Was this book inspired by a real crime?

The author has noted that while the characters and specific events are fictional, the narrative was influenced by his observations of a real-life kidnapping and murder case he covered as a newspaper reporter. This experience provided him with insight into the behavior of deranged criminals and the complexities of police investigations.

Is there a screen adaptation of this story?

A television film adaptation of this novel was produced and aired in 1998.

Mind Prey

Crime Psychological Thriller

Pages: 448
Published: 1995
Language: English

Synopsis

Minneapolis Deputy Chief Lucas Davenport investigates the kidnapping of psychiatrist Andi Manette and her two young daughters. The kidnapper is John Mail, a former patient of Manette's obsessed with her, once confined to a state institution for the criminally insane. Davenport suspects there is more to the case than a simple obsession, as several people would benefit from Manette's death.

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