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Dive deep into the chilling history of Alcatraz, America’s most infamous prison. Serial Killers of Alcatraz uncovers untold stories of ruthless serial killers who continued their reign of terror even behind bars. This gripping book reveals newly discovered files, chilling inmate accounts, and violent escape attempts that ended in bloodshed.

When Chris Bryson was discovered nude and severely beaten stumbling down Charlotte Street in Kansas City in 1988, police had no idea they were about to discover the den of one of the most sadistic American serial killers in recent history. This is the true story of Robert Berdella, nicknamed by the media the Kansas City Butcher, who from between 1984 and 1988 brutally raped, tortured, and ultimately dismembered six young male prostitutes in his unassuming home on a quiet street in Kansas City.

Bizarre! Shocking! Horrific! Depraved! 18 Shocking True Crime Murder Cases From Around The World, including; Innocence Betrayed: Tia Sharp is missing and only one person knows where she is, the pedophile who calls himself her granddad. The Real Amityville Horror: The horrific true story behind America’s most infamous haunted house. The Vampire of Nuremburg: A monster is on the loose, desecrating graves and committing necrophilia. How long before he kills someone? The Killing of Kitty Genovese: A young woman is brutally murdered in front of 38 witnesses. So why didn’t anyone call the ...

For Ashley and her three friends, it was supposed to be an adventure-filled weekend. A chance to get away from the hustle-and-bustle of city life and experience the peaceful tranquility of nature. But when they ventured into those woods, their trip turned into a horror far beyond what they could have ever imagined. Because these four friends have wandered into the territory of the violent, grotesque Webb family. A group of psychopaths who have a taste for human meat. And they are hungry!

September, 1940. The sun is shining, and in the midst of the good weather Londoners could be mistaken for forgetting their country was at war - until the familiar wail of the air-raid sirens heralds an enemy attack. The Blitz has started, and normal life has abruptly ended - but crime has not. That night a man's body is discovered in an unmarked van in the back streets of West Ham. When Detective Inspector John Jago is called to the scene, he recognises the victim: local justice of the peace Charles Villiers. The death looks suspicious, but then a German bomb obliterates all evidence.

In Face the Music, Paul Stanley - the co-founder and famous "Starchild" frontman of KISS - reveals for the first time the incredible highs and equally incredible lows in his life both inside and outside the band. Face the Music is the shocking, funny, smart, inspirational story of one of rock’s most enduring icons and the group he helped create, define, and immortalize. Stanley mixes compelling personal revelations and gripping, gritty war stories that will surprise even the most steadfast member of the KISS Army.

In 1902, at the age of 11, Carl Panzram broke into a neighbour’s home and stole some apples, a pie, and a revolver...During his two-year detention, Carl was repeatedly beaten, humiliated, and raped by the school staff...Kill 'Em All is a chilling and gripping account of one of the most brutal and gruesome true crime stories in American history. Ryan Green’s riveting narrative draws the listener into the real-live horror experienced by the victims and has all the elements of a classic thriller.

Each story in this gripping volume will captivate you with its harrowing details and shocking revelations. With meticulous research and keen insights, you'll gain a deeper understanding of society's dark underbelly and the tragic consequences of evil deeds.

When this killer was on the loose, citizens were vigilant, yet scared. Children were not allowed outside to play without adult supervision. But then he was captured, tried, convicted, and put away for life in prison. The community could finally breathe again. They were out of danger. Until the day the convicted killer escaped prison and reigned terror upon anyone and everyone in his way. The manhunt pursued, the killer killed, and earned the title of a serial killer. This is the story of Allan Legere - a monster.

Bones crushed, pulled-out guts, candy, and homicidal nuts! What do a brilliant child killer, a hopeful special effects artist, a duo of budding teen spree killers, a student-screwing teacher, and a mutated maniac missing his lower jaw have in common? They're all out this Halloween...How will their paths cross? Who will be butchered? Can anyone survive this bloodbath, or are they all destined to drown in a pool of warm red? This slasher nightmare gives you a seat right beside the killer, but don't get too comfortable. There's a Scary Bastard on the loose....

As one of America's preeminent comedic voices, George Carlin saw it all throughout his extraordinary 50-year career and made fun of most of it. Last Words is the story of the man behind some of the most seminal comedy of the last half century, blending his signature acer-bic humor with never-before-told stories from his own life.

From Mark Bowden, internationally best-selling and acclaimed author of Black Hawk Down and the preeminent chronicler of the actions of our military and special forces writing today, comes an intensely gripping account of the hunt for and elimination of Osama bin Laden. With unprecedented access to key sources and his great gift for storytelling, Bowden takes us inside the rooms where decisions were made and on the ground where the action unfolded.

Appalachia has played a complex and often contradictory role in the unfolding of American history. Created by urban journalists in the years following the Civil War, the idea of Appalachia provided a counterpoint to emerging definitions of progress. Early 20th-century critics of modernity saw the region as a remnant of frontier life, a reflection of simpler times that should be preserved and protected.

From the cocreator of the landmark series, the story millions of fans have been waiting to get their hands on for 25 long years.

A vastly layered, wide-ranging history that deepens the mysteries of the iconic town in ways that will thrill disciples of the original series and will prep fans for the upcoming SHOWTIME® series like nothing else out there.

A bold challenge to the conventional wisdom about early childhood, with a pragmatic program to encourage parents and teachers to rethink how and where young children learn best by taking the child's eye view of the learning environment.

El escritor Simeon Tegel nos lleva al corazón de un denso bosque en el Chaco Argentino donde mueren asesinados Manuel Roseo, uno de los 10 mayores terratenientes de Argentina, y su cuñada. Su cuerpo mostraba marcas de una sádica tortura, que la policía sospechaba fue a manos de un sicópata “El hombre de las mil caras”. El apasionante relato de El Impenetrable revela paso a paso una trama mucho más compleja que combina poder político, corrupción administrativa y codicia sin límites.

Los asesinos en serie ocupan un lugar en el corazón de la cultura popular. Vistos con desprecio y asco, sus enfermizas acciones, sin embargo, dibujan un aura de curiosidad y fascinación culpable. Ahora, la colección definitiva de asesinos aeriales está aquí para desenterrar los secretos de estos asesinos y sus malvados crímenes.

A lo largo de una fantasmal semana de septiembre de 1982, se sucedieron en Buenos Aires cuatro asesinatos nocturnos, sobrios en el despliegue y curiosamente idénticos, a tal punto que se podría pensar en un mismo asesinato repetido cuatro veces. La policía buscó al asesino durante casi un mes, de manera tan intensa como inútil. Finalmente resultó ser un postadolescente de diecinueve años. Un muchacho raro y taciturno que, ya detenido, admitió los crímenes y los describió en detalle sin mostrar emoción alguna. No decía incoherencias, no deliraba....