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*ALSO AVAILABLE AS PART OF A BOX SET* Do you like true crime stories? You should love these tales then Originally authentic police files, True American Crime Stories are from the 1920s through to the 1950s - the era of gangster, molls and prohibition. Almost (but not quite), lost in the mists of time, these tales romp along with plenty of action and recreate the atmosphere of this exciting and dangerous era using the vernacular of the times. You may not have heard much about some of these bad guys, but they were real, ruthless hoodlums and all had their "15 minutes of fame", leaving trails ...

Do you like true crime stories? You should love these tales then Originally authentic police files, True American Crime Stories are from the 1920s through to the 1950s - the era of gangster, molls and prohibition. Almost (but not quite), lost in the mists of time, these tales romp along with plenty of action and recreate the atmosphere of this exciting and dangerous era using the vernacular of the times. You may not have heard much about some of these bad guys, but they were real, ruthless hoodlums and all had their "15 minutes of fame", leaving trails of death and mayhem behind them. Most ...

Three Volumes. Twenty-One Crimes. Countless Secrets Buried in History. Travel back in time to the shadows of early 20th-century America, where headlines screamed, bodies turned up in the unlikeliest places, and detectives faced puzzles that baffled even the sharpest minds. Nearly Forgotten True Crimes – The Complete Vintage Crime Series Collection brings together three gripping volumes in one chilling box set, each story drawn from real events that once transfixed the nation—and have since slipped into obscurity. Across these pages you’ll encounter: A murdered police officer whose ...

When acclaimed mystery writer Dorothy L. Sayers first began compiling anthologies of the best crime stories in the 1920s and ’30s, the genre was in the flush of its first golden age. While it is hard to imagine today - after every possible mystery plot has been told, retold, subverted, and played straight again by hundreds of writers over nearly a century - in Sayers’s day there were still twists that had never been seen, and machinations of crime that would shock even jaded Jazz Age fans.

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 ...

Paige Barrett was living her dream as a journalist in New York City, racking up bylines as a staff writer at The Razor, a cutting-edge online magazine. But when she’s suddenly fired from her job and dumped by her boyfriend, she finds herself back home in the quaint seaside town of Shoreham, Florida, waiting tables and living in her sister’s guesthouse. Restless and itching for something meaningful to occupy her time, she decides to launch a true-crime podcast about the death of Jessica Cady, a beloved teacher who died mysteriously 20 years earlier.

Deep Waters Hide Dark Secrets. The American South is renowned for its sweeping landscapes, sun-drenched coastlines, and thick, untamed wetlands. But beneath the scenic beauty of these blackwater bayous, mangrove forests, and coastal flatlands lies a shifting, treacherous terrain that has long been weaponized by the nation's most ruthless predators. In this gripping non-fiction anthology, journey deep into the shadows of the southern wilderness to uncover twenty of the most chilling, dynamic, and historic criminal investigations ever recorded. From the quiet mist of Lake Seminole to the ...

They were doctors. They were community leaders. They were the family next door. When we think of threats, we picture shadowy figures lurking in the dark. But the most terrifying predators are often the ones we invite into our homes, trust with our health, and see every day. This chilling collection explores twenty deeply researched cases of individuals who used a veneer of extreme normalcy, professional prestige, or suburban charm to mask unimaginable darkness. These are the manipulators who weaponized society's trust to evade detection—sometimes for decades. Delve into the psychological ...

16 TRUE AMERICAN CRIME STORIES IN ONE SPECIAL 4 VOLUME BOX SET Do you like true crime stories? You should love these tales then Originally authentic police files, True American Crime Stories are from the 1920s through to the 1950s - the era of gangster, molls and prohibition. Almost (but not quite), lost in the mists of time, these tales romp along with plenty of action and recreate the atmosphere of this exciting and dangerous era using the vernacular of the times. You may not have heard much about some of these bad guys, but they were real, ruthless hoodlums and all had their "15 minutes ...

True Crime Fact Meets Truly Thrilling Mystery Fiction True Crime Fiction is a collection of mystery thrillers inspired by and including factual information about actual true crime cases. Books Included (and the cases that inspired them): INNOCENT BLOOD (The Atlanta Monster / The Atlanta Child Murders) BLOOD WORK (Ted Bundy) COLD BLOOD (Maura Murray) BLOOD BETRAYAL (Hae Min Lee / Adnan Syed) BLOOD TIES (JonBenét Ramsey) BLOODSHED (Columbine) "Michael Lister is a master storyteller." Michael Connelly

Whisper Ridge: Every Room Has Eyes. All of Them Are His by T.L. Camlock is a chilling psychological thriller that will keep you on the edge of your seat. Perfect for fans of Gillian Flynn and Ruth Ware, this book weaves a dark, suspenseful tale about obsession, family secrets, and the dangerous legacy of inheritance. Mara Jensen inherits her grandmother’s remote mountain estate, expecting only paperwork and a quick escape back to her life in Denver. But what she finds instead is a chilling and unsettling truth. Paul Barrett, the estate’s caretaker, has a cold, calculating presence and ...

