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The Zodiac Revisited: Tying It All Together by Michael Cole In December 1968, a series of murders began in the San Francisco Bay Area, leaving behind a trail of cryptic letters and ciphers. The...

Peterborough's rich history spans 3,500 years, from the Bronze Age to the present day. This city has a unique blend of old and new, with its ancient town center still surrounded by a vibrant new town...

Discover the science behind Agatha Christie's iconic novels in this fascinating true crime investigation. Nearly every story she wrote involves a murder, and the clues left behind invite readers to...

Richard Cottingham: A Descent into Madness In 1970s New York City, a serial killer was terrorizing prostitutes in Times Square, leaving a trail of brutal torture and murder in his wake. The victims...

This large print edition of True Crime Case Histories - Volumes 7, 8 & 9 is a collection of 36 disturbing true crime stories from over 100 years. You'll find lesser-known tales alongside some of the...

Joel Rifkin's crimes are among the most disturbing in American true crime history. In this book, he shares his thoughts and feelings about the murders he committed.Rifkin's case is particularly...

Intelligence Arabic provides a comprehensive vocabulary of over 1,000 key terms in intelligence and security, translated from and into Arabic. This concise dictionary is divided into seven key areas:...

The Thames Torso Murders by M.J. Trow is a gripping re-investigation into one of Britain's most infamous serial killings. In the 1870s and 1880s, a calculating and clinical multiple murderer...

A 30-year-old serial rape and murder case in Western New York remains one of the most infamous unsolved crimes in American history. In "Bike Path Rapist: A Cop's Firsthand Account of Catching the...

The Lost Pilots: A Spectacular Rise and Scandalous Fall In 1920s England, two aviators captured international attention with their daring flight from one continent to another. Bill Lancaster and...

Charles Starkweather and Caril Ann Fugate's 1958 rampage across America's heartland left eleven bloody bodies in its wake. This account, based on firsthand interviews, court transcripts, death-row...

The world of intelligence operations remains shrouded in secrecy, yet its valuable lessons can transform our everyday lives. In "Everyday Tradecraft Tactics of Spymasters for Daily Life", Marco...

Axe Murderers: 6 Horrific True Crime Stories, 1 Common Tool by Ryan Becker, True Crime Seven, and Kurtis-Giles Veysey is a chilling true crime book that explores six gruesome axe murders with one...

Coroner's Journal: Forensics and the Art of Stalking DeathThis unique and unflinching look at life as a coroner in the Deep South offers a graphic and frank insight into the world of forensic science...

The Inside Story of One of America's Most Shocking Trials. On July 5, 2011, a verdict that stunned the nation was delivered in one of the most high-profile murder cases in American history. Defense...

Serial Killers: The Colombian Monsters is a chilling true crime biography that explores the lives and crimes of three of the world's most prolific serial killers. Pedro Lopez, Daniel Camargo, and...

Unsolved Child Murders: Eighteen American Cases, 1956-1998 by Emily G. Thompson The statistics are stark: nearly 52,000 juvenile homicides between 1980 and 2008, with more than 20 percent remaining...

The tragic story behind an internet sensation. In 2013, a young woman's life was cut short in a shocking and disturbing manner at the Cecil Hotel in Los Angeles. Her body was found floating in a...

In 1930, an innocent afternoon tea in Bude, Cornwall, turned into a sinister tale of arsenic poisoning and mysterious disappearances. When one of the three tea companions succumbed to the deadly...

The Girl on the Velvet Swing: Sex, Murder, and Madness at the Dawn of the Twentieth Century By Simon Baatz In 1901, Evelyn Nesbit's life was forever changed when she met Stanford White, one of...

The Wicked Mr Hall - The Memoirs of the Butler Who Loved to Kill by Roy Archibald Hall A life of crime and deception, this memoir recounts the true story of Roy Archibald Hall, a charismatic figure...

The Fix Is Still In: Corruption and Conspiracies in Professional Sports Leagues Brian Touhy's latest exposé reveals the shocking truth behind the sports entertainment complex, where billions of...

Vintage True Crime Stories: An Illustrated Anthology of Forgotten Cases of Murder & MayhemThis collection brings together rare and lesser-known true crime stories from the past, featuring 36 new...

Murderous Minds Volume 2: Stories of Real Life Murderers That Escaped the HeadlinesThis book takes you inside the twisted minds of real-life killers who committed cold-blooded murder. Weaving...

Darkness Descending: The Murder of Meredith Kercher is a gripping true crime account of one of the most sensational murders of the 21st century. In November 2007, British student Meredith Kercher was...

