Publication date was July 11, 2022.

WARDING OFF EVILDOERS is an exposé of those who commit evil and represents a vivid piece of forensic psychology that explores the creation, intent, and operations of the criminal mind. . .[it is] of prime importance in establishing boundaries, inspections, and savvy that will help protect citizens and their families from evildoers in society.

Diane Donovan, Midwest Book Review

WARDING OFF EVILDOERS is a must-read book for anyone serious about understanding violent offenders and the origins of evil. This book is packed full of interesting details and studies and provides some great insight into the architecture of evil. Joan has a knack for writing in a very engaging and conversational tone, and the end result is a scholarly book that reads almost like a novel. Do yourself a favor and read this important book. You will be glad that you did.

Kevin Beaver, PhD, professor of criminology

at Florida State University in Tallahassee

WARDING OFF EVILDOERS taps not only the knowledge, observations, and analyses of forensic experts, but also scientific study findings to see what they can tell us about who evildoers are, how they got that way, and most crucially, how we can protect ourselves and our loved ones from them.

Joan Arehart-Treichel is an award-winning science writer. For 15 years, she worked as a senior staff writer for Psychiatric News.