Nonfiction Forensic

REVISED & EXPANDED SECOND EDITION — A darker, deeper, and more serious journey into America’s most bizarre true crime cases. 50 Bizarre True Crime Cases That Shocked America is a fully revised and expanded true crime anthology exploring fifty disturbing cases from across American history: unsolved murders, cold cases, strange motives, poisonings, family crimes, serial killers, disappearances, staged crime scenes, and killers who hid in plain sight. This second edition has been completely reworked for a sharper, more atmospheric, and more mature reading experience. Each chapter has been ...

18 Baffling True Crime Cold Cases - Solved! including; Snapshots from Hell: Two adults are dead; two teenagers are missing. The case goes unsolved until rumors begin to surface of a macabre collection of Polaroids. Poetry in Justice: A brilliant chemist is murdered while working on a new DNA method. Years later, that very technology will trap her killer. After the Fire: Donald had only just met Judith when he asked her to marry him. He barely lived long enough to regret his mistake. The Killer Upstairs: The man at the door said that he lived upstairs and asked if he could borrow a cup of ...

SMALL TOWN MONSTERS — Second Edition: Fully Revised and Expanded Britain's true crime anthology of rural murder — now completely rewritten. Thirteen real murders. Thirteen British villages. Thirteen killers who hid in plain sight — protected not by distance but by silence. This fully revised Second Edition of Small Town Monsters takes thirteen cold cases and unsolved murders from across British history — 1806 to 2004 — and rebuilds each investigation from the ground up. Every chapter has been rewritten using court records, police files, coroner's inquests, and forensic archives. ...

Uncover the chilling reality of human depravity in this comprehensive three-book collection. True Crime Despicable takes you behind the headlines of the most haunting cases in modern history, providing a deep dive into the minds of those who committed the unthinkable. From the high-plains terror of a multi-state killing spree to the terrifying double life of a suburban predator, this volume explores the intersection of madness and malice. Examine the cold-blooded planning of a public execution and the psychological profiles of individuals who left an indelible stain on the fabric of society...

Some Monsters don't hide in shadows. They hide in plain sight. In Forensic Mysteries: Right Under Your Nose- Volume 1, seven chilling true crime stories reveal a disturbing pattern: the people we trust the most are sometimes the ones capable of the unthinkable. Behind the smiles, professional titles, and respected reputations lurked secrets that would eventually shock families, communities, and investigators alike. Seven true stories. Seven positions of trust. one devastating pattern. The greatest danger isn't a stranger, it's someone already standing beside you.

A riveting account of the infamous unsolved murder of two remarkable women in Shenandoah National Park, by a journalist with unprecedented access to all key elements of the case. This story reveals the challenges of wilderness forensics, the failures of our justice system, and offers an...

Brought to you by Penguin. The heart-wrenchingly honest new book about life and death from forensic pathologist and bestselling author of Unnatural Causes, Dr Richard Shepherd. This book is about death, but in it I will take readers on a journey through life... What can death teach us about life?...

Still reeling from her last case, Detective Isobel "Bel" Emerson finds comfort in both her dog and her newfound friendships. But when she and her new partner, Detective Gold, are called to the site of a bear attack, they discover something far more horrifying: the body of a young woman posed inside a cabin where the furniture is all too big. And to make matters worse, the cabin is located on Eamon Stone's property.

18 Baffling True Crime Cold Cases - Solved! including; Lies, Damned Lies, and Murder: One was a wealthy retiree, the other a He was a huckster, a crook, a conman. Their meeting will have tragic consequences. The Horror is Real: Horror movie enthusiastic Cindy takes a trip to the theater for a late screening of her favorite movie. There she encounters a real monster. Crazy, Stupid Love: Feeling neglected by her husband, Mary Ann gets involved with a younger man. Problem is, he’s dangerously unstable. Bitter Tears: A 19-year-old gives in to her cravings and makes a late-night snack run to ...

