True Crime

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Guard: A True Story of Duty, Sacrifice, and Leadership in Kentucky's Maximum Security Penitentiary

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Report copyright infringementby Philip Parker (Author)In 1978, Philip Parker started his decades-long career as a prison guard at the Kentucky State Penitentiary, a place known as "The Castle" for its medieval look. On his first day, a mass escape set the tone for the dangerous and intense journey ahead. Over the years, Parker faced numerous challenges, from federal court allegations to life-threatening situations, including a dramatic hostage crisis with a notorious inmate.Parker's memoir ta...

Clementine Barnabet: The Complete Biography of a Forgotten Killer

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Report copyright infringementby John M. Woodward (Author)Inside the Mind of a Forgotten KillerStep into the chilling world of Clementine Barnabet, one of the most enigmatic and overlooked killers in American history. This comprehensive biography uncovers the life of a woman whose name has faded from true crime history but whose crimes remain shocking. From her troubled upbringing in Louisiana to the string of unsolved murders she was accused of in the early 20th century, this book delves into...

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Report copyright infringementby Jean A. Quaal (Author)Searching, When Songbirds Ceased to Sing shares the why's, how's, and what's that evolved when experiencing a traumatic year-long search for a missing aircraft and occupants. It was October 28th, 1974 when brothers-in-law and the twin-engine Beechcraft Baron they were piloting, disappeared. The aircraft, serving as an air hearse was on its return flight from Gallup, NM. On board were a father and his two teenage daughters involved in a fat...

Peace, Love, & Murder: The Charles Manson Story

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Report copyright infringementby Alan R. Warren (Author)The Summer of Love promised peace, freedom, and rebellion against the old ways-but hidden beneath the haze of music, drugs, and counterculture was a darkness waiting to explode.In Peace, Love, and Murder: The Charles Manson Story, bestselling true crime author Alan R. Warren pulls back the curtain on one of the most notorious figures in American history. More than just another retelling of the Tate-LaBianca murders, this book reveals neve...

The Cannibal of Curtis Bay: The True Story of Joe Metheny

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Report copyright infringementby Adam H. S. Stone (Author)The friendly man at the roadside BBQ stand had a secret ingredient. His special pork sandwiches weren't pork at all.In the grimy, industrial underbelly of 1990s Baltimore, a 450-pound forklift operator named Joe Metheny served up fresh, hot burgers to his unsuspecting customers. He was a monster hiding in plain sight, a predator who used his immense size and superficial charm to lure the city's most vulnerable into his abattoir-a makesh...

Unbelievable Crimes Volume Ten: Macabre Yet Unknown True Crime Stories

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Report copyright infringementby Daniela Airlie (Author)Investigate some of the most unbelievable yet relatively unknown true crime stories in Unbelievable Crimes Volume Ten.In the tenth installment of the series, I'll cover more macabre cases that are lesser known.One such case follows the story of an American-Australian serial killer who embarked on one of the most brazen murder sprees in recent history.I also cover the tale of a murderous couple who plucked young women from the street for t...

Six Degrees of Corruption The Fleecing of a City

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Report copyright infringementby L. P. Smith (Author)The Next All the President's Men-for State and Municipal CorruptionSix Degrees of Corruption - The Fleecing of a City is a whistleblower true crime investigation that exposes how a forged police certification in Methuen, Massachusetts spiraled into one of the most disturbing municipal scandals in recent American history.Described by early readers as "the All the President's Men of state and local government," the book peels back the layers o...

In the Still of the Night: The Strange Death of Ronda Reynolds and Her Mother's Unceasing Quest for the Truth - Paperback

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by Ann Rule (Author)From true crime legend Ann Rule comes this riveting story of a young woman whose life ended too soon--and a determined mother's eleven-year crusade to clear her daughter's name. It was nine days before Christmas 1998, and thirty-two-year-old Ronda Reynolds was getting ready to travel from Seattle to Spokane to visit her mother and brother and grandmother before the holidays. Ronda's second marriage was dissolving after less than a year, her career as a pioneering female W...

