True Crime

John Keehan, a doctor's son from a good family, had a weakness for the girl next door. He became John Dante, a man with a mysterious past, and a penchant for the dramatic. This is the story of how he rose to become Count Dante, the man who brought mixed...

The Idaho Four: An American TragedyA vivid exploration of the human response to faceless terror, this book delves into the lives of four innocent college students and the killer who took their lives. With over 300 interviews, James Patterson and Vicky...

Mary Flora Bell: The Horrific True Story Behind An Innocent Girl Serial KillerThis book tells the story of Mary Flora Bell, an 11-year-old girl who was tried and found guilty of the murders of two young boys in 1968. The authors examine her past and...

Death on a Country Road by Desmond Fahy The story of two friends, Sean and Colm, who were killed by loyalist paramilitaries on their way home from a football match in 2006. Their bodies were found on a country road in rural Armagh, a few miles outside...

Donald Swanson's remarkable life and career spanned over four decades, from his early days as a City clerk to his retirement as Superintendent of the Criminal Investigation Department. His most infamous case, however, remains the Jack the Ripper murders,...

Smuggler: A Memoir by Roger Reaves Roger Reaves' life is a testament to the power of resilience and determination. Born into poverty in Georgia, he rose to become one of the most prolific smugglers of the 20th century, evading capture and torture on...

The Trial of Frederick Baker In 1867, the gruesome discovery of eight-year-old Fanny Adams' body in a hop field in Hampshire sparked a sensational trial that captivated the nation. The case centered around Frederick Baker, a local solicitor's clerk who...

The Bank Holiday Murders: A New Perspective on the First Whitechapel Murders In 1888, the streets of London's East End were gripped by terror as a series of gruesome murders took place. While the infamous Jack the Ripper killings are well-documented, the...

Suzy Lamplugh's disappearance on a London property in 1986 remains one of the UK's most baffling missing person cases. Seventeen years later, a second investigation was launched, but the case was never solved. In this true crime book, former Scotland...

Consequences: The Criminal Case of David Parker Ray by J.E. Sparks is a detailed study of the true crime case that unfolded from its discovery to the trials and its ultimately unsatisfactory conclusion. The case remains shrouded in mystery due to the...

Judas Pig is a gripping and authentic account of life in London's underworld, written by a reformed career criminal. The book reveals the inner workings of one of the city's most feared crime families, with an insider's knowledge that sets it apart from...

Get the full story behind the shocking true crime case of Jeffrey Epstein, a billionaire with a dark secret.From humble beginnings to the elite of New York City and Palm Beach, Epstein's rise to wealth was built on a combination of access and skill...

Jacob the Ripper: The Case Against Jacob Levy The true story of the Whitechapel murders is often shrouded in mystery, but one suspect has long been at the centre of researchers' attention: Jacob Levy. A man with a troubled past, Levy's life appears to be...

Truman Capote's masterpiece, In Cold Blood, is a seminal work of "new journalism" that delves into the lives of the Clutter family and the two men who brutally killed them on the night of November 15, 1959. The book's atmospheric narrative alternates...

For true crime enthusiasts, a new challenge awaits. The Ultimate True Crime Puzzle Book offers over 100 killer activities to test your knowledge and skills.From cryptograms and crosswords to brain games, word searches, trivia, and quizzes, this...

Dance With the Devil: A Memoir of Murder and Loss This memoir chronicles a devastating series of events that unfolded in 2001, when the body of a young doctor was discovered in Pennsylvania. The case led to a lengthy and tragic battle for custody of the...

The CIA's Secret Program of Mind Control: A Shocking Exposé The CIA's most secretive experiments in mind control are finally revealed in this explosive book. Former State Department officer John Marks tells the story of a highly classified program that...

In Cold Blood is a comprehensive study of a heinous crime that shook a small Kansas community in 1959. Truman Capote's meticulous investigation into the murder of a farmer, his wife, and their two children uncovers the complex circumstances surrounding...

