Malingering on Trial
A forensic psychologist's gripping account of deception, diagnosis, and the human capacity for self-deception in the courtroom.
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A New Book Is Coming
Loren Pankratz's most personal and powerful work yet — a memoir that will stay with you long after the final page.
Expected Release:Spring 2025
Books by Loren Pankratz
Each book is a journey into the stories that shape who we are — honest, unflinching, and deeply human.
Patients Who Deceive
An exploration of the complex psychology behind medical deception — and what it reveals about pain, identity, and the search for care.
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Haunted Memories
A profound investigation into false memory, trauma, and the stories we tell ourselves to make sense of the past.
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About Loren Pankratz
Clinical Psychologist · Author · Forensic Consultant
Loren Pankratz is a clinical psychologist, author, and forensic consultant whose career has taken him from hospital wards to courtrooms, from the bedside to the witness stand.
With decades of experience examining the intersection of memory, deception, and human behavior, Loren brings rare authority and deep empathy to his writing.
His books have been praised for their intellectual rigor, narrative clarity, and the compassion with which they approach even the most difficult human stories.
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