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• The Sinners All Bow

  Two Authors, One Murder, and the Real Hester Prynne

  Dawson, Kate Winkler,

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  Acclaimed journalist, podcaster, and true-crime historian Kate Winkler Dawson tells the true story of the scandalous murder investigation that became the inspiration for both Nathaniel Hawthorne’s The Scarlet Letter and the first true-crime book…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Eight Very Bad Nights

  a Collection of Hanukkah Noir

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  Curated by New York Times bestselling author Tod Goldberg, this collection of eleven delightful and twisted Hanukkah capers will entertain you through all eight nights of the Festival of Lights.

• Appalachian Folklore Unveiled

  Mysterious Happenings of Folk Spirits and Mystic Shades From the Ancient Foothills

  Darkness Prevails,

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  Told by master storytellers Darkness Prevails and Carman Carrion, Appalachian Folklore Unveiled unveils the mysteries behind Appalachian folklore, ghosts, creepy creatures, superstitions, and omens, walking the reader through a little-known land of…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• A Murder in Hollywood

  the Untold Story of Tinseltown's Most Shocking Crime

  Sherman, Casey, 1969-

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  Recounts how a famous Hollywood starlet from the 1940s and 1950s became involved with an abusive West Coast mob boss and explores the explosive trial that resulted from his murder at the hands of the actress' daughter. Well-researched, dramatic,…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Framed

  Astonishing True Stories of Wrongful Convictions

  Grisham, John,

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  “Each of these stories is told with astonishing power.”—David Grann, author of Killers of the Flower Moon

• Guilty Creatures

  Sex, God, and Murder in Tallahassee, Florida

  Brottman, Mikita, 1966-

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  "Murder, a love triangle, and small-town secrets in Tallahassee, Florida...an unputdownable read." —The New York Times

• All That Glitters

  a Story of Friendship, Fraud and Fine Art

  Whitfield, Orlando,

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  “Whitfield’s whirlwind account of the modern art world is intoxicating.” —CrimeReads

• Scotland Yard

  a History of the London Police Force's Most Infamous Murder Cases

  Read, Simon, 1974-

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  A riveting true-crime history of London's first modern police force as told through its most notorious murder cases.

• The Wager

  a Tale of Shipwreck, Mutiny and Murder

  Grann, David,

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  In this tale of shipwreck, survival and savagery, the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Killers of the Flower Moon recounts the events on His Majesty's Ship The Wager, a British vessel that left England in 1740 on a secret mission, resulting…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• A Mystery of Mysteries

  the Death and Life of Edgar Allan Poe

  Dawidziak, Mark, 1956-

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  A brilliant biography of Edgar Allan Poe that examines the renowned author’s life through the prism of his mysterious death and its many possible causes. Perfect for readers who enjoy engaging and incisive life stories.

• Marple

  Twelve New Mysteries

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  “If you feel nostalgic, travel back to a simpler time when polite and proper Miss Marple solved crimes. Twelve legendary mystery writers, including Lucy Foley and Karen McManus, present their short stories starring Miss Marple. This includes ‘Miss…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Hotel California

  An Anthology of New Mystery Short Stories

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  "Eight tales with a twist. Make that eight twists...Expect, and enjoy, the unexpected." -- "Kirkus Reviews"

• The Poisonous Solicitor

  The True Story of a 1920s Murder Mystery.

  Bates, Stephen,

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  A brilliant narrative investigation into the 1920s case that inspired Agatha Christie, Dorothy Sayers and Margery Allingham.

• The Science of Murder

  The Forensics of Agatha Christie

  Valentine, Carla

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  A mortician and forensic expert explores the real-life cases that inspired Agatha Christie, showing how the great mystery writer might have kept current with the latest advancements in forensic science. Accessible, well-researched, fast-paced,…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Midnight Hour

  a Chilling Anthology of Crime Fiction From 20 Authors of Color

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  From a simple robbery gone horribly wrong to a grisly murder in a secret love dungeon, this stellar collection of crime fiction short stories showcases some of today's finest voices of color. While anthologies are technically categorized as…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Case of the Murderous Dr. Cream

  the Hunt for a Victorian Era Serial Killer

  Jobb, Dean, 1958-

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  Framed around one salacious trial in 1891 London, a fascinating and vividly told true-crime narrative about the hunt for one of the first known serial killers, whose poisoning spree in the US, Canada, and England coincided with the birth of forensic…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Your Guide to Not Getting Murdered in a Quaint English Village

  Johnson, Maureen, 1973-

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  Considering a trip to a quaint English village? You’ll think twice after learning about the countless murderous possibilities lurking behind the bucolic façades, thanks to this illustrated guide from #1 bestselling author Maureen Johnson and…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Yellow Bird

  Oil, Murder, and a Woman's Search for Justice in Indian Country

  Murdoch, Sierra Crane,

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  Tells the true crime story of a murder on an Indian reservation, and the unforgettable Arikara woman who becomes obsessed with solving it. A fact-paced, richly detailed, accessible book perfect for readers who enjoy true crime and life stories.

• American Sherlock

  Murder, Forensics, and the Birth of American CSI

  Dawson, Kate Winkler,

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  A gripping historical true crime narrative that "reads like the best of Conan Doyle himself" (Karen Abbott, author of The Ghosts of Eden Park), American Sherlock recounts the riveting true story of the birth of modern criminal investigation.

• Diamond Doris

  the True Story of the World's Most Notorious Jewel Thief

  Payne, Doris, 1930-

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  The culprit and larger-than-life personality behind jewel heists that remained unsolved for years shares her story, describing how a young black woman from West Virginia pulled off diamond robberies and used nuns to break out of prison. A good pick…Read moreRead more of this annotation