True Crime

A young woman's life was turned upside down after her identity as a con artist was exposed. She had assumed the title of countess and fooled numerous institutions, including law enforcement agencies...

Hash by F. Ritchie A thought-provoking exploration of identity and belonging, Hash is a novel that delves into the complexities of human connection and the search for meaning in life. Through its...

The Wigwam Murder is a gripping and heartrending tale of two lost people in a world torn by war. In 1943, August Sangret was sentenced to death for the murder of Joan Pearl Wolfe, a young woman whose...

The Princes in the Tower: How History's Greatest Cold Case Was Solved By Philippa Langley In 1483, two young princes vanished from the Tower of London, sparking one of history's most enduring...

The Killing of Julia Wallace by Jonathan Goodman In 1931, the brutal murder of Julia Wallace in Liverpool sent shockwaves through the community. The case remains one of Britain's most infamous...

Jerry Brudos: A True Story of Unhinged Obsession The twisted tale of American serial killer Jerome Henry Brudos is one of the most chilling in true crime history. His fixation on feet began at a...

Boston Mob: The Rise and Fall of the New England Mob and Its Most Notorious Killer by Marc Songini is a gripping account of the brutal history of Boston's organized crime syndicates in the 1960s and...

American-based foreign correspondent Ivor Davis delivers a gripping account of the Manson murder spree in this true crime horror story. In "Manson Exposed: A Reporter's Fifty-Year Journey into...

For decades, the story of Kitty Genovese's brutal murder has been shrouded in myth and misconception. Kevin Cook's meticulous investigation sets the record straight, revealing a complex and...

The Wicked West of Cromwell Street: The Lives of Serial Killers Fred and Rose West A shocking true crime account of one of Britain's most notorious serial killer couples, whose crimes went undetected...

Dr. Bill Bass's groundbreaking work in forensic anthropology has revolutionized the field of crime scene investigation. In this book, he takes readers on an extraordinary journey through some of his...

The Serial Killer Letters offers a unique perspective on the minds of those responsible for some of the most heinous serial killings in recent history. Jennifer Furio's correspondence with over 50...

Bill Carson's Show No Fear Redux is a no-holds-barred account of life as a nightclub bouncer. In this unflinching look at the world of nightlife security, Carson reveals the often-violent reality...

The Forensic Psychology of Criminal Minds by Katherine M. Ramsland This book delves into the real-life cases that inspired some of the most memorable episodes of the popular TV show, exploring how...

The Lufthansa Heist: Behind the Six-Million-Dollar Cash Haul That Shook the World In 1978, a daring armed robbery at Kennedy Airport resulted in one of the largest unrecovered cash hauls in history,...

Spalding's Dark Past Revealed Explore the eerie and richly illustrated history of Spalding and its surroundings in this chilling account of ghostly encounters and paranormal phenomena. Hair-raising...

The Modern Detective: How Corporate Intelligence Is Reshaping the World by Tyler Maroney. In today's complex world, traditional institutions are struggling to keep pace. As a result, individuals and...

Checkmate: A Re-examination of the Wallace Murder Mystery In 1931, a telephone message led William Wallace to his death. On January 20th, he left his home in Anfield and took three trams to Allerton,...

The Black Baron - The Strange Life of Gilles De RaisThis biography explores the life of Gilles de Rais, a French knight and lord who lived an extravagant life before being hanged for a series of...

The Girls of Murder City: Fame, Lust, and the Beautiful Killers Who Inspired Chicago Award-winning journalist Douglas Perry brings to life the sensationalized circus atmosphere that gave rise to the...

The Hagley Wood Tree Murder: A Critical Look at an Unsolved Case In 1943, four teenagers stumbled upon a decaying woman's body hidden within the trunk of a tree in Hagley Wood, near Birmingham. The...

The Extraordinary Tale of the Castle Yard Riot Knaresborough, 1865 by Jt Glew In April 1866, eleven men from Knaresborough were sentenced to three months imprisonment with hard labour for their role...

Scotland Yard's Casebook of Serious Crime: 75 Years of No-Nonsense Policing This gripping book explores the evolution of policing in the UK over the past 75 years, highlighting the successes and...

A chilling true account of an unlikely friendship with a notorious serial killer. Paul Pender recounts his encounters with Roy Fontaine, a butler to Britain's aristocracy and a convicted murderer...

