Browsing: Criminology

“A true crime story with a remarkable twist” (New York Times bestselling author Scott Turow): In 1937, a triple murder in California stunned the nation, and a suspect was quickly tried and executed. Years later, lawyer Pamela Everett discovered family ties to the tragedy — and unearthed difficult truths about the case.

What dark motives drove a mother to kill her young son? This compelling work of nonfiction provides “a painstaking and meticulous exploration of all the facts and conjectures surrounding a disturbing case” (Kirkus Reviews).

A New York Times bestselling author returns to her Oregon hometown to investigate the 50-year-old unsolved murder of a teenage boy — a death that rocked her community. “Heartbreaking and illuminating” (New York Times bestselling author Gregg Olsen).

The true stories of six killers unfold in this harrowing look at American violence and crime. “A compelling and gripping work that explores gut-wrenching social issues” (New York Times bestselling author Tony D’Souza).

What is it about evil that we find so compelling? From our obsession with serial killers to violence in pop…

In 1908, a wealthy woman was killed in her home — and Jewish immigrant Oscar Slater proved a convenient suspect. After his conviction, famed writer Arthur Conan Doyle stepped in to prove the man’s innocence in Holmesian style. “Pure catnip for the devotee of true crime writing” (The Washington Post).

The doorbell rings in the home of a prominent Palm Beach citizen, quickly followed by a shotgun blast that shatters…

This “darkly humorous compendium” (People) recounts the myths and facts behind notorious female murderers — from the Blood Countess to Iceberg Anna. “Heavily researched and filled with gory details, a rare look at women who killed for pleasure” (Kirkus Reviews).

With nearly 900 five-star Goodreads ratings: Do you know how to protect your rights when talking to police? Featuring true stories of innocent people who have spent decades in prison, this is a “well-informed, scary, sobering” guide (Kirkus Reviews) to understanding your constitutional rights.

A New York Times bestseller from an author hailed as “one of the best scientist-writers of our time” (Oliver Sacks): Dive into this account of human evolution to discover the ways biology influences our behavior. “A miraculous synthesis of scholarly domains” (The Guardian).