Gruesome Crimes

The sand hides everything. Eventually. Far from the city lights and paved roads, there are stretches of earth that belong only to the scavengers. This is where the desperate run, where the violent thrive, and where the unlucky simply disappear. From the merciless slaughter of territorial border massacres to the blood-stained dirt of isolated arroyos where legendary lawmen met unpunished ends, this collection strips away the frontier myths to reveal the brutal reality underneath. These are not neat, tidy mysteries wrapped up with a courtroom gavel. These are raw, unflinching accounts of ...

On July 13, 2011, Laura Jean Ackerson of Kinston, North Carolina, went to pick up her two toddler sons. It would be the last time she was seen alive. Laura's ex, Grant Hayes - the father of her two sons - and his wife, Amanda, the mother of his newborn daughter, both pointed the finger at each other as the one guilty of murdering Laura, cutting up her body, and then transporting and disposing of the remains on the shores of Oyster Creek, Texas.

WARNING: These 25 stories are not for the faint of heart. In this raw and relentless sequel to the bestselling True Crime: GORE, Logan Carter returns with 25 more brutal cases that defy belief—but every one of them really happened. Inside this collection, you’ll encounter killers who drank blood, torturers who filmed their crimes, and predators who struck without warning. These are the stories that even seasoned true crime fans find hard to shake. From Japan’s Otaku Killer to Mexico’s death cult sisters, from basement prisons to cannibal horrors, GORE 2 pulls no punches. Each case ...

Some secrets refuse to stay buried, even when the ground is frozen solid. Nature can be a pristine sanctuary or a brutal accomplice. In this gripping anthology, the harshest winter environments play a central role in some of the most baffling and chilling investigations in history. From remote mountain passes to quiet suburban streets buried under sudden blizzards, extreme weather has a unique way of freezing time, concealing tracks, and preserving vital evidence that waits decades to be uncovered. Journey through a meticulously researched collection of harrowing accounts where plunging ...

As a chilling listen for true crime fans and the morbidly curious alike, Israel Keyes: The True Crime Story of the Gruesome Serial Killer offers a play-by-play of his life, complete with real transcripts and interviews. This audiobook is perfect for anyone who wants to get into the distorted mind of a remorseless murderer and witness the strange inner contradictions within.

A fire department lieutenant and a bold, brash detective must team up to investigate a homicide in this tense and romantic thriller. "In all his years in the Chicago Fire Department, Lieutenant Reed Solliday has never experienced anything like this recent outbreak of house fires -- devastating...

The terrifying sequel to Farm... It's been 6 months since Kevin escaped the gruesome, brutal confines of the farm, and 6 months since the infamously evil, demented cult that owns it managed to lure him back. But this time, Kevin is no longer a prisoner and is instead seduced into being an accomplice to the Farmer family's sick, twisted shenanigans; helping them to carry out their latest venture... the circus. Nancy, Kevin's long-suffering wife, goes looking for him with the help of her friends when police are unable to track down her husband. However, what appears to at first be a straight-...

Providing a chilling glimpse into the twisted psychology of the infamous serial killer Carl Panzram, this disturbing true-crime book offers an unparalleled look at what makes a murderer. Expertly recounting Panzram’s gruesome killing spree and the cruel ideas that drove his grisly murders, this story sheds light on his tragic upbringing and adolescence, his frequent clashes with the law, and the daring escape attempts he made in countless prisons.

In this #1 New York Times bestseller, FBI Agent Pendergast reluctantly teams up with a new partner to investigate a rash of Miami Beach murders ... only to uncover a deadly conspiracy that spans decades. After an overhaul of leadership at the FBI's New York field office, A. X. L. Pendergast is...

Inside this chilling true crime audiobook, you’ll peel back the curtain on one of the most twisted and psychopathic men to ever stalk America. Known as the Butcher of Plainfield and the Plainfield Ghoul, his gut-wrenching crimes have fascinated and terrified people ever since his shocking arrest.

