Psychological True

Psychologist Margot Scott has a picture-perfect life: a nice house in the suburbs, a husband, two children and a successful career. On a warm spring morning Margot approaches one of her clients on a busy train platform. He is looking down at his phone, with his duffel bag in hand as the train approaches. That’s when she slams into his back and he falls in front of the train. Margot’s clients all lie to her, but one lie cost her family and freedom.

True Crime Stories You Won't Believe-Omnibus Edition s brings together three critically acclaimed volumes—Books One, Two, and Three—into a single, unflinching collection of true crime stories that dig deeper than most. From forgotten killers and overlooked trials to psychological profiles and courtroom spectacles, this is a journey through the darkest corners of criminal history. Written by forensic psychologist and author Romeo Vitelli, Ph.D., this omnibus offers a sweeping look at real-life crimes that defy easy explanation. These aren’t just tales of murder—they are explorations ...

Some prisons are built of steel. Others are built of fear, isolation, and control. ESCAPED is a powerful nonfiction collection of real stories documenting people who broke free from situations designed to be inescapable. Drawing from court records, survivor testimony, investigative reporting, and historical evidence, this book examines captivity, coercion, disaster, war, and the long road to freedom. Inside are the true accounts of: Individuals held in secret captivity for years Cult members who fled psychological control Prisoners who attempted impossible escapes Survivors who walked away ...

Winner of The British Book Awards Fiction Audiobook of the Year. * VOTED CRIME NOVEL OF THE YEAR 2024 * * VOTED NOVEL OF THE YEAR @ TIKTOK 24 AWARDS * * AN INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER * * OVER 6,000 FIVE STAR REVIEWS * * AUDIBLE NO.1 SIX WEEKS IN A ROW * Celebrating her 45th birthday at her...

Editorial Review THE TOY BOX is a haunting and emotionally devastating Documented Terror novel that transforms one of America’s most disturbing criminal investigations into a chilling exploration of memory, grief, and the psychological aftermath left behind long after the crime scene disappears. Rather than relying on shock or gore, Ted Lazaris builds overwhelming dread through recovered voices, roadside memorials, exhausted investigators, and families desperately trying to preserve the ordinary sounds of loved ones stolen from them forever. Cinematic, deeply human, and unforgettable in ...

She was charming. She was ruthless. She was dangerous. Frogs In A Pot, based on actual events, is a gripping account of a female narcissist whose pattern of manipulation, deception, and abuse left a trail of devastation. Through the experiences of five men and her own daughter, readers witness relationships unravel under the weight of control, betrayal, emotional cruelty, and violence. What begins as trust and connection slowly turns into confusion, dependency, and emotional devastation. The warning signs were there—but like frogs in a slowly heating pot, those closest to her failed to ...

A fifteen year old dead body, with a note in its throat. What does this mean for Detective Robin Matthews?Here is what reader are saying about The Robin Matthews Series: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Now I’m scared to close my eyes lol. This was awesome and really kept me guessing. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ This book is just WOW. It is intense. The writing gets you heart rate up. The characters are outstanding. This one wept me on the edge of my seat. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A really wild series! Definitely, “More Mayhem, More People Killed!” I don’t think I have ever read a story with a more fierce killer. ⭐⭐...

“M.G. Cole is a brilliant new addition to the echelon of British crimewriters.” Peter James "Dark, grim, tense. A compelling new voice." PAUL FINCH, author of the Detective Mark Heckenburg novels. Books 4-6 of the thrilling DCI Garrick crime series. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Holy crap what a way to end a book! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Couldn’t put it down! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ If you want to get in at the beginning of a good series, this is the one! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I can't wait to read the next in the series ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A refreshing change. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Will keep you guessing till the last pages and ...

Check your locks. Then check your search history. She was the perfect roommate. Until she started living your life better than you. True crime podcaster Cassidy Burke is drowning. Her bank account is empty, her landlord is threatening eviction, and the case she’s investigating—the decades-old Milwaukee "Phantom" murders—is going nowhere. Then comes Evelyn Hart. Evelyn is a digital archivist. She’s quiet. She’s stable. She pays two months' rent in cash and even helps Cassidy find a flaw in her investigation that changes everything. For the first time in months, Cassidy can breathe....

