Masking Evil: When Good Men and Women Turn Criminal

by Carol Anne Davis

All of these men and women were in good professions… and all of them were hiding dark secrets.

Why do outwardly normal people commit horrendous crimes? In this collection of incisive profiles, veteran crime writer Carol Anne Davis turns the spotlight on men and women from respectable backgrounds who crossed the line into depravity. Whether a model pupil, a trusted member of the clergy or the chief of police, these otherwise ordinary people revealed their hidden capacity for the darkest crimes.

Over 35 profiles,

• The Sunday school teachers who killed their spouses in order to be together
• The nurse who wanted a baby so badly that she cut one from another woman’s womb
• The trainee vet who tried to kill his ex-girlfriend’s entire family out of jealousy

Genres: Nonfiction

246 pages, Kindle Edition

Published July 15, 2016

Reviews

[Jamad · Rating 1 out of 5]

I have no idea what prompted me to order this book - something did, unlikely a review because it was published in 2016. I wish I had made a note of whatever it was as I could now ignore any further recommendations from the same source.

The book blurb sounded interesting but the reality was different. Her salacious style would be over the top for the Daily Mail!

[Miss C · Rating 4 out of 5]

I enjoyed the book I have read a lot of the authors books I think you could use it as a reference book to maybe read more about the killers of interest as the cases are quite brief. Generally well written

[Crime Traveller · Rating 5 out of 5]

For many, killers are individuals who have clear personality faults and behavioural traits that can be spotted, picked up on and identified. The reality however, is that those who kill can be anybody, from any background and in any profession. In Masking Evil Carol Anne Davis profiles 37 such killers. They are all individuals who held respectable positions from within the church, law enforcement and medicine to model pupils and PhD students.

Masking Evil is another expertly presented book by seasoned true crime author Carol Anne Davis which strips back the sensationalism, the media reporting and the speculation on these crimes and reveals the true nature of the individuals who carried them out.

Additional insight is provided through an interview with true crime author R. Barri Flowers who is able to provide his thoughts on the homicidal children he has studied. Carol Anne Davis’s own research is supported throughout Masking Evil with interviews with leading psychologists and criminologists ensuring a full picture of these crimes and the people behind them.

An excellent collection of case-studies highlighting how even those considered to be educated professionals can turn criminal and sink into dark crimes against others. In her traditional style, the writing is light and informational providing a book that is easy to read but packed with insights and understandings of these crimes. A satisfying and enlightening read for those curious on just how good people can go bad.

Read my full review of Masking Evil on Crime Traveller at: http://www.crimetraveller.org/2017/01...