Top True Crime Stories and Cases

The best True Crime includes If You Tell: A True Story, Chaos: Manson, CIA, and the Hidden Truth of the '60s, Chaos: The O'Neill & Piepenbring Audiobook and many others as mentioned below.

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If You Tell: A True Story

  • A true story of survival and resilience.
  • #1 bestselling author Gregg Olsen narrates.
  • Three sisters escape a mother's horrific abuse.
  • Unbreakable bond forged through unimaginable trauma.
  • Reveals dark family secrets and multiple murders.
  • A harrowing journey towards freedom and justice.
  • A testament to sisterhood and empowerment.
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  • Price Range: $4.99
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Chaos: Manson, CIA, and the Hidden Truth of the '60s

  • Explores Manson's crimes and their cultural impact.
  • Reveals FBI's hidden role in the Manson case.
  • Based on twenty years of investigative journalism.
  • Uncovers shocking evidence of a cover-up.
  • Includes interviews with key figures and experts.
  • Links Manson to Hollywood elites and intelligence agencies.
  • Challenges the official narrative of the murders.
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  • Price Range: $19.04
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Chaos: The O'Neill & Piepenbring Audiobook

  • Investigative journalist unveils shocking Manson revelations.
  • Explores FBI's hidden role in Manson murders.
  • Decades of research and interviews conducted.
  • Reassesses infamous case in American history.
  • Uncovers potential cover-ups and legal misconduct.
  • Questions surrounding Manson's Hollywood connections revealed.
  • Includes exclusive documents from LAPD and CIA.
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  • Price Range: $26.61
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Unmasked: Solving America's Cold Cases (eBook)

  • Instant New York Times bestseller.
  • Memoir by detective Paul Holes.
  • Explores America's notorious cold cases.
  • Gripping narrative more fascinating than fiction.
  • Insights into crime-solving and personal struggles.
  • Reflects on sacrifices made for justice.
  • Promises to seek truth for victims' families.
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  • Price Range: $2.99
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Code Name: Lise - WWII's Top Decorated Spy

  • True story of WWII's decorated spy, Odette Sansom.
  • Engaging nonfiction thriller by bestselling author Larry Loftis.
  • Lovers face danger during daring espionage missions.
  • Captivating romance amidst the horrors of war.
  • Accolades include national bestseller and award nominations.
  • Perfect for fans of inspiring historical narratives.
  • Experience courage, patriotism, and the human spirit.
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  • Price Range: $17.05
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What the Dead Know: Insights from a NYC Investigator

  • Gripping memoir by death investigator Barbara Butcher.
  • Explores life, trauma, and recovery in NYC.
  • Vivid accounts of over 5,500 death scenes.
  • Delves into homicides, suicides, and tragic murders.
  • Candid and honest storytelling with dark humor.
  • Featured in Netflix docuseries, Homicide: New York.
  • Essential reading for true crime enthusiasts.
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  • Price Range: $13.12
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Spanish Edition: Medellin Cartel Life and Death

  • First-person account by infamous drug lord Carlos Lehder.
  • Explores the inception of the Medellin Cartel.
  • Highlights Lehder's early days in crime.
  • Details his extradition to the United States.
  • Includes unpublished anecdotes and surprising stories.
  • A gripping narrative about cartel evolution.
  • Perfect for true crime enthusiasts and history buffs.
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  • Price Range: $13.95
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Framed: True Stories of Wrongful Convictions

  • #1 New York Times Bestseller
  • John Grisham's first nonfiction work since The Innocent Man
  • Ten true stories of wrongful convictions
  • Collaboration with Jim McCloskey, innocence movement leader
  • Explores flaws in the criminal justice system
  • Impeccably researched with suspenseful storytelling
  • Includes downloadable PDF with sources and acknowledgments
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  • Price Range: $19.69
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The Wager: A Tale of Shipwreck and Mutiny

  • Thrilling true story of survival and mutiny.
  • Explores the depths of human behavior under duress.
  • Epic tale of shipwreck and desperate struggle.
  • A riveting narrative by bestselling author David Grann.
  • Unfolds during a British imperial mission in 1740.
  • Engaging account of a dramatic court-martial.
  • Highlights the complexities of loyalty and treachery.
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  • Price Range: $17.72
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If You Tell by Gregg Olsen (Audiobook)

