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The Wager

A Tale of Shipwreck, Mutiny and Murder

by David Grann ...

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • From the author of Killers of the Flower Moon, a page-turning story of shipwreck, survival, and savagery, culminating in a court martial that reveals a shocking truth. The powerful narrative reveals the deeper meaning of the events on The Wager, showing that it was not only the captain and crew who ended up on trial, but the very idea of empire.A Best Book of the ... Read more

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#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • From the author of Killers of the Flower Moon, a page-turning story of shipwreck, survival, and savagery, culminating in a court martial that reveals a shocking truth. The powerful narrative reveals the deeper meaning of the events on The Wager, showing that it was not only the captain and crew who ended up on trial, but the very idea of empire.A Best Book of the
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The Cases That Haunt Us

From Jack the Ripper to Jon Benet Ramsey, The FBI's Legendary Mindhunter Sheds New Light on the Mysteries That Won't Go Away

by Mark Olshaker, John E. Douglas ...

The #1 New York Times bestselling authors of Mindhunter revisit eight of the most infamous true crime cases of all time—from Jack the Ripper and the Zodiac Killer to JonBenet Ramsey—in this updated 25th anniversary edition exploring unsolved murders, FBI criminal profiling, and forensic science.Violent. Provocative. Shocking. Call them what you want…but don’t call them open and shut.Did Lizzie ... Read more

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The #1 New York Times bestselling authors of Mindhunter revisit eight of the most infamous true crime cases of all time—from Jack the Ripper and the Zodiac Killer to JonBenet Ramsey—in this updated 25th anniversary edition exploring unsolved murders, FBI criminal profiling, and forensic science.Violent. Provocative. Shocking. Call them what you want…but don’t call them open and shut.Did Lizzie
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The League of Lady Poisoners

Illustrated True Stories of Dangerous Women

by Lisa Perrin ...

A feast for the senses, this sumptuously illustrated book will introduce you to some of the most infamous women throughout world history, united by their shared taste for poison. Welcome to the League of Lady Poisoners.This riveting and well-researched volume by Lisa Perrin weaves together the stories of more than twenty-five accused women poisoners, exploring the circumstances and skill sets that ... Read more

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A feast for the senses, this sumptuously illustrated book will introduce you to some of the most infamous women throughout world history, united by their shared taste for poison. Welcome to the League of Lady Poisoners.This riveting and well-researched volume by Lisa Perrin weaves together the stories of more than twenty-five accused women poisoners, exploring the circumstances and skill sets that
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The Five

The Untold Lives of the Women Killed by Jack the Ripper

by Hallie Rubenhold ...

Winner of the Baillie Gifford Prize for Nonfiction and of the Goodreads Choice Award for History & BiographyThe award-winning, best-selling true crime book that changes the narrative of the “Ripper” murders foreverPolly, Annie, Elisabeth, Catherine, and Mary Jane are famous for the same thing, though they never met. They came from some of London’s wealthiest and poorest neighborhoods, from the ... Read more

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Winner of the Baillie Gifford Prize for Nonfiction and of the Goodreads Choice Award for History & BiographyThe award-winning, best-selling true crime book that changes the narrative of the “Ripper” murders foreverPolly, Annie, Elisabeth, Catherine, and Mary Jane are famous for the same thing, though they never met. They came from some of London’s wealthiest and poorest neighborhoods, from the
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London Falling

A Mysterious Death in a Gilded City and a Family's Search for Truth

by Patrick Radden Keefe ...

**#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • From the bestselling, prizewinning author of Say Nothing and Empire of Pain, a spellbinding account of a family devastated by the sudden death of their nineteen-year-old son, only to discover that he had created a secret life which drew him into the dangerous criminal underworld that lies beneath London’s glittering surface“Another blockbuster feat of reportage. . ... Read more

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**#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • From the bestselling, prizewinning author of Say Nothing and Empire of Pain, a spellbinding account of a family devastated by the sudden death of their nineteen-year-old son, only to discover that he had created a secret life which drew him into the dangerous criminal underworld that lies beneath London’s glittering surface“Another blockbuster feat of reportage. .
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Ruby Ridge

The Truth and Tragedy of the Randy Weaver Family

by Jess Walter ...

