True Crime

Corruption is one of the biggest global issues, ahead of extreme poverty, unemployment, the rising cost of food and energy, climate change and terrorism. It is thought to be one of the principal causes of poverty around the globe. Its significance...

Robert Graysmith's New York Times bestselling account of the desperate hunt for a serial killer and his own investigation of California's unsolved Zodiac murders. A sexual sadist, the Zodiac killer took pleasure in torture and murder. His first v...

A vital exposé for both our history and our present day, American Scare tells the riveting story of how the Florida government destroyed the lives of Black and queer citizens in the twentieth century. In January 1959, Art Copleston was escorted o...

Who or What is Behind the Cattle Mutilations? The cattle mutilation phenomenon is an ongoing mystery that has endured for almost 50 years. What have we learned, if anything, from the countless reports filed? Who or what is behind the death and dis...

Celine's dreams were as innocent as they come: to master the violin and bring her family back together. But one fateful night, curiosity led her to uncover a secret in her parents' room-a discovery that marked the end of her childhood and the begi...

Addiscombe is a fairly quiet suburb of south London, although it has a history which is quite unique. Legend tells how Addiscombe was nothing more than a group of farms until 1808, when the East India Company bought the Addiscombe Estate from Henr...

Citizen Wynn recounts the cautionary saga of uber-wealthy casino king Steve Wynn, who built a global gambling empire on fantasy, grift, and misogyny before hubris and #MeToo brought him down. Part Mafia history, part deeply researched social comme...

2015 Edgar Award NomineeBeekman Place, once one of the most exclusive addresses in Manhattan, had a curious way of making it into the tabloids in the 1930s: SKYSCRAPER SLAYER, BEAUTY SLAIN IN BATHTUB read the headlines. On Easter Sunday in 1937, t...

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERA BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR: Washington Post Maureen Corrigan, NPR Paste Seattle Times Entertainment Weekly Esquire Slate Buzzfeed Jezebel Philadelphia Inquirer Publishers Weekly Kirkus Reviews Library Journal Bustle...

Addiscombe is a fairly quiet suburb of south London, although it has a history which is quite unique. Legend tells how Addiscombe was nothing more than a group of farms until 1808, when the East India Company bought the Addiscombe Estate from Henr...

The Mahogany Mafia, the second book in Alacrity and Dispatch: The Chronicles of a Citizen-Soldier's Selfless Service, plunges readers into the untamed jungles of Honduras, where Adam Rousselle Sr.'s ambition to build a timber empire collides with ...

Has evidence been found that the Zodiac Killer was on the Stanford University campus in 1969 and 1971 ? Or is it just "One F of a Coincidence?" Are there reasonable explanations for discoveries in issues of the Stanford Daily and Stanford Chaparra...

This book covers the author's childhood through high school, college, and law school. It describes an unlikely entry into law school and an even more unlikely landing in a public defender's office as a criminal defense attorney. "The Lucky Lawyer"...

A southern gay college boy sets out for the Big Apple where a demonic Svengali lures the naïve student into the underworld of international drug smuggling. Upon arriving in Bombay, Louie -- now rechristened Eli -- detours to the mind-expanding ash...

What drove the inconspicuous sociopath to become a ruthless killer?During his nearly fifteen-year reign of terror, Ronald Lloyd Bailey's depraved obsession with sexual sadism held communities across southeast Michigan in a shroud of fear. From the...

STORM OF SUSPICION: The Karen Read Murder Trials is an electrifying, real-time courtroom thriller and the gripping personal account of author Kevin Lenihan's detailed examination of the evidence-both known and what he's discovered-as well as the d...

Wolves in Sheep's Clothing pulls back the curtain on the dark world of criminal predators-those who exploit, manipulate, and destroy from behind masks of normalcy. Written by veteran serial predator investigator Mike King, this book blends chillin...

An exquisite, lyrical foray into the world of deep-sea divers, the obsession and madness that oceans inspire in us, and the story of submarine inventor Peter Madsen's murder of journalist Kim Wall--a captivating blend of literary prose, science wr...

From John Douglas--the legendary FBI criminal profiler, #1 New York Times bestselling author, and inspiration for the Netflix show Mindhunter--comes a chilling journey inside the mind and crimes of Larry Gene Bell, one of the most dangerous serial...

