True Crime

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by James Richmond (Author)Discover the harrowing real-life story of the infamous BTK killer. Uncovering the disturbing true story of an unhinged psychopath and his nightmarish killing spree, this morbidly fascinating biography explores the twisted psychology of the infamous BTK killer, offering an unparalleled glimpse into the life and crimes of Dennis Lynn Rader.Delving into his disturbing childhood tendencies, his strange and unsettling fantasies, and the murders that struck fear into the h...

The A to Z Encyclopedia of Serial Killers

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Report copyright infringementby Harold Schechter (Author)Bestselling true-crime writer Harold Schechter, a leading authority on serial killers, and coauthor David Everitt offer a guided tour through the bizarre and blood-chilling world of serial murder. Through hundreds of detailed entries that span the entire spectrum -- the shocking crimes, the infamous perpetrators, and much more -- they examine all angles of a gruesome cultural phenomenon that grips our imagination. From Art (both by and ...

The Last Meal Cookbook: The Story of the Most Notorious Killers Told on a Plate

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Report copyright infringementby Abigail Hibbard (Author)Ever wondered what it would be like to get a taste of murder? Well, now you can! Take a trip to three states and find in each a recipe based around one criminal's last meal, as well as reading about some of their crimes, the history of death row, and the whole idea of a last meal. From the well known killers to the ones that flew under the true crime junkie's radar, there is an interesting story on every page, and can be sizzling on your...

Brain Games - Criminal Mind Puzzles - Spiral

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by Publications International Ltd (Author), Brain Games (Author)Think like a detective to solve more than 120 challenging crime-themed puzzles! Test your memory against quizzes about true crime accounts. Decipher messages hidden in codes and unscramble anagrams to crack passwords. Brain teasers ask you to use logic to track down criminals, find witnesses, and test alibis. Test your verbal skills with crime-themed crosswords, true-crime cryptograms, and word ladders. Examine fingerpr...

Brain Games - True Detective Word Search Puzzles - Spiral

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by Publications International Ltd (Author), Brain Games (Author)Solve word search puzzles about famous mysterious TV shows and movies, deduce missing pieces, and go from crime scene to courtroom. All these added twists and angles will leave you feeling mentally refreshed and ready to think outside the box -- or letter grid Spiral bound 192 pages Number of Pages: 192 Dimensions: 0.4 x 9 x 7.6 IN Publication Date: December 01, 2018

Mountain Mafia: Organized Crime in the Rockies - Paperback

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by Betty L. Alt (Author), Sandra K. Wells (Author)MOUNTAIN MAFIA IS A BRIEF HISTORY OF THE BLACK HAND AND MAFIA in the Rocky Mountain region. It brings to life some of the more colorful leaders in the West's organized crime operations throughout the 20th century, including Roma, Colletti, and the Smaldones. Especially examined is the famous court case of "Scotty" Spinuzzi, who was acquitted of murder "because no one saw the bullet leave the gun." Also mentioned is the connection these western...

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by Alan Brown (Author)Kentucky is known primarily for horse racing, bourbon and fried chicken, but the Dark and Bloody Ground has a mysterious side as well. Kentuckians talk about their own Hillbilly Beast, believed to have frightened campers at Mammoth Cave National Park. The gnarled and twisted Witches' Tree is a favorite on Louisville ghost tours. Kentucky's UFO incidents--like Thomas Mantell's mysterious plane crash, the Hopkinsville alien attack and the Paintsville train-UFO crash--are a...

Broken: The Suspicious Death of Alydar and the End of Horse Racing's Golden Age

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Report copyright infringementby Fred M. Kray (Author)One fateful winter night, a famous racehorse mysteriously broke his leg while alone in his stall. An investigation ensued, but the real story has never been told...until now. It was a cool, quiet evening at Calumet Farm, where the most valuable racehorses-including the prolific stallion Alydar-had settled into their stalls for the evening. Alton Stone, filling in for the regular night watchman, completed his rounds at the barn. Although not...