With a new introduction“The most comprehensive, even-handed and best written account of Ruby Ridge currently in print.” — Washington TimesFrom #1 New York Times bestselling author of Beautiful Ruins, Jess Walter, here is the story of what happened on Ruby Ridge: the tragic and unlikely series of events that destroyed a family, brought down the number-two man in the FBI, and left in its wake a ... Read more

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With a new introduction“The most comprehensive, even-handed and best written account of Ruby Ridge currently in print.” — Washington TimesFrom #1 New York Times bestselling author of Beautiful Ruins, Jess Walter, here is the story of what happened on Ruby Ridge: the tragic and unlikely series of events that destroyed a family, brought down the number-two man in the FBI, and left in its wake a
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The Flawless

A Drag Queen Citizen Detective and the Forgotten Truth of the Houston Mass Murders

by Diana Tourjee ...

The untold story of one of America's most notorious serial killings and the remarkable drag queen whose boots-on-the-ground detective work revealed the dark underbelly of Houston's gay elite.In 2014, journalist Diana Tourjee came upon a dusty, typewritten manuscript. She had been archiving the work of a famous drag queen known as Flawless Mother Sabrina, who was once a star of stage and screen, ... Read more

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The untold story of one of America's most notorious serial killings and the remarkable drag queen whose boots-on-the-ground detective work revealed the dark underbelly of Houston's gay elite.In 2014, journalist Diana Tourjee came upon a dusty, typewritten manuscript. She had been archiving the work of a famous drag queen known as Flawless Mother Sabrina, who was once a star of stage and screen,
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The Best True Crime Stories of the Year 2026

Edited by Jim Clemente, Michael Pintauro ...

Series series Best True Crime Stories
Former FBI special agent, author, and television writer/producer Jim Clemente selects the best true crime writing from the past year, aided by series editor Michael Pintauro, to produce an eclectic lineup of fascinating, mysterious, and provocative true tales.The second edition of this annual collection offers a fascinating variety of essays and expertly reported crime stories, taken from regional ... Read more

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Former FBI special agent, author, and television writer/producer Jim Clemente selects the best true crime writing from the past year, aided by series editor Michael Pintauro, to produce an eclectic lineup of fascinating, mysterious, and provocative true tales.The second edition of this annual collection offers a fascinating variety of essays and expertly reported crime stories, taken from regional
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Deranged

The Shocking True Story of America's Most Fiendish Killer

by Harold Schechter ...

Harold Schechter brings his expertise to the shocking historical true crime story of early 20th-century serial killer Albert Fish in Deranged, which reveals the life and crimes of a grandfatherly figure who kidnapped and murdered children.“America’s principal chronicler of its greatest psychopathic killers” (The Boston Book Review), Harold Schechter shatters the myth that violent crime is a modern ... Read more

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Harold Schechter brings his expertise to the shocking historical true crime story of early 20th-century serial killer Albert Fish in Deranged, which reveals the life and crimes of a grandfatherly figure who kidnapped and murdered children.“America’s principal chronicler of its greatest psychopathic killers” (The Boston Book Review), Harold Schechter shatters the myth that violent crime is a modern
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The House of Gucci

A True Story of Murder, Madness, Glamour, and Greed

by Sara Gay Forden ...