  • Shocking true-crime story of survival and resilience.
  • Unbreakable bond of three sisters against evil.
  • A #1 bestseller across major charts.
  • 2021 Audie Award Nominee for Best Nonfiction Audiobook.
  • Details unimaginable abuse and degradation by their mother.
  • Empowering tale of courage and justice.
  • Harrowing yet heartwarming survivor's journey.
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  • Price Range: $21.88
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Mama Love: Memoir of Healing and Truth

  • Oprah's Book Club Pick
  • Bestselling memoir of redemption and healing
  • From soccer mom to jailhouse shot caller
  • Humorous and harrowing real-life journey
  • Explores shame, forgiveness, and self-discovery
  • Captivating narrative of resilience and transformation
  • Lara Love Hardin's inspiring personal story
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  • Price Range: $17.05
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The Mother Next Door: Munchausen by Proxy Revealed

  • Explores Munchausen by Proxy in-depth.
  • Insights from a novelist and detective duo.
  • Reveals chilling real-life investigations and stories.
  • Addresses misconceptions about mothers involved in MBP.
  • Highlights systemic failures to protect vulnerable children.
  • Includes expert opinions on psychological complexities.
  • Provides solutions for preventing medical child abuse.
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  • Price Range: $13.12
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Prisoners of Colditz: Survival and Escape (Epic Story)

  • NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER
  • Captivating account of WWII POW escapes
  • Ingenious escape attempts become legendary
  • Presents a microcosm of society's complexities
  • Features both famous and lesser-known characters
  • Explores human resilience against fascism
  • Engaging storytelling from renowned author Ben Macintyre
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  • Price Range: $19.69
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The Wager: A Saga of Shipwreck and Mutiny

  • Page-turning story of survival and betrayal.
  • Reveals shocking truths of maritime imperialism.
  • Captivating narrative by bestselling author David Grann.
  • Explores human behavior under extreme conditions.
  • A thrilling court martial with life-or-death stakes.
  • Highlights the clash between heroism and mutiny.
  • A masterful blend of history and adventure.
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  • Price Range: $15.06
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Hope: A Memoir of Survival Audiobook

  • True story of survival and resilience.
  • Amanda Berry and Gina DeJesus share harrowing experiences.
  • Details decade of captivity and abuse.
  • Insights into their psychological struggles and triumphs.
  • Written by Pulitzer Prize-winning reporters.
  • Includes previously unreleased shocking information.
  • Read by talented voice actors for immersive experience.
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  • Price Range: $17.72
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American Black Widow: True Story of a Preacher's Killer

  • True story of a preacher's wife turned killer.
  • Engaging narrative by bestselling author Gregg Olsen.
  • Two husbands' mysterious deaths raise suspicions.
  • Set in the sleepy town of Rocky Ford.
  • Explores themes of greed, sex, and murder.
  • A gripping read for true crime enthusiasts.
  • Originally published as Confessions of an American Black Widow.
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  • Color: Reverend Mike Fuller
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The Devil in the White City (Audiobook Edition)

  • True tale of the 1893 World's Fair.
  • Focus on serial killer Henry H. Holmes.
  • Architect Daniel Hudson Burnham’s monumental achievements.
  • Contrast between beauty and horror at the fair.
  • Real-life historical characters enhance the narrative.
  • Engaging storytelling by Erik Larson.
  • A chilling exploration of ambition and madness.
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  • Price Range: $19.69
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Killers of the Flower Moon Audiobook (MP3 Download)

  • Haunting true-life murder mystery from David Grann.
  • Explores the Osage Nation's tragic history.
  • Uncovers the chilling conspiracy behind the murders.
  • National Book Award finalist and bestseller.
  • Features a gripping narrative of investigation.
  • Includes a major motion picture adaptation.
  • Delves into early FBI history and challenges.
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  • Price Range: $15.75
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Devil in White City: Murder and Madness (Paperback)

  • True crime story set at 1893 World's Fair.
  • Combines history with thrilling storytelling elements.
  • Features infamous serial killer Henry H. Holmes.
  • Highlights architect Daniel Hudson Burnham's remarkable achievements.
  • Explores the allure of the Gilded Age.
  • A rich narrative with real-life characters included.
  • National bestseller and award finalist recognition.
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  • Price Range: $8.99
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Killers of the Flower Moon: Osage Murders

