True Crime

Baltimore, 2015, was a city in turmoil. Riots erupted as citizens demanded justice for Freddie Gray, a young man who died in police custody. Amidst the chaos, a shocking scandal unfolded. Sgt Wayne Jenkins and his team, the Gun Trace Task Force, were...

Life inside Alcatraz is a story of desperation and redemption, as one man recounts his time on the notorious prison. Jim Quillen, a young man with a troubled past, was sentenced to forty-five years in prison after escaping from San Quentin. He was later...

Frank Sinatra and the Mafia Murders by Mike Rothmiller and Douglas Thompson explores the shocking connection between the legendary singer and the American Mafia. Drawing on recently released secret files and extensive interviews with prime sources, the...

The Terrifying True Story of Cannibal Killer Katherine Knight On 29th February 2000, a chilling scene was discovered at a home, leaving the local police force stunned. A body was found in a chair, with a bottle of lemonade under the arm, and a gruesome...

What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas, but the truth is often much more complex. James Patterson lifts the lid on America's notorious hub of gambling and excess, revealing the vice, crime and entertainment that make Sin City an infamous desert mecca...

Buried Beneath the Boarding House is a shocking true story of deception, exploitation and murder. In 1988, detectives investigated the disappearance of a man from a boarding house for the elderly and homeless. The owner, Dorothea Puente, was a...

Jay Dobyns' undercover journey into the world of the Hells Angels is a gripping account of one man's quest for truth and his own survival. In 2001, Dobyns became the first federal agent to infiltrate the inner circle of the notorious biker gang, with the...

Kleptopia: A Terrifying Global Web of CorruptionTom Burgis's gripping exposé reveals a disturbing global network of dirty money, corruption and murder. From the Kremlin to the Trump White House, Burgis shows how a current of dirty money is flooding the...

Aimen Dean's story is one of unexpected betrayal and redemption. As a young Muslim, he was drawn to the cause of al-Qaeda, rubbing shoulders with the mastermind behind the 9/11 attacks. However, a fateful decision to work undercover for his sworn enemy...

Journey Into Darkness is a chilling exploration of the human psyche, delving into the minds of serial killers and the crimes that haunt us. John Douglas, a renowned expert on criminal profiling, shares his insights into a range of cases, from infamous...

Talking with Serial Killers: Dead Men Talking presents the stories of six infamous prisoners, as told in their own words, alongside the details and background of their terrifying cases. This book allows readers to get up close and personal with...

Pimp: The Story of My Life is a harrowing and unflinching account of life on the wrong side of the tracks. Iceberg Slim, a legendary figure of the Chicago underworld, shares his story of survival and brutality, revealing the secret inner world of the...

The Real Story Behind the Next Generation of British Gangsters Discover the fascinating true history of Birmingham's most notorious gangs, as revealed in this unique and insightful book. Drawing on a wide range of original sources, including rare images...

Every Contact Leaves a Trace: My Life as a Crime Scene InvestigatorThis chilling memoir offers a unique insight into the world of crime scene investigation, where the author's work involves exploring the most shocking and disturbing aspects of human...

Decoy is a gripping true story of a pioneering police operation in 1970s Britain. In 1979, a group of young female officers took a drastic approach to catch a prolific predator who had been terrorising the city. By putting themselves in harm's way, they...

The Monk: The Life and Crimes of Ireland's Most Enigmatic Gang Boss The life of Gerry Hutch, a Dublin inner-city resident, was marked by a reputation as a Robin Hood figure, fighting the law and winning. However, to the outside world, he was an elusive...

Discover the fascinating world of serial killers with The Ultimate Serial Killer Trivia Book. This comprehensive collection of facts and disturbing details explores the minds and crimes of infamous serial killers, from the psychopathic to the...

Inside Wakefield Prison: A Chilling Journey Behind Bars HMP Wakefield, one of the UK's most notorious prisons, has a long and intriguing history spanning over 430 years. From its construction in 1594 to the present day, this prison has held some of the...

David Simon's Homicide A Year on the Killing Streets is a gripping true crime masterpiece that delves into the darkest corners of human nature. Based on a year spent on the streets of Baltimore, this book reveals the harsh realities of a city plagued by...

Tokyo Noir: In and Out of Japan's UnderworldBy Jake Adelstein, a gripping memoir that delves into the dark underbelly of Japan's society, revealing a world of corruption and organized crime.From the author of Tokyo Vice, this riveting account exposes the...