In 1867, a shocking murder shook the town of Alton. This true story recounts the brutal killing of an eight-year-old girl and its aftermath, including the trial of Frederick Baker and the subsequent...

Fugitives: The Story of Clyde Barrow and Bonnie Parker offers a unique perspective on two of America's most infamous criminals. Written by their family members, this book provides an intimate look at...

The Cardiff Five Innocent Beyond Any Doubt (Second Edition) This updated edition of Satish Sekar's work brings events up to date as of 2017, revealing new information that was previously withheld...

The true story behind NBC's marquee mini-series "The Thing About Pam" is revealed in this explosive insider's account. Charles Bosworth Jr. and Joel Schwartz, defense attorney for Russel Faria,...

Aokigahara: The Truth Behind Japan's Suicide Forest The Sea of Trees has long been shrouded in mystery and terrorized by its reputation as a popular spot for suicides. But what lies beneath the...

Shadows of Death: A True Crime Box Set from the Crime Files of Notorious USA explores the darker side of America's East Coast. Spanning New Jersey, New York, and Delaware, this collection delves into...

Vassilis Palaiokostas's life has been one of defiance and rebellion. For decades, he lived as a fugitive, evading capture by the authorities and defying the state. His story is one of extraordinary...

Thunderstruck tells the story of two men whose lives intersected at the turn of the twentieth century. Hawley Crippen was a man who committed a heinous crime, while Guglielmo Marconi was an inventor...

London Murders In the Footsteps of the Capital's Killers is a unique guidebook that delves into London's darker history. It explores the exact locations of the bloodiest and most intriguing murders,...

The Green River Killer: A Conversation with Ted Bundy. In 1982, a gruesome discovery was made along Washington state's Green River, leading to one of America's most infamous serial killers being...

This book tells 12 shocking stories of crime and murder in Hull between 1892 and 1939. It includes accounts of notorious serial killers William Burkitt and Frederick Deeming, as well as the...

Trevor Marriott's groundbreaking investigation into the 1888 Whitechapel Murders has finally shed new light on one of history's most enduring mysteries. For over 132 years, the case of Jack the...

The Fatal Affair: A True Story of Obsession and Deception In this gripping true-crime story, Ann Rule delves into the complex and shocking case of a young woman who becomes embroiled in a deadly...

Victorian CSI: A Guide to Forensic Medicine in Action. Published in 2009, this collection of selections from William A. Guy's "Principles of Forensic Medicine" provides insight into the emerging...

A spell-binding account of an appalling miscarriage of justice is presented in "Murderers Or Martyrs". Charged with the "Cranborne Road murder" of Wavertree widow Alice Rimmer, two Manchester youths...

Set against the tumultuous backdrop of 1960s New York City, this gripping true crime story follows Frank Serpico, a working-class cop who refused to be silenced by corruption and deceit.Serpico's...

Arnold Rothstein was a man who embodied the excesses and intrigue of 1920s Manhattan. His life was a complex web of crime, corruption, and high-stakes deception. This biography delves into the world...

The Casanova Killer: The Life of Serial Killer Paul John Knowles In August 1974, a series of gruesome double murders shook the small town of Milledgeville, Georgia. The victims were Ellen Carr and...

The landscape of British organised crime has changed significantly over the last five years. Youth violence, the drug trade and rising levels of gun crime are increasingly prominent in the news...

The East End Butcher Boy is a gripping story of friendship and loyalty set against the backdrop of London's East End. At 14, Joe lands a job as a Saturday boy at a local butcher's shop, but his life...

Lawrence Wright's "Remembering Satan: A Tragic Case of Recovered Memory" is a true crime narrative that explores one of the most disturbing cases of recovered memory in American history.In 1988,...

Murder by Gaslight: The Authenticated History of H.H. HolmesChicago during the late 19th century was a city of contrasts, where elegance and vice coexisted in the same streets. It was here that H.H...

The Moat Farm Murder by Anthony Payne In 1899, Samuel Herbert Dougal, a man with a troubled past, convinced Camille Cecile Holland to purchase Coldhams Farm in Essex. What began as a romantic getaway...

The True Story of Tom Dooley: A Nationally Publicized Crime of Passion In 1866, Wilkes County, North Carolina, was the site of a highly publicised murder that would become an inspiration for...

Derrick Bird's killing spree on June 2, 2010, shocked the nation. On that ordinary Wednesday morning, he murdered his twin brother and their family solicitor before embarking on a rampage through...