A fake pregnancy. A small-town murder. A lie that ended in the deaths of a young mother and the baby she was waiting to meet. In October 2020, Reagan Simmons-Hancock was twenty-one years old, thirty-five weeks pregnant, and preparing to welcome her daughter, Braxlynn Sage Hancock. She was a wife, a mother, a daughter, and a friend with a future still unfolding. Taylor Parker was preparing too. But Parker’s pregnancy was not real. For months, Parker had built an elaborate deception around a baby who did not exist. She wore a fake belly, staged pregnancy milestones, and convinced people ...

Step into the darkest corners of history in 21 Gripping True Crime Stories of Brutal Murders and Infamous Killers from the 16th Century. What murder was solved when a corpse began to bleed at the touch of its killer? Which teenager changed the course of French history with two murders and a single gunshot? What serial murderer met his end beneath the executioner's wheel in a German town? And what poisoner committed a crime so horrifying that King Henry VIII changed English law simply to devise a more terrible death for him? The answers lie within these pages. Journey into the violent heart ...

A wealthy Elizabethan merchant is found dead in his bed. A young bride stands accused. What begins as a murder investigation becomes one of Tudor England’s most haunting historical true crime stories. The Page of Plymouth Plymouth, England. February 1591. Master William Page is one of the richest and most powerful merchants in Devon, a respected goldsmith, international trader, and financier of England’s legendary privateering voyages. When he is discovered lifeless in his bed, his passing seems the result of a common illness known simply as “the stone.” Then investigators pull back...

Do you like true crime stories? You should love these tales then Originally authentic police files, True American Crime Stories are from the 1920s through to the 1950s - the era of gangster, molls and prohibition. Almost (but not quite), lost in the mists of time, these tales romp along with plenty of action and recreate the atmosphere of this exciting and dangerous era using the vernacular of the times. You may not have heard much about some of these bad guys, but they were real, ruthless hoodlums and all had their "15 minutes of fame", leaving trails of death and mayhem behind them. Most ...

Do you like true crime stories? What about real crime committed by women? You may not have heard much about some of these bad women, but they were real and ruthless All had their "15 minutes of fame" leaving trails of death and mayhem behind them Their escapades were daring and reckless and many paid the ultimate price in the end • Radiant Jade – Mat Hari of the East Traitor to her native China, assassin and spy for the Japanese, Radiant Jade was the daughter of a Manchu prince and the mistress of murder and intrigue so sinister that 300 million Chinese thought she was the devil ...

22 Shocking True Crime Cases of Kids Who Kill, including; Eric Lankford: He was a kid with mental health and impulse control issues. Buying him a rifle for his birthday probably wasn’t the wisest move. Amanda Bennett & Sebastian Dowell: She was a staunch Christian. He believed in demons and human sacrifice. One of their worldviews will prevail. Which one? Henry Laird: No mother should ever have to live in terror of her children. But Linda had good reason to fear. Her adopted son, Hank, was a monster. Joshua Mooney: The Robinson family had always loved Christmas. This year, their yuletide ...

18 Baffling True Crime Cold Cases - Solved! including; Gone In The Night: A teenage couple on a night out; a stranger lurking in the shadows with bad intentions. What happens next is pure evil. Highway 79 Revisited: For years, Alma’s family believed that she’d died in a fatal car wreck. One overlooked piece of evidence changes everything. Family Secrets: A teenager is found strangled to death in her bedroom. The police assume that a burglar did it. They should be looking closer to home. On The Beach: Angry with her husband after an argument, a young woman decides to walk home from a ...

What happens when the most terrifying night of the year is real? After a two-year silence, bestselling author Ben Oakley is back with his most haunting collection yet. The Bizarre True Crime series returns with its long-awaited Halloween Edition, a terrifying anthology dedicated to the real-life monsters who use the shadows of All Hallows Eve as their personal hunting ground. Inside, you will find twenty chilling true crime cases, each one unfolding during the chaos, costumes, and creeping darkness of Halloween. Uncover stories of modern-day vampires, cunning serial killers, and baffling ...

18 Shocking True Crime Cases of Women Who Kill, including, Kelly Cochran: Convicted of two savage murders, Cochran may well be a serial killer. But did she really feed one of her victims to unsuspecting neighbors? Larissa Schuster: Larissa wanted her husband to disappear. And with her knowledge of biochemistry, she knew exactly how to make it happen. Inessa Tarverdiyeva: Nursery school teacher by day, home-invading serial killer by night, Tarverdiyeva turned murder into an activity for the whole family to participate in. Karla Faye Tucker: A controversial case from Texas. Nobody doubted ...