True crime Books

"This is a powerfully written story of how the soul and mind can survive against tremendous odds, and how they can rise to that greatest of all levels: the level of service to some of the forgotten people of this society."--Ossie DavisActor, Director,...

Through these true stories, I wanted to tell a reality that is not often told, or realized by the general public.Nursing is a very demanding job, no matter what field you work in. Most nurses are hard-working, conscientious, and display empathy when most...

This book was written primarily for the non-police reader. However, it was subjected to "peer review" for accuracy and content. Read what experienced law enforcement professionals say about "Cop Talk." None have received any compensation for their...

The United States Secret Service, first published in 1960, is a fascinating look at the activities of this branch of the Treasury Department. From the establishment of the Service through the 1950s, the book examines the Service's history: from...

Shedding light on the voices of our missing Black children. This volume is more than just poetry; it includes a short section providing knowledge and insight into why African-American families react the way they do when Black children go missing. It...

Unearth the Darkest Family Secrets in a Gripping Psychological ThrillerIn the chilling enclave of Altura Heights, the Lockhart family hides a sinister secret, one that could shatter their world. As a traumatic event from their past threatens to spill...

You noticed the front cover, "Yes" I was Incarcerated for aiding and abetting a murder, and I refused to accept a plea deal.I welcome you to become a member of the jury, "I did the time, but I didn't do the crime." I invite you to get to know me and...

Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No! It's a 50-ft cat!(Based entirely on a true story with real life events!) When a young fisherman is betrayed, he suddenly finds himself on a nightmarish ride of his life with the odds stacked entirely against...

I decided to walk away from my mother when I discovered she murdered my step-father. I was in my 30's then and shortly before had learned she murdered who I thought was a stranger. I didn't realize the man she murdered was my biological father until my...

"Life and Challenges of IT Professionals" provides an insightful journey into the dynamic realm of Information Technology, unraveling the intricacies of the profession and the individuals who drive its evolution. We embark on a comprehensive exploration...

From the mean workingclass streets of south east London in the 60s and 70s, to becoming an established British film and TV actor, Eddie Webber has seen and done most things good and bad...and he's not finished yet.This is the story of the Bermondsey boy...

A woman is dead, it's a grim crime scene, her body hanging over a wrought iron fence. The question of course is how did this happen, did she jump from the open window three stories above where she now hangs? Or was she thrown to her death by one of the...

The book Active Shooter Awareness and Response is a must-read for all citizens. Our daily news is filled with weekly occurrences of Active Shooter incidents. Whether you are working in business, attending or teaching at a school, or attending a service...

Gialli diversi perché risentono di quarant'anni di professione come Avvocato penalista dell'Autore nonché degli approfondimenti storici effettuati per molti decenni. Si tratta di gialli aderenti alla vita e a situazioni che possono riproporsi anche oggi...

This is a story of a young woman trapped in prostitution and her fight to find freedom. It is also a murder/mystery with Jake Daniels, Melanie Jack and the inimitable Gavin O'Malley.

Have you been probed, investigated, or already indicted by the feds? If you answered yes to that question - here's some free advice! Take advantage of this moment in your life and help yourself by reading this powerfully compiled federal prison and...

¿A menudo sientes que podrías saber más sobre historia universal? ¿Los temas sociales siempre han despertado tus ganas de aprender pero no sabes por dónde empezar? ¿Sabías que el holocausto se nego poor al menos 17 países?   Entonces sigue leyendo.....

Married to a Kingpin is about a young girl who met a man whom she falls in love with. She’s been with him for almost two years. The first week she was with him, she realized he was a kingpin. He bought her and her family everything. They drove...

Caught by a Pimp is the true story about a pimp who turns a young girl out. She’s trying to take care of her daughter and sick mother. He’s on crack, and the young girl knows nothing about drugs. The young girl gets married at the age of...

Dreams did warn him... Both the dead, who appeared in his dream, had cranial injuries...... Now read on.......                 

[Y]our natural creature, not inhibited by reason, lives by theft, murder, and dissimulation. It lives, even as regards the male, but for one purpose: to continue its species. Enrage a woman, then, or frighten her into the natural creature, and she will...

It was now my only consideration how to die like a Christian, and with proper fortitude. I felt, indeed, a strong temptation to avoid the scaffold by committing suicide, but overcame it. What merit is there in refusing to die by the hand of the...

Lessons From The Street Volume II is a collection of articles written by John M. Wills who spent twelve years as a Chicago police officer, and twenty-one years as an FBI agent. He worked in the busiest police districts in the city, which allowed him to...

In 1994, DEA Special Agent Michael Pevarnik opened an investigation with his informant, a Vietnamese refugee who infiltrated a string of drug-dealing auto repair shops in Worcester, Massachusetts. His yearlong case, Operation Tune-Up, solved murders in...

No other name is more associated with the Gulf Coast than that of privateer, Jean Laffite. He has been called everything from a blood-thirsty pirate to a gentleman corsair. Tales of adventures, fights, and buried treasure have been told, fictionalized,...

After barely making it through Rutgers Law School, George Baxter practiced law from his 1975 Oldsmobile, bouncing from court to court taking per diem work from any lawyer who would give it to him. Then he met Bill Snyder who desperately needed a lawyer...

The history of the Long Beach Police Department documents the ten City Marshall's and twenty five persons who served as Chief of Police. The stories of the early members of the department who played a vital part in the history, include: Fanny Bixby,...

The Killing Game is about a retired Mob hit man forced out of retirement to kidnap and deliver an important government witness but instead comes up with a plan of his own to survive and thwart the nemesis he's working for because that's how you win...The...

"The West Si-I-I-I-de." There is a rhythm to the way you say it, letting the last word slide. There is a rhythm to the way life ebbs and flows here, different from the rest of the city, as if life here was determined by the spell of a separate moon, with...

"No Tomorrows" addresses a widespread epidemic. The Abduction/Murder epidemic does not discriminate. No age, gender, race or religion is immune. The predators are cunning, muniplative and most often non-family members. They function among us in our...

Title: The life, crime, and capture of John Wilkes Booth : with a full sketch of the conspiracy of which he was the leader, and the pursuit, trial, and execution of his accomplices.<br /><br />Author: George Alfred Townsend<br /><br...

They grew up knowing they had secrets to keep. They did not talk about their mom's extended absences or why their dad put Scotch tape on the backdoor frame. To cover up the chaos, they kept their clothes neat and got good grades. But when they were...

This true crime account tells the story of the infamous murderer and poisoner H.H. Holmes. Known as the 'Devil in the White City,' Holmes built a hotel where he lured unsuspecting guests and committed countless murders. Published shortly after Holmes'...

Studio sulla storia della polizia in Toscana nel XIX secolo, che include documenti inediti e una raccolta di casi di cronaca nera.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as...

Take a deep dive into the world of true crime with this gripping account of the horrific crimes that plagued Cincinnati in the early 20th century. From the notorious labor riots of 1919 to the brutal murder of Pearl Bryan, Murder Will Out is a fast-paced...

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...