Mary Ellen O'Toole, Ph.D., retired from the FBI in 2009. During her
career, she worked on many high-profile cases including the
Elizabeth Smart abduction, the Unabomber and the Green River
Killer. She continues to teach at the FBI National Academy,
lectures at the Smithsonian and frequently speaks to law
enforcement, government officials, mental health practitioners,
school officials, private corporations and the public all over the
world.
Alisa Bowman is a professional writer and collaborator. The
co-author of seven New York Times bestsellers, her work has
appeared in Prevention, Better Homes & Gardens, Women's Health and
numerous other publications.
“Mary Ellen O’Toole is my hero! In Dangerous Instincts she offers
sound advice and fascinating examples gleaned from her long career
in the Behavioral Analysis Unit of the FBI. This book will save
many lives—including, quite possibly, your own. Whether the
knowledge you find herein saves you from a con man, a rapist, a
thief, a killer, or just a miserable marriage, this is a classic,
valuable book. I recommend it highly to all my family, friends, and
readers.”—Ann Rule, author of THE STRANGER BESIDE ME
“A masterful and compelling primer on survival in a world in which
people are not always what we think them to be. Dr. O’Toole’s deep
understanding of the nature and implications of psychopathy. . . is
particularly impressive, and shared by only a few other criminal
investigators. This is an important and well-written book on topics
of concern to everyone. A great read, highly recommended.”—Robert
Hare, Ph.D., author of WITHOUT CONSCIENCE
“In this absorbing read, [O’Toole] discusses why people
trusted Bernie Madoff and Ted Bundy and dissects online dating
responses and typical blind spots. The author helps readers analyze
their decision-making patterns and provides a guide for helping
them to assess and mitigate risk. O’Toole’s book will provide
insight to everyone, but it’s particularly helpful for women living
alone, parents concerned about their children’s safety, or
employers worried about perplexing employee behavior.”—Library
Journal
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