The Criminal Mind

The extraordinary life and work of Britain’s leading forensic psychiatrist – A powerful and unforgettable journey into the true nature of good and evil

A likeable young girl burns her family home to the ground

A man has no memory of the night he killed his wife A teenager’s visions have murderous effect One question binds the cases of Dr Duncan Harding, Britain’s top forensic psychiatrist- Why? Growing up in a violent home, Harding became a doctor to be good and kind. His journey brought him to psychopaths, to the limits of his compassion and to the darkest corners of his own troubled past. But he’s never turned away nor given up hope. Mesmerising, insightful and redemptive, The Criminal Mind is his unforgettable story.

Author Biography

Dr Duncan Harding is a consultant adolescent forensic psychiatrist, working with adults and children who commit serious crime. He is a specialist member of the Parole Board for England and Wales, and the college lead for expert witnesses at the Royal College of Psychiatrists. Specialising in forensic mental health, he has provided expert testimony in many court cases involving homicide, serious violence and terrorism, and has conducted research into conduct disorder and criminal psychopathy. He lives in London.