They walked out of their homes, their workplaces, their lives — and never came back. The Vanishing Hour: Britain's Most Baffling Disappearances reveals twelve real-life unsolved missing person cases from the UK — stories that remain open, heartbreaking, and unexplained. From Yorkshire to London, Devon to Scotland, these are the true crime mysteries that continue to haunt investigators and families alike. In 2009, Claudia Lawrence left for work in York and vanished. In 2007, Andrew Gosden bought a one-way ticket to London and disappeared. In 1986, Suzy Lamplugh went to meet “Mr Kipper...

18 Baffling True Crime Cold Cases - Solved! including; Evil Never Sleeps: A sweet five-year-old is savagely assaulted and killed. Police are desperate to catch the monster who did this. Justice will be a slow burn. A Walk in the Park: The killer thought that he’d gotten away with his savage act of mayhem. Unfortunately for him, he’d left behind one small clue. All This Time: Edward was a grandfather, a churchgoer, a pillar of the community. He also had a former life… with some dark secrets. Never Give Up: When a savage rape-slaying goes unsolved, it looks like a killer will get away ...

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 ...

THE ENGLISH VILLAGE IS A MYTH BUILT TO CONSOLE. In the cosy world of golden-age detective fiction, murder is a puzzle solved before supper, leaving the social order untouched. The reality of provincial Britain between 1855 and 1953 operated by a considerably harder set of rules. Behind the walled gardens and respectable brick facades lay sealed environments of profound isolation. Here, a reputation could mean the difference between survival and ruin, and grievances were left to fester behind closed doors until they reached a brutal breaking point. Fifteen real, documented cases that shocked...

OVER 300 PAGES OF TRUE STORIES TOLD BY THE POLICE WHO EXPERIENCED THEM. Welcome to 10-33: True Tales From the Thin Blue Line, a vivid anthology curated by Vic Stevens, a retired officer from the bustling streets of Philadelphia. Spanning a remarkable 21 years of service, Vic has witnessed the spectrum of humanity, from its most courageous moments to its most challenging. Now, residing peacefully in Blue Bell, Pennsylvania with his wife, he has turned his experiences, along with contributions from fellow officers nationwide, into powerful narratives. In these pages, you will find a ...

Step past the flashing lights into the true scene of the crime with this frank, unflinching, and unforgettable account of life as a crime scene investigator. Whether explaining rigor mortis or the art of fingerprinting a stiff corpse on the side of the road, Dana Kollmann details her true, unvarnished experiences as a CSI for the Baltimore County Police Department. 

SLASHED: THE UNFORGETTABLE TRUE STORY THAT HAUNTED A GENERATION On a sweltering July night in 1966, Chicago’s South Side descended into madness. Eight young student nurses—each with a dream, a future, and a purpose—were bound, brutalized, and murdered inside their shared townhouse. The man responsible, Richard Speck, would become one of the most infamous names in American criminal history. The nation would never be the same. “The night Chicago screamed” was more than a headline—it was the night America lost its innocence. THE KILLER WHO CHANGED AMERICA FOREVER Richard Speck ...

The trial of twenty-five year old Casey Anthony for the death of her daughter Caylee was the most sensational case in America since O.J. Simpson's—with a verdict every bit as stunning. After being acquitted in July 2011, Ms. Anthony instantly became one of the most infamous women in the world...

This program includes an epilogue and acknowledgements read by the author “A fascinating tale of poisons and poisonous deeds which both educates and entertains.” --Kathy Reichs As any reader or listener of murder mysteries can tell you, poison is one of the most enduring—and...

A “masterful” (The Washington Post Book World) account of the quest to solve one of the great mysteries in Russian history—from the Pulitzer Prize–winning author of Peter the Great, Nicholas and Alexandra, and Catherine the Great “Riveting . . . unfolds like a detective story.”—Los...

It was an explosion that reverberated across the country—and into the very heart of early-twentieth-century America. On the morning of October 1, 1910, the walls of the Los Angeles Times Building buckled as a thunderous detonation sent men, machinery, and mortar rocketing into the night air...