True Crime
September 2025
Recent Releases
Expert Witness: The Weight of Our Testimony When Justice Hangs in the Balance
by Ann Wolbert Burgess

A renowned forensic expert offers a behind-the-scenes look at the high-profile trials she's shaped, from the Menendez brothers to Larry Nassar, revealing the power of expert testimony and the human stories that define the pursuit of justice.
Shadow of the Bridge: The Delphi Murders and the Dark Side of the American Heartland
by Aine Cain

The investigative team behind a series of bombshell reports on the Delphi murders case have put forth the only definitive account of the entire investigation, answering many of the questions that have haunted so many since the deaths of Libby German and Abby Williams.
Chasing Evil: Shocking Crimes, Supernatural Forces, and an FBI Agent's Search for Hope and Justice
by John Edward

Looks at how a skeptical FBI agent reached out to a famous psychic for help on a baffling case—and chronicles the 25-year crime-solving journey that followed.
The Fort Bragg Cartel: Drug Trafficking and Murder in the Special Forces
by Seth Harp

Examines a double murder at Fort Bragg, uncovering a web of drug trafficking, corruption, and cover-ups within elite U.S. Special Forces units, revealing how addiction, criminal networks, and the fallout of endless war have destabilized the military's most secretive operations. Illustrations.
The Carpool Detectives: A True Story of Four Moms, Two Bodies, and One Mysterious Cold Case
by Chuck Hogan

Follows four mothers who, driven by a shared fascination with true crime and a desire to reclaim their sense of purpose, undertake their own investigation into a decade-old double homicide, uncovering new evidence, confronting real risks, and challenging the boundaries of amateur sleuthing.
Last Night in San Francisco: Tech's Lost Promise and the Killing of Bob Lee
by Scott Alan Lucas

When Bob Lee, lead innovator at Google, Android, Square, and CashApp, was found stabbed to death on the San Francisco streets, city critics assumed city violence was to blame, but they were wrong—Lee's recklessness led to his triumphs as well as his downfall.
Out of the Woods: A Girl, a Killer, and a Lifelong Struggle to Find the Way Home
by Gregg Olsen

In May 2005 in Idaho, serial killer Joseph Edward Duncan murdered the Groene family and kidnapped eight-year-old Shasta and nine-year-old Dylan; while Shasta was rescued, in the following years she struggled to outrun her trauma.
The Man No One Believed: The Untold Story of the Georgia Church Murders
by Joshua Sharpe

Chronicles the story of a 1985 double murder, a long-overdue investigation and the fight to exonerate an innocent man.
The Feather Detective: Mystery, Mayhem, and the Magnificent Life of Roxie Laybourne
by Chris Sweeney

The fascinating and remarkable true story of the world's first forensic ornithologist-- Roxie Laybourne, who broke down barriers for women, solved murders, and investigated deadly airplane crashes with nothing more than a microscope and a few fragments of feathers.
Anatomy of a Con Artist: The 14 Red Flags to Spot Scammers, Grifters, and Thieves
by Johnathan Walton

Victim-turned-investigator Johnathan Walton, host of the Queen of the Con podcast, shares 14 red flags to use to spot con artists, drawing from hundreds of real-life cases and his personal mission to bring scammers to justice.
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