Psychopaths in Novels
It seems that most novelists and scriptwriters have a particular fascination for psychopathic characters - as do their viewers and readers - and that translates into plenty of fictional characters to thrill, entertain, terrify and shock us!
Some of the most memorable creations are found in the pages of great thriller novels, both crime and psychological genres, with many characters crossing over into the realm of celluloid (now digital of course) and thereby have reached a much wider audience.
Below you'll find links to a selection of talented independent novelists who have created some interesting fictional psychopaths and/or developed some fascinating stories involving the anti-social actions perpetrated by them. Each author has written some exclusive commentary on their relevant work for this site, and often have books for free or on special offer - just click the links to find out more.
In addition, there are plenty of fictional psychopaths who were created solely for film so please head here if you would like to see a selection of favourites.
Some of the most memorable creations are found in the pages of great thriller novels, both crime and psychological genres, with many characters crossing over into the realm of celluloid (now digital of course) and thereby have reached a much wider audience.
Below you'll find links to a selection of talented independent novelists who have created some interesting fictional psychopaths and/or developed some fascinating stories involving the anti-social actions perpetrated by them. Each author has written some exclusive commentary on their relevant work for this site, and often have books for free or on special offer - just click the links to find out more.
In addition, there are plenty of fictional psychopaths who were created solely for film so please head here if you would like to see a selection of favourites.
Read exclusive author insights into their psychopathic creations by clicking the author names below:
Robin Roughley
Maggie James
Catherine Lee
Tracy Tonkinson
Chariss K. Walker
Robin Roughley
Maggie James
Catherine Lee
Tracy Tonkinson
Chariss K. Walker
Please note:
You won't find any slasher/horror/comic book characters here.
Every one of these portrayals is as close to a true life character or scenario as the author can manage - short of a full biography.
Many fictional psychopaths are identifiable as amalgamations of characteristics of some of the real psychopaths mentioned on these pages and in true crime archives.
You won't find any slasher/horror/comic book characters here.
Every one of these portrayals is as close to a true life character or scenario as the author can manage - short of a full biography.
Many fictional psychopaths are identifiable as amalgamations of characteristics of some of the real psychopaths mentioned on these pages and in true crime archives.
If you have any suggestions to add, or comments on the selection I have made, or if you have a written a novel and feel it should be included, then please contact me and let me know. Thanks.