The Last Story: The Murder of an Investigative Journalist in Las Vegas by Arthur Kane is a gripping narrative that delves into the dark world of corruption and retribution. In 2022, investigative...

The Queen: A Gripping True Tale of a Villain Who Changed History In 1970s America, Linda Taylor became a symbol of the undeserving poor, known for her alleged crimes and used as a template for a...

Baby P: Legacy of Abuse is a heart-wrenching account of one of the most shocking child abuse cases in British history. The tragic story of Baby Peter Connelly, who suffered at the hands of his mother...

Missing, Presumed Murdered: The McKay Case and Other Convictions Without a Corpse By Dick Kirby, Pen & Sword Books Limited, 2022, 224 pages, hardcover. The gruesome side of true crime holds a morbid...

The Day the King Died: A Terrible Miscarriage of Justice by Jim Morris In 1950s West Yorkshire, a tragic double murder shook the community. The case that followed was marked by mistakes, inaccuracies...

The Colour of Courage is a remarkable true story of an epic horse trip made by Sharon Muir Watson and Ken Roberts. During their journey, they discovered many adventures, including riding through...

The 'Ndrangheta: A History of Italy's Most Powerful Organized Crime Syndicate The term "mafia" is often synonymous with Italy, but the country is home to several distinct groups, each with its own...

Unmasking the Crimes of the Powerful: Scrutinizing States and Corporations by Steve Tombs and Dave Whyte This book examines the under-researched topic of crimes committed by states and corporations,...

The Satin Man: Uncovering the Mystery of the Missing Beaumont Children By Alan Whiticker and Stuart Mullins On Australia Day 1966, three siblings vanished from an Adelaide beach. Despite extensive...

Carmine "The Snake" Persico was a ruthless mob boss who ruled with an iron fist. His notorious career spanned decades, marked by violence, betrayal, and power struggles within the Colombo Mafia...

Lizzie Halliday's life was marked by a trail of devastating crimes. In 1893-1894, her case drew international attention after the Lizzie Borden murder trial in the US. Now, a new and disturbing...

Hardcover, 253 pages. Charles Falco's undercover operation to infiltrate America's most violent biker gangs is a gripping account of risk and redemption. Despite lacking experience with motorcycle...

The World's Most Evil Serial Killers: Crimes That Shocked the World This collection brings together the stories of more than 50 serial killers who have committed heinous crimes, captivating and...

The Channel Islands have a darker side to their idyllic setting. This book explores 25 historic cases of murder committed in the islands, each with its own unique circumstances and motivations. From...

When the Moon Turns to Blood is a harrowing and fascinating tale of apocalyptic obsession and murder. Leah Sottile expertly guides us through every head-shaking twist and turn of the case, revealing...

Deacon William Brodie was a man of two lives. By day, he was a respected cabinet-maker and councilman, but as night fell, he transformed into a sinister burglar, using his reputation to access the...

Eddie Antar, known to millions as "Crazy Eddie," was a man who changed the world with his home electronics empire. His story is one of spectacular rise and fall, revealing a business scam that was...

True Crime Stories: 36 tales of bloodshed and terror, police investigation and the background of each killer await you. This collection brings together three bestselling volumes, featuring serial...

Famous Crimes the World Forgot uncovers ten remarkable true crimes that once dominated national headlines but were eventually forgotten. These extraordinary cases include a serial killer who...

True Crime Case Histories - Volume 1 presents eight thought-provoking and disturbing true crime stories from around the world. These cases are not for the faint of heart, as they delve into the...

The Search for Jack the Ripper: A History of the Police Investigation Into the Whitechapel Murders In 1888 and 1891, a series of brutal murders took place in London's Whitechapel district, leaving...

Circumstantial Evidence: Death, Life, and Justice in a Southern Town by Pete Earley is a gripping true crime story that delves into the darker side of justice in America. In 1986, a young woman was...

The Rescue Artist: A True Story of Art, Thieves, and the Hunt for a Missing Masterpiece By Edward Dolnick In February 1994, two thieves stole one of the world's most famous paintings, Edvard Munch's...

She Wanted It All: A True Story of Sex, Murder, and a Texas MillionaireA shocking tale of love, obsession, and betrayal, this true story reveals the dark secrets behind the life of Celeste Beard, a...

The Bodies In Barrel Murders by Jeremy Pudney In 1999, one of Australia's most shocking crimes came to light: the discovery of bodies hidden in barrels. As a police reporter for the Adelaide...