"A thrilling page-turner about the pursuit of justice" (New York Post), this is the definitive story of the case against Jeffrey Epstein, Ghislaine Maxwell, and the corrupt system that supported them, told in thrilling detail by the lawyer who has...

The stranger-than-fiction story of the now-notorious Lowcountry clan, in all its Southern Gothic intensity--by an author with unparalleled access to and knowledge of the players, the history, and the place. The most famous man in South Carolina li...

What drove the inconspicuous sociopath to become a ruthless killer?During his nearly fifteen-year reign of terror, Ronald Lloyd Bailey's depraved obsession with sexual sadism held communities across southeast Michigan in a shroud of fear. From the...

Take a look into Pontotoc County, Oklahoma's past through this true crime memoir."[Allegedly] is amazing. So professional. So well-researched. So well written. I'm seriously blown away."- Marnie Vinge, Thriller Author ("Crazy For You," & "For ...

The gripping account of an extraordinary international narcotics case, as it unfolds on the streets of New York City.

Step into the dark and disturbing world of true crime with A Life for a Life: The World's Most Evil Serial Killers, a compelling compilation that explores the twisted minds and heinous acts of 23 of history's most notorious serial killers. This me...

Ever wanted to learn about the kidnap for ransom business?This book is for the families of those who have been kidnapped. It's for professional security managers, and it's for those with a fascination of true crime, who want to learn.Packed with r...

The 1890s was the tail end of the Gilded Age. It was not a "Golden Age," it was a veneer, and although the decade was specifically called "The Gay Nineties," the gaiety was generally reserved for the gilt-edged, top ten percenters. If you were a ...

"True-crime writing at its finest." --Dean Jobb, author of Empire of DeceptionA rich and fascinating history of Canada's first celebrity mobster, Rocco Perri--King of the Bootleggers--and the man who pursued him, Canada's first undercover Mountie,...

The thrilling, true story of a prolific criminal's many identities and exploits On the morning of July 3, 1915, John Pierpont Morgan Jr., one of the most famous names in finance, was entertaining guests at his sprawling Long Island estate when the...

Expert on the case, Michael Butterfield, brings you this compelling deep dive into one of the most chilling and perplexing unsolved murder cases of all time - that of the Zodiac Killer. The Zodiac Killer conducted a campaign of terror in the late ...

Time is running out.......Jews in South West France are being hunted. As the Nazis close in, a desperate man leaves a coded message for his sonEighty years later, powerful men will do anything to prevent the deciphering of this message.Former poli...

Martin MacNeill-a doctor, lawyer, and Mormon bishop-discovered his wife of thirty years dead in the bathtub of their home in Pleasant Grove, Utah, her face bearing the scars of a face-lift he'd persuaded her to have the week before. At first sight...

The Saga of a Brutal Murder Janet Siclari, a beautiful 35-year-old visitor to the Outer Banks, was found raped and fatally stabbed on the early morning of August 28, 1993, behind the iconic Carolinian hotel at Nags Head. After a long and intriguin...

STORM OF SUSPICION: The Karen Read Murder Trials is an electrifying, real-time courtroom thriller and the gripping personal account of author Kevin Lenihan's detailed examination of the evidence-both known and what he's discovered-as well as the d...

In a true crime memoir that spans ages and decades, author Richard Hanchett / Terry offers an intimate look at his life, recounting how he followed his heart and dreams and found that the answers he sought weren't the ones he expected.In the 1950s...

LONGING, LIES AND LOVEIn 1892, young English settler William Thompson suddenly dies an agonising death. His Auckland neighbours know of scandalous goings-on between his wife, Alice, and his best friend - who is soon on trial for murder. Meanwhile,...

For the first time, Lisa Pratta shares her story of going undercover as a whistleblower at a Big Pharma company and standing up to systemic corruption, greed, and harassment--all while caring for her special needs son as a single mother.When Lisa ...

Ruth Markel's tenacious fight for justice on behalf of the murder of her son, Dan Markel, and the struggle to be legally reunited with her grandchildren. Ruth Markel is the mother of the late Dan Markel, a noted law professor who was murdered in T...

