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Plot Summary of Profiles in Murder
"This book focuses around criminal cases worked by the author, Russell Vorpagel, a former FBI Criminal Profiler. Vorpagel takes the position of teacher to relate the techniques involved in criminal psychological profiling and the relevance of their aid to law enforcement in identifying suspects. He illustrates various profiling methods by citing specific examples from both high-profile and lesser known cases."
Cayla Townes, Resident Scholar



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Kind Of History
Time of history: - 1990's - 1980's - 1970's - 1960's - 1950's
History of cloak & dagger? Yes
Nationality? - American--General
Players: - FBI

Main Adversary
From a certain profession/group? - killers
How much of work is main antagonist actually present in: - a moderate amount
Nationality? - American

Setting
United States Yes
Big City? Yes
Small town? Yes

Style
How much gore? - 8 ()
How fast-paced is the book? - 6 ()
Accounts of torture and death? - very explicit references to deaths and torture
Book makes you feel... - concerned
How much focus on stories of individuals? - Focuses on brief history of a lot of players
How much romance? - 2 ()
Minor characters feature lots of: - criminals
Pictures/Illustrations? - None
Length of book - 300-350 pages
How much emphasis on small details? - 10 ()
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