First published 1983
In this chilling exploration of human nature, M. Scott Peck delves into the unsettling reality of evil. Through riveting case studies, he uncovers the depths of depravity that lurk within seemingly normal individuals, whose twisted psyches wreak havoc on the lives of those around them. As Peck peels back the layers of denial and deception, a disturbing portrait emerges - one that challenges our most fundamental assumptions about the human condition. With unflinching honesty, "People of the Lie" confronts the darkness that can take root in the human soul, leaving readers to grapple with the unsettling question: what if the true monsters live among us?
Genres: psychology, mental-health, social-issues, non-fiction
Vibes: dark, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: unreliable-narrator
269 pages · Hardcover · Simon & Schuster
Content warnings: mental-illness, violence