A former University of Hertfordshire student has released a book focussing on the "darkest recesses of our nature".

J.A. Hind's 'Humans in the Extreme' was released yesterday (Monday, May 1) and explores humanity's relationship with extreme actions and emotions.

Having studied at the University of Hertfordshire, Jane now works as a psychotherapist, and lives in Wood End near Ardeley.

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The author will hold a book launch at 7pm on Thursday, May 18, in aid of the Goods for Good charity.

The launch will take place at The Jolly Waggoner in Ardeley.

The Comet: The cover of Humans in the Extreme. The cover of Humans in the Extreme. (Image: J. A. Hind)

Jane told this newspaper: "I'm really excited actually, because it's been five years in the making.

                                                                                            

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"It's quite a milestone and so much has happened in those five years, in terms of what's gone on in the world.

"It's lovely to have something real and to feel it, and to see it."

Speaking of the subjects that the book covers, Jane continued: "I'm hoping my book will reach every human being out there, if they have an interest and curiousity to understand why humans do the things we do.

"I think essentially that is who my book will grab, anyone who has interest in human behaviour...

"...In particular, it examines the reasons why so-called ordinary people like you and me - who, in other aspects of our lives are quite normal - can end up doing very bad things."