True Crime

Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil

A captivating true-crime book set in Savannah, Georgia, blending Southern charm with a gripping murder case and a colorful cast of characters.

John Berendt
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If You Tell

'If You Tell' by Gregg Olsen is a harrowing true-crime story of survival, recounting the brutal abuse faced by three sisters at the hands of their sadistic mother, Shelly Knotek.

Gregg Olsen
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Killers of the Flower Moon

'Killers of the Flower Moon' by David Grann exposes a chilling conspiracy where members of the Osage Nation were murdered for their oil wealth, leading to the rise of the FBI.

David Grann
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Ordinary Men

Christopher R. Browning's "Ordinary Men" reveals how an average group of German men became participants in the Holocaust, exploring the psychological and social dynamics that led to their horrific actions.

Christopher R. Browning
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The Devil In The White City

'The Devil in the White City' intertwines the true stories of architect Daniel H. Burnham and serial killer H. H. Holmes during the 1893 Chicago World's Fair, exploring themes of ambition, innovation, and evil.

Erik Larson
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Killer

"Killer: The Autobiography of a Mafia Hit Man" is the gripping life story of Joey the Hit Man, detailing his transition from a Bronx childhood to becoming a notorious assassin, offering a candid look at the brutal realities of organized crime.

Joey the Hit Man, David Fisher
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The Amityville Horror

The Amityville Horror recounts the terrifying experiences of the Lutz family as they confront supernatural phenomena in their new home, a house infamous for a brutal family murder. Their 28-day ordeal leads them to believe the house is possessed by evil spirits.

Jay Anson
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A Stolen Life

A Stolen Life is Jaycee Dugard's harrowing memoir of her abduction and 18 years of captivity, detailing her survival and eventual rescue.

Jaycee Dugard
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Killing Lincoln

Killing Lincoln delves into the gripping events surrounding the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln, exploring the conspiracy, the assassin John Wilkes Booth, and the profound impact on America.

Bill O'Reilly, Martin Dugard
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Dopesick

Dopesick by Beth Macy is a poignant exploration of America's opioid epidemic, detailing the devastating effects of addiction on communities and families from various socioeconomic backgrounds while exposing the systemic greed behind the crisis.

Beth Macy
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Say Nothing

A gripping narrative about the abduction and murder of Jean McConville during The Troubles in Northern Ireland, revealing the devastating personal and political aftermath.

Patrick Radden Keefe
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The Devil's Highway

Luis Alberto Urrea's 'The Devil's Highway' recounts the harrowing true story of a group of 26 men who attempted to cross the US-Mexico border in 2001, highlighting the deadly perils of their journey through the unforgiving desert terrain.

Luis Alberto Urrea
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Bad Blood

Bad Blood exposes the rise and catastrophic fall of Theranos, a Silicon Valley startup, revealing how its founder Elizabeth Holmes deceived investors and jeopardized patients' lives with faulty blood-testing technology.

John Carreyrou
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Phineas Gage

Phineas Gage's extraordinary survival of a horrific brain injury in 1848 provides pivotal insights into brain science, particularly the role of the frontal lobe in personality and behavior changes.

John Fleischman
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In Cold Blood

Truman Capote's 'In Cold Blood' is a gripping true crime novel that meticulously reconstructs the brutal 1959 murders of the Clutter family in Kansas, blending factual reporting with literary techniques.

Truman Capote
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Helter Skelter

"Helter Skelter" offers a gripping firsthand account of the Manson murders, revealing the dark motivations behind Charles Manson's crimes and the intricacies of the trial that followed.

Vincent Bugliosi, Curt Gentry
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Columbine

Dave Cullen's "Columbine" offers a definitive account of the 1999 massacre, debunking myths and exploring the psychological profiles of the killers while highlighting the resilience of survivors.

Dave Cullen
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Catch Me If You Can

'Catch Me If You Can' is the thrilling autobiography of Frank W. Abagnale, a master con artist whose escapades include impersonating a pilot, doctor, and lawyer, all before turning 21, showcasing the allure and consequences of deception.

Frank W. Abagnale, Stan Redding (with)
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Chaos

"Chaos" by Tom O'Neill investigates the Manson murders, revealing shocking truths about police negligence, prosecutorial misconduct, and possible CIA involvement, challenging the accepted narrative of these infamous crimes.

Tom O'Neill
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Selena's Secret

In 'Selena's Secret,' María Celeste Arrarás provides an intimate and investigative account of the tragic murder of Tejano superstar Selena Quintanilla, exploring the events leading up to her death and the aftermath that followed.

María Celeste Arrarás
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