London's gang warfare was a brutal and complex phenomenon that predated the infamous Krays. In the early 20th century, rival gangs clashed in violent battles over territory and pride. The Bethnal Green Boys, Hackney's Broadway Boys, Clerkenwell, Somers...

Manhunt: the Night Stalker is a chilling true story of one of the most testing manhunts the Metropolitan Police have ever undertaken. Delroy Grant, dubbed the Night Stalker, was a shocking sex predator who terrorized southeast England for over fifteen...

The Real Peaky Blinders: Billy Kimber, the Birmingham Gang and the Racecourse Wars of the 1920s The true story behind the infamous Peaky Blinders gang is one of violence, cunning, and ambition. In the aftermath of the First World War, a group of...

The closest you can get to the most dangerous minds is revealed in this extraordinary true crime story. Dr Mark Freestone, the psychiatrist who helped create the iconic anti-heroine Villanelle, shares his searing first-hand experience of working with...

The Honoured Society: The Sicilian Mafia Observed A gripping exploration of the Sicilian Mafia, from its origins to its corrupting influence on every aspect of Sicilian life. Norman Lewis delves into the history of the Mafia, revealing its code of honor,...

A spellbinding portrait of obsession and flawed genius, The Art Thief is a gripping true story of art, crime, and an insatiable hunger to possess beauty at any cost. Stéphane Breitwieser, a master thief, carried out over 200 audacious heists over nearly...

Ted Bundy's story is one of shocking contrast: a charismatic and successful individual with a dark and sinister secret. This is the true account of a serial killer who confessed to taking the lives of at least thirty-five young women, and the woman who...

Broadmoor, a name that evokes a sense of foreboding, has been home to the UK's most violent and psychopathic individuals for over 150 years. This is the story of the institution that has contained some of the country's most notorious criminals, including...

Eddie Chapman's life was a complex web of deceit and loyalty, a tale of crime and patriotism that spans the darkest days of World War II. Recruited by Nazi Germany, Chapman used his unique skills to sabotage the English forces, but his true allegiance...

Inside the Mind of John Wayne Gacy: A Chilling Exploration of the Real-Life Killer Clown John Wayne Gacy, the infamous 'Killer Clown', led a double life, hiding a dark and sinister reality behind a façade of charm and normality. This book delves into the...

Talking with Serial Killers: World's Most Evil by Christopher Berry-Dee is a thought-provoking exploration of the darkest corners of the human psyche. The author delves into the world of serial killers, examining the motivations and actions of some of...

The Complete History of Jack the Ripper is a meticulously researched account of one of the most infamous unsolved crimes in history. Philip Sugden's comprehensive study reassesses all the evidence and challenges everything previously thought to be known...

Talking with Female Serial Killers is a chilling study of the most evil women in the world. This new analysis will surprise and shock, particularly in the cases of women who kill children and those who are driven to murder by their male partners.The...

In God's Name is a searing investigation into the mysterious death of Pope John Paul I, which has sold over 6 million copies worldwide. The Pope's life was cut short just 33 days after his election, sparking rumours of a cover-up within the Vatican.David...

The Key Man: How the Global Elite Was Duped by a Capitalist Fairy Tale Arif Naqvi was a man with ambitious dreams to end world suffering, poverty, and disease through capitalism. He convinced the global elite that he could invest in emerging markets,...

Bad Blood: a shocking true story of corporate fraud and scandal set in the world of Silicon Valley biotech. Elizabeth Holmes, seen as the female Steve Jobs, founded Theranos, a multibillion-dollar startup that promised to revolutionize the medical...

Colin Sutton's gripping account of the investigation that led to the capture of serial killer Levi Bellfield. In 2002, three young women were brutally murdered in Surrey, leaving investigators with few leads and a sense of hopelessness. It was then that...

The Epic Hunt for the Criminal Mastermind Behind the Silk Road In 2011, a young programmer launched the Silk Road, a clandestine website on the Dark Web where users could buy and sell contraband without detection. The site's proprietor, known only by his...

Naming Jack the Ripper is a groundbreaking true crime book that brings together cutting-edge forensic discoveries and meticulous historical detective work to construct a compelling case for identifying the world's most notorious serial killer.In 2007,...

The Murder of Princess Diana: The Truth Behind the Assassination of the People's Princess The tragic death of Princess Diana in 1997 sent shockwaves around the world. While the official account of the car crash in Paris has been widely reported, many...