White Robes and Broken Badges is a gripping memoir that reveals the astonishing true story of how one man became an undercover agent in the FBI's history. Joe Moore, a former Army sniper, recounts...

The Return of the Ripper? The Murder of Frances Coles by Kevin Turton In February 1891, the discovery of a murdered body in London's Swallow Gardens sparked speculation about the return of Jack the...

Frome Murders and Misdemeanours by Mick Davis and David Lassman is a collection of true-life crime stories that shed light on the darker side of life in Frome, Somerset. Drawing from local records,...

The Real Lolita: A Lost Girl, an Unthinkable Crime and a Scandalous Masterpiece by Sarah Weinman. Vladimir Nabokov's Lolita is one of the most infamous novels in literary history. Yet few readers...

One hundred and twenty-nine years after the infamous Jack the Ripper murders, the true identity and motive of the killer remain shrouded in mystery. This book sets out to separate fact from fiction,...

True Crime USA: 14 Shocking Short Stories Taken From Real LifeThis collection of true crime stories from the United States reveals the darker side of human nature, exposing the brutal and often...

The East River Ripper: A 1891 Murder Mystery In the late 19th century, New York City was gripped by fear after a series of brutal murders took place along the East River. The case that shocked the...

Robert Durst's story is one of outrageous deceit and horrifying crime. This book offers an authoritative account of his decades-long odyssey, drawing on previously inaccessible NYPD files. When...

American soldier and patriot Chris Kyle died unexpectedly at home, leaving behind a wife and children. His alleged killer, Eddie Ray Routh, was soon to face trial. Robert F. Blevins, who had followed...

Canada's Organized Crime Scene Revealed Organized crime is a global phenomenon, with families operating in almost every country. While many assume Canada to be a safe haven, this book delves into the...

Inside the minds of some of the planet's most notorious serial killers and murderers lies a complex web of psychology and motivation. This true crime collection delves into the world of psychopaths,...

The Serial Killers Deconstructed 2nd ED: A Matter of Choice? D.E. Landen explores common myths about serial killers in this thought-provoking book, examining clinical research and statistical data to...

Sex, Money and Murder in 1980s LA and New York. In 1987, a heroin addict murdered an Emmy Award-winning choreographer in Manhattan, followed by a wealthy LA surgeon and his teenaged son being...

We Carry Their Bones: A Forensic Investigation into the Dozier School for Boys The Dozier School for Boys was a notorious juvenile reform school in Florida that operated from 1900 to 2011. Its dark...

Paul LeRoux: A Mastermind of Modern Crime The story of Paul LeRoux, a brilliant entrepreneur and ruthless killer, is one of innovation and deception. Born in Zimbabwe and raised in South Africa,...

Pablo Escobar's Story 1: The Rise is an action-packed biography that reveals everything about the king of cocaine. This comprehensive account sheds light on the untold stories of Escobar's life,...

The Triangle: A Year in the Bloods and Crips' War-Torn Neighborhood In the heart of suburban Long Island lies a community torn apart by gang violence. Linden Avenue and Linden Place, once a peaceful...

Life inside the Mafia was a world of danger and deception for Dominick Cicale. Born and raised in New York's Bronx, he rose to power under the tutelage of Vincent "Vinny Gorgeous" Basciano, a rising...

Clive Stafford Smith's gripping true crime tale exposes the darker side of the justice system. In 1986, Kris Maharaj was arrested, tried and sentenced to death for the murder of his ex-business...

Deep in the online marketplaces, a notorious land baron named Joselio de Barros has long held sway over a vast region. His rise to power was marked by violence and intimidation, as he seized control...

The Chesapeake Bay's pirate history spans centuries, from colonial-era disputes to the oyster wars. This story weaves together tales of infamous pirates and lesser-known local figures, exploring...

Mishap Or Murder? by Eileen Ormsby is a gripping true crime investigation that delves into some of Australia's most baffling cases. From an elderly couple's mysterious disappearance to a young...

The Mafia Informants: 19 American Profiles This book tells the story of individuals who cooperated with law enforcement to bring down the American Mafia. From the 1960s to the present day, these...

Steven Spielberg and Warner Bros were embroiled in one of Hollywood's most shocking scandals when a helicopter crash on the set of "Twilight Zone: The Movie" killed actor Vic Morrow, two children who...

Trayvon Martin's life was cut short in 2012, but his story has endured. This book tells the story of Trayvon Martin through the alternating narratives of his parents, Sybrina Fulton and Tracy Martin,...

