True crime Books

As one of the earliest works on forensic science, this book provides a thorough investigation of the uses of fingerprints and their application in criminal investigations. With detailed illustrations and case studies, Brayley's work is a must-read for...

An account of a conversation with John Bellingham, the man who assassinated British Prime Minister Spencer Perceval in 1812. Bellingham explains his motivations and reasoning for the attack, providing insight into one of the most notorious crimes in...

This book is the extraordinary confession of Thomas Bedworth, who was executed for the murder of Elizabeth Beesmore in 1815. Bedworth's confession is a powerful testament to the role of conscience in human affairs. It provides a rare glimpse into the...

This historic trial documents the infamous Burke and Hare murders in Edinburgh in the early 19th century. It provides insight into the judicial system of the time, as well as the cultural fascination with true crime that persists today.This work has been...

A gripping work of true crime, telling the story of two men who were wrongfully convicted of murder and sentenced to death. The book recounts the details of the case, including the questionable evidence and testimony that led to their conviction, and the...

This book explores the controversial theory of phrenology through a study of the skulls of notorious murderers, including Burke and Hare. Stone provides detailed analysis of the bumps and ridges of their skulls and draws conclusions about their character...

This book is an historical account of the trial of William Brodie and George Smith for their infamous burglary of the General Excise Office in Scotland. It provides detailed documentation of the court proceedings, as well as commentary on the social and...

This gripping account of a 19th century murder trial provides a detailed examination of the legal and procedural issues involved. Samuel M. Andrews' defense against charges of murder is dissected, and the ruling of the court is presented in full detail...

A Double Life and the Detectives is a gripping true crime story written by the legendary detective Allan Pinkerton. Based on one of his most famous cases, this book tells the tale of a young man who disappeared suddenly, leaving his family and friends...

This book provides a fascinating insight into the world of crime and law enforcement during the early 20th century. Written by Arthur Griffiths, a former police officer and renowned author, it offers a unique perspective on the challenges faced by law...

This is a rare and fascinating document from the early days of the American prison system. It is a newsletter, produced by and for the inmates of the Joliet State Penitentiary in Illinois. The newsletter includes articles, poetry, and artwork, all...

This book provides a fascinating insight into the world of swindlers and con artists in America during the early 20th century. It explores the methods used by these criminals to deceive their victims and the efforts of law enforcement agencies to bring...

De Bevoise tells the gripping story of Elizabeth R. Hill, a woman who was wrongfully imprisoned for a crime she did not commit. Through Hill's own words and De Bevoise's extensive research, this book shines a light on the injustices of the American legal...

This is a collection of humorous stories and anecdotes, all taken from the pages of the Morning Herald. It provides a fascinating glimpse into the daily life of 19th-century London, highlighting the wit and humor of the time. It is a delightful read for...

This guide is a comprehensive look at the rules and regulations surrounding evidence in civil cases. It is designed to be accessible to both legal professionals and laypeople, and covers topics such as witness testimony, documentary evidence, and...

In this engrossing collection of essays, Scottish author William Roughead delves into the dark world of crime and punishment. From the notorious Glengarry murder case to the mysterious disappearance of a young heiress, Roughead's meticulous research and...

Un témoignage poignant de la vie en tant que forçat dans les bagnes coloniaux français au 19e siècle, raconté par le détenu lui-même. Un récit édifiant et bouleversant sur l'humanité face à l'adversité et à l'injustice.This work has been selected by...

This book tells the fascinating story of a plot to steal the body of Abraham Lincoln and the history of the Lincoln Guard of Honor. It also includes eight years of Lincoln Memorial Services. History buffs and fans of true crime will enjoy this unique...

Yorkshire is the largest county in the country. Steeped in history this normally peaceful area has occasionally been gripped by some of the most horrifying crimes of the nineteenth century.'Bloody Yorkshire' chronicles thirteen of the vilest...

Youth International Party line is recognized as the first hacker newsletter. Co-founded by Abbie Hoffman, YIPL picks up where Steal This Book left off.From 1971 to 1984, Youth International Party Line (Later T.A.P.) was a ticket to a world free of charge...

Courtney Chauncy Julian seemed to work magic as he established wildly successful business ventures in oil drilling, lead mining, and the stock market. An incredible showman, he was also flamboyant, ambitious, and a notorious philanderer. California at...