Michelle McNamara's masterful true crime account of the Golden State Killer, a serial rapist turned murderer who terrorized California for over a decade. For more than ten years, a mysterious and violent predator committed fifty sexual assaults in...

The Real Top Boys: The True Story of London's Deadliest Street Gangs In the streets of London, a world of violence and rivalry has taken hold, with dozens of corners ruled by the toughest gangs. Wensley Clarkson delves into the lives of these street...

Christopher Berry-Dee delves into the mind of Jeffrey Dahmer, one of the most notorious serial killers in history, to understand the motivation behind his inhuman behaviour.Berry-Dee, a world-renowned investigative criminologist, has gained the trust of...

Savannah, Georgia, is a city where the ordinary and the eccentric coexist. In this book, the author explores the darker side of its society, revealing a cast of characters who are as fascinating as they are flawed. From the residents of a city where a...

UK Serial Killers from the 1930s to 2021 is a comprehensive and unflinching look at the lives and crimes of some of Britain's most notorious serial killers. Spanning over eight decades, this book takes a chronological approach to explore the cases of...

Deep Cover: A True Story of Undercover Cop and Gangster Takedown Shay Doyle's life took a dramatic turn when he joined the police, defying expectations to leave a life of crime behind. As a talented undercover cop, he was recruited into the secret Level...

This is a true story of love and deception, told by the woman whose life was destroyed by a seductive conman. Carolyn's life was turned upside down when she met Mark Acklom, a man who convincingly presented himself as a wealthy and successful individual,...

Kerry Daynes, a leading forensic psychologist, delves into the complex cases of her most perplexing clients, seeking to understand what drives extreme and disturbing behaviour. For twenty-five years, she has worked on the frontline of violent crime,...

Catching a Serial Killer: My Hunt for Murderer Christopher Halliwell is a gripping true story of a real-life murder case that shocked the nation. In 2011, Detective Sergeant Stephen Fulcher received a call that would change his life forever, leading him...

Ray Fysh's remarkable career as a forensic scientist has been marked by some of the UK's most high-profile cases. From the murder of Sarah Payne to the poisoning of Alexander Litvinenko, Fysh's expertise has been instrumental in solving these crimes...

The Real Happy Valley: True Stories of Crime and Heroism from Yorkshire's Front Line PolicewomenA gripping and inspiring true story of the bravery and dedication of policewomen on the front line of crime-fighting. Based on a series of interviews with...

Explore the chilling world of serial killers in this gripping true crime compendium. Uncover the shocking stories and delve into the twisted minds behind some of history's most infamous murderers. This book delves into the psychology of the perpetrators,...

Thomas McFadden's story is a darkly comic account of life in San Pedro, the world's most bizarre prison. Arrested for attempting to smuggle cocaine out of Bolivia, he was sent to this strange penitentiary system, where corrupt politicians and...

Billion Dollar Whale: The Man who Fooled Wall Street, Hollywood, and the World In 2015, a massive financial heist shook the global financial industry. At the centre of the scandal was a young man from an upper-middle-class Malaysian family, who had built...

The Most Bizarre True Crime Stories Ever Told is a collection of the most shocking and intriguing cases that will leave you on the edge of your seat. Within its pages, you'll discover a range of mind-boggling stories that delve into the darker side of...

Wendy Joseph's gripping account of the law at work is a compelling exploration of the darker side of human nature. Every day, lives are suddenly and brutally taken away, leaving behind a trail of devastation and a need for justice. In this...

The Ultimate Serial Killer Trivia Book is a comprehensive collection of fascinating facts and disturbing details about infamous serial killers and their horrific crimes. From the psychology of psychopaths to the motivations behind cannibalism, this book...

Inside the corrupt and secretive world of global shipping, a notorious international fraud and murder has been uncovered. This explosive true story reveals the shocking truth behind a major scandal.Dead in the Water is a gripping account of the events...

The Sackler dynasty's story is one of grandeur and devastation. From their humble beginnings to their rise as one of the world's richest families, the Sacklers' fortunes were built on the back of a blockbuster painkiller that would have far-reaching...

For fans of the popular BBC show, the real-life story behind Death in Paradise is now available in book form. Richard Preston's latest work delves into the world of true crime and social science, exploring the fascinating case of a real-life death in...