Convicted Landmark Cases in British Criminal History by Gary Powell explores the evolution of crime-fighting methods and their impact on policing and the justice system. This volume examines real...

This chilling true crime book recounts some of the most notorious cases that took years to crack. From gruesome murders and disappearances to ingenious investigative methods, these stories will send...

Robert Service presents a fresh portrait of the early years of the Revolution. In the wake of 1917's upheaval, an extraordinary group of individuals traded information and brokered deals between...

Scotland Yard's Murder Squad by Dick Kirby offers a gripping look at the history of the Metropolitan Police's elite murder investigation team. In 1906, the Home Office requested that the Commissioner...

Northumberland: A Collection of Grisly TalesThis collection explores the darker side of Northumberland's past, drawing on a wide range of sources and featuring over 50 images.Discover the shadier...

Solving Cold Cases: True Crime Stories That Took Years to CrackThis chilling collection recounts some of the most infamous crimes that seemed to have gone cold, only to be reopened and solved years...

True Crime Case Histories - Volume 4: 12 Disturbing True Crime Stories This book presents twelve of the most shocking true crime stories from the last sixty years, delving into the minds of the...

The murders of Nicole Brown Simpson and Ron Goldman remain one of the most infamous crimes in American history. On June 12, 1994, their lives were brutally cut short outside Nicole's home in...

The Acid Bath Murderer: A Terrifying True Story of One of the Worst British Serial Killers John George Haigh's crimes are shocking for their brutality and cunning. He killed six people, not out of a...

A New York Times "100 Notable Books of 2020" selection, this book is a complex narrative about the fractured legacy of a decades-old double murder in rural West Virginia. In June 1980, two...

Mass murder and military aviation disaster. In June 1994, two tragedies struck a community with devastating consequences.A gunman opened fire in an Air Force hospital, killing despite warnings from...

The Wanda Beach Murders remain one of Australia's most infamous unsolved crimes. On an overcast day in January 1965, two teenage girls were found brutally murdered on a remote beach in Sydney's...

Lay Them to Rest: On the Road with Cold Case Investigators Who Identify the Nameless. Forensic science has been instrumental in solving some of the world's most notorious cold cases, but its true...

Every day in the UK, lives are suddenly and brutally taken away. Victims are shot, stabbed, strangled, suffocated, beaten to death, poisoned, pushed off high buildings, drowned or set alight. There...

Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Crippen: The North London Cellar Murder In 1910, an American doctor in London, Hawley Harvey Crippen, found himself at the centre of one of the most infamous crimes of his...

The Boston Strangler by Gerold Frank A chilling account of one of America's most infamous serial killers, Albert DeSalvo. In 1962, the bodies of twelve women were discovered in and around Boston, all...

A comprehensive collection of the most audacious and underhanded deceptions in world history spans over 5,000 years. From ancient relics to financial schemes, fake art and music, and identities, this...

Discover the shocking true stories behind some of the world's most notorious cults. Cults: A True Crime Collection delves into the darkest corners of human devotion, exploring the rise and fall of...

Blood Brother: 33 Reasons My Brother Scott Peterson Is GuiltyA heart-wrenching account of family ties and tragedy, Blood Brother is a provocative exploration of the events surrounding one of...

The Woman Who Stole Vermeer: The True Story of Rose Dugdale and the Russborough House Art Heist by Anthony M. Amore. Rose Dugdale's life is a paradox - from her idyllic upbringing in Devonshire to...

What's the Point of the Ombudsman? is an exposé that delves into the inner workings of public bodies and the role of the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman. A group of citizens, dissatisfied...

Dark Psychosis: Profiling Serial Killers & Prolific Offenders by Samuel Hodgins explores the complex psychological traits that drive individuals to commit heinous crimes. This book delves into the...

Serial Killers and Mass Murderers: Profiles of the World's Most Barbaric Criminals by Nigel Cawthorne This book profiles a terrifying succession of homicidal maniacs, each with their own unique story...

Joe Pistone's unique insight into the world of wiseguys offers a fascinating glimpse into the psychology and customs of those who inhabit this lawless realm.This book, written by an undercover FBI...

The Teacup Poisoner: A Biography of Serial Killer Graham YoungGraham Young's fascination with poisons began at a young age, setting him on a path that would lead to some of the most shocking crimes...

The Case of the SMILEY FACE KILLERS by Steph Young and Stephen Young is a true crime investigation into a series of mysterious disappearances. Over 20 years, hundreds of young men have vanished...

