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The 13 Power Moves of Dark Psychology

Learn the Tricks to Protect Yourself from Abuse and Covertly Influence Anyone

Published by BenBella Books
Distributed by Simon & Schuster

About The Book

Unlock the psychology of deceit, step into your power, and regain control of your life.

Whether it’s a manipulative boss, a controlling partner, or a toxic friend or roommate, chances are you’ve encountered mind games in your relationships. The 13 Power Moves of Dark Psychology will help you decode gaslighting and deception by reading body language, recognizing behavior patterns, and understanding the methodology of individuals who employ dark psychology—or subtle techniques meant to manipulate and control you in harmful ways.

Bringing her expertise as a military interrogator and intelligence officer, author Lena Sisco teaches you the warning signs of manipulation and offers 13 proven strategies to help you protect yourself from narcissists, liars, cheaters, and outright sociopaths.

For anyone who wants to sharpen their instincts, especially those who are:
  • Navigating a new relationship, personal or professional, and need to know who to trust
  • Running a business and want to avoid being manipulated into bad decisions
  • Trying to recover from being scammed, lied to, or emotionally manipulated
  • Simply looking to protect themselves from those who take advantage

You don’t have to live in fear of being deceived. Armed with the right knowledge, you can avoid toxic people, reclaim your peace of mind, and ensure that your life is filled with healthy relationships.

About The Author

Lena Sisco is a former Department of Defense (DoD) certified military interrogator and Naval Human Intelligence Officer who served in the Global War on Terror as an interrogator in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. Today she trains law enforcement, government agencies, and companies all over the world in her strategic interviewing method, elicitation, body language, deceptive analysis, enhanced communication, and leadership skills. She has a BA in Anthropology from the University of Rhode Island, an MA in Archaeology from Brown University, a certificate in the Psychology of Leadership from Cornell University, and is certified in organizational change management. She is also the author of Honest Answers: Interviewing and Negotiation Skills to Get the Truth and You're Lying! Secrets From an Expert Military Interrogator to Spot the Lies and Get to the Truth.

Product Details

  • Publisher: BenBella Books (August 13, 2025)
  • Length: 224 pages
  • ISBN13: 9781637746981

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