Listening and Talking to Your Sexually Abused Child: A Brief Beginning Guide for Parents of Children Victimized by Child Molestation, Rape, or Incest - Paperback

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by Lynn Daugherty (Author)Your child was sexually abused You want to help . . . but how? Respected Clinical Psychologist Dr. Lynn Daugherty guides you as you listen and talk to your sexually abused child. Develop a stronger relationship with your son or daughter as you start the journey toward recovery from child molestation, rape, or incest. You can . . . Support your child, through listening and talking. Gain confidence in your own communication skills. Build a solid foundation for future ...

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Report copyright infringementby Alexia Jones Helsley (Author)Beaufort's long history of wickedness stretches back to 1562, when Captain Jean Ribaut built the ill-fated French outpost Charlesfort on Parris Island, eventually destroyed by mutiny and starvation. Colonial Beaufortonians were no strangers to thwarting the law, from the murder of Charles Purry to the priestly misbehavior of Reverend William Peaseley. The Revolutionary War brought civil strife to the area in the form of bands of out...

The Richard Streicher Jr. Murder: Ypsilanti's Depot Town Mystery - Paperback

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by Gregory Fournier (Author)During the depths of the Great Depression in Ypsilanti, Michigan, a seven-year-old boy is found frozen to death under the Frog Island footbridge in Depot Town after being reported missing the night before by his parents. Upon examination, the Washtenaw County coroner discovers the child is the victim of foul play.After three years of investigation, the Ypsilanti and Michigan state police are no closer to making an arrest than they were when Richard Streicher Jr.'s ...

Shergar: A True Crime Story of Kidnapping, Racehorse and Politics - Paperback

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by Conrad Bauer (Author)A true crime story set in Ireland and involving kidnapping, the IRA and a phenomenal racehorse named Shergar. Who Kidnap Shergar? A mystery that has baffled authorities for years...Ask anyone in Great Britain or Ireland about famous racehorses and they'll likely have only one name to tell you. Shergar. At his peak, Shergar was one of the most elegant, powerful, and successful racehorses in the history of the sport. By the time he retired, his reputation alone was enoug...

Serial Killers: An Adult Coloring Book Full of Famous Serial Killers For True Crime Fans - Paperback

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by Fred E. Vorhees (Author)Serial Killers: An Adult Coloring Book Full of Famous Serial Killers For True Crime FansTrue crime fans, serial killer enthusiasts, and eccentrics alike discover a creative and healthy way to express yourself, relieve stress, and explore those repressed and darker human aspects of your psyche.This book contains over 30 of the most infamous and notorious serial killers (Including the likes of Ted Bundy, Dennis Rader, and Ed Gein). Experience their stories in a novel ...

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by Warren Goulding (Author)Indigenous women in Canada have been the victims of violence for decades. Mostly, the horrific crimes have been ignored, the victims and their families silenced by indifference and racism.Before there was a national inquiry into this national scandal, before it was revealed that thousands of First Nations, Métis and Inuit women had been murdered or were missing, journalist Warren Goulding exposed the sad truth behind the killing of four women in Saskatchewan and Alb...

Appalachian Nightmares: The Top 10 Creepy Creatures of the Mountains

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Report copyright infringementby Edward Turner (Author)Immerse yourself in the chilling world of "Appalachian Nightmares: The Top 10 Creepy Creatures of the Mountains." This captivating book delves into the eerie folklore and spine-tingling legends that have echoed through the misty valleys and rugged peaks of the Appalachian Mountains. From the legendary Mothman to the mysterious Wampus Cat, it unveils the ten most bone-chilling and enigmatic creatures that haunt the region.Through a blend of...

His Garden: Conversations With A Serial Killer - Paperback

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by Anne K. Howard (Author)A monster was on a killing spree. In just nine months, seven people went missing; all of their bodies eventually discovered in a wooded lot behind a suburban strip mall. But the investigation that led law enforcement to their suspect, William Devin Howell, is only part of the story behind HIS GARDEN: Conversations With A Serial Killer. A practicing attorney, author Anne K. Howard first contacted Howell while he was serving a fifteen-year sentence for the murder of o...