While there have been other books about Aldrich Ames, Circle of Treason is the first account written by CIA agents who were key members of the CIA team that conducted the intense "Ames Mole Hunt." Sandra Grimes and Jeanne Vertefeuille were two of ...

A journey into the depths of inhumanity to discover what lies beneath the surface of a killer-a monster in human form or human in monster form?

A brilliant and bloody examination of the axe's foundational role in human history, from prehistoric violence, to war and executions, to newspaper headlines and popular culture. For as long as the axe has been in our hands, we have used it to kill...

It's 1992.Agent Adams is handed another missing persons case-this time, it's Julia Monroe, a twenty-four-year-old Harvard graduate who had only just returned to her family's Bethesda home.Julia vanishes without a trace. No signs of forced entry. N...

Even dedicated history buffs may not know the exciting-and disturbing--story of German spy activity in the U.S. before our nation's entry into the two World Wars. Mein Spy gives a firsthand documentation of German espionage and sabotage in the U.S...

During the 70's, the city of New York was plagued by street con artists committing swindles with losses exceeding a million dollars. The Queens confidence team consisting of NY City Detectives Ted Farce known as Backstage and Andy Camera known as ...

Remember When offers a diverse menu of stories that helped shape Oshkosh's historic past. Learn about an odd gentleman who made his living on street corners, challenging bystanders to stump him. Re-live a heinous crime in The Rocking Chair Murder ...

A gripping exposé from the front lines of law enforcement-where true crime obsession meets real-world consequences.As true crime explodes in popularity, few are asking the hard questions about what it all means-until now.David Lyons, retired homic...

Ivey, Badge 44 is a heartfelt tribute to a loving family man and police officer, who gave all to protect the city he loved. The aftermath would leave two families to process the effects of dealing with one of the most sinister criminals imaginable...

The tragic and mysterious death of Hazel Drew that inspired the cult hit TV show Twin Peaks, is finally solved by Dr. Jerry C. Drake.The legend of Hazel Drew spread through stories of her ghost haunting the woods where her body was found. It was ...

An investigation into the deaths of six Aboriginal women and the police responses that left families reeling 'If you think it's hard being a white woman in Australia, try being a black woman.' These were the words that set a team of journalists at...

The Mahogany Mafia: Murder and Conspiracy in the JungleThe second non-fiction book in Alacrity and Dispatch: The Chronicles of a Citizen-Soldier's Selfless Service immerses readers in a harrowing true story of jungle survival, betrayal, and the re...

This is a true story . . . my true story . . . and my prayer is that it will bring comfort and hope to those who may be experiencing a similar one. I had married my childhood sweetheart, and I believed with all my heart we had a rare, "fairy tale"...

Advice from an Army vet, a three-decade police patrolman and detective vet, private investigator and bodyguard, and a 50-year plus martial arts vet.What he advises is irreplaceable, investigated been-there, done-that information. All chiseled in f...

Dare to journey into the shadowy corners of the unexplained? Are you fascinated by the whispers of the unknown, the unanswered questions that linger in the human psyche? Prepare to have your perceptions challenged, your beliefs questioned, and you...

A trusted postmaster. A faulty computer system. A life ruined by lies.Signed, Sealed, Destroyed is the shocking true story of Scott Darlington - one of the victims of the UK's biggest miscarriage of justice.A gripping memoir of injustice, survival...

Britain is at war. But some battles are fought in the shadows.As Hitler's forces storm across Europe, the British government issues the call to arms. But not everyone is sent to the front. Detective Inspector Brakes is deemed too essential to the ...

"A personal how-to guide for investigative journalists, a twisted tale of a scam of huge proportions, and a really good read" (Bethany McLean, author of The Smartest Guys in the Room), this spellbinding true story follows a pair of award-winning C...

A true story of the largest exhumation of murder victims ever undertaken by the FBI, seeking justice for 200 familiesIn the shadows of Detroit's abandoned buildings and beneath the soil of county cemeteries lay hundreds of murder victims-buried an...

NATIONAL BESTSELLERMike Browne, host of the popular Canadian podcast Dark Poutine, chronicles some of his all-time favourite stories of true crime and dark history from Canada and around the world.Divided into four sections --Murders with a Twist,...