The Havant Boy Ripper: The Murder of Percy Knight Searle In November 1888, a shocking crime shook the town of Havant, leaving a trail of tragedy and confusion in its wake. Eight-year-old Percy Knight Searle was brutally stabbed to death in the centre of...

The Overwhelming Force of Dyatlov Pass In February 1959, nine members of a trekking group perished on the slopes of Mount Dyatlov, a mountain with a haunting reputation. The bizarre circumstances of their death have long fascinated and perplexed. A new...

This is a true-life thriller about a large number of deliberate or untimely deaths in a quiet corner of Hampshire. Chris Heal investigates twenty local murders, spanning from Roman times to the present day, including three that took place in the last few...

Madisonville, Kentucky, was a town where crime never seemed to happen. But in 1988, a brutal murder shook the community to its core. The identity of the killer was shocking, and his flight from the law made him one of the FBI's Most Wanted.The case was...

George Rowe's harrowing true story is a gripping account of a man who turned his life of crime into a crusade against the outlaw motorcycle gang that terrorised his hometown.After witnessing a brutal attack on a friend, Rowe decided to take revenge by...

The Death Chair: Electric Chair Executions in Tennessee, 1916-1960 The introduction of the electric chair in 1916 marked a significant change in the way executions were carried out in Tennessee. Prior to this, the gallows had been used for all those...

A shocking true-crime story of three sisters who survived unimaginable abuse and went on to fight for freedom and justice. Nikki, Sami, and Tori Knotek were subjected to sadistic abuse, degradation, and torture by their mother, Shelly, in their childhood...

The true story of how Detective Superintendent Julie Mackay brought Melanie Road's murderer to justice. In 1984, Jean Road, a 49-year-old mother of three, was found murdered in Bath, sparking Britain's biggest manhunt. Despite a year-long inquiry and 94...

A Tangled Web: A Cyberstalker, a Deadly Obsession, and the Twisting Path to Justice In 2012, a woman vanished from her life, leaving behind a trail of sinister emails and texts. Her mother, desperate for answers, reported her missing, but police were...

A bomb exploded at 2:54 a.m. on October 12, 1984, at the Grand Hotel in Brighton, England, during the Conservative Party Conference. The blast, carried out by the Irish Republican Army, killed five people and injured dozens, with Prime Minister Margaret...

Skyjack: The Hunt for D.B. Cooper The true story of D.B. Cooper's 1971 airplane hijacking remains one of the greatest cold cases of the twentieth century. In 1971, a mild-mannered passenger handed a note to a flight attendant, claiming to have a bomb and...

Zero Zero Zero is a searing exposé of the global drug trade and its impact on our lives and economy. In this book, Roberto Saviano reveals how dirty money and the trade in high-quality cocaine are at the heart of modern capitalism. From the...

The Disappearance of the Martin Family: A Perplexing Mystery In December 1958, the Martin family vanished while searching for Christmas greens in the Columbia River Gorge. The case, which remains unsolved to this day, has been the subject of extensive...

Criminal Minds: Sociopaths, Serial Killers, and Other Deviants This book tells the story of the real-life examples featured in the popular TV show Criminal Minds. Organized by type of criminal, it explores the stories of famous murderers, including David...

The Annotated I Caught Crippen by Nicholas Connell is a detailed account of the 1910 investigation that made Chief Inspector Walter Dew a household name. Dew's memoir, first published in 1938, is a unique insight into the mind of a pioneering detective,...

Conviction: The Untold Story of Putting Jodi Arias Behind Bars Juan Martinez, the prosecutor who convicted notorious murderess Jodi Arias, speaks for the first time about the investigation and sensational trial that captivated the nation. Martinez...

The Evidence of Things Not Seen Reissued Edition by James Baldwin In this powerful and thought-provoking work, James Baldwin examines the Atlanta child murders of the late 1970s and early 1980s, a tragic event that exposed the deep-seated racial tensions...

A journalist's 20-year obsession with the Manson murders leads to shocking new conspiracy theories about the FBI's involvement in this fascinating re-evaluation of one of the most infamous cases in American history.Tom O'Neill's investigation, which...

Lou and Jonbenét: A Legendary Lawman's Quest to Solve a Child Beauty Queen's Murder The unsolved murder of six-year-old JonBenet Ramsey in 1996 remains one of America's most notorious cases. A ransom note was found at the scene, but the investigation's...

The identity of the world's most notorious serial killer is finally revealed in this latest edition of Naming Jack the Ripper. Russell Edwards' groundbreaking work, spanning over a decade, has solved many of the long-unanswered mysteries surrounding the...

