Exploring Crime

From John Wayne Gacy to Jeffrey Dahmer, many of America's most famous murderers have entered into the collective cultural consciousness. They have become pop culture figures, famous for their crimes and the violent nature of their acts. People feel compelled to understand more about these dark and twisted crimes, even when they disgust. For audiences everywhere, the very idea that these people can exist and operate in day-to-day life becomes an issue of abject terror and interest.

2 Manuscripts Jack The Ripper The mystery of Jack the Ripper and the murders he committed in London’s East End in the late nineteenth century has horrified and fascinated spectators and readers for over a century. In one of the first recognized mass murderers, he terrorized some of London’s poorest and most vulnerable residents and brutally killed a series of women before seeming to disappear. Police investigative practices were in their infancy at the time, and without sophisticated tools, London’s forces of order were unable to catch the criminal. More than 100 years later, his true...

Some impulses cannot be controlled. Some beasts cannot be caged. Jacques Lantier is a skilled train engineer on the Paris-Le Havre line—competent, respected, seemingly normal. But Jacques harbors a terrible secret: when he desires a woman, he also wants to kill her. This fusion of sex and violence is not a choice but an affliction, a poisoned inheritance from ancestors whose madness flows through his blood. His life has become an exhausting battle against his own nature, a constant vigilance against the beast within. Then a murder changes everything. Séverine Roubaud and her husband have...

Serial killers are big business. From the endless books, films, and television programs to the fascination of the 24-hour news networks, there is something about these mass murderers that catches the eye and catches the attention. While many people are familiar with the better known killers like John Wayne Gacy or Jack the Ripper, this is not the end of the story. There are so many examples of serial killers from around the world that many of them have simply been forgotten about.

"I can see it all! The whole masterpiece is there, just beyond reach. But my hands—my hands betray me!" Claude Lantier has the vision. He sees what painting could become—the light, the color, the truth of modern life captured on canvas. But between vision and execution lies an abyss that will consume him. In the fervent artistic circles of 1860s Paris, where the Impressionists battle academic tradition and the Salon jury rejects anything that challenges convention, Claude fights to create his masterpiece. His canvases shock viewers, perplex critics, and remain perpetually unfinished. ...

Where do the police keep their weapons? And where do the criminals go once they’re arrested? Behind the scenes of the police station there’s a whole world of activity that keeps citizens safe. Let’s go beyond the bars to unlock the secrets of a police station.

A psychological thriller novel set in a nameless city during the early 1960s. In the shadows of a crime-ridden city, fear grips the community as a vicious murderer stalks the streets, preying on vulnerable women. "Chain of Terror" dives into the lives of those caught in a deadly web of desperation and betrayal, exploring the limits of human morality amidst the chaos of a serial killer on the loose. With a gripping narrative and complex characters, this thrilling tale raises the stakes, forcing them to confront their darkest thoughts and choices. The story unfolds around Michael Quinn, a ...

Serial killer as a term can be difficult to define. Different criminal investigation units typically require two, three, or more attributable killings over a period of time before an individual can be considered to have joined the ranks of the serial killers. However, it is not really the numbers which can interest so many people and scare others. Instead, it is the often random nature of the killings.

Enter a world of mystery, intrigue, and most importantly, answers, with this riveting new eBook, "Case Cracked." This gripping tome stands as a beacon, drawing in fans of unsolved mysteries, solved cases, and everything in between. It delves into the fascinating appeal of true crime, exploring the psychology behind our collective fascination with the chills and thrills it brings. Dare to learn the art of storytelling, as "Case Cracked" breaks down the narrative structure of true crime narratives, revealing exactly how suspense and drama are crafted to keep you at the edge of your seat. ...

A mystery novel set in Marsh Quay, England, during the early 20th century. In the tranquil estuary of Marsh Quay, the return of adventurer Percival Fletcher from Africa sparks intrigue and leads to a chilling murder that shakes the small community to its core. As the locals grapple with the shocking news, the investigation reveals a tangled web of deceit and hidden identities that threaten to expose long-buried secrets. Who killed Fletcher, and why? Join the quest for truth in this enthralling tale of betrayal and justice. When Hank Lark, a crew member of a coasting schooner, witnesses the ...

A gripping and atmospheric slow-burn YA thriller from an award-winning writer that explores masculinity, loneliness and the power of friendship to find light in the darkest world, for fans of Shuggie Bain, Glasgow Boys and Stand By Me. Seventeen years old, in a city he doesn’t know and on the...

From investigative journalist Vanessa Skye comes a thrilling crime fiction debut that challenges the concept of justice, asks if vengeance justifies murder, and explores whether you can ever heal from a broken past. While exploring darkness in others, be certain not to expose your own. Chicago Detective Alicia Raymond, aka Berg, is a woman on the edge. She's assigned to investigate the gruesome torture and murder of a middle-aged trucker with a horrible secret, but as she delves deeper, the crime gets more baffling. While simultaneously under attack from a formidable past, an enemy that ...

In the gritty underbelly of the East End of London, where violence and despair reign, lies Aiden Foster's story - a gripping crime drama that will leave you breathless. Human Conditioning is a dark and compelling tale of one man's audacious plan to break free from his oppressive environment. It's 1986, and sixteen-year-old Aiden Foster finds himself trapped on the notorious council estate of Hackney. With no prospects in sight, haunted by an alcoholic father, an indifferent mother, and an overbearing guardian, Aiden's existence is one of hopelessness. But deep within him, a fierce desire ...

A suspenseful thriller set in New York City during the early 20th century. In "Murder as Justice," the bustling streets of early 20th-century New York City serve as the backdrop for a gripping tale of morality, revenge, and the complexities of justice. As an organized Assassination Bureau operates strictly under a moral code, the lines between righteousness and vendetta blur, drawing readers into a world where the pursuit of justice leads to chilling consequences. At the heart of the story is Andrei Nikolov, the head of the Assassination Bureau, who is thrust into a moral dilemma when ...

It is the Autumn of Terror, 1888, in London, England. Jack the Ripper is hard at work. So what better time is there for doctors Frankenstein, Jekyll, Griffin, and Moreau to bring a dead girl back to life?

A mystery novel set in New Cornwall during the early 20th century. Immerse yourself in the gripping world of crime and intrigue in "Deception in New Cornwall," where the shocking murder of Julian H. Clark sends shockwaves through a seemingly serene community. Join Philo Quentin, an eccentric art aficionado and amateur detective, as he unravels a web of deceit and psychological complexities that reveals the darker sides of humanity. The narrative unfolds with a seemingly innocuous breakfast meeting interrupted by the devastating news of a murder that propels Quentin into a high-stakes ...

Reader's Favorites says...⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Guardians of the Drums by Chuck Morgan is an outstanding thriller that kept me on the edge of my seat from beginning to end. A detective’s fight for Hawaii’s soul—where stolen treasures and vanishing history ignite a battle for survival. A stolen treasure. A vanishing history. A detective who refuses to surrender. Detective Leilani Kealoha knows Honolulu’s soul—the rain-slick streets, tangled politics, and sacred traditions. When the Bishop Museum’s most revered artifact, an eighteenth-century feathered cloak tied to King Kamehameha, is ...