Browsing: Criminology

Former stock market mogul Shaun Attwood documents life in Arizona’s deadliest jail in this firsthand account of his fight for survival. This searing exposé provides a brutal glimpse into the darkest corners of America’s criminal justice system.

When Sam Amirante was a young lawyer just opening his practice, he had no idea his first client would be the vicious, infamous John Wayne Gacy. This shocking true story “will illuminate the case for anyone fascinated by the inner workings of a serial killer” (Publishers Weekly).

A complex and chilling account of the infamous Kaufman County murders from “one of the best true crime writers today” (Ann Rule): Eric Williams, aided by his wife, terrorized a sleepy Texas town when he sought revenge on the law enforcement officials he felt had wronged him.

One awful night in 1966, eight of the nine nurses staying in a Chicago town house were violently murdered. In this gripping account, the case’s lead prosecutor and an award-winning journalist detail the tragic crime and its aftermath.

What’s life in the FBI really like? In this insider account, a former FBI agent opens up about the Bureau — from the rigorous training to his experiences working in a violent crime squad.

In this incisive investigation, an award-winning journalist takes a look at a century’s worth of drug laws. A “stimulating… readable history of the war on drugs” (Publishers Weekly) with over 2,900 five-star ratings on Goodreads.

Could you ever be conned? Arm yourself with knowledge against the manipulative tactics and psychological strategies of some of the world’s most notorious con artists. “A startling and disconcerting read that should make you think twice every time a friend of a friend offers you the opportunity of a lifetime” (Erik Larson).

In this New York Times Notable Book, a retired detective revisits the brutal murder of Elizabeth Short — one of the biggest unsolved cases in Los Angeles history — and shares startling evidence pointing to the killer’s identity. “Completely convincing… As far as I am concerned, this case is closed” (Michael Connelly).

In this “utterly fascinating” New York Times bestseller (NPR), a security expert explores the chilling criminal threats posed by new technology — and outlines what we can do to prevent disaster. “Riveting” (Nassim Nicholas Taleb, New York Times bestselling author).

An award-winning #1 New York Times bestseller with over 100,000 five-star ratings on Goodreads: A lawyer shares his stirring true story of a life spent protecting vulnerable people ensnared in the criminal justice system. “Inspiring and powerful” (John Grisham).