The Night Stalker: The Disturbing Life and Chilling Crimes of Richard Ramirez - Paperback

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by Philip Carlo (Author)"An astonishing portrait of a killer not seen since In Cold Blood." --New York Daily News A bestselling masterpiece of true crime on par with Helter Skelter, this definitive account of one of America's most feared and notorious serial killers takes you deep into the psychology of a murderer, his terrifying crimes, and the cult following that is shockingly revealed in this revised and updated edition of a true crime classic. Decades after Richard Ramirez left thirtee...

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by Rebecca F. Pittman (Author)The brutal murder of Betsy Faria on December 27, 2011 set off a maelstrom of events that resulted in an innocent man's imprisonment and another man's death. It would take a decade to unravel all the misdirection in the Faria murder case, the misconduct of the prosecution team, and the insidious mind of a murderer that St. Charles County Prosecutor Tim Lohmar called "The Worst of the Worst!" Betsy Faria was stabbed over 55 times. The murder scene was staged in an ...

Letters From The Night Stalker: A Decade of Correspondence with Richard Ramirez - Paperback

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by Marquis H. K (Author)In the summer of 1985, the city of Los Angeles was held in a grip of terror by an elusive killer. He came at night entering through unlocked doors and windows, targeting houses at random, blending in with the shadows, as silent and deadly as cyanide gas. Brutalizing and robbing his victims, forcing them to swear to Satan, driven by heavy metal music and narcotics and what he believed was the power of Satan himself. It seemed no one was safe from who the press dubbed 'T...

Captain's Dinner: A Shipwreck, an Act of Cannibalism, and a Murder Trial That Changed Legal History

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Report copyright infringementby Adam Cohen (Author)A Barnes & Noble Best History Book of 2025 Four men in a lifeboat. Two weeks without food. One impossible choice that would reshape the boundaries between survival and murder. "A perfect enunciation of the classic philosophical conundrum: can you sacrifice one innocent life to save many?" (Yann Martel, author of Life of Pi) On May 19, 1884, the yacht Mignonette set sail from England on what should have been an uneventful voyage. When thei...

Slivers: The puncture of reality is painful. The release of its poison can be deadly. - Paperback

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by Laurell Lane (Author) Short stories of personal trauma and the psychological toll it takes on these survivors. Four true journeys of emotional turmoil that would send even the most ardent soul to the brink of collapse and yet each survived the mental imprisonment that shaped their future, for better or worse. Resiliency and the drive not only to survive but thrive, grows in the hearts of these people, who manage to go on in life, partaking of choices and experiences... But at what cost? ...

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by James Patterson (Author)As seen on the Discovery ID TV series Murder is Forever, these two true-crime thrillers follow a lawyer struggling to stop a killer and a detective angling to solve a double homicide.Home Sweet Murder (with Andrew Bourelle): Lawyer Leo Fisher and his wife Sue are a sixty-one-year-old couple enjoying a quiet Sunday dinner at home. Until a man in a suit rings their front door claiming to be an SEC agent. By the end of the evening, two people will be shot, stabbed, and...

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Report copyright infringementby Hollie Dayes (Author)When Santa Made Me Cry is a powerful collection of 15 unforgettable stories that strip away the glittering facade of Christmas and reveal the raw, bittersweet emotions hidden behind the holiday cheer. Beneath the twinkling lights and festive songs, these deeply moving tales reveal moments of unexpected loss, shattered dreams, and quiet despair. Each story highlights how fragile joy can be, exploring the bittersweet realities that often go u...

Justice in the Age of Judgment: From Amanda Knox to Kyle Rittenhouse and the Battle for Due Process in the Digital Age - Hardcover

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by Anne Bremner (Author), Doug Bremner (Author)From Amanda Knox to O.J., Casey Anthony to Kyle Rittenhouse, our justice system faces scrutiny and pressure from the media and public like never before. Can the bedrock of "innocent until proven guilty" survive in what acclaimed Seattle attorney and legal analyst Anne Bremner calls the age of judgement? When unscrupulous Italian prosecutors waged an all-out war in the media and courtroom to wrongly convict American exchange student Amanda Knox f...