Scotland Yard: A History of the London Police Force's Most Infamous Murder Cases

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Report copyright infringementby Simon Read (Author)A riveting true-crime history of London's first modern police force as told through its most notorious murder cases. The idea of "Scotland Yard" is steeped in atmospheric stories of foggy London streets, murder by lamplight, and fiendish killers pursued by gentleman detectives. From its establishment in 1829 through the eve of World War II, Scotland Yard--the world's first modern, professional, and centrally organized police force--set new st...

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Report copyright infringementby Christopher Mason (Author)The Art of the Steal tells the story of several larger-than-life figures - the billionaire tycoon Alfred Taubman; the most powerful woman in the art world, Dede Brooks; and the wily British executive Christopher Davidge - who conspired to cheat their clients out of millions of dollars. It offers an unprecedented look inside this secretive, glamorous, gold-plated industry, describing just how Sotheby's and Christie's grew from clubby, a...

Inside the Brotherhood: Explosive Secrets of the Freemasons - Paperback

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by Martin Short (Author)Explosive Secrets of the Freemasons When the House of Commons Affairs Committee recently recommended that police officers, magistrates, judges and crown officers should publicly register their masonic membership, it was vary largely thanks to the ammunition provided by Martin Short's investigative tour de force. His inside the Brotherhood carried on the pioneering work begun by Stephen Knight's explosive of the Brotherhood. Number of Pages: 720 Dimensions: 1.78 x 8 x 5...

Mystery At The Blue Sea Cottage: A True Story of Murder in San Diego's Jazz Age - Paperback

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by James Stewart (Author)Set in Jazz Age San Diego against the backdrop of yellow journalism, notorious Hollywood scandals, Prohibition corruption and a lively culture war, Mystery At The Blue Sea Cottage tells the intriguing true crime story of a beautiful dancer, a playboy actor, and a debonair doctor. In January 1923, 20-year-old Fritzie Mann left home for a remote cottage by the sea to meet a man whose identity she had revealed to no one. The next morning, the barely clad body of the beau...

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Report copyright infringementby Jack Steen (Author)They arrive alive. They always leave dead.But first, they give me their confessions.My name is Jack Steen. That name shouldn't mean anything to you. Unless you're about to die. And then I'm your bloody guardian angel. I work as a night nurse in the Asylum for the criminally insane.My name is the only real name you'll find in this book. I won't tell you which hospital I work at. I won't tell you the names of those dying. But I won't lie to you...

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Report copyright infringementby David Simon (Author)Author BiographyDavid Simon is a Baltimore-based journalist, author and television producer. A former crime reporter for the Baltimore Sun, he is the creator of the celebrated HBO series The Wire, which depicts the political and socioeconomic fissures in an American city. His other television credits include the NBC drama Homicide and HBO's The Corner, Generation Kill, Treme, Show Me A Hero, The Deuce, and The Plot Against America. The autho...

Cold Case Foundation: How a Team of Experts Solves Murders and Missing Persons Cases

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Report copyright infringementby Gregory M. Cooper (Author), Thomas McHoes (Author), John E. Douglas (Foreword by)Follow the most riveting cases of an elite investigative team of volunteers brought together by a famed FBI Profiler dedicated to solving crimes no one else could When Gregory M. Cooper, former head of the FBI's Behavioral Sciences Unit, founded the Cold Case Foundation in 2013, he had high expectations, but couldn't anticipate the level of response. What started with just a half-d...

Ayotzinapa Y Nuestras Sombras / Ayotzinapa and Our Shadows

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Report copyright infringementby Federico Mastrogiovanni (Author)Qué se puede hacer cuando se sabe que las instituciones de un país las conforman personas despiadadas sin escrúpulos? Qué se hace cuando la misma sociedad está integrada por ciudadanos que no sólo permiten, sino que llevan a cabo, participan, apoyan, sostienen, callan, esconden, encubren, ciento doce mil desapariciones de personas? Con qué fuerza se sigue adelante? Y también, cómo y por qué, a pesar de todo, se sigue luchand...

