Nonfiction Suspense

Perfect for readers of Jon Krakauer and Douglas Preston, this "authentic and encyclopedic" book examines real-life cases of those who vanish in the wilderness without a trace (Roman Dial)—and those eccentric, determined characters who try to find them. These are the stories that defy...

In February 1959, a group of nine experienced hikers in the Russian Ural Mountains died mysteriously on an elevation known as Dead Mountain. Eerie aspects of the incident—unexplained violent injuries, signs that they cut open and fled the tent without proper clothing or shoes, a strange final photograph taken by one of the hikers, and elevated levels of radiation found on some of their clothes—have led to decades of speculation over what really happened.

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...

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...

The U.S. Navy was among the first responders on 9/11. Entrusted with the iconic Ground Zero flag, the Roosevelt battlegroup took to the seas searching out those responsible, and to bring justice to a nation in mourning. 1145 September 2001, the U.S.S. Leyte Gulf deployed within hours of the attack on the W.T.C. with orders to shoot down and destroy any "birds not squawking" over New York City. We were entrusted with the Ground Zero flag raised by the NYFD. We flew that flag with pride and determination from our mast on our important mission. After two days we were then redirected to the ...

Holly Marie was forty-two years old the day she found out she was missing. At ten months old, Holly Marie was brought to the door of a church by three barefoot women in white robes and head coverings. Adopted by the pastor and raised in a loving Christian home, Holly nevertheless struggled with...

September 1943. The microfilm in his boot heel is worth more than his life, and its value expires in ninety days. Colditz Castle is where the Reich sends the prisoners no other camp can hold. Flight Lieutenant Daniel Ash arrives with a secret that would get him shot in a courtyard rather than returned to a cell: before the war made him a bomber pilot, Bletchley made him a codebreaker. On his first night, a dying stranger in the next cell passes a canister through a gap in the stone. Inside: film that must reach London before its window closes, carried by a courier who didn't live to explain...

What if Alfred Hitchcock's most important film was one you've never seen? In June 1945, the most famous director in the world boarded a plane from Hollywood to London on a secret mission. Alfred Hitchcock—the "Master of Suspense" who had built his career manufacturing fear—was about to confront something more terrifying than anything he could imagine: the unvarnished reality of the Nazi concentration camps. This is the hidden story of Hitchcock's war. While critics accused him of abandoning Britain for Hollywood's comfort, Hitchcock was quietly working for the British Ministry of ...

THE GENERAL THEY COULDN'T LET COME HOME. December 9, 1945. Three weeks before flying home. A staff car on a quiet German road is struck by an Army truck at fifteen miles per hour. Everyone walks away except the passenger in the back. He had survived North Africa. Sicily. Normandy. The Bulge. Three years of open warfare and not one of the German divisions sent to stop him had managed it. A slow turn in a parking lot broke his neck. Twelve days later, Patton is dead. No autopsy requested. No investigation opened. No one asks about the leather ledger. No one asks about the congressional ...

EDITORIAL REVIEW A chilling blend of psychological suspense, documented mystery, and deeply human storytelling, THE HUM transforms one of the world's most enduring unexplained phenomena into an unforgettable emotional journey about fear, isolation, resilience, and hope. Rather than offering easy answers, Ted Lazaris crafts a powerful page-turner that honors real witness experiences while exploring the devastating personal cost of living with a mystery that science has yet to fully explain. Equal parts suspenseful, thought-provoking, and deeply moving, THE HUM stands as one of the most ...

Beneath the quiet surface of America's heartland, Chilling secrets refuse to stay buried. The Midwest is known for its tight-knit communities, friendly faces, and peaceful landscapes. But what happens when that peace is shattered by a crime so brutal—and so baffling—that it leaves an entire town looking over its shoulder for decades? In Cold Case Midwest, step past the yellow police tape and into the chilling reality of the region's most haunting unsolved mysteries. Spanning across the rural stretches and small towns of Illinois, Iowa, Missouri, Arkansas, Indiana, Wisconsin, and ...

A Sunday Times Bestseller England’s Forgotten Queens ‘O’Brien cleverly intertwines the personal and political in this enjoyable, gripping tale.’ -The Times Her children or her crown France, 1399: The Duke of Brittany is dead and his widow, Joanna of Navarre, has inherited control of...

“The most bizarre and daring crime in New Orleans police history.” —United Press On Labor Day 1948, two New Orleans police detectives became involved in the most grim and notorious incident in the history of the department. This is a true crime story of the bizarre events that chronicle the brutal slaying of one of those detectives, and his partner’s frightening escape from the same fate.

The essential guide to navigating the riveting world of Spy fiction is "How to Write a Short Espionage Story: A Comprehensive Guide to Tales of Suspense and Deception." This comprehensive book walks you through the process of writing gripping Espionage stories that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Learn how to generate engaging plot ideas, create complex characters, and incorporate realistic Espionage elements into your story. Navigate the complexities of writing, revising, and refining your work, and learn how to effectively publish and market your story. Whether you're a ...

Follow Midnite, the genius activist-musician whose mis-adventures, during a dangerous and turbulent time in America's history, lead the reader on a journey of death, slavery,music, corruption and romance. Standing up for justice, while seeking enlightenment,takes Midnite on a dark and foreboding journey. These unimaginable events will both surprise the reader and awaken hope in America's democracy........ or will it?

A Father, His Son, and an Unrelenting Quest for a Cure At the age of twenty-seven, Whitney Dafoe was forced to give up his life as a photographer who traveled the world. Bit by bit a mysterious illness stole away the pieces of his life: First, it took the strength of his legs, then his voice...

My true story of fleeing fire from our home in France as dread, fear, then panic set in. It left me with a permanent fear of fire. AMAZON TOP 500 REVIEWER: "She makes the reader see it, hear it, smell it, and FEEL it." "Truth more terrifying than fiction!" VINE VOICE: Another exciting read from the author of the Samantha Jamison Mysteries." "Thrillingly reminiscent of Daphne Du Maurier" "Fear along with a burning sense of place was riveting." "Kept me glued to my chair." "Read it with a sense of mounting dread as the unthinkable happened" "Read it in one sitting" "What an awesome, fast ...

Very few things distract Katie Addison when she’s on a mission, whether it’s opening her home to abused women, rehabilitating injured horses, or helping tall, gorgeous Warren Tate mend his broken heart. But when financial difficulties pile up for her, Katie hesitantly admits she herself may...

This book is the last of the trilogy, which covers love, passion, death, violence, destruction, and the creation of the largest cartel in the Caribbean Sea, The Marquis Cartel. It was able to exist due to the support of two major crime organizations being that of the Black Disciples and King’s Jamaican Cutthroats. Ron, Jim, David were known as the powerbrokers of the Marquis Cartel. They were targeted for assassination by El Capo and his Cartel. Jim’s loss of his second lover, Ron, puts him in a downward spiral leading him to emotional ruin along with his imprisonment. His life has ...

The Marquis Cartel is a continuation of “1968: A Vietnam War Love Story,” the second book of a three-part Love series. Jim’s first love, Tito, was killed in Vietnam. Tito’s eternal wish was that he and Jim run his father’s, Henry Martinez’s, import/ export business located in Miami, Florida. Fifteen years after the war, Jim, with his new lover Ron, who he also served with in Vietnam, joined by their longtime assistant David, are now employed by Henry’s import/export company in Miami. Henry gifted Jim a yacht that Jim named the Tito, which ended up serving as Jim’s home ...