Browsing: True Crime

This “must-read” chronicle (Publishers Weekly) breathes new life into the infamous tale of H. H. Holmes, drawing on hundreds of unstudied letters and records to deliver stunning revelations about one of the first known serial killers in the United States. “Riveting” (New York Times bestselling author M. William Phelps).

In a Liverpool night club, the Canadian mobster said, “Are you guys cops?” Steve Jackson heard him. His blood ran cold.Jackson…

Adulting is a foreign concept to a man who spends all of his money on designer underwear and body waxing.Giovanni’s…

In 2012, 70 people were killed or wounded during an attack on a movie theater in Aurora, Colorado. A forensic psychiatrist draws from extensive interviews and personal records to piece together a chilling portrait of a mass murderer.

In this “gripping, fast-paced account” (Publishers Weekly starred review), attorney Sharon Muse shares the harrowing story of how Larry Morrison, her former client, kidnapped and nearly murdered her — and recounts her dogged fight for her life and for justice in a broken system.

With over 2,500 five-star Goodreads ratings: A forensic anthropologist reveals how her career has shaped her understanding of life and death — and how she’s helped solve numerous crimes. “A perceptive study of a subject both deeply uncomfortable and uncommonly engrossing” (Publishers Weekly).

Book One In A New True Crime Series From The New York Times Bestselling Author Of Monster And No Stone…

In 1965, the body of teenager Sylvia Likens was found in the basement of the house where she was staying. The perpetrators were other children in the house — as well as their mother, Sylvia’s temporary caretaker. This chilling read delves into the unbelievable crime.

“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.

“Compulsively readable” (Gregg Olsen): Alice and Gerald Uden seemed to be a typical couple living a quiet farm life in rural Missouri. But in 2013, a 40-year-old skeleton would reveal the chilling truth behind their union. “Fascinating and disturbing… A worthwhile read for true crime fans” (Booklist).