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Missing in Plain Sight: What Happened to Kyron Horman? is a compelling true-crime account that delves into the mysterious disappearance of 7-year-old Kyron Horman from Skyline Elementary School in Portland, Oregon, on June 4, 2010. The book meticulously reconstructs the events of that fateful day, highlighting the last known sighting of Kyron at a school science fair, and the subsequent realization that he was missing when he failed to board the school bus. Despite extensive searches and investigations, Kyron's whereabouts remain unknown, making this case one of the most perplexing missing-...

He was charismatic, cunning, and capable of manipulating nearly anyone who crossed his path—earning him the chilling nickname The Casanova Killer. The Casanova Killer pulls back the veneer of charm to expose the terror lurking beneath. Knowles embarked on a four‑month killing spree in 1974, leaving a trail of victims across multiple states—Florida, Ohio, Nevada, Texas, Alabama, Virginia, and Georgia. He was officially tied to at least 18 murders, though he claimed up to 35, before his capture and death in late 1974. Through detailed research, this book reconstructs Knowles’s ...

On a quiet May morning in 2019, Jennifer Dulos—devoted mother of five and former playwright—dropped her children off at school, only to vanish minutes later from her upscale Connecticut driveway. At first glance, her life was the picture of suburban perfection: Pulitzer-class roots, a loving family, and a dream home. But beneath that polished surface lay the scars of a bitter divorce, an ugly custody battle, and a relationship marked by control and fear. In court filings, Jennifer revealed a gnawing dread that something terrible might happen—and in the end, her fears proved tragically...

In the late 1960s, a cryptic presence began haunting Northern California—sending letters that would become legendary. The Zodiac Killer, an elusive figure, unleashed a wave of terror by mailing taunting missives and encrypted ciphers to newspapers and law enforcement. His first note arrived in July 1969: "I am the killer of the 2 teenagers last Christmass…"—signed with a chilling crosshair symbol and accompanied by fragments of a 408-character cipher. Over the next five years, he would dispatch over 20 communications—four containing ciphers, two of which remain unsolved to this day...

Landscaper, Predator, Killer plunges readers into the shocking—and chillingly deceptive—double life of Bruce McArthur, a seemingly unremarkable Toronto landscaper by day and a calculating serial killer by night. Hiding in plain sight, McArthur earned a reputation as a friendly, helpful gardener and seasonal “Santa,” all while preying on men from Toronto’s LGBTQ+ Village. Behind the suburban façade lay a predator who strategically targeted vulnerable individuals—immigrants, refugees, sex workers, closeted men—erasing them until their bodies were gruesomely concealed in ...

He emerged as the “Son of Sam”—a seemingly unassuming loner whose chilling letters and horrifying crimes turned New York City into a city of fear. The Son of Sam exposes the disturbing dual identities of David Berkowitz: one of quiet, suburban ordinariness, and another of calculated menace. Between 1976 and 1977, Berkowitz embarked on a .44-caliber killing spree, taking six lives and injuring seven more, terrorizing boroughs across the city amid media frenzy and rampant speculation. Using a variety of sources, The Son of Sam chronicles the unraveling of Berkowitz's twisted saga. From ...

On May 30, 2005, 18-year-old Natalee Holloway vanished during a high school graduation trip to Aruba, sparking one of the most perplexing and widely publicized missing persons cases in recent history. The last known sighting was outside the Carlos’n Charlie’s nightclub in Oranjestad, where she was seen entering a car with Dutch national Joran van der Sloot and two brothers, Deepak and Satish Kalpoe. Despite extensive searches, media coverage, and multiple investigations, Natalee's fate remained a haunting mystery for over 18 years. This book delves into the complexities of the case, ...

Rodney Alcala—dubbed “The Dating Game Killer”—beguiled the public with seemingly innocent charm and intellect. A handsome photographer with a purported background at NYU, he even appeared as a contestant on the popular TV show The Dating Game during the height of his killing spree in 1978. Beneath that façade, however, lurked a sadistic predator who murdered young women across California, presenting himself as both gentleman and monster in the same breath. The Dating Game Killer painstakingly reconstructs Alcala’s reign of terror—from early assaults in 1968 and his evolution ...

Handsome Devil plunges readers into the deceptive charm and sinister complexity of one of America's most notorious criminals, Ted Bundy. From the outside, Bundy appeared to be the all-American dream: charismatic, handsome, even aspiring to law and public life. Yet behind that bright façade lay a calculated predator, using manipulation and trust as weapons. This book peels back layers of myth to reveal the man beneath the headlines—the intellectual, the liar, and the monster encased in plain sight. Drawing on a range of sources, Handsome Devil traces Bundy’s chilling trajectory: the ...

In the spring of 2018, a quiet Texas city became the focus of a nationwide manhunt. A series of package bombs left on doorsteps and in public areas rocked Austin, killing two people and injuring several others. With each explosion, fear spread—no one knew who would be next, or why the victims were being chosen. As law enforcement raced against time, the bomber escalated his methods, forcing investigators to piece together a trail of clues from shattered circuits and silent doorbell cameras. No Return Address is a gripping true-crime account that pulls readers into the heart of the ...