The attorney Virginia A. McConnell provides a riveting view of Connecticut in the late 1800s as revealed through the unrelated but disturbingly similar murders of two young women. The first, Mary Stannard, was an unmarried mother who worked as a domestic...

"The world is bobbing around," said Sam Bass the day he died. The day was Sunday, July 21, 1878--Sam's twenty-seventh birthday. Sam had done considerable bobbing around himself. He had been a cowboy, a gambler, a highwayman, and a train robber before he...

"How could you give money to someone you’ve never met?"That’s the first question most people ask.For Jan Marshall, life was good. She had worked hard, set herself up well, and was looking for a companion to share her future with...

"Tearz Ayuen is a literary renegade." - Anonymous Without an iota of fear, Tearz Ayuen - also the author of Laughter and Cry - in this epistolary book names names, attacks the attackers, and intimidates the intimidators - the 'legal criminals' he...

When H. Richardson, a young dedicated patrolman is asked to join a group of veteran detectives he sees it as an opportunity to rise in the department. This has been his dream, to be a cop-to be a detective. He will soon learn about the streets and about...

In the pages of The Professional Serial Killer and the Career of Ted Bundy, you will find yourself eerily intrigued as the serial killer introduces himself to you. Say hello to your neighbor, partner, son, or daughter-whose dual identity now includes the...

The specter of the marauding serial killer has become a relatively common feature on the American landscape. Reactions to these modern-day monsters range from revulsion to morbid fascination--fascination that is either fed by, or a product of, the...

Ralph Daugherty is a computer programmer who was drawn to the Chandra Levy case based on coverage of the critical clues to her disappearance found on Chandra's computer. He has posted over 7,000 comments as rd on Chandra boards on the Internet and has...

I first met Richard Roa in the fall of 1989. I was in the middle of researching Tokyo Underworld and someone had suggested I interview him because he knew the main character of the book, Nick Zapetti, and also because he worked for a time as a consultant...

The First International Bank of Grenada will go down in history as one of the biggest banking swindles of all time. Aided and abetted by a corrupt government, Van Brink and his satraps lured hundreds of innocent investors to place their savings in a bank...

Discover the chilling true stories of killers who stalked their victims undetected and remain free to this day...When you hear the word "monsters", you probably conjure visions of gruesome and otherworldly creatures -- vampires, spirits, demons, and more...

In April 1956, Portland Oregonian investigative reporters Wallace Turner and William Lambert exposed organized crime rackets and rampant corruption within Portland’s law enforcement institutions. The biggest scandal involved Teamsters officials and...

This book offers a radically new and definitive reappraisal of Allied responses to Nazi human experiments and the origins of informed consent. It places the victims and Allied Medical Intelligence officers at centre stage, while providing a full...

Male rape is a feminist issue - but perhaps not in the way that you might think. This work is an experiment in Foucauldian thought that attempts to satisfy Foucault's imperative to 'think differently'. From this positioning, feminist constructions of...

Women who kill rupture the assumptions about what a woman is. This book explores different socio-cultural understandings of women who commit, or are accused, of murder. It discusses a wide range of cases in order to highlight the ways in which such women...

An exploration of the political constraints and imperatives that motivate debates about genocide in the academic world and, to a lesser extent, policy choices in the political arena, this book is an analysis of the ways that political interests shape...

A Notable Libel Case: The Criminal Prosecution Of Theodore Lyman, Jr. By Daniel Webster In The Supreme Judicial Court Of Massachusetts (1904) is a book written by Josiah Henry Benton Jr. The book is a detailed account of a criminal case that took place...

""A Narrative Of The Rise And Progress Of The Improvements Effected In His Majesty�������s Gaol At Ilchester"" is a book written by William Bridle and published in 1822. The book is a detailed account of the improvements that were made in the Ilchester...

A homicide crisis began sweeping America after massive quantities of cocaine first began their journey into America in 1986. Drugs were trucked along the highways of the Cocaine Trail to every city in America. This influx of a deadly new drug led...

"Freight Train" is an up and coming rock and roll band operating on America's West Coast during the turbulent mid 1960's. After working as a touring opening act for other already established and successful bands, Freight Train feels that their time has...