Browsing: True Crime

A New York Times bestselling author recounts her decades-long effort to solve her daughter’s shocking murder. “All of the elements of a suspenseful mystery are here — intrigue, turns and twists at every corner, cover-ups, and page-turning action; the sobering fact is that, this time, they’re true” (School Library Journal).

From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Devil in the White City, a true story of love,…

John Crutchley seemed to be living the American Dream. Good-looking and blessed with a genius level IQ, he had a…

In 1954, teenage friends Juliet and Pauline went on a walk with Pauline’s mother, Honorah — but Honorah didn’t return. This “well-researched” read (The Washington Post) delves into the shocking true story of the murder portrayed in the film Heavenly Creatures — and the sensational trial that followed.

This haunting read details the infamous murder of Kitty Genovese, who was stabbed on the streets of New York while dozens of bystanders did nothing to save her. More than a crime story, this is a study of human behavior that “evokes anger and anguish in equal measure” (The Advocate).

From his humble beginnings as a hit man for Al Capone to his rise to power as a ruthless mob boss, Sam Giancana’s crimes come to life in this New York Times bestseller. Brimming with “amazing and shocking disclosures” (New York Daily News).

A ”fascinating” New York Times bestseller (Michael Connelly): In 1911, two British heiresses traveled to the Pacific Northwest for Linda Hazzard’s “fasting treatment” — but instead found imprisonment and unimaginable horror at the hands of a malicious doctor. “Engrossing and compelling” (Ann Rule).

As a girl, Juliet Hulme participated in an unthinkable murder — and paid the price. As an adult, she changed her name to Anne Perry and wrote award-winning mystery novels. This gripping New York Times bestseller examines Anne’s life and the events that changed her forever. With over 60 five-star ratings on BookBub.

A New York Times bestseller and Edgar Award winner from “the dean of true crime authors” (The Washington Post): In a small Wyoming town, a trusted doctor took advantage of his female patients for 25 years — until he was brought to justice. “Chilling, unbelievably gripping… A classic” (Ann Rule).

From a #1 New York Times bestselling author comes the “fascinating” true story (Salon) of Vera Atkins, a master intelligence agent for the Allies who led a relentless covert campaign against Nazi Germany. “In the real world of spies, Vera Atkins was the boss” (Ian Fleming).