Psychological True

Psychologist Margot Scott has a picture-perfect life: a nice house in the suburbs, a husband, two children and a successful career. On a warm spring morning Margot approaches one of her clients on a busy train platform. He is looking down at his phone, with his duffel bag in hand as the train approaches. That’s when she slams into his back and he falls in front of the train. Margot’s clients all lie to her, but one lie cost her family and freedom.

True Crime Stories You Won't Believe-Omnibus Edition s brings together three critically acclaimed volumes—Books One, Two, and Three—into a single, unflinching collection of true crime stories that dig deeper than most. From forgotten killers and overlooked trials to psychological profiles and courtroom spectacles, this is a journey through the darkest corners of criminal history. Written by forensic psychologist and author Romeo Vitelli, Ph.D., this omnibus offers a sweeping look at real-life crimes that defy easy explanation. These aren’t just tales of murder—they are explorations ...

Editorial Review THE TOY BOX is a haunting and emotionally devastating Documented Terror novel that transforms one of America’s most disturbing criminal investigations into a chilling exploration of memory, grief, and the psychological aftermath left behind long after the crime scene disappears. Rather than relying on shock or gore, Ted Lazaris builds overwhelming dread through recovered voices, roadside memorials, exhausted investigators, and families desperately trying to preserve the ordinary sounds of loved ones stolen from them forever. Cinematic, deeply human, and unforgettable in ...

“M.G. Cole is a brilliant new addition to the echelon of British crimewriters.” Peter James "Dark, grim, tense. A compelling new voice." PAUL FINCH, author of the Detective Mark Heckenburg novels. Books 4-6 of the thrilling DCI Garrick crime series. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Holy crap what a way to end a book! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Couldn’t put it down! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ If you want to get in at the beginning of a good series, this is the one! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I can't wait to read the next in the series ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A refreshing change. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Will keep you guessing till the last pages and ...

This omnibus includes the first four books of a seven book series. Book 1: Rescued by Ghosts A TRUE STORY Three spirits start visiting young Tim at night. They don’t come to haunt him, they come to warn him. Upstairs, the church is singing and stomping and praying. Downstairs, Tim is hiding, because in his world, being “found” doesn’t mean being saved. It means punishment. Raised inside a high-control religion where obedience is everything, Tim watches the rules tighten, the fear deepen, and the adults call cruelty “God’s will.” The ghosts keep appearing, nudging him away from...

The sprawling highways and quiet small towns of Texas hide a dark and brutal history. Beyond the headlines and whispered local legends lie the definitive, blood-curdling stories of the state's most horrifying crimes. True Crime - Gore in Texas is not for the faint of heart. This meticulously researched anthology rips open the case files on the Lone Star State's most infamous and psychologically disturbing criminals. From the sadistic "Candy Man" Dean Corll to the shocking acts of family annihilators and the cold, calculated slayings of cartel hitmen, these accounts detail the manhunts that ...

A fifteen year old dead body, with a note in its throat. What does this mean for Detective Robin Matthews?Here is what reader are saying about The Robin Matthews Series: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Now I’m scared to close my eyes lol. This was awesome and really kept me guessing. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ This book is just WOW. It is intense. The writing gets you heart rate up. The characters are outstanding. This one wept me on the edge of my seat. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A really wild series! Definitely, “More Mayhem, More People Killed!” I don’t think I have ever read a story with a more fierce killer. ⭐⭐...

The Headlines Told You What Happened. These Stories Explore the Chilling Why... and the Terrifying What If. You’ve read the news clippings, seen the grainy photos. But behind every infamous crime lies a story far darker and more complex than any headline can reveal. From the masterful pen of Logan Carter comes TRUE CRIME: RIPPED FROM THE HEADLINES, a harrowing collection of 30 fictionalized short stories, each plunging into the heart of real-life tragedies that shocked the world. Step beyond the yellow tape and into meticulously crafted narratives inspired by cases that continue to haunt ...

What drives a person to commit unspeakable acts of violence? How does a seemingly ordinary individual become a monster? This gripping collection takes you deep inside twenty of the most harrowing and complex criminal cases in modern history. Forget simple headlines and sensationalism. This is a meticulous work of investigative journalism that explores the darkest corners of the human psyche. Each chapter is a comprehensive deep dive, detailing the perpetrators' backgrounds, their chilling methodologies, and the desperate investigations that brought them to justice. From the calculated ...

