True crime Books

On Monday, December 4, 1967, a body was discovered in the science building of the largest university in West Texas. The next day, citizens of Lubbock gathered for the Carol of Lights, and event typically the centerpiece of the holidays for the quiet...

"Signal 50/48" -- Person shot! Person dead! This is no ordinary police radio distress call. "Signal 50/48": Killing Atlanta's Finest! is no ordinary book. In the eulogistic follow-up to his autobiographical debut, "Signal 63": Officer Needs Help!,...

In the early morning hours of October 19, 1968, a fire spread rapidly through a suburban home in Wilmington, Delaware, killing three sleeping victims: a six-year-old girl and a retired couple. The murderer spread ten containers of gasoline around the...

These are some of the things you will learn by reading this book: After almost sixty years, it is time for the world to know the truth behind the death of JFK.If Kennedy had won reelection in 1964, there would not have been an American Vietnam...

John Wesley Hardin is the most famous gunfighter of the American Wild West. The subject of conversations from the Mexican border to the rowdy saloons of Kansas, he was the greatest celebrity of the age. He wrote an autobiography, but he only told what he...

JUNE 16, 2016 - At a press conference today in Sacramento, the FBI and local law enforcement agencies announced a $50,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the East Area Rapist/killer along with a nationwide multimedia...

Private internal investigations by fraud examiners is a growing business for professional services firms. This book presents evaluations of a number of investigation reports in the United States and Norway. The book discusses self-regulation and...

In the wrong place at the wrong time!Loyalty to a childhood friendship can have devastating results. When an AWOL marine kills an innocent young girl, his friend, caught completely off guard, must choose between silence or going to the law. In the end,...

While it is generally agreed amongst criminologists that the world of crime is predominantly the domain of men, women played a much larger role than they do today before the twentieth century. Even then, women tended to commit property offences like...

“The Felon” is a fantastic collection of classic essays on the subject of crime by a variety of authors including criminologists, doctors, criminal psychologists, social workers, and more. They cover a broad range of topics related to crime from the...

Naked Rain is about an average middle-class family who faced a crisis that is, unfortunately, getting too familiar—the murder of a child. From birth to youth, we protect our children with every fiber of our being—with passion, with vigor,...

In this story based on true events, author Nelson Rodriguez explores the effects of an online game called Mobster on its players. Rodriguez examines how people interact with others when they are involved-or even obsessed-with online gaming, delving into...

Even as you read this book, mariners somewhere are being attacked by armed pirates, their faces masked and the weapons deadly. Organized crime has taken over where Blackbeard left off. Piracy today is just as brutal, perhaps even more so. Crew-members...

ABOUT THE BOOK This is a true story about a correction officer employed by the department of corrections. This correctionofficer was privy to the inmates arrest records and their family and financial history. She targeted those inmates with limited...

This tale recounts the development of a "strategic plan" that propels the author into the next stage of her working life - teaching ESL. By implementing the plan, she finds a job via the Internet and accepts a position in Auckland, New Zealand to teach...

Kaspar Hauser V1: 1828-1833 (1887) ist ein Buch von Antonius Von Der Linde, das die Geschichte von Kaspar Hauser erz�����hlt. Kaspar Hauser war ein junger Mann, der 1828 in N�����rnberg auf mysteri������se Weise auftauchte und behauptete, sein ganzes...

L'Hypnotisme Et Le Crime (1894) est un livre �����crit par Jean Crocq qui explore les liens entre l'hypnotisme et la criminalit�����. L'auteur examine les cas de criminels qui ont utilis����� l'hypnose pour commettre des actes ill�����gaux et les...

Historia Del Crimen De Tacubaya (1882) es un libro escrito por Hilario S. Gabilondo. La obra relata un crimen ocurrido en la localidad de Tacubaya, M�����xico, en el a�����o 1882. El autor detalla los hechos y las circunstancias que rodearon el asesinato...

Historia de un crimen es una novela escrita por Manuel J. Calle en 1897. La trama gira en torno a un asesinato y la investigaci������n que se lleva a cabo para descubrir al culpable. La historia est����� ambientada en la ciudad de Lima, Per������, y se...

Ce recueil relate les crimes les plus célèbres ayant marqué l'histoire de la France depuis le XIXe siècle. Les récits détaillés de ces tragédies sordides, qui ont bouleversé l'opinion publique de leur époque, sont présentés de façon exhaustive. Des...

