Dr. Jennifer Wise

The New Evil is part history book, encyclopedic in its breadth and scope, yet reads like a novel that you don’t want to put down. This book is incredible, created by two very esteemed, prodigious experts in the field. The New Evil delves into the who, what, when, where, and the why of serial killers, mass murderers, sexually violent predators, school shooters, and other violent offenders. Dr. Stone and Dr. Brucato have produced an unequivocally comprehensive, well researched, and well written analysis of evil. They demonstrate a keen understanding of the personality, behavior and motivation of individuals who commit acts of evil. Moreover, they understand the larger impact of culture, and its affect upon violent crime. The gradations of evil scale used to categorize acts of violence, ultimately helps the reader to more thoroughly understand the range of violent offenses, and the people who commit those offenses. The New Evil is a benefit to anyone in law enforcement, criminology, or mental health, and to those interested in understanding the nature of evil and its impact upon our society. Dr. Jennifer Wise (Forensic Psychologist)