True Crime

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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...

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

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by 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 nothing seemed out of the ordina...

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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by 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 outlaws, and the early Federal y...

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 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...

BTK - Bind, Torture, Kill: The Horrifying True Crime Story of Serial Killer Dennis Rader - Paperback

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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...

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 - Hardcover

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by 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 standards for policing and inve...

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...

Convicting for Profits: The Priority of Filling Prisons over Justice for the Innocent

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Report copyright infringementby Robert Phillips (Author)The book delves into the systemic flaws present in the criminal justice system and shines a light on the unjust practices within the prison system. It meticulously unpacks the conditions under which inmates are effectively coerced into laboring under harsh and exploitative circumstances, essentially operating as a modern-day slave labor force. Furthermore, it discusses the process by which the goods produced by these inmates are distribu...

18 Tiny Deaths: The Untold Story of the Woman Who Invented Modern Forensics - Paperback

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by Bruce Goldfarb (Author), Judy Melinek (Introduction by)The fascinating story of the forgotten woman who pioneered forensic scienceAs America ramps up efforts toward victory in World War II, Frances Glessner Lee stands at the front of a wood-paneled classroom within Harvard Medical School and addresses the young men attending her seminar on the developing field of forensic science. A grandmother without a college degree, Lee may appear better suited for a life of knitting than of investigat...

The Last Days of John Lennon - Paperback

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by James Patterson (Author), Casey Sherman (With), Dave Wedge (With)Discover one of the greatest true crime stories in music history, as only James Patterson can tell it. With the Beatles, John Lennon surpasses his youthful dreams, achieving a level of superstardom that defies classification. "We were the best bloody band there was," he says. "There was nobody to touch us." Nobody except the original nowhere man, Mark David Chapman. Chapman once worshipped his idols from afar--but now harbors...

Stay Sexy & Don't Get Murdered: The Definitive How-To Guide - Paperback

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by Karen Kilgariff (Author), Georgia Hardstark (Author)The instant #1 New York Times and USA Today best seller by Karen Kilgariff and Georgia Hardstark, the voices behind the hit podcast My Favorite Murder now available in paperback. Includes special bonus material Sharing never-before-heard stories ranging from their struggles with depression, eating disorders, and addiction, Karen and Georgia irreverently recount their biggest mistakes and deepest fears, reflecting on the formative life ev...

The Crime Book: Big Ideas Simply Explained - Hardcover

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by DK (Author), Peter James (Foreword by)Learn about the world's most notorious cons, heists, and murders in The Crime Book. Part of the fascinating Big Ideas series, this book tackles tricky topics and themes in a simple and easy to follow format. Learn about Crime in this overview guide to the subject, great for novices looking to find out more and true crime experts wishing to refresh their knowledge alike! The Crime Book brings a fresh and vibrant take on the topic through eye-catching gr...

The Things He Didn't Break: And The Light Through The Cracks Left Behind

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Report copyright infringementby Emma Lineberger (Author)For years, she believed surviving him meant staying. Staying quiet. Staying agreeable. Staying alive. Only later did she learn that real survival begins the moment you stop protecting the man who is hurting you. The Things He Didn't Break is a raw and haunting memoir of domestic violence, the kind that does not arrive screaming but slips in softly and rearranges your reality piece by piece. Love becomes leverage. Safety becomes a perform...

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Report copyright infringementby Karen Hamilton (Author)I sometimes wonder what could have happened to me if circumstances were different, if my family members weren't living five doors down the road; if I had no-one, like the innocent girls who were tortured and murdered.A gap year, a tragedy and a lucky escape.At just 18 years old, Karen Hamilton spent a year of her life sleeping at 25 Cromwell Street, the house of horrors where the infamous serial killers Fred and Rose West committedtheir d...

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Report copyright infringementby Shannon Manley Bales (Author)Some truths wait in the shadows, buried by silence and shame-until someone is brave enough to bring them into the light. In 'Walking Proof, ' Shannon Bales takes readers on an extraordinary journey through identity, trauma, and the pursuit of truth. What began as a casual DNA test became a life-altering investigation into family secrets, unsolved crimes, and a legacy shaped by violence. Raised without answers about his biological fa...

The Caregiver's Game: Unraveling Financial Deceit in the Shadows of Dementia

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Report copyright infringementby Charles E. Jr. Wallace (Author), Denise McGrail (Consultant), Karen Tucker (Editor)His mother's death should have brought peace. Instead, it brought to light years of betrayal at the hands of his mother's caregiver: missing family jewelry, fraudulent credit card charges, and legal documents rewritten to favor the caregiver and no one else. The woman trusted with her daily care hadn't merely stolen from his mother; she'd methodically dismantled their family lega...

Hackers: Australia's Darkest Hack and the Rise of AI-Driven Crime

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Report copyright infringementby William Zoltán Apró (Author)Hackers: The True Story of Australia's First Cybercrime Investigation is a gripping, firsthand account of how digital law enforcement was born-told by the man who pioneered it."Brilliant read with [an] easy to read style... a must read if you use the internet!" - Peter C. FennellIn 1990, long before "cybercrime" entered the public lexicon, Australian Federal Police officer Bill Apró led a covert operation that would become the nation...