NOW A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE from director Ridley Scott, starring Lady Gaga and Adam DriverWho killed Maurizio Gucci? Discover the sensational true story of murder, madness, glamour, and greed that shook the Gucci dynasty–and inspired the blockbuster film.“A riveting account ... has the holding power and pace of an engaging novel.” —BloombergOn the morning of March 27, 1995, four quick shots cracked ... Read more

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NOW A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE from director Ridley Scott, starring Lady Gaga and Adam DriverWho killed Maurizio Gucci? Discover the sensational true story of murder, madness, glamour, and greed that shook the Gucci dynasty–and inspired the blockbuster film.“A riveting account ... has the holding power and pace of an engaging novel.” —BloombergOn the morning of March 27, 1995, four quick shots cracked
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Conquests and Cultures

An International History

by Thomas Sowell ...

Focusing on four major cultural areas, this meticulously researched book reveals patterns of human behavior that help explain the role of cultural evolution in economic, social, and political development.**"Sowell writes with grace and clarity." —**Washington PostConquests and Cultures is the culmination of 15 years of research and travels that have taken the author completely around the world ... Read more

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Focusing on four major cultural areas, this meticulously researched book reveals patterns of human behavior that help explain the role of cultural evolution in economic, social, and political development.**"Sowell writes with grace and clarity." —**Washington PostConquests and Cultures is the culmination of 15 years of research and travels that have taken the author completely around the world
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Portrait of a Monster

Joran van der Sloot, a Murder in Peru, and the Natalee Holloway Mystery

by Lisa Pulitzer, Cole Thompson ...

From a pair of New York Times bestselling authors with unparalleled access comes an in-depth account of the manhunt for Joran van der Sloot, one of the most reviled accused criminals in the worldIn May 2005, Natalee Holloway disappeared from a high school trip to Aruba. Five years to the day later, twenty-one-year-old Stephany Flores was reported missing in Lima, Peru. Implicated in both crimes ... Read more

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From a pair of New York Times bestselling authors with unparalleled access comes an in-depth account of the manhunt for Joran van der Sloot, one of the most reviled accused criminals in the worldIn May 2005, Natalee Holloway disappeared from a high school trip to Aruba. Five years to the day later, twenty-one-year-old Stephany Flores was reported missing in Lima, Peru. Implicated in both crimes
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Mindhunter

Inside the FBI's Elite Serial Crime Unit

by John E. Douglas, Mark Olshaker ...

Now a Netflix original seriesDiscover the classic, behind-the-scenes chronicle of John E. Douglas’ twenty-five-year career in the FBI Investigative Support Unit, where he used psychological profiling to delve into the minds of the country’s most notorious serial killers and criminals.In chilling detail, the legendary Mindhunter takes us behind the scenes of some of his most gruesome, fascinating, ... Read more

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Now a Netflix original seriesDiscover the classic, behind-the-scenes chronicle of John E. Douglas’ twenty-five-year career in the FBI Investigative Support Unit, where he used psychological profiling to delve into the minds of the country’s most notorious serial killers and criminals.In chilling detail, the legendary Mindhunter takes us behind the scenes of some of his most gruesome, fascinating,
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Blood in the Water

The Untold Story of a Family Tragedy

by Casey Sherman ...

"Blood in the Water is a twisty true crime narrative of greed, suspicion, and revenge, taking us from the high seas to the mansion of an enormously wealthy family. Compelling and cinematic, it keeps you guessing about the complicated family at the heart of this saga until the very last page." —Shawn Cohen, New York Times bestselling author of College Girl, MissingTroubled waters hide deadly ... Read more

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"Blood in the Water is a twisty true crime narrative of greed, suspicion, and revenge, taking us from the high seas to the mansion of an enormously wealthy family. Compelling and cinematic, it keeps you guessing about the complicated family at the heart of this saga until the very last page." —Shawn Cohen, New York Times bestselling author of College Girl, MissingTroubled waters hide deadly
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Trailed

One Woman's Quest to Solve the Shenandoah Murders

by Kathryn Miles ...

