with one..... Read more
Published 4 months ago by M. Wood
4.0 out of 5 stars Great Book
A great book. Really helped me through a difficult time in my life. If this book is read in conjunction with Morton Bain's Psychopath! Read more
Published 5 months ago by E. Orr
5.0 out of 5 stars Very interseting
This book is really interesting. Written to be English friendly,no American terms. I read it in 4 sittings as I couldn't put it down. Read more
Published 5 months ago by V. Manester
5.0 out of 5 stars Really interesting, couldn't put it down!
I have been wanting to buy this book for ages, but kept having more important (boring) things to buy. Finally brought the book and couldn't put it down! Read more
Published 6 months ago by Mr. Stephen Ellis
1.0 out of 5 stars down right dangerous!
Encouraging people to make snap judgements and triger happy diagnosis is just down right dangerous. Branding somebody a psychopath is not a guessing game for your own amusement and... Read more
Published 6 months ago by Mr. Straves
1.0 out of 5 stars Repetitive tabloid nonsense
I am an interested layperson when it comes to psychopathy. This book was trite, shallow, repetitive, tabloid-style nonsense. Read more
Published 8 months ago by great_nessula
5.0 out of 5 stars You need to read this book to identify all the nutters in your life!
This is a great read. It is amazing how many border-line psychos one comes across on a daily basis. It has made me steer clear of some people who exibit these traits.
Published 10 months ago by B. Coghlan
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