Browsing: True Crime

A “remarkable” New York Times bestseller (John Grisham): Convicted of a white-collar crime, Neil White was sent to a prison inside the continental United States’ last leprosy colony — where he found true happiness. A “witty, well-rendered narrative of redemption and enlightenment” (Library Journal).

EXPANDED WITH A NEW EPILOGUE “The tragedies keep coming. As we reel from the latest horror . . .” So…

From a New York Times bestselling author: When a young mother went missing, investigators immediately zeroed in on her husband — but what began as a missing persons case would escalate into a horrifying sequence of tragedies that would destroy an entire family and shock a nation.

“Riveting” (Booklist): Convicted of drug smuggling, Cleary Wolters inspired the character of Alex Vause on the hit show Orange Is the New Black. She shares her true story of mistakes, incarceration, friendship, and life after prison in this “powerful, surprising memoir” (Publishers Weekly).

After his December 2003 arrest, registered nurse Charlie Cullen was quickly dubbed “The Angel of Death” by the media. But…

The international bestseller that inspired the Academy Award–nominated film: Molly Bloom entertained some of Hollywood’s biggest stars and made a fortune as the organizer of a high-stakes underground poker game — until the US government brought her down. With over 5,600 five-star Goodreads ratings!

From the author of Helter Skelter: In 1974, two couples sailed to a remote island — and only one couple returned. This gripping read tells their true story of nightmare, murder, and mystery in what was supposed to be a tropical paradise. With over 2,300 five-star ratings on Goodreads.

An explosive New York Times bestseller with nearly 1,300 five-star ratings on Goodreads: Prosecutor Jeff Ashton offers a shocking behind-the-scenes look at the infamous trial of Casey Anthony and its surprising verdict.

“Excellent… Brimming with tasty details” (Publishers Weekly): Delve into the infamous scandal that occurred when two journalists revealed the J. Paul Getty Museum had been buying looted pieces. “A breathtaking tale that I guarantee will keep you reading late into the night” (New York Times bestselling author Kurt Eichenwald).

At age 18, Stacey Lannert killed her sexually abusive father and received a life sentence — one that was commuted 18 years later. She reflects on justice and sisterhood in this “devastating and important” memoir (New York Times bestselling author Naomi Wolf).