Cherry Walker's life was one of innocence and kindness. However, when she was asked to testify against her neighbor's abusive mother in court, she found herself in grave danger. Her body was later...

Explore the most shocking and intriguing murder trials in history, from the O. J. Simpson to Phil Spector and Oscar Pistorius cases.This book examines the evidence and verdicts of some of the most...

Prison Days: True Diary Entries by a Maximum Security Prison Officer, October 2018This diary offers a raw and unflinching look at life behind bars, with true events from the darkest corners of...

Stash: The Cincinnati 007 Story is a true crime account of an American drug smuggler's life of adventure and deception. Operating in some of the world's most notorious hotspots, this individual...

Truman Capote's "In Cold Blood" has captivated audiences for over fifty years with its gripping story about a trivial robbery gone wrong in western Kansas. A new perspective emerges in "And Every...

Inside the Minds of Female Serial Killers: A Disturbing Look at Revenge Killers and Sexual Predators. This book delves into the lives of some of history's most notorious female serial killers,...

Betty Broderick's case was one of the most infamous murder trials in American history. On November 5, 1989, she drove to her ex-husband's new home and shot him and his wife, Linda, in a brutal attack...

The Vatican at War: From Blackfriars Bridge to Buenos Aires by Philip Willan. A shocking tale of corruption and intrigue unfolds in this gripping account of the Vatican's involvement in Cold War...

Serial Killers: The Minds, Methods, and Mayhem of History's Most Notorious Murderers by Richard Estep explores the global phenomenon of serial and spree murderers. This chilling book delves into the...

The Serial Killer Handbook: Facts That Are Stranger Than Fiction by J. R. Mayfield is a shocking exploration into the minds of serial killers. This book delves into the darkest corners of human...

Laura Ackerson's life was cut short in a shocking and gruesome crime. On July 13, 2011, she went to pick up her two toddler sons, but it would be the last time she was seen alive. Two weeks later,...

Romell Broom's harrowing story of survival on death row is a stark reminder of the flaws in the justice system. In 2009, he was set to be executed for a crime he claimed he didn't commit, but a...

In Cold Blood: A True Account of a Multiple Murder and Its ConsequencesThis groundbreaking study explores one of the most infamous crimes in American history, delving into the circumstances...

The Complete Public Enemy Almanac: New Facts and Features on the People, Places, and Events of the Gangster and Outlaw Era, 1920-1940This meticulously researched almanac sheds new light on the...

Seventeen men lost their lives to the desires of a neglected young boy who grew up to become one of the worst serial killers in humanity's history. This true-crime account recounts the tale of...

The Appin Murder and the End of Scottish Rebellion by Lee Holcombe For over 250 years, the true identity of Colin Campbell's murderer has remained shrouded in mystery. This infamous crime, known as...

The McMartin Preschool Trial: A Disturbing Episode in American Justice In 1983, a case of alleged child abuse at Virginia McMartin's Preschool in California sparked a nationwide epidemic of false...

This 1994 analysis by a Defense Intelligence Agency analyst provides an in-depth examination of China's intelligence services and their operations. The Ministry of State Security, China's primary...

Stalkers is a true crime book that delves into the twisted world of stalkers and their devastating impact on victims. Deluded narcissists, obsessed fans, and sinister internet trolls are just a few...

True Crime British Killers - A Prequel: Six Disturbing Stories of Brutal Murderers. This book delves into the darkest corners of UK history, presenting six shocking true crime stories that will leave...

Holly Dunn's memoir is a powerful and moving account of survival and healing in the face of unimaginable horror. On August 28, 1997, Holly was attacked by notorious serial killer Angel Maturino...

Charles Ponzi and the Ponzi Scheme: The History and Legacy of 20th Century America's Most Famous Con ArtistThis infamous financial scandal, named after its perpetrator, is a fascinating study of...

The Assassination of President John F. Kennedy and the Conspiracy to Mislead History is a detailed examination of the events surrounding JFK's death. Historian Larry Hancock presents a comprehensive...

The Art of the Steal by Christopher Mason is a gripping account of the high-stakes world of art auctioneering. It reveals the intricate web of deceit and corruption that has long plagued the...

An anthology of modern true-crime writing that explores the appeal of this powerful and popular genre. Edited by Sarah Weinman, this collection showcases writing about true crime across the broadest...