Bøger af Ian Cummins

Multiple victims linked only by Social Media and a Deadly Puzzle It was only supposed to be a novel. A hobby for a top-notch computer programmer forced into early retirement by an accident. The story of a deranged killer choosing victims at random from social media - their names linked together to create a puzzle, to be solved for a huge reward. But now the killings are real. And the clues all point one way. Is the author guilty? Or the victim of a clever frame-up? DI Linda Evans is tasked to solve a 'routine murder' and finds it is anything but routine. Comments from Amazon reviewers: "A witty and well executed (literally) read" " ...a whodunnit full of tension" "A brain teaser of a thriller that keeps your mind working, as to who the killer really is ! "

This much-needed book calls for a return to mental health social work that has personal relationships and an emotional connection between workers and those experiencing distress at its core.

A critical analysis of the domino effect of neoliberalism and austerity on social work. Applying theory including those of Bourdieu and Wacquant to practice, it argues that social work should return to a focus on relational and community approaches.

This book examines the media and cultural responses to the awful crimes of Brady and Hindley, whose murders provided a template for future media reporting on serial killers.

The book examines the experiences of people with mental health problems across all stages of the Criminal Justice System.