| 1. |  | The Devil in the White City: Murder, Magic, and Madness at the Fair that Changed America
from Vintage
Price: $10.17
Customer Review:
This book is an exciting and compelling account of of the 1893 Chicago Worlds Fair. Although it reads like a mystery novel, it is actual history. Two parallel stories run through the book, the account of the planning and success of the fair as well as the activities of a sinister serial killer who... more info | 4.5 / 5.0
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| 2. |  | Mortal Danger (Ann Rule's Crime Files)
from Pocket
Price: $7.99
Customer Review:
"Mortal Danger" presents five medium-length murder cases with incredible realism. "Mortal Danger" not only tells the victims' stories, but also that of the detectives and prosecutors involved (how they solved the cases), and the killers' lives as well - going back to their early childhood where... more info | 4.5 / 5.0
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| 3. |  | The Monster of Florence
from Grand Central Publishing
Price: $17.15
Customer Review:
When novelist Douglas Preston moved his family to the Florence countryside he expected to immerse himself in the very culture he planned to feature in his next thriller. Early on, however, Preston's research brought him into contact with Mario Spezi, an Italian crime reporter who was expert in the... more info | 4.0 / 5.0
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| 4. |  | Helter Skelter: The True Story of the Manson Murders
from W. W. Norton & Company
Price: $10.17
Customer Review:
I suggested to my 14-year old son, who wanted to read a non-fiction crime/courtroom book that he try "Helter Skelter" by Vincent Bugliosi. He not only read the entire 400 page book, he was mesmerized and wrote the following review for his fellow teenagers:
From Douglas:
"Helter Skelter"... more info | 4.5 / 5.0
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| 5. |  | Smoke, Mirrors, and Murder: And Other True Cases (Ann Rule's Crime Files)
from Pocket
Price: $7.99
Customer Review:
WHEN IT COMES TO TRUE CRIME, THERE IS NO ONE BETTER AT TELLING THE STORY THAN ANN RULE. SHE MAKES YOU FEEL LIKE YOU ARE A PART OF THE STORY. UNLIKE MANY CRIME WRITERS, SHE DOES NOT TRY TO MAKE YOU FEEL SORRY FOR THE CRIMINAL. SHE TELLS IT LIKE IT IS AND LETS YOU BE THE JUDGE. | 4.5 / 5.0
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| 6. |  | Invitation to a Murder: 48 Hours (48 Hours Mystery)
from Pocket
Price: $7.99
Customer Review:
I remember watching the 48 Hours about this crime & thinking how close this man came to getting away with murder. This is a very interesting and easy read. Highly recommended to all true crime readers. | 5.0 / 5.0
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| 7. |  | The Stranger Beside Me (Revised and Updated): 20th Anniversary
from Signet
Customer Review:
Ann and Ted were Crisis Hotline buddies. Ann was contracted to write a book about his case on the side without knowing he was the one responsible for the recent string of murders. The angle is amazing and has the effect of humanizing Ted, though there seems to be an impulse in view of future... more info | 4.5 / 5.0
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| 8. |  | Nothing is Strange with You: The Life and Crimes of Gordon Stewart Northcott
from Xlibris Corporation
Price: $14.39
Customer Review:
As I imagine most people will be drawn to this book after watching Clint Eastwood's film Changeling, I'll start with a heartfelt recommendation: if you want to know what the real events were, or if you're only slightly intrigued by the story and want to know more, BUY THIS BOOK NOW. You will... more info | 3.5 / 5.0
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| 9. |  | Zodiac
from Berkley
Price: $7.99
Customer Review:
This book helped me like books, as ridiculous as that sounds. This is one that you can't put down. Graysmith lays everything out, I think few people outside of the criminal justice system actually know the case as well as he does. This book is one of my favorite reads, I highly recommend it to... more info | 4.0 / 5.0
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| 10. |  | Portrait Of A Killer: Jack The Ripper -- Case Closed (Berkley True Crime)
from Berkley
Price: $7.99
Customer Review:
Try as I might, I can't give this a one. A one is the book I threw across the room or tried to return to Borders. I actually consumed this book voraciously (in about 2 sittings). It was readable. It was interesting. It was creepy. Hey, any book that gives you in depth analysis of the life and habits... more info | 2.5 / 5.0
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