A riveting account of the infamous unsolved murder of two remarkable women in Shenandoah National Park, by a journalist with unprecedented access to all key elements of the case. This story reveals the challenges of wilderness forensics, the failures of our justice system, and offers an important examination of the lack of safety for women in our wild places.They must have been followed. That’s ... Read more

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A riveting account of the infamous unsolved murder of two remarkable women in Shenandoah National Park, by a journalist with unprecedented access to all key elements of the case. This story reveals the challenges of wilderness forensics, the failures of our justice system, and offers an important examination of the lack of safety for women in our wild places.They must have been followed. That’s
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The Killer and Frank Lloyd Wright

The True Story of Mass Murder in Paradise

by Casey Sherman ...

The scandal. The genius. The murder that shocked America.Frank Lloyd Wright was more than the mind behind America's most iconic buildings—he was a man whose turbulent private life captivated a nation. The famous architect's stormy marriage to Kitty Wright and his infamous affair with another woman, Mamah Borthwick, ignited one of the country's first celebrity scandals, splashed across headlines ... Read more

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The scandal. The genius. The murder that shocked America.Frank Lloyd Wright was more than the mind behind America's most iconic buildings—he was a man whose turbulent private life captivated a nation. The famous architect's stormy marriage to Kitty Wright and his infamous affair with another woman, Mamah Borthwick, ignited one of the country's first celebrity scandals, splashed across headlines
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What the Dead Know

Learning About Life as a New York City Death Investigator

by Barbara Butcher ...

A “remarkably candid and sensitive” (The Wall Street Journal) true crime memoir from Barbara Butcher, a trailblazing New York City death investigator, who reveals the untold stories behind more than 5,500 death scenes, including the nation’s most horrific tragedy: the 9/11 attacks.When Barbara Butcher was early in her recovery from alcoholism, she found an unexpected lifeline in a job at the ... Read more

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A “remarkably candid and sensitive” (The Wall Street Journal) true crime memoir from Barbara Butcher, a trailblazing New York City death investigator, who reveals the untold stories behind more than 5,500 death scenes, including the nation’s most horrific tragedy: the 9/11 attacks.When Barbara Butcher was early in her recovery from alcoholism, she found an unexpected lifeline in a job at the
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The French Quarter

An Informal History Of The New Orleans Underworld

by Herbert Asbury ...

For over a century the French Quarter was the center of a city of sin and gaiety unique on the North American continent.The development of the New Orleans of legend was fostered by an improbable mixture of Creoles, river gamblers, pirates, politicians, reckless women, adventuring aristocrats, and some of the world's most daring entrepreneurs.Anyone who wants to know the French Quarter must read ... Read more

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For over a century the French Quarter was the center of a city of sin and gaiety unique on the North American continent.The development of the New Orleans of legend was fostered by an improbable mixture of Creoles, river gamblers, pirates, politicians, reckless women, adventuring aristocrats, and some of the world's most daring entrepreneurs.Anyone who wants to know the French Quarter must read
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Only God Can Judge Me

The Many Lives of Tupac Shakur

by Jeff Pearlman ...

Spotify Best Audiobooks of the Year • Boston Globe Best Books of the Year • Guardian Best Music Books of the Year • Mother Jones Best Books of the Year • Rolling Stone Best Music Books of the Year“Jeff Pearlman breaks down Tupac’s life like a veteran sportswriter examining a dynasty. This detailed look at his life is the work of a writer who understands the ego of greatness.”—Chuck D“Pearlman ... Read more

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Spotify Best Audiobooks of the Year • Boston Globe Best Books of the Year • Guardian Best Music Books of the Year • Mother Jones Best Books of the Year • Rolling Stone Best Music Books of the Year“Jeff Pearlman breaks down Tupac’s life like a veteran sportswriter examining a dynasty. This detailed look at his life is the work of a writer who understands the ego of greatness.”—Chuck D“Pearlman
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The Vampire's Cult

The Untold Story of Obsession, Control, and a Shocking Small-Town Murder

by Chet Hardin ...