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Report copyright infringementby Tim Murph the Surf Murphy (Author) Number of Pages: 322 Dimensions: 0.75 x 9 x 6 IN Publication Date: December 21, 2025

The Sword and the Shield: The Mitrokhin Archive and the Secret History of the KGB - Paperback

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by Christopher Andrew (Author)The Sword and the Shield is based on one of the most extraordinary intelligence coups of recent times: a secret archive of top-level KGB documents smuggled out of the Soviet Union which the FBI has described, after close examination, as the most complete and extensive intelligence ever received from any source. Its presence in the West represents a catastrophic hemorrhage of the KGB's secrets and reveals for the first time the full extent of its worldwide network...

Hunting the Jackal: A Special Forces and CIA Soldier's Fifty Years on the Frontlines of the War Against Terrorism - Paperback

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by Billy Waugh (Author), Tim Keown (Author)Spanning more than five decades, here is a riveting true account of fighting America's enemies around the world--told by the soldier/operative who was there I am not a hero. Billy Waugh has lurked in the shadows and on the periphery of many of the most significant events of the past half-century on active duty with U.S. Army Special Forces and the CIA fighting enemies of the United States. In Hunting the Jackal, this legendary warrior reveals the ext...

The Vanishing Act: Unsolved Cases of America's Most Mysterious Women: Shadows of the Past: The First Trilogy Collection - Paperback

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by Eliza Hawthorne (Author) Number of Pages: 512 Dimensions: 1.03 x 9 x 6 IN Publication Date: December 01, 2024

Missoula: Rape and the Justice System in a College Town - Paperback

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by Jon Krakauer (Author)NATIONAL BESTSELLER - "A devastating exposé of colleges and local law enforcement.... A substantive deep dive into the morass of campus sex crimes, where the victim is too often treated like the accused." --Entertainment Weekly Missoula, Montana, is a typical college town, home to a highly regarded state university whose beloved football team inspires a passionately loyal fan base. Between January 2008 and May 2012, hundreds of students reported sexual assaults to the ...

The Spider Network: How a Math Genius and a Gang of Scheming Bankers Pulled Off One of the Greatest Scams in History - Paperback

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by David Enrich (Author)SHORT-LISTED FOR THE FINANCIAL TIMES BUSINESS BOOK OF THE YEARThe Wall Street Journal's award-winning business reporter unveils the bizarre and sinister story of how a math genius named Tom Hayes, a handful of outrageous confederates, and a deeply corrupt banking system ignited one of the greatest financial scandals in history. The paperback edition includes a new chapter discussing further fallout from the scandal.In 2006, an oddball group of bankers, traders and brok...

Chasing Evil: Shocking Crimes, Supernatural Forces, and an FBI Agent's Search for Hope and Justice

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Report copyright infringementby Robert Hilland (Author), John Edward (Author)How a skeptical FBI agent reached out to a famous psychic for help on a baffling case - and the twenty-five-year crime-solving journey that followedIn the summer of 1998, FBI agent Bob Hilland reluctantly picked up the phone to call the famous psychic John Edward. Bob didn't expect much from the call, but he was working on an unsolvable cold case and had nowhere else to turn. What Bob never imagined was that the call...

The Typewriter and the Guillotine: An American Journalist, a German Serial Killer, and Paris on the Eve of WWII

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Report copyright infringementby Mark Braude (Author)The "irresistible" (Susan Orlean) untold story of a trailblazing Paris correspondent for The New Yorker, who sounded the alarm about the rise of fascism in Europe while becoming enmeshed in the sensational case of a German serial killer stalking the streets of the French capital on the eve of WWII. In 1925, the Indianapolis-born Janet Flanner took an assignment to write a regular 'Letter from Paris' for a lighthearted humor magazine called ...

Outlaw Tales of Kansas: True Stories of the Sunflower State's Most Infamous Crooks, Culprits, and Cutthroats

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Report copyright infringementby Sarah Smarsh (Author), Robert Barr Smith (Continued by)From Dodge City to Abilene and beyond, Kansas in its early years was one fine place for outlaws, and one of the most violent places in America's history. Consider the exploits of Jesse James-a sociopathic killer or a Robin Hood who redistributed Union wealth? Or those of Big Nose Kate, whose true identity was much nobler than her reputation as Doc Holliday's longtime companion. That's not to mention the dan...

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Report copyright infringementby Eric Wight (Author)Being a game warden in Maine is not just a job, it's a way of life. This honest and entertaining book by a twenty-two-year veteran of the service tells the story of America's oldest game warden service. The stories told cover the risks wardens face dealing with poachers, rogue wildlife, and the elements, as well as the drama that surrounds every search and rescue operation.Author BiographySergeant Eric Wight was a Maine game warden for twenty...