Her King the Con: How an Online Love Affair Led to Near Disaster

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Report copyright infringementby Shelley Frost (Author), Linda Young (Author)How could a smart, professional, savvy woman in her 50's become brainwashed by a young cyber criminal on the other side of the planet, who persuades her to send him her life savings? This shocking yet true story will have you on the edge of your seat as you learn the story of Linda Young's online love affair that nearly destroyed her life and the relationships she held dear. When Linda's sister Shelley recruited "the ...

Path to Empowerment: Breaking Free From Domestic Violence

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Report copyright infringementby Vivian Shaku (Author)A comprehensive guide for survivors of domestic violence, featuring personal stories, essential resources for safety, legal aid, and mental health support, along with educational insights on trauma-informed care and effective communication strategies for empowerment. Path to Empowerment serves as an indispensable resource for those navigating the complex landscape of domestic violence and human trafficking. The book opens with compelling pe...

The Power of the Broken Road: A mind blowing story of Redemption

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Report copyright infringementby Terrell Scott (Author), Brandy Scott (Author)Two lives bound together with lust, crime, and the fast life. Spiraling out of control into deep despair, hopelessness and brokenness. Turning into a story beyond comprehension, into Life, Hope, and Transformation!Terrell Scott, a promising college athlete, gets sucked into the fast life and limelight of the Atlanta streets. From street and gang kingpin, to trafficking drugs all over the southeast. Then while serving...

THE CRUEL DEATH OF THE INNOCENT The murders of four Idaho college students and how to recognize evil to save yourself and others

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Report copyright infringementby Colleen Bowen K (Author)THE CRUEL DEATH OF THE INNOCENT: The Unnecessary and Cruel Murders of the Four College Students and How to Recognize Evil to Save Yourself and OthersOn a cold November morning in 2022, the small town of Moscow, Idaho, woke to an unthinkable nightmare. Four University of Idaho students, Kaylee, Madison, Xana, and Ethan, were found brutally murdered in their off-campus home. The community was shattered. The nation watched in horror. And th...

Surviving a Psychopath: In Court. In Life. In

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Report copyright infringementby Kerrie Droban (Author)Most of us are both horrified and fascinated by the dark psychology of serial killers and predators who dominate headlines and true crime documentaries. But what if the psychopath wasn't on the news? What if they were your spouse, boss, child, parent, date? In Surviving a Psychopath, Kerrie Droban, veteran attorney, award-winning true crime author and expert consultant on criminal pathology, takes readers beyond the sensational cases and i...

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Report copyright infringementby David O. Otebele (Author)The nineties are particularly tough for young people exposed to the crime and violence of the mean streets of New York City. With good education, family support and the philosophy of altruism, some will likely survive to lead productive lives. As the action-packed, complex plot involving death threats, drugs, romance and inopportune pregnancies evolves, we see the characters struggle to make the right choices against many odds. Will str...

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Report copyright infringementby Colleen Bowen K (Author)On a cold November morning in 2022, four University of Idaho students were found brutally murdered in their off-campus home. The quiet town of Moscow, Idaho, was rocked by grief, fear, and disbelief.This book is more than a chilling True Crime retelling-it's a powerful call to awareness.Through deeply human storytelling, expert insights, and practical advice, this book helps you understand how danger can hide in plain sight-and how to pr...

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Report copyright infringementby Ana Waterman (Author)Dark days, and darker nights of molestation, violence, beatings, squalor and family physical abuse are depicted in this little book. It is the rue story of a family of ten children growing up in lower Alabama, during the 1940s, 50s, and 60s.The author, Ana, was the middle child and made clear her yearning to be loved by her mother. Instead, she receivved sever beating, neglect and sexual abuse. In the beginning of the book Ana says, "Mama a...

