The Jigsaw Man - Paul Britton - Offender Profiler, psychologist UK After studying Criminal Evidence at university I ordered this book out of a curiosity of offender profiling and a keen interest into criminology. As a law student it provided an insight into an area of the law we don't get to explore. Paul Britton is not only truthful in telling of his experiences but writes so clearly it feels like you are there yourself. Exploring the cases of mass murderers including Fred and Rosemary West, the media favourite of Colin Stagg and cases which would frighten anyone, he provides a book unable to put down. The fact he not only had a full time job as a clinical psychologist and he did not ask to help in any of these cases shows his commitment to justice. Missing out on family life to ensure criminals were caught he was dedicated to his work (or passion more-so). From the media representation on the Colin Stagg case it paints a completely inaccurate picture of the work he did. However, how much we should trust the media is a different issue all together. A highly recommended read for anyone who is vaguely interested in law, justice, psychology, criminology, police or crime. His work has contributed significantly to putting very dangerous people behind bars for the rest of their lives. In some cases; before Britton was called in, the police were looking for the wrong age group in the wrong area with the wrong motives. And within sometimes days of Britton arriving they had the offender in custody. An amazing book for anyone to read. Easily written and intriguing with every sentence its almost impossible to put down. Giving us access to what the media, the police and the government wouldn't want you to know so easily.

All the good stuff that you would expect from a criminal book, and all the sad stuff too. This man is not plastic, he has feelings and has worked hard all his life. I couldn't put it down.

Paul Britton, Ian Holm: The Jigsaw Man - I've just this week finished reading The Jigsaw Man!! It was a recomendation from my Psychology Teacher!! She absolutely buzzes off Paul Brittton!! Though I can see why!! I think I am now a captivated fan!! Absolutely fantastic read, and full of how-does-he-work-that-out moments!!

I read The Jigsaw Man back in 1997 when it was first released, and I couldn't put it down. I've just re-read it, and again found it a fascinating and absorbing read. It is elegantly written, using enough 'psycho' terminology to impress, yet still be understandable. It reads like a series of short stories; some of the most bizarre and frightening true crime stories of the 1980's and 90's. Anyone who remembers 'baby James', the West's, Rachel Nickell, Stephanie Slater, would find this book an interesting trip down memory lane.

You can't put it down because you wouldn't sleep , until you knew the people responsible for the crimes were safely behind bars.
Paul Britton has helped with most of the high-profile cases that have hit our newspapers and TV screens in the last twenty years. He doesn't glorify the cases he covers, he simply tells the story of their investigation. The police, in most cases, come out looking good. We learn very little about Paul himself, but you cannot help but realise what his job must have cost him. He mentions his faith, and I hope he holds on to it, because nothing else could make sense out of what he sees every week.
This book is like reading/watching Schindler's list. It reminds you what humans are capable of. It is educating and well written, but for the victims and their families, it is gut wrenchingly sad.

Brilliant man...I was totally entranced by The Jigsaw Man, how Paul Britton can tell the things about a criminal by the odd things they've done? From James Bulger to the Rachel Nickel murder and more he pin-points what the killers are going to do next, where they hang out, hobbies and past relationships. The profiles seemed to be guess work or plucked out from nowhere hopeing they get the person responsibe, but he has this ability to be right..I can see why he didn't want to be in the public eye with the work he does, but he should hold his head up high in the knowledge that he's helped put these evil monsters of different degrees behind bars never to do the same again (we hope).