Discover the shocking true crime cases of kids who kill in this disturbing collection. From a 12-year-old boy who brutally murdered another child, to a 15-year-old who became a hitman, these cases are a sobering reminder of the darkness that can lurk in...

No Easy Answers: The Truth Behind Death at Columbine (20th Anniversary Edition)Brooks Brown, a contemporary and friend of the killers, shares a personal and insightful account of the events leading up to the tragic shootings at Columbine High School in...

Anne Darwin's life was forever changed when she told the world that her husband had disappeared while canoeing in the North Sea. In reality, he was hiding in a bedsit next door, and Anne had to face the consequences of her deception. Now, for the first...

Underground Tales of Hacking, Madness and Obsession on the Electronic Frontier by Suelette Dreyfus and Julian Assange In the early 2000s, a group of elite hackers embarked on a high-stakes game of cat and mouse with some of the world's most powerful...

Joe Valachi's Testimony on the Mafia. Abridged. In 1973, Joe Valachi, a high-ranking member of the American Mafia, became the first member of the organization to turn informant. His testimony revealed a complex web of crime families and individuals,...

The League of Lady Poisoners: A Riveting True Story of Women Who Turned to Poison for RevengeThis sumptuously illustrated book tells the stories of over 25 women who used poison to exact revenge on those who wronged them. From Sally Bassett, who helped...

Zodiac Unmasked: The Identity of America's Most Elusive Serial Killer Revealed The Zodiac case remains one of the most infamous unsolved serial killer mysteries in American history. Between December 1968 and October 1969, a hooded killer claimed...

RedHanded: An Exploration of Criminals, Cannibals, Cults, and What Makes a Killer Tick This book delves into the complex world of killers, cults, and cannibals, challenging traditional narratives and asking hard questions about society and human...

Discover the shocking true crime cases of kids who kill in this latest volume from Robert Keller.From a boy with a horror obsession who uses a claw hammer to act out his fantasies, to a 16-year-old who takes horrific revenge on his family, this book...

Dorothea Puente, a woman with a reputation for kindness and care, was also a convicted killer. Her cooking, however, was a different story altogether. Those who stayed in her boarding house in Sacramento, California, were treated to delicious meals that...

BLOW is the remarkable true story of George Jung's rise and fall as a major player in the international cocaine trade. From his early days as a middle-class high school football hero to his involvement with the Medellín cartel, Jung's life was marked by...

A shocking true story of murder, corruption and a family's dark secret. In 1947, the brutal murder of Elizabeth Short led to one of the largest manhunts in LA history. Steve Hodel, a retired detective, re-examines the evidence and uncovers a massive...

Denise Huskins and her boyfriend Aaron Quinn recount their harrowing experience of a kidnapping that went horribly wrong. In March 2015, they were bound and drugged, then abducted by armed men. When Aaron called the police, he was met with suspicion and...

Discover the dark side of true crime with this chilling collection of serial killer trivia. From John Wayne Gacy's last meal to the FBI agent who coined the term 'serial killer', this fact-packed book reveals the shocking stories behind some of the...

The Snapshot Killer: The Shocking True Story of Serial Killer Christopher WilderA chilling account of a monster who evaded detection for over twenty years, luring young girls with the promise of a career in photography. The true story of Christopher...

When the Night Comes Falling is a gripping true crime narrative that delves into the mysterious murders of four University of Idaho students. Investigative reporter Howard Blum takes readers behind the scenes of the police manhunt that led to the arrest...

Comrade J: The Untold Secrets of Russia's Master Spy in America After the End of the Cold WarBetween 1995 and 2000, a single individual played a pivotal role in the world of espionage, overseeing covert operations against the US and its allies in New...

Donald Gaskins: The Most Prolific Serial Killer in American History Donald Henry "Peewee" Gaskins was a name that commanded respect, if not fear. His nickname "Peewee" was a cruel irony, for those who underestimated him did so at their own peril. Between...

The Story of the Essex Range Rover Triple Murders by Tony Thompson In December 1995, the discovery of three men's bodies in a Range Rover in a country lane shocked the nation. The victims were all well-known villains, and their brutal murder seemed too...

The Road to Balcombe Street is a gripping true crime thriller that recounts the story of an Irish Republican Army Active Service Unit operating in deep cover in London, and their murderous campaign against the British establishment. The Metropolitan...