SKINNED The Untold Shocking True Story of Serial Killer Ed Gein Beyond the myth. Beyond the movies. Beyond the nightmare. Before America knew the names of its most infamous fictional monsters, there was a quiet farm outside Plainfield, Wisconsin. There was a locked farmhouse. There was a town that thought it knew the strange but harmless man who lived at the edge of the road. And there was a discovery so disturbing that it would echo through American crime history for generations. SKINNED: THE UNTOLD SHOCKING TRUE STORY OF SERIAL KILLER ED GEIN is a chilling, meticulously researched account...

She was charming. She was ruthless. She was dangerous. Frogs In A Pot, based on actual events, is a gripping account of a female narcissist whose pattern of manipulation, deception, and abuse left a trail of devastation. Through the experiences of five men and her own daughter, readers witness relationships unravel under the weight of control, betrayal, emotional cruelty, and violence. What begins as trust and connection slowly turns into confusion, dependency, and emotional devastation. The warning signs were there—but like frogs in a slowly heating pot, those closest to her failed to ...

Check your locks. Then check your search history. She was the perfect roommate. Until she started living your life better than you. True crime podcaster Cassidy Burke is drowning. Her bank account is empty, her landlord is threatening eviction, and the case she’s investigating—the decades-old Milwaukee "Phantom" murders—is going nowhere. Then comes Evelyn Hart. Evelyn is a digital archivist. She’s quiet. She’s stable. She pays two months' rent in cash and even helps Cassidy find a flaw in her investigation that changes everything. For the first time in months, Cassidy can breathe....

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...

In March 1976, Ted Bundy was convicted of the aggravated kidnapping of a young woman near Salt Lake City, Utah. Bundy had not been accused or convicted of any violent crime except this one. No one knew then how many women Bundy had murdered, and many thought him incapable of doing so.

Her life was a lie. He’s about to make it a masterpiece. Elara Vance is a "clean girl" icon with a dirty secret: she’s broke. Her engagement is plummeting, her rent is overdue, and the algorithm that made her a star is now burying her alive. Desperate to stay relevant, Elara pivots to "Murder Tourism," driving into the dark woods of Washington to film an abandoned motel. She expected dust and silence. Instead, she found a doll waiting for her in a chair. And a note. WELCOME, ELARA. Enter Julian Graves. He’s a prestige journalist—cold, clinical, and brilliant. He says he wants to ...

Mara Voss arrived in Blackwater Hollow looking for a quiet refuge. She inherited a shop filled with dusty volumes at the edge of a forgotten river. She thought her greatest challenge would be paying off old debts. She was wrong. The building holds a dark secret. Hidden beneath the floorboards is a manuscript that writes itself. Every new page added to the ancient ledger unleashes another terrifying event upon the isolated community. The townspeople are trapped in a cycle of their own silent complicity. They know exactly what happens when the ink dries. Now the locals are turning hostile. ...

Teena has spent years building her Pittsburgh restaurant from the ground up. Success came through grit, sacrifice, and refusing to let anyone tell her she doesn't belong. The last thing she needs is a distraction—especially one that looks like her infuriatingly talented chef. Zelle hasn't left her apartment in months. A gifted artist trapped by severe agoraphobia, she's carefully shrunk her world into something manageable. But when an emergency forces her outside, she'll have to decide whether survival means staying safe, or finally taking a risk.

EDITORIAL REVIEW Ted Lazaris delivers one of the most psychologically devastating entries in the Documented Terror series with THE ZOMBIE INCIDENTS, a terrifying investigation into real-world “zombie-like” behavior, emotional collapse, and the slow breakdown of human recognition itself. What begins as a series of violent, documented incidents evolves into a haunting societal nightmare where reflections move independently, memories fail, and loved ones begin emotionally disappearing while still standing in front of each other. Blending investigative realism, unforgettable horror imagery,...

When you can’t hear…death comes silently. Scotland Yard detective Valerie Crowther is assigned to investigate the murder of a student at a university for the Deaf in London, England. The murder investigation coincides with a deadly flu virus outbreak, resulting in the university being quarantined from the outside world. When more Deaf students are murdered, it becomes clear there is a serial killer operating within the sealed-off university. A chilling cat-and-mouse game evolves as the unknown killer targets Valerie and the virus claims more lives. A stunning, claustrophobic, “...

ONE LOVE STORY. TWO MARRIAGES. THREE VERSIONS OF THE TRUTH. Too Good to Be True is an obsessive, addictive love story for fans of Lisa Jewell and The Wife Upstairs, from Carola Lovering, the beloved author of Tell Me Lies. Skye Starling is overjoyed when her boyfriend, Burke Michaels, proposes...