If I Did It: Confessions of the Killer is a book that has sparked intense public debate and controversy. In 1994, the brutal murders of Ron Goldman and Nicole Brown Simpson at her home in California led to a highly publicised trial for O.J. Simpson, who...

Welcome to Paradise, Now Go to Hell is a gripping account of the high-stakes world of surfing on Oahu's North Shore. Surfer and former war reporter Chas Smith takes readers on a wild and unflinching journey into a lawless, violent, and adrenaline-soaked...

Boys Enter the House: The Victims of John Wayne Gacy and the Lives They Left Behind In the winter of 1978-79, a series of brutal murders shook the nation, bringing to light the dark secrets of a seemingly ordinary man. John Gacy, a respected member of...

Rodney Alcala was a man who led a double life. On the surface, he was a charming and handsome photographer who had even appeared on a popular television show. But beneath the façade, he was a predator who stalked and murdered young girls and women in...

Say Nothing: A True Story of Murder and Memory in Northern IrelandA powerful and deeply reported book about a notorious killing in Northern Ireland and its devastating repercussions. In December 1972, Jean McConville, a mother of ten, was abducted from...

The New Evil: Understanding the Emergence of Modern Violent Crime This book presents a chilling analysis of the minds of murderers, exploring the biological and psychiatric factors behind serial killing, serial rape, torture, mass and spree murders, and...

Richard Belzer and David Wayne investigate the mysterious deaths of witnesses to the JFK assassination, uncovering a complex web of events and possible motives. For decades, these deaths have been dismissed as coincidental, but the authors' research...

Duane 'Keffe D' Davis recounts the events surrounding the 1996 slaying of rapper Tupac Shakur, an experience that catapulted him to national prominence. As a former shot caller for the Southside Compton Crips and kingpin of a Compton-based drug...

Terrifying tales of the ultimate evil among us are revealed in this comprehensive resource for true crime fans and psychology enthusiasts. The Killer Book of Serial Killers is a concise compilation of the world's thirty-five most notorious murderers,...

This book chronicles the existence of an international child sex trafficking network involved in the dissemination of the pederast ideal, the facilitation of political blackmail, and the production of sadomasochist child pornography, including snuff...

A gripping account of the biggest criminal manhunt in British history, Wicked Beyond Belief is a powerful indictment of the investigation that followed the conviction of Peter Sutcliffe. With exclusive access to the detectives involved, the pathologist's...

The Staircase: The Murder of Kathleen Peterson In December 2001, the body of Kathleen Peterson was found at the bottom of the stairs in her North Carolina home. Her husband, Michael, reported that she had fallen and was still breathing, but...

What the Dead Know is a deeply personal and unflinchingly honest account of life as a New York City death investigator. Barbara Butcher's remarkable story spans over two decades, during which she worked thousands of cases, from gruesome homicides to...

Dark Wire: The Incredible True Story of the Largest Sting Operation Ever In 2018, a powerful app for secure communications, Anom, began to take root among drug dealers and other criminals. With extraordinary safeguards, it offered a level of security...

Two infamous series of murders in Victorian London remain unsolved, captivating the world's imagination. The Jack the Ripper and Thames Torso murders, which took place during the same period, share striking similarities. Journalist and researcher...

In with the Devil is the true story of a young man who rose to greatness on the football field, only to find himself behind bars. Jimmy Keene's life took a drastic turn when he was sentenced to ten years in prison, with no chance of parole. It was during...

While Idaho Slept: A True Story of Murder, Media, and the Search for Truth The brutal stabbing of four University of Idaho students in November 2022 sent shockwaves through the small town of Moscow, Idaho, and dominated mainstream news coverage. As the...

The Shrine of Jeffrey Dahmer A chilling insight into the mind of a serial killer, this book reveals the horrors within. The evidence of Jeffrey Dahmer's crimes is both disturbing and fascinating, and this study offers a unique perspective on the...

Stalking the Herd: Unraveling the Cattle Mutilation MysteryFor nearly 50 years, the cattle mutilation phenomenon has remained an enigma, with countless reports filed and no clear answers. This book delves into the mystery, exploring possible explanations...

