by Martha Stout
First published 2005
A seemingly normal neighbor harbors a dark secret. As Martha Stout peels back the facade, a portrait of the sociopath emerges - calculating, manipulative, and capable of blending seamlessly into everyday life. With gripping detail, she reveals how these individuals exploit trust, shattering lives in their wake. At its core, this is a cautionary tale about the unseen dangers that may lurk just beyond our front doors.
Genres: psychology, social-issues, non-fiction, true-crime
Vibes: dark, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: dark-academia, unreliable-narrator
256 pages · Paperback · Sheldon Press
Content warnings: mental-illness