This omnibus includes the first four books of a seven book series. Book 1: Rescued by Ghosts A TRUE STORY Three spirits start visiting young Tim at night. They don’t come to haunt him, they come to warn him. Upstairs, the church is singing and stomping and praying. Downstairs, Tim is hiding, because in his world, being “found” doesn’t mean being saved. It means punishment. Raised inside a high-control religion where obedience is everything, Tim watches the rules tighten, the fear deepen, and the adults call cruelty “God’s will.” The ghosts keep appearing, nudging him away from...

ONE LOVE STORY. TWO MARRIAGES. THREE VERSIONS OF THE TRUTH. Too Good to Be True is an obsessive, addictive love story for fans of Lisa Jewell and The Wife Upstairs, from Carola Lovering, the beloved author of Tell Me Lies. Skye Starling is overjoyed when her boyfriend, Burke Michaels, proposes...

Have you ever wondered why the line between a hero and a coward can feel so thin? The Red Badge of Courage by Stephen Crane is a groundbreaking war novel that shifts the focus from battlefield glory to the inner struggles of the human mind. The story follows Henry Fleming, a young soldier in the American Civil War, who enters battle filled with dreams of heroism. But when faced with the chaos and fear of combat, his confidence falters, leading him on a journey of doubt, guilt, and self-discovery.

He thought he had the perfect marriage. Until he unlocked the calculator app. Fifteen years of history. Six years of marriage. Shattered on a random Tuesday in a kitchen smelling of chicken parmesan. At thirty-six, Corbin Halstead’s life looks bulletproof. A successful career, a historic Denver home, a fiercely loyal golden retriever, and Presley—the woman he’s loved since college. They are the couple everyone else aspires to be. But when Presley leaves her phone on the kitchen counter, a single notification leads Corbin to a hidden vault app. What he uncovers inside isn’t just an ...

When Theo Parrish’s father dies, he inherits more than grief—he inherits Parrish Cruise Lines, the ambitious start-up company his father spent years building from the ground up. Since his twin brother, Tyler, has no interest in the business, sole responsibility falls on Theo's shoulders...

A suicide prevention hotline volunteer answers a call that turns her world upside down in this edge-of-your-seat audio original thriller by the bestselling author of The Perfect Child and The Best of Friends, performed by A.J. Cook (Criminal Minds) and Tessa Albertson (Younger). Felicia, a...

A charismatic cult leader is driven to horrifying extremes in a shocking true crime short story by Gregg Olsen, the #1 New York Times bestselling author of If You Tell. In 1976, in the sealed back bedroom of a home in Washington state, authorities found the decomposing body of three-year-old...

SOUL EATERS A Catalog Architecture of Human Atrocities The of Aggression Unmasked What drives a human being to cross the ultimate threshold? Is evil a sudden fracture in the psyche or is it a meticulous construction built brick by brick from infancy? This chilling and comprehensive deep dive explores the darkest corners of human history and psychology. This is not just a collection of crimes; it is a structural analysis of the architecture of aggression that defines the most notorious predators and the mechanisms of violence. Inside the Mind of the Predator From the psychological masks of ...

SKINNED The Untold Shocking True Story of Serial Killer Ed Gein Beyond the myth. Beyond the movies. Beyond the nightmare. Before America knew the names of its most infamous fictional monsters, there was a quiet farm outside Plainfield, Wisconsin. There was a locked farmhouse. There was a town that thought it knew the strange but harmless man who lived at the edge of the road. And there was a discovery so disturbing that it would echo through American crime history for generations. SKINNED: THE UNTOLD SHOCKING TRUE STORY OF SERIAL KILLER ED GEIN is a chilling, meticulously researched account...

A comparison of the role of God for the philosophies of René Descartes and George Berkeley.

She seems too good to be true… When Meg meets Tina, it’s like the most perfect meeting of minds. Their friendship feels naturally joyful – like they’ve had a space waiting in their lives for each other. And, with both being survivors of the same illness, there is an instant bond. But...