The True Crime Puzzle Book: Over 90 Puzzling Cases to Solve - Paperback

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by Gareth Moore (Author)**THE PERFECT MYSTERY PUZZLE BOOK FOR MURDLE FANS**Can you pull off a heist? Do you know how to plot a getaway route? Are you smart enough to hack the hackers?Will you crack the criminals' code and catch them in the act?Unleash your inner sleuth with The True Crime Puzzle Book! Dive into over 90 thrilling cases designed to challenge your wits. Can you outsmart the criminals, decode their secrets, and foil their plans?Join the ranks of brilliant detectives or embrace yo...

Portrait of John Scalish: The Mafia Boss no one knew - Paperback

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by Frank Monastra (Author)In "Portrait of John Scalish" we will review a never-before view of his personal life inside and outside his criminal empire. Which led to the premise of how, "John Scalish, became the mafia boss no one knew." In the begging, John was viewed to be a man of peace, who was apprehensive about becoming the crime boss of the third-largest Mafia-controlled city in America. You will learn never released information about John's two brothers Tom and Sam. Their life and how t...

Stella Marais and the Venice Beach Diaries

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Report copyright infringementby Aletheia Morden (Author)You think you had a rotten day? Stella Maris was let go from her job, evicted, and dumped by her long-term boyfriend-all before lunch- it was her birthday. But plucky Stella clears out the joint account and hops the first flight to America. Finally several layovers and plane changes later, she arrives at her aunt's apartment in Venice Beach at midnight-to trip over a dead body. Thus begins an often-hilarious romp through the lives of the...

Operation Underworld: How the Mafia and U.S. Government Teamed Up to Win World War II - Hardcover

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by Matthew Black (Author)Never has the saying "the enemy of my enemy is my friend" had more truth than when the US government and the criminal underground joined forces to defeat the Nazi menace. For the first time ever the full story of how Charles "Lucky" Luciano--the U.S. Mafia boss who put the "organized" into organized crime--was recruited by U.S. Naval Intelligence in 1942 to aid the Allied war effort in the U.S. invasion of Sicily, a turning point in WWII. In 1942, a rational fear was ...

Beneath a Ruthless Sun: A True Story of Violence, Race, and Justice Lost and Found - Paperback

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by Gilbert King (Author)"Exposes the sinister complexity of American racism... King tells this... story with grace and sensitivity, and his narrative never flags." --Jeffrey Toobin, New York Times Book Review From the author of the Pulitzer Prize-winning bestseller Devil in the Grove comes the story of a small town with a big secret. In December 1957, the wife of a Florida citrus baron is raped in her home while her husband is away. She claims a "husky Negro" did it, and the sheriff, the infa...

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Report copyright infringementby Alonzo Moore (Author)About the BookPolo has been lured onto an island paradise by the promise of 100k, 50 now and 50 after he has for filled the illicit offer he's been proposed. Madam Madonnia's, very attractive older woman with a diabolical plan of her very own and will stop at nothing to get what she wants but when Polo's imperial swag captivates her the plan has been changed, now she wants Polo for her very own is his true love is for his ex-stripper now pr...

Locked Up: Cybersecurity Threat Mitigation Lessons from a Real-World Lockbit Ransomware Response

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Report copyright infringementby Zachary Lewis (Author)A gripping true story about one ransomware attack and the hands-on lessons you can learn from it In Locked Up: Lessons Learned from A Real-World LockBit Ransomware Response, veteran IT and cybersecurity executive Zachary Lewis, delivers a gripping, first-person account of how a major university squared off against one of the world's most infamous ransomware groups: LockBit. He walks you through his personal experience battling - and negot...

Masters of the Lost Land: The Untold Story of the Amazon and the Violent Fight for the World's Last Frontier - Paperback

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by Heriberto Araujo (Author)"Gripping. ... Araujo's accretion of detail has a powerful effect, demonstrating how deeply the culture of violence has seeped into the social fabric of Amazonia -- and how hard it will be to eradicate." -- New York Times Book Review"A raw account of the critical struggle between law and lawlessness on the world's last great frontier." -- Christian Science MonitorIn the tradition of Killers of the Flower Moon, a haunting murder mystery revealing the human story beh...