John E. Douglas
3 SeriesJohn E. Douglas is an American author of true crime and crime thriller books, and a former FBI agent who pioneered criminal profiling. He founded and led the FBI's Criminal Profiling Program, interviewing notorious criminals such as Ted Bundy and Charles Manson. His career inspired characters in "The Silence of the Lambs" and the Netflix series "Mindhunter."
John E. Douglas, in collaboration with Mark Olshaker and Douglas Preston, has co-authored several works, including the novel "Broken Wings" and non-fiction titles such as "Mindhunter," "Journey into Darkness," "The Anatomy of Motive," "The Cases That Haunt Us," "Obsession," "Law and Disorder," "The Killer Across the Table," "The Killer's Shadow," and "The Forgotten Killer." These books delve into the minds of criminals, exploring the motivations behind their actions and the impact on victims and society. Douglas's expertise in criminal profiling provides a unique perspective on some of the most haunting cases in criminal history.
