Hearts of Darkness

Serial Killers, the Behavioral Science Unit, and My Life as a Woman in the FBI

By: Jana Monroe

Narrated by: Hillary Huber

For fans of Mindhunter, Criminal Minds, and My Favorite Murder, a riveting memoir of a trailblazing woman's life hunting down serial killers as one of the first female profilers of the FBI Behavioral Sciences Unit and the real-life model for Clarice Starling in The Silence of the Lambs.

'Jana Monroe is the single most influential woman to ever serve in the FBI.'-Joe Navarro, bestselling author of What Every BODY Is Saying

Jana Monroe was no ordinary cop. One of the first analysts-and, at the time, the only female agent-in the world-renowned FBI Behavioral Sciences Unit at Quantico, she consulted on more than 850 homicide cases, including infamous serial killers Ted Bundy, Jeffrey Dahmer, Edmund Kemper, and Aileen Wuornos. Monroe was also the model for Clarice Starling in the movie version of The Silence of the Lambs; she even helped train Jodie Foster for her Oscar-winning role. Monroe's later years found her dealing with the aftermath of Columbine, heading up the FBI's post-9/11 investigation in Las Vegas, and much more.

In Hearts of Darkness, Monroe steps out from the shadows to tell the story of her astonishing life in shaping law enforcement and intelligence analysis. Monroe explores the cases that have stayed with her, breaking down victimology, offering new insight into the minds of serial killers, and discussing the psychological toll of the job and the obstacles she faced as a woman in the male-dominated Bureau. This is a gripping, sometimes gruesome, and always remarkable memoir of an unparalleled life and career spent chasing the monsters among us.

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©2023 Jana Monroe (P)2023 Orion Publishing Group Limited

Gripping and inspiring memoir of an outstanding lady

I thoroughly enjoyed Jana Monroe’s autobiographical account of her life’s work and experience at the FBI. The story-telling was authentic and gripping. There was the unavoidable strong dose of gore and horror that came with the territory. It wasn’t always easy to swallow except for how true it was. I especially loved how honest yet balanced Ms Monroe was with her take on events and people in her life. She may have been slightly restrained but she surely didn’t sugarcoat. Her impact spoke for itself; she didn’t have to sell anything. The book was even-keeled in exploring the darkness, and the honest struggles to retain one’s humanity and hope in the face of such unfathomable bleakness. As the foreward writer promised, this has been a glimpse into the life of a trailblazing, passionate woman who is outstanding, courageous and downright inspiring. I will read/listen to this again in time.