The Curse of Brink's-Mat: Twenty-five years of Murder and Mayhem The largest heist in British history, the 1983 Brink's-Mat robbery, was more than just a daring crime - it became a deadly affair. On 26 November 1983, six armed robbers escaped with £28...

The Serial Killer's Apprentice by Katherine Ramsland and Tracy Ullman is a gripping true crime account of the infamous Dean Corll case. In 1971, 14-year-old Elmer Wayne Henley Jr. became entangled with serial rapist and murderer Dean Corll, who exploited...

The Assassination of Fred Hampton: How the FBI and the Chicago Police Murdered a Black Panther On December 4, 1969, a pivotal moment in American history unfolded in a Chicago police lockup. Attorney Jeff Haas was interviewing Fred Hampton's fiancée,...

The Colorado Bulldozer Rampage: A True Story of Revenge and Destruction On June 4, 2004, a bizarre and devastating incident unfolded in the small town of Granby, Colorado. Marvin Heemeyer, a local resident, unleashed a gigantic, armored bulldozer upon...

The Night The DeFeos Died: Reinvestigating The Amityville Murders In 1974, the DeFeo family's brutal murder in Amityville, New York, shocked the nation and spawned a wave of paranormal activity. Ric Osuna delves into the true story behind this infamous...

Pain and Plenty of It! A Doorman's Tale... is a raw and unflinching account of a decade spent working in the high-stakes world of Liverpool and North-West clubland.Joe Owens recounts his experiences with a mix of danger and camaraderie, from encounters...

Shergar, one of the most elegant and powerful racehorses in the history of the sport, vanished on a cold night, sparking an international sensation. The kidnapping of this renowned equine athlete has remained a mystery for years, with theories ranging...

The Jeffrey Dahmer Story An American Nightmare The Oxford Apartments were a place where terror was lurking in the shadows. On a hot summer night in July 1991, a young man's desperate cry for help echoed through the streets. He had been held captive in...

Ruth Ellis was the last woman to be hanged in Britain. Her story is one of tragedy and shock, as revealed in this book by Robert Hancock. In July 1955, Ellis was sentenced to death for the shooting of her lover, David Blakely. Barely three months later,...

The Murder Machine is a chilling account of a notorious Brooklyn gang that left a trail of death and destruction in its wake. With a reputation for ruthless efficiency, the DeMeo gang was feared by Mafia leaders and law enforcement alike. This book tells...

Vagos, Mongols, and Outlaws: My Infiltration of America's Deadliest Biker GangsThis gripping true crime account tells the story of Charles Falco's undercover infiltration of three of America's most violent biker gangs: the Vagos, Mongols, and Outlaws...

Savage Appetites: True Stories of Women, Crime, and Obsession by Rachel Monroe This book explores the cultural fascination with true crime, delving into four narratives of obsession that link the roles of detective, victim, defender, and killer. Monroe...

Carlos Lehder Rivas, a powerful international businessman and self-proclaimed revolutionary, made a fatal mistake by inviting an American professor to be his guest on the island of Norman's Cay. Richard Novak, a father of five and lover of the sea, came...

Riding with Evil: The True Story of an Undercover ATF Agent's War Against a Notorious White Supremacist Biker Gang In a shocking turn of events, former ATF agent Ken Croke went undercover to take down the infamous Pagan Motorcycle Club, a white...

The last meals of death row inmates are a fascinating and often disturbing glimpse into the minds of those who have committed heinous crimes. These final requests, made by the condemned before their execution, are a poignant reminder that even in the...

The Minds of Billy Milligan by Daniel Keyes A shocking true story of a man tormented by multiple personalities, Billy Milligan was arrested for the kidnap and rape of three women. In a landmark trial, he was acquitted of his crimes by reason of insanity...

Deranged is a true story of one of America's most notorious killers. Albert Fish, a seemingly ordinary man, led a life of unimaginable horror in the 1930s. This book, written by Harold Schechter, brings to light the shocking crimes of a man who preyed on...

