Love’s Blood by Clark Howard is my favorite. It leaves questions. Who Killed My Daughter by Lois Duncan (yes, the fiction author) is very sad, but a good read. Born Evil by Adrian Havill isn’t bad but it’s an awful story. Also Are You There Alone: The Unspeakable Crime of Andrea Yates by Suzanne O’Malley is very good. It really shines a light on how screwed up the mental health system is. Her doctor was actually my psychiatrist as well, but I realized what a quack she was and left before I got into trouble. Andrea didn’t. Very sad story.
@Jodi Two couples on a remote tropical island, only one couple comes back. Mr. Bugliosi does a fantastic job methodically painting a picture of evil, greed and thwarted hopes of an idyllic life.
For some lesser-known (but awful) killers, check out any of the books written by Harold Schechter. There isn’t one of his that I didn’t like.
I also agree with the suggestions for Devil in the White City, although I found myself completely captivated by the concurrent story of the World’s Fair and wouldn’t have minded if the true crime part was left out! LoL
I’ll Be Gone in the Dark by Michelle McNamara, about the Golden State Killer. Especially interesting since she died before the book was published and before she knew the guy would be caught.
I just finished this! So good! There was an interview with Paul Holes on the My Favorite Murder podcast which was why I picked it up in the first place. I can’t wait to see what happens with the guy they arrested. It is such a shame she didn’t live to see this. I liked how the 2 guys she was working with pieced together the ending for her and she was still credited for all her hard work. It was very well done considering the circumstances.
Half truth, half fiction. Amy Cross’ The ripper House books, things there’s 9 altogether. Half the story is in modern day, the rest in whitechapel when Jack is on the loose
The Stranger Beside Me by Ann Rule, I’ll Be Gone in the Dark by Michelle McNamara, Blood and Money by Thomas Thompson, To the Bridge by Nancy Rommelmann.
1) In Cold Blood. 2) Helter Skelter by Vincent Bulgliosi 3) Justice: Crimes, Trials, and Punishment by Dominick Dunne – it’s more of a compilation of several crimes but I loved it.
In Cold Blood by Truman Capote
I’ll Be Gone in the Dark by Michelle McNamara. Best true crime I’ve ever read.
In Cold Blood is also a classic.
Love’s Blood by Clark Howard is my favorite. It leaves questions. Who Killed My Daughter by Lois Duncan (yes, the fiction author) is very sad, but a good read. Born Evil by Adrian Havill isn’t bad but it’s an awful story. Also Are You There Alone: The Unspeakable Crime of Andrea Yates by Suzanne O’Malley is very good. It really shines a light on how screwed up the mental health system is. Her doctor was actually my psychiatrist as well, but I realized what a quack she was and left before I got into trouble. Andrea didn’t. Very sad story.
Killers of the Flower Moon by David Grann. Mindhunter by John Douglas
If you have audible there’s a podcast that’s great, West Cork.
one of your own by carol anne lee is one of the best iv ever read, cant reccomend it high enough
Anything by Ann Rule!
A False Report by T. Christian Miller is about a serial rapist, and talks about the treatment of rape victims.
And The Sea Will Tell by Vincent Bugliosi
Ohhh. Loved Helter Skelter and Outrage. What’s this about?
@Jodi Two couples on a remote tropical island, only one couple comes back. Mr. Bugliosi does a fantastic job methodically painting a picture of evil, greed and thwarted hopes of an idyllic life.
The Lost Girls.
The year in review 2018 politics
Serpentine.
In Cold Blood Truman Capote; Devil In The White City by Erik Larsen
Stranger in My Bed
The Good Nurse
Devil in the White City
I avoid talking about my own work but am pleased that In Cold Blood is still remembered. My fourth book goes there.
Helter Skelter. MindHunter.
For some lesser-known (but awful) killers, check out any of the books written by Harold Schechter. There isn’t one of his that I didn’t like.
I also agree with the suggestions for Devil in the White City, although I found myself completely captivated by the concurrent story of the World’s Fair and wouldn’t have minded if the true crime part was left out! LoL
Me too-,about The Devil in the White City. The things I learned from that book keep popping up.
Killers of the Flower Moon, I’ll Be Gone in the Dark, In Cold Blood.
The People Who Eat Darkness
The Stranger Beside Me Ann Rule
Green River Running Red by Anne Rule.
The Burning Bed and The Baby Thief
I’ll Be Gone in the Dark by Michelle McNamara, about the Golden State Killer. Especially interesting since she died before the book was published and before she knew the guy would be caught.
Oh, just saw this was already recommended 🙂
I just finished this! So good! There was an interview with Paul Holes on the My Favorite Murder podcast which was why I picked it up in the first place. I can’t wait to see what happens with the guy they arrested. It is such a shame she didn’t live to see this. I liked how the 2 guys she was working with pieced together the ending for her and she was still credited for all her hard work. It was very well done considering the circumstances.
@Bethany Agreed! Everyone who worked on this case must be doing high-fives in Michelle’s (and all the victim’s, of course) honor.
Check out the podcast call sword and scale. Hours of true crime stories.
Also Casefile, another great podcast.
The Executioner’s Song by Norman Mailer.
Totally forgot ever reading this book. Fantastic read now that you reminded me
Helter
Let’s try again: Helter Skelter is a classic
The witness by nora robets
“Heart Full of Lies” by Ann Rule . This murder happened just up the canyon from where I live.
In Cold Blood, I’ll Be Gone in the Dark, Devil in White City…
Not sure if they are considered true crime but, A Child called It by Dave Pelzer, and A Stolen Life by JC Dugard.
Jen Shell, try “Zero Day” authored by DAVID BALDACCI
Dave Pelzer and his brother did some if you like that sort no crime kind of but abusive childhood.
Devil in the White City, In Cold Blood.
Half truth, half fiction. Amy Cross’ The ripper House books, things there’s 9 altogether. Half the story is in modern day, the rest in whitechapel when Jack is on the loose
Fatal Vision by Joe McGinniss
Sooooo good. What a story! Such a tragedy!
For the Thrill of It about Leopold and Loeb and the kidnap/murder of Bobby Franks
Anything by Ann Rule.
Depends on what stuff you want to read and can handle, anything in particular that interests you?
Whoever on here recommended Thomas Lynch’s ‘The Undertaking, notes from the dismal trade’ THANK YOU… Great book.
Wiseguy by Nicholas Pileggi (the movie Goodfellas was based on it)
The Stranger Beside Me by Ann Rule, I’ll Be Gone in the Dark by Michelle McNamara, Blood and Money by Thomas Thompson, To the Bridge by Nancy Rommelmann.
The Innocent Man by John Grisham. A non-fiction book he wrote on a true crime. Sooooo good
1) In Cold Blood. 2) Helter Skelter by Vincent Bulgliosi 3) Justice: Crimes, Trials, and Punishment by Dominick Dunne – it’s more of a compilation of several crimes but I loved it.