Brain Games - Unsolved Cases: More Than 160 Puzzles about Crime and Detection

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Report copyright infringementby Publications International Ltd (Author), Brain Games (Author)Use your powers of logic, focus, memory, and attention to detail to solve these crime-themed puzzles! You're the detective--find clues, decipher codes, unravel the mystery, and track the criminal. Includes more than 160 puzzles. Puzzle types include cryptograms, anagrams, addagrams, mazes, word ladders, fingerprint matches, logic puzzles, and visual puzzles that challenge your powers of observati...

Murder Has a Public Face: Crime and Punishment in the Speed Graphic Era

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Report copyright infringementby Larry Millett (Author), William Swanson (Foreword by)In his popular Strange Days, Dangerous Nights, Larry Millett delivered Weegee-style images of midwestern noir from the photo files of the St. Paul Pioneer Press. He returns with a focus on the "dangerous"-murder cases from the forties and fifties, memorialized in telling photographs. There is Arthur DeZeler, accused of sinking his wife's body in a northern lake. Laura Miller, who ran for help after gunshots k...

A Dictionary of True Crime: A Reference Guide to the Dark and Curious Crimes of British History

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Report copyright infringementby Stephen Wade (Author)A comprehensive A-Z guide to notorious and lesser-known extreme crimes, criminals, and legal cases from the 17th century to today.A Dictionary of True Crime is a guide to the most compelling cases of extreme and violent crime in the writing files, from the 17th century to present day. Amongst notorious criminals like Jack the Ripper and the Moors Murderers, lesser-known but provoking cases which have occupied the writer's mind for some time...

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Report copyright infringementby Rj Roger (Author), Joost Elffers (Author)For readers of Machiavelli's THE PRINCE, Sun Tzu's THE ART OF WAR, and Robert Greene's THE 48 LAWS OF POWER, a riveting history of the Mafia in America, the undeniable sweep and power of the Five Families, and their Machiavellian strategies--all condensed into an electrifying guidebook for understanding and harnessing the Mafia's philosophy of successfully rising within any hierarchy (legally, of course). A captivating ...

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Report copyright infringementby Frank Dimatteo (Author), Michael Benson (Author)Long before Brooklyn was known as the world's hippest neighborhood, it was the deadliest - the seedy, dangerous underbelly of New York City, where mobsters and gangs could commit murder and dump dead bodies without getting caught. For more than a hundred years, the Red Hook section of Brooklyn was Ground Zero for organized crime. Whoever controlled the piers controlled everything. From the infamous Irish gang know...

Trial by Ambush: Murder, Injustice, and the Truth about the Case of Barbara Graham

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Report copyright infringementby Marcia Clark (Author)In this dramatic true account about the power of sensationalized crime, one woman's case is exposed for its sexism, flagrant disregard for the truth, and, ultimately, the dangers posed by an unbridled prosecution.Unwanted and neglected from birth, Barbara Graham had to overcome the odds just to survive. Her beauty was both a blessing and a curse--offering her too many options of all the wrong kind. Her innate sensitivity left her vulnerable...

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Report copyright infringementby Emmanuel Carrère (Author), John Lambert (Translator)ONE OF THE WASHINGTON POST'S TEN BEST BOOKS OF 2024 One of the London Times's Nine Best Literary Nonfiction Books of the Year "Extraordinary . . . Absolutely gripping." --Chris Power, The Guardian "Moving and masterful . . . [A] magnificent book." --Becca Rothfeld, The Washington PostA moving, hard-hitting account of the Paris attacks trial by France's leading nonfiction writer. Nearly every day for ten months...

The Little Book of Cults: A Pocket Guide to the World's Most Notorious Cults

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Report copyright infringementby Jamie King (Author)Explore the chilling world of cults, from manipulation to murder, in this gripping pocket guide From brainwashing and blackmail to manipulation and murder, explore the terrifying world of cults in this pocket guide The strange and disturbing world of cults is fascinating and horrifying in equal measure. Led by charismatic and deceptively charming leaders, these shadowy organizations lure people in with promises of good futures and fortune, a...