Readers of

The Citizen are likely familiar with Dr. Gregory Moffatt, a columnist

for the monthly Healthwise section. In his column, Moffatt typically addresses

parental concerns and topics dealing with child psychology.

Moffatt's career

goes beyond his work with children and the monthly column, though. He

is also a professor and well-respected speaker and an author. His newest

book, the third of his career, "Wounded Innocents and Fallen Angels,"

was recently released.

The book discusses

crimes against children such as Munchausen Syndrome by Proxy as well as

sexual and physical abuse, neglect and infanticide, and then looks at

crimes committed by children against other people, property and themselves.

Though it may sound like a textbook for a Psychology course, Moffatt uses

a style that is accessible to many readers.

"This

book would be of interest to anyone who has children with these issues

or professionals who deal with children where these issues might be pertinent,"

said Moffatt, who has been very pleased with the response the book has

received thus far. "It has been really overwhelming. The reviews

have been exceptional and sales are really good, especially since the

book was released less than a month ago."

"Wounded

Innocents and Fallen Angels" is filled with engrossing stories from

clinical case studies and also discusses treatment options. Moffatt has

a solid background in the area of violent crime. He has written, lectured

and consulted on violent behavior for over 10 years and has worked with

law enforcement on some unsolved homicides. He has been a regular lecturer

at the FBI National Academy in Quantico, Va., and has also specialized

in the assessment and prevention of homicidal and violent behavior.

His first two

books, "A Violent Heart - Understanding Aggressive Individuals"

and "Blind-Sided - Homicide Where It Is Least Expected," have

met critical success among law enforcement and those in the medical and

educational professions. His upcoming book, "More Than a Babysitter

- A Guide to Parenting," is due out later this year. Moffatt is also

working on a book dealing with resiliency and recovery from trauma.

When not writing

books, Moffatt spends time as a professor at Atlanta Christian College

and a part-time instructor at Georgia State University, which is where

he received his M.A. in counseling and his Ph.D. in educational psychology.

Moffatt has also been in private clinical practice for 17 years and for

the past 15 has specialized with children ages 3-11.

Moffatt's book

can be found at several locations online including Amazon.com, Greenwood

Publishing or www.mpsconsultation.com. Signed copies are also available

at Omega Book Stores in Peachtree City.