  • #1 New York Times Bestseller
  • True-life murder mystery of the Osage Nation
  • Explores one of America's most monstrous crimes
  • Nominated for the National Book Award
  • Now a Martin Scorsese film adaptation
  • Engaging narrative and literary journalism
  • Uncovers chilling historical conspiracy and corruption
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  • Price Range: $8.86
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The Wager: A Tale of Shipwreck, Mutiny, Murder

  • Page-turning narrative of survival and betrayal.
  • Explores themes of empire and human behavior.
  • Based on true events from 1740 shipwreck.
  • Intense court martial reveals shocking truths.
  • Acclaimed by The New York Times and others.
  • Thrilling account of mutiny and anarchy.
  • Written by bestselling author David Grann.
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  • Price Range: $14.99
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If You Tell: Sisterhood and Secrets

  • True crime story of survival and resilience.
  • Focuses on three sisters' harrowing experiences.
  • Written by bestselling author Gregg Olsen.
  • Explores themes of abuse and family secrets.
  • Highlights the bond of sisterhood in adversity.
  • Details their journey towards freedom and justice.
  • A gripping tale of courage and empowerment.
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  • Price Range: $14.12
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Amish Wife: Secrets, Lies, and Conspiracy

  • True crime investigation into a shocking Amish murder
  • Unraveling decades of secrets and conspiracies
  • Author Gregg Olsen reveals hidden truths
  • Covers Ida Stutzman's tragic death in 1977
  • Explores Eli Stutzman's questionable narratives
  • Includes testimonies from aging witnesses
  • Discovers long-buried letters revealing crucial evidence
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  • Price Range: $4.99
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The Girls Are Gone: A True Story

  • True story of two missing sisters.
  • Father's relentless search for his daughters.
  • Mother's abandonment during divorce turmoil.
  • Media spotlight on the investigation.
  • Conspiracy to hide the truth revealed.
  • Emotional journey through family tragedy.
  • A gripping tale of love and loss.
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  • Price Range: $0.99
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The Spy and the Traitor (Book)

  • New York Times Bestseller
  • Thrilling Cold War espionage tale
  • Focused on Oleg Gordievsky's secret work
  • Exposes Russian spies, foils intelligence plots
  • Gripping escape story from Moscow
  • Highlights treachery between America, Britain, Soviet Union
  • Engaging narrative by Ben Macintyre
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  • Price Range: $11.89
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Wicked Minds: Gilded Age Murder Mystery (Hardcover)

  • Thrilling tale of serial murderer Edward Rulloff.
  • Explores 19th-century criminal psychology advancements.
  • Draws on extensive historical documents and sources.
  • Insightful analysis of evil: born or made?
  • Based on popular podcast with seven million downloads.
  • Fascinating look at Victorian-era crime investigations.
  • Rulloff's brain preserved in Cornell University collection.
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  • Price Range: $15.75
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Many Lives of Mama Love: A Memoir (Paperback)

  • Oprah's Book Club pick and bestselling memoir.
  • Author Lara Love Hardin's transformative life journey.
  • From soccer mom to jailhouse shot caller.
  • Heartwarming tales of love and healing.
  • New bonus chapter included for readers.
  • Explores redemption and self-forgiveness themes.
  • Humorous insights into prison life dynamics.
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  • Price Range: $14.99
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Say Nothing: A Gripping Tale of Murder in Ireland

  • Explores notorious Jean McConville murder case.
  • Meticulously reported narrative of Northern Ireland's Troubles.
  • Winner of National Book Critics Circle Award.
  • Best-selling true crime and historical nonfiction.
  • Praises from major publications and critics alike.
  • Interviews reveal deep societal impacts of violence.
  • Now an FX limited series on Hulu.
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  • Price Range: $14.00
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In Cold Blood by Truman Capote

  • NATIONAL BESTSELLER and true crime classic.
  • Explores a chilling real-life murder case.
  • Written by acclaimed author Truman Capote.
  • Combines gripping suspense with deep empathy.
  • Revolutionary non-fiction narrative style.
  • Examines the nature of American violence.
  • Enduring impact on literature and true crime genre.
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  • Price Range: $9.00
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Ask Not: The Kennedys and Their Impact on Women (1 Book)

  • Exposé on the Kennedy family's dark legacy.
  • Uncovers generations of misogyny and violence.
  • Features stories of infamous women in history.
  • Reveals scandals surrounding the Kennedy men.
  • Restores women's voices in the Kennedy narrative.
  • Written by bestselling author Maureen Callahan.
  • Electric prose offers a compelling read.
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  • Price Range: $21.83