Before Shetland and Vera, Ann Cleeves wrote the Inspector Ramsay series featuring a talented, brilliant detective—now available for the first time in the US. News of the murder came to Inspector Stephen Ramsay early on Monday morning: isolated farmer Ernie Bowles was found lying on his kitchen...

What makes someone become a serial killer? What goes through the mind of these coldblooded killers while they pretend to be normal like the rest of the world? We can't say for sure for every single one of them - but for those who were caught and told their stories, we can. Plunge yourself into the dark and chilling abyss, and peek inside the minds of the world's most dangerous monsters - the infamous and cold-blooded serial killers.

Brought to you by Penguin. *DETECTIVE HOLE IS SOON TO BE A MAJOR NETFLIX SERIES** Discover the addictive first book in the bestselling Harry Hole series. Harry is out of his depth. Detective Harry Hole is meant to keep out of trouble. A young Norwegian girl taking a gap year in Sydney has been...

Dr. Tony Hill and Detective Chief Inspector Carol Jordan return in the award-winning series that is the basis for the ITV television show Wire in the Blood. In a small grim room, the body of a woman is discovered, panic and pain etched in her face. The scene matches in every detail a series of...

"Corbett's work has garnered him an Edgar© Award nomination, and we can see why." — New York Times A missing student. A fortune in stolen diamonds. A page-turning heist mystery. When a fortune in stolen diamonds is rumored to be buried off Mission Road—an old logging trail deep in the Northern Divide—people flood the area, setting up camps and chasing dreams of striking it rich. Then, one of the fortune hunters disappears. Detective Frank Yakabuski is called in to investigate. But what begins as a search quickly turns into something far more dangerous. It's not just a missing person....

When a shocking murder rocks an upscale neighborhood, the serene façade of the community shatters. Wealthy entrepreneur Nathan Hollings is found dead in his palatial home, his life cut short by a brutal and calculated act. The only person who might hold the key to solving the case is his wife, Lila—but she’s missing. As Detective Clara Voss digs into the lives of the elite, she uncovers dark secrets, forbidden affairs, and bitter rivalries that paint a very different picture of Nathan and Lila's seemingly perfect marriage. Lila’s disappearance raises unsettling questions: Was she a ...

Dive into the captivating abyss of deceit, murder, and nobility with our riveting mystery novel, "Murder in the Fog". Set against the backdrop of the late 19th century London. This narrative promises a fascinating blend of suspense, investigative intrigue and unmistakable charm of aristocratic London. The story commences with Carter, a young man living with his crime fiction enthusiast aunt, and his accidental involvement in a real-life crime - the murder of Mr. Roosevelt. The plot thickens as Carter becomes embroiled in the investigation, led by Inspector Drillford and shaken by the ...

From one of our most accomplished storytellers, an extraordinary and arresting novel about a women’s asylum in the nineteenth century, and a terrifying doctor who wants to change the world In this harrowing story based on authentic historical documents, we follow the career of Dr. Silas Weir...

"Corbett's work has garnered him an Edgar© Award nomination, and we can see why." — New York Times A dead man in a schoolyard. A diamond in his mouth. A Mystery that goes back decades. Two rival crime gangs—the Shiners and the Travellers—are already on the brink of war when a body is found hanging from a schoolyard fence. Detective Frank Yakabuski is called in to investigate and immediately identifies the dead man. It’s Agustus Morrissy, leader of the Shiners. In retaliation, the Shiners soon murder a high-ranking Traveller and kidnap the twelve-year-old granddaughter of the ...

“Corbett’s work has garnered him an Edgar© Award nomination, and we cans see why.” — New York Times Book Review A brutal murder. Four silent suspects. A past that won't let go. It was the case that started it all. A young cop named Frank Yakabuski is sent to Muskie Falls, high on the Northern Divide, wherre a man no one mourns has been beaten to death behind a run-down hotel. Four suspects. All of them were there that night. No one is talking. As the investigation stalls, Yakabuski finds himself pulled deeper into a mystery that refuses to break. But someone else is watching from ...