Este libro es una colección de pasavolantes retratos del criminalista Sabino de Goicoechea. Con su estilo único e inimitable, Goicoechea logra capturar la esencia de los criminales de la época. Este libro es una vista fascinante al lado oscuro de la...

White's exposé of the Metropolitan Police is a fascinating exploration of the early days of policing in London. Drawing on his experience in the Bengal Army, he provides a unique perspective on the strengths and weaknesses of the city's police force.This...

A sensational account of a notorious figure in 18th-century England, known for her greed and misdeeds. Drawing on historical records and personal accounts, this book presents a vivid portrait of a woman who defied all moral standards and became a legend...

This book is a collection of short stories and anecdotes about famous criminals and scandals throughout history. Each chapter focuses on a different criminal or event, such as the trial of Mary Queen of Scots or the assassination of Henry IV of England...

Un libro che esamina la storia e l'impatto della mafia sulla Sicilia, scritto dal giornalista Cesare Bruno. Bruno esamina l'ascesa della mafia nel XIX secolo fino ai giorni nostri, e fornisce una chiara analisi di come questa organizzazione criminale ha...

Ce livre est une compilation de documents d'archives relatifs au procès de Charlotte de Corday, qui a été jugée et exécutée pour avoir assassiné l'homme politique Jean-Paul Marat pendant la Révolution française. Les documents comprennent des...

Written by William McAdoo, this book is a fascinating account of the challenges of policing a major American city in the early 20th century. Drawing on his own experiences as a New York City police commissioner, McAdoo offers insightful observations on...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

Live again the days of the Old West when travel was not only rough but dangerous! The days when outlaws lurked behind boulders and along remote trails, ready to trap and rob the unwary drivers and their passengers. Billy LeRoy, Bill Miner, Charley...

Why has so much of the public discussion of rape focused on a few specific cases, and to what extent has this discussion incorporated the feminist perspective on rape? Rape on Trial explores these questions and provides answers based on a detailed

The Last Of The Old-World Mob Bosses--And The Ultimate Betrayal For more than twenty years, Joseph "Big Joey" Massino ran what was called the largest criminal network in the U.S., employing over two hundred and fifty made men and untold numbers of...

Comprehensive, accessible and unprecedented, "Who's Who in the JFK Assassination" presents vital information on each of more than 1,400 individuals related in any noteworthy way to the murders of President John F. Kennedy, Dallas Police Officer J. D...

Banks accused of rate-fixing. Members of Parliament cooking the books. Major defence contractors investigated over suspect arms deals. Police accused of being paid off by tabloids. The headlines are unrelenting these days. Perhaps it's high time we ask:...

The history of Australian and New Zealand Bushrangers from first settlement of Australia to the death of Ned Kelly in 1880.  Includes an extensive index of place and person names and the full transcript of Ned Kelly's famous Jerilderie Letter.

There is a cancer growing on the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The best and brightest agents we have are being systematically harassed out of DHS. This is a story of bureaucracy run amok at the expense of our national security. We are less safe...

Imagine a peaceful night of relaxing fishing at a Dam Reservoir, where you and your family have vacationed for the last 18 years. On this particular night you've disappeared and the only evidence you've left behind is a truck, a pool of blood, a blood...

From the knowledgeable perspective of 25 years as a criminal lawyer (mostly appeals like murder, rape, robbery, etc.), a former co-editor of Gilbert's Criminal Law & Procedure, and a free lance writer for over a decade, the author writes incisively about...

The main character of this story, Tony Pavone, a Romanian constructor engineer, was hired by contract to work in the capital of Greece for a series of industrial buildings, as a result of the Greek investors' favorable appreciation for his professional...

Peter and I stared at each other, digesting the shocking news. What was this misguided loose cannon of a prosecutor doing? Would he really take the risk of ruining our lives without any evidence of a crime? The answer was obviously yes.The thought of...

Thinking About the Insanity Defense answers ninety-seven frequently asked questions and presents sixteen case examples in easily understood language.This volume provides a clear and compelling introduction to one of the most important topics in the...

"Of Prison, Perversions and Executions gives a behind the scene look at the workings of a maximum security prison. Executions are carried out flawlessly, most of the time. Brutal inmate rape happens even on Christmas. Families cry out for justice during...