A self-proclaimed vampire.His harem of "witches."And the small-town murder that shocked America.When twenty-four-year-old Sydney Loofe disappeared after a Tinder date, the quiet town of Wilber, Nebraska was stunned. Days later, her dismembered body was found scattered across nearby fields—and the horrifying truth began to emerge. Sydney hadn't just met the wrong man. She had crossed paths with a ... Read more

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A self-proclaimed vampire.His harem of "witches."And the small-town murder that shocked America.When twenty-four-year-old Sydney Loofe disappeared after a Tinder date, the quiet town of Wilber, Nebraska was stunned. Days later, her dismembered body was found scattered across nearby fields—and the horrifying truth began to emerge. Sydney hadn't just met the wrong man. She had crossed paths with a
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The Road to Jonestown

Jim Jones and Peoples Temple

by Jeff Guinn ...

An Edgar Award Finalist for Best Fact Crime“A thoroughly readable, thoroughly chilling account of a brilliant con man and his all-too vulnerable prey” (The Boston Globe)—the definitive story of preacher Jim Jones, who was responsible for the Jonestown Massacre, the largest murder-suicide in American history, by the New York Times bestselling author of Manson.In the 1950s, a young Indianapolis ... Read more

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An Edgar Award Finalist for Best Fact Crime“A thoroughly readable, thoroughly chilling account of a brilliant con man and his all-too vulnerable prey” (The Boston Globe)—the definitive story of preacher Jim Jones, who was responsible for the Jonestown Massacre, the largest murder-suicide in American history, by the New York Times bestselling author of Manson.In the 1950s, a young Indianapolis
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Manson

The Life and Times of Charles Manson

by Jeff Guinn ...

The New York Times bestselling, authoritative account of the life of Charles Manson, filled with surprising new information and previously unpublished photographs: “A riveting, almost Dickensian narrative…four stars” (People).More than forty years ago Charles Manson and his mostly female commune killed nine people during thin 1969 Tate-LaBianca murders, among them the pregnant actress Sharon Tate. ... Read more

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The New York Times bestselling, authoritative account of the life of Charles Manson, filled with surprising new information and previously unpublished photographs: “A riveting, almost Dickensian narrative…four stars” (People).More than forty years ago Charles Manson and his mostly female commune killed nine people during thin 1969 Tate-LaBianca murders, among them the pregnant actress Sharon Tate.
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Guilty Creatures

Sex, God, and Murder in Tallahassee, Florida

by Mikita Brottman ...

From critically acclaimed author Mikita Brottman, a true “psychological thriller as intricately organized as a Hitchcock movie” (Madison Smartt Bell, author All Souls’ Rising) about sex, religion, and murder in the deep South.Mike and Denise Williams had a tight knit, seemingly unbreakable bond with childhood friends, Brian and Kathy Winchester. The two couples were devout, hardworking Baptists ... Read more

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From critically acclaimed author Mikita Brottman, a true “psychological thriller as intricately organized as a Hitchcock movie” (Madison Smartt Bell, author All Souls’ Rising) about sex, religion, and murder in the deep South.Mike and Denise Williams had a tight knit, seemingly unbreakable bond with childhood friends, Brian and Kathy Winchester. The two couples were devout, hardworking Baptists
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Unsolved Murders

by Amber Hunt, Emily G. Thompson ...

MURDERS THAT DEFY DETECTION.Discover the stories behind some of the most infamous unsolved murders of the last century, including the Black Dahlia, the Zodiac Killer and the JonBenét Ramsey case.Detailing essential evidence.Profiling key suspects.Tracking police investigations.Sorting facts from speculation. ... Read more

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MURDERS THAT DEFY DETECTION.Discover the stories behind some of the most infamous unsolved murders of the last century, including the Black Dahlia, the Zodiac Killer and the JonBenét Ramsey case.Detailing essential evidence.Profiling key suspects.Tracking police investigations.Sorting facts from speculation.
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