As macabre as its title, Heinous: Forgotten Murders From the 1910s by Melina Druga is a truly disturbing collection of stories of people who either died/disappeared under mysterious circumstances or at the hands of an unusual suspect. The first case was especially disturbing as harming...

Jane Doe #9: How I Survived R. Kelly by Lizzette Martinez and Keelin MacGregor is the harrowing tale of how 17-year-old Lizzette survived the famous R&B singer’s abuse. Lizzette, who was an aspiring singer, knew that Kelly could help her break into the music industry–...

Object by Kristin Louise Duncombe is a powerful and heartbreaking memoir that shows the author's experiences of trauma, survival, and healing. The narrative develops in various countries around the world as the author tries to remember and comprehend her childhood and life in foreign countries...

Targeted Truth: A Battle Against Corruption and the Truth Behind My Father's Death by Brandon Parker is a compelling true crime memoir that takes readers deep into a story of loss, betrayal, and an unwavering quest for justice. The book centers around the suspicious death...

For readers fascinated by the intersection of history, science, and the macabre, Forensics II is a must-read. Harry A. Milman, PhD, expertly delves into the deaths of thirty-six notable individuals, providing a forensic analysis that not only reads like a compelling mystery novel but also...

Chained Birds by Carla Conti is a haunting and compelling true crime memoir that delves deep into the dark, often unseen corners of the American criminal justice system. Conti, a former journalist, takes readers on an intense, decade-long journey that begins innocuously enough with a...

In A Peek Under the Hood, Michael Pevarnik describes his leadership in DEA operations in Worcester, Massachusetts, utilizing informants, undercover agents, and surveillance to uncover and dismantle significant drug trafficking networks. Starting with informant Lanh, the investigation revealed drug transactions and firearm links, exposing cocaine...

TRACKRS: On the Cold Trail of a Serial Killer is a work of non-fiction in the true-crime, action, and historical genres. It is more suitable for mature adult readers owing to graphic descriptions of real-life events. Penned by author Michael A. Jacobs, this engrossing work...

Intriguing and gritty, Forensics III: They Got Fifteen Minutes of Fame From the Way They Died by Harry A. Milman offers an extensive look into what goes on behind the scenes of a murder investigation. The author not only puts the process into three concisely...

Something amazing happened when I decided to do a quick scan of From Canada's Backwoods to California's Death Row: The Tumultuous Odyssey of a Blind Forensic Psychologist by Shawn Adair Johnston. As I began scanning this primarily narrative book…far from my favorite style of writing…I...