Thomas Quick: Confessions of a Serial Killer In 1992, Thomas Quick confessed to the murder of an eleven-year-old boy who had been missing for twelve years. Over the next nine years, he revealed that...

Dan Davies' Lying for Money: How Legendary Frauds Reveal the Workings of the World is an in-depth exploration of financial crimes and their impact on modern economies. By examining some of history's...

A Madness Shared by Two by Cann David is a true and untold story about the lives of Sabina and Ursula Eriksson, who were involved in the tragic murder of Glenn Hollinshead. The author's investigation...

The Zodiac Revisited: Analysis and Fact-Based Speculation by Michael Cole In December 1968, a series of murders began in the San Francisco Bay Area, leaving behind a trail of cryptic letters and...

The Prince and the Poisoner: A Gripping Tale of Murder and Deception in 1930s India On 29 November 1933, Amarenda Pandey's life was brutally cut short on a crowded Calcutta railway platform. Eight...

Serial killers have long fascinated and terrified us. But what drives them to commit such heinous crimes? This question remains unanswered, despite numerous hypotheses from experts. Until a method...

Six tells the complete story of Britain's Secret Intelligence Service from its birth to its early years. This gripping narrative reveals previously untold tales, including the tragic fate of agents...

A gripping true-crime thriller that raises urgent questions about balancing public and private good. In 1987, the bodies of Tanya Van Cuylenborg and her boyfriend Jay Cook were found in rural...

Misha Glenny's groundbreaking study of global organized crime is a propulsive look at an unprecedented phenomenon. In 1989, the collapse of the Soviet Union and the fall of the Berlin Wall led to a...

Home Sweet Murder by James Patterson is a gripping true-crime thriller that follows two intertwined cases of murder and mayhem. When a man claiming to be an SEC agent arrives at a quiet suburban...

Natascha Kampusch was just ten years old when her life changed forever. On March 2, 1998, she was kidnapped and held captive for eight long years.Her story is one of unimaginable hardship and...

A disturbing collection of true crime cases is presented by two masters of the genre. M. William Phelps and Gregg Olsen delve into the dark world of serial killers, exploring the twisted minds behind...

The Waltham Murders: A True-Crime MemoirIn September 2011, three friends were brutally murdered in Waltham, Massachusetts. For months and years that followed, the case went cold, with no leads to...

Instant New York Times Bestseller. A smart and savvy road map through the mayhem of cryptocurrency madness. Easy Money is an entertaining and well-researched account of the rise and fall of...

The Sicilian Mafia's grip on the international narcotics trade is a complex and sinister phenomenon. This book provides a detailed examination of how financial influence and ruthless violence are...

The MS-13: A Gang Born from War In the 1980s, El Salvador's brutal civil war forced many to flee to the US, seeking refuge. Among them were Alejandro and his six siblings, who formed a social network...

Norco '80: The True Story of the Most Spectacular Bank Robbery in American HistoryIn 1979, a group of five young men embarked on a daring bank robbery that would leave a trail of destruction and...

A husband. A father. A killer. Chris Watts was a family man. Everybody believed that. Yet, on August 13, 2018, he murdered his pregnant wife and two young daughters, burying their bodies in separate...

Dark City Murder, Vice, and Mayhem in Wartime London by Simon Read explores the lesser-known side of wartime London, where the Blitz transformed the city into a hub for crime. During this period,...

On a typical snowy winter day in 1994, residents of Berkshire Hills woke up to a sense of unease. A trial had begun for a college student who had opened fire on campus, killing two and wounding four...

Deborah Larkin's A Lovely Girl tells the story of Olga Duncan, a young woman whose life was tragically cut short in 1958. Her disappearance from her California apartment led to a complex and twisted...

The Disappearance of Madeleine McCann: A Search for Truth. On May 3, 2007, three-year-old Madeleine Beth McCann vanished from her room in Portugal. Her disappearance sparked an international manhunt,...

Tokyo Underworld by Robert Whiting explores the complex and often sinister world of postwar Japan's underworld. In 1945, Nick Zappetti, an Italian-American, entered a strange new world in Tokyo,...

The Dreams of Ada by Robert Mayer In April 1984, Denice Haraway's disappearance from her job at a convenience store in Ada, Oklahoma, sent shockwaves through the small town. As the police...

Forensic Files Now: Inside 40 Unforgettable Cases brings together gripping retellings of 40 favourite cases from the popular TV show. Author Rebecca Reisner shares her own adaptations, along with...