The London Olympics brought billions of pounds to the neglected east London borough, but a turf war broke out between crime families for control of the valuable land. A modern gangster, known as the Long Fella, emerged as a true untouchable, using...

Death Scenes: A Homicide Detective's Scrapbook by Jack Huddleston is a unique collection of historic scene-of-crime photos, assembled by a now-deceased Los Angeles police detective. The book features unflinchingly graphic on-site forensic photos, mug...

The Cold Vanish: Seeking the Missing in North America's WildernessThis book examines real-life cases of people who vanish in the wilderness without a trace, and the determined individuals who try to find them. It's a story of the hardest cases to solve,...

Thirteen siblings were held captive in their own home, living to tell their story. In January 2018, a 17-year-old girl escaped and called 911, revealing years of abuse by her parents. Behind the seemingly perfect family facade, Louise and David Turpin...

Serial killers have become a familiar feature on the American landscape, evoking a range of reactions from revulsion to morbid fascination. The media's portrayal of these individuals has created a shared understanding of what a serial killer is, but what...

Charles Manson and his followers committed a series of brutal murders in August 1969, leaving a trail of horror and devastation in their wake. Ed Sanders's detailed and meticulously researched account of this dark period in American history is a...

JonBenet Inside the Ramsey Murder Investigation The JonBenet Ramsey murder case remains one of the most enduring unsolved mysteries in American history. In this comprehensive study, former lead detective Steve Thomas delves into the investigation,...

Over 15 years have passed since the discovery of JonBenét's body in her home. The case remains one of the most infamous unsolved murders in American history. A new perspective on the events leading up to her murder is offered in this book, which...

Twelve years in prison for crimes I did not commit, I was finally exonerated in 2000. My experience has left me scarred, but I have not let it hold me back. I have turned my life into a career, using my time in prison to learn about criminal behaviour,...

A shocking true-life murder mystery unfolds in the 1920s, as the richest people per capita in the world, the Osage Nation in Oklahoma, are targeted for death. The investigation that follows reveals a chilling conspiracy that exposes the darkest aspects...

The Valachi Papers by Peter Maas In 1963, a shocking betrayal shook the foundations of America's Mafia. Joseph Valachi, a soldier in the Genovese Crime Family, decided to break the Mob's code of silence, revealing the inner workings of the organization...

The Moscow Rules: CIA Tactics That Helped America Win the Cold War In the late 1970s, the Cold War was at its most perilous, with the Soviet Union's all-pervasive surveillance making intelligence work nearly impossible. It was against this backdrop that...

The Doomsday Mother: A Twisted Tale of Love, Faith, and Murder Lori Vallow's life was marked by devotion to her family and her Mormon faith. But when she met Chad Daybell, a charismatic doomsday prepper, her world was turned upside down. As authorities...

Curtis Warren is a name synonymous with the darker side of the British underworld. This biography chronicles his meteoric rise from street mugger to the richest and most successful British criminal ever caught, revealing the methods he used to forge...

The Rise and Fall of America's Most Powerful Mafia Empires For half a century, the American Mafia outwitted and outmanoeuvred law enforcement, causing significant damage to America's social fabric and business enterprises. This vivid history chronicles...

One Nation Under Blackmail: Vol. 2 The Sordid Union Between Intelligence and Organized Crime That Gave Rise to Jeffrey EpsteinThis book delves into the under-explored world of Jeffrey Epstein's associates and their connections to intelligence networks...

The Perfect Father: The True Story of Chris Watts, His All-American Family, and a Shocking MurderBy John Glatt, St. Martin's Publishing GroupDiscover the tragic truth behind the seemingly perfect lives of the Watts family, whose social media presence...

Chaos: Charles Manson, the CIA, and the Secret History of the SixtiesA twenty-year investigation into the Manson murders uncovers shocking new evidence of a cover-up, including police carelessness, legal misconduct, and potential surveillance by...