In the tradition of the most gripping true crime narratives, America’s Most Prolific tells the haunting story of Samuel Little, a man who eluded justice for decades while committing a staggering number of murders across the United States. With 93 confessions and over 60 cases confirmed by the FBI, Little’s crimes went unnoticed for years, hidden beneath the cracks of a justice system that failed its most vulnerable. This book uncovers how one of the deadliest serial killers in American history operated in plain sight. America’s Most Prolific gives voice to the women whose stories were...

On a snowy February evening in 2004, 21-year-old nursing student Maura Murray vanished after a car crash on a remote stretch of Route 112 in Haverhill, New Hampshire. Her locked vehicle was found abandoned, but Maura was nowhere to be seen. Despite extensive searches and widespread media attention, her disappearance remains one of America's most perplexing cold cases. The Road Ends Here delves deep into the enigmatic circumstances surrounding Maura's vanishing. Drawing from police reports, witness accounts, and interviews with those closest to the case, this book explores the myriad ...

On October 8, 2009, Bobby, Sherilynn, and six-year-old Madyson Jamison vanished during what was supposed to be a simple trip to view a parcel of land in Oklahoma’s remote Sans Bois Mountains. Their truck was later found abandoned with $32,000 in cash, cell phones, wallets, and their beloved dog — yet no sign of the family. Four years later, skeletal remains confirmed their deaths, but no cause or culprit was ever determined. This disappearance stands among the most mystifying in modern American true crime. Into Thin Air plunges into every facet of this labyrinthine case: surveillance ...

In March 2014, eight-year-old Relisha Rudd vanished from a Washington, D.C. homeless shelter. Her disappearance shocked the city—but what emerged in the weeks that followed was even more disturbing. As investigators searched for clues, they uncovered a harrowing web of bureaucratic failures, overlooked warning signs, and a young girl caught in the blind spots of a system meant to protect her. Relisha hadn’t been abducted in the traditional sense—she had slowly slipped through the cracks, unnoticed until it was far too late. This gripping true crime account unravels the story of a ...

On a quiet October night in 1993, 12‑year‑old Polly Klaas was snatched from her bedroom in Petaluma, California while attending a sleepover and mere steps from her sleeping mother. What began as a seemingly ordinary evening turned into one of the most chilling stranger abductions in U.S. history. Suddenly, the nation was gripped by tragedy and terror as authorities launched one of the largest man‑hunts ever seen, scouring every inch of Northern California and piecing together a complex trail of evidence. America’s Lost Child delves deep beyond headlines and speculation. Through ...

In the tense aftermath of the September 2001 terror attacks, a new wave of fear struck the nation: letters laced with deadly anthrax spores appeared in mailboxes across the United States. Five people lost their lives, dozens more were gravely injured, and a massive FBI operation—Amerithrax—was launched. Anthrax Killer takes readers into this gripping saga, chronicling the crime’s unfolding, the panic it unleashed, and the painstaking hunt for the person behind the spores. At the heart of the book is Dr. Bruce Ivins, a seemingly unassuming microbiologist from Fort Detrick who would ...

In the quiet suburban streets of Chicago lived a man adored by his community—a hospital volunteer, a civic-minded businessman, and a jovial performer known as “Pogo the Clown.” But behind the face paint and well-crafted charm lurked unimaginable horror. The Killer Clown exposes John Wayne Gacy in all his terrifying contradiction—half clown, half predator—as the man who raped, tortured, and murdered at least 33 young men and boys between 1972 and 1978, hiding remains in the very crawlspace beneath his home and discarding others in the nearby river. This book weaves together trial ...

A haunting supernatural adventure, full of twists and turns! THE CARNIVAL IS IN TOWN The quest continues… Joseph Solitaire has battled goblins and lived to tell the tale… but his story is far from over. With his faithful owl companion no longer at his side, he must use his wits if he is to survive. In the second part of this nightmarish tale, Joseph, Lily and Norman cross paths with a brooding cowboy, who leads them into uncharted territory. Secrets have long been buried, but they will soon be uncovered. Four eyes remain hidden inside the carnival, but if they are to stand any chance of...

An illustrated supernatural adventure, full of action and suspense! THE CARNIVAL IS COMING TO TOWN... Joseph Solitaire is a troubled teenager, with a past shrouded in mystery. The day his parents abandoned him, they set in motion a chain of events that would lead to one fateful night. A tub of ice-cream, stolen from a mini-mart, thrusts Joseph into an adventure more horrifying than his wildest nightmares. Deep within a forest, which appears out of nowhere, Joseph and a group of terrified teens cross paths with, The Baron: a skeletal demon with a hunger for fear. Aided by his faithful ...

On Halloween 2005, 25-year-old photographer Teresa Halbach vanished after a routine assignment at a Wisconsin salvage yard. Days later, her charred remains were discovered, and Steven Avery—a man recently exonerated after 18 years of wrongful imprisonment—was arrested for her murder. The ensuing trial captivated the nation, raising profound questions about justice, truth, and the integrity of the legal system. Making a Murder: The True Story of Teresa Halbach delves deep into the heart of this controversial case. Drawing from court records, investigative reports, and firsthand accounts,...