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For fans of G-Man: J. Edgar Hoover and the Making of the American Century by Beverly Gage. Recommended for general purchase.
While the technology has changed, modern policing still relies heavily on scientific evidence. Katwala’s fascinating history of this unreliable device is a cautionary tale that will likely appeal to those interested in criminal justice and true crime.
A compelling recounting of one man’s obsession and a shocking case judged in the court of public opinion.
All the trimmings of an admirable shipwreck story are present, including scurvy, mutiny, controversy, and foul weather. Combined with Graham’s hardy narration, Grann’s latest is a riveting must-listen. Expect broad listener appeal and high demand for this enthralling seafaring tale.
This deep dive into the case of Ana Montes is meticulously presented and will captivate true-crime lovers.
Lovers of true crime will be unable to stop listening. A horrendous tale from its beginning straight through to its convoluted finish.
This audio will appeal to listeners seeking a harrowing, issue-oriented nonfiction work about family, foster care, and the faults and failings of both. Recommended for fans of Adrian Nicole LeBlanc and similar steadfast investigative journalism.
Hagerty’s illuminating account provides a fascinating and deeply moving glimpse into how anthropologists’ use of forensic methods has changed the ways in which research is conducted in the field.
Fans of true crime will relish this book. A good read-alike is I’ll Be Gone in the Dark by Michelle McNamara.
An engaging read that’s filled with meticulous descriptions about how and why the wreck and mutiny unfolded. Readers who have a strong interest in high crimes on the sea and military history will want to dive in.
With research and trial transcripts, the authors masterfully narrate this true account that reads like a novel that cannot be put down. A must for all libraries.
An intriguing combination of memoir and true crime. Perfect for readers who enjoyed Mary Roach’s Stiff and Caitlin Doughty’s Smoke Gets in Your Eyes.
Finkel will have art history and true crime lovers obsessively turning the pages of this suspenseful, smartly written work until its shocking conclusion.
This book about an unsolved murder that continues to haunt an affluent suburb of Cleveland is an optional purchase for libraries in the region.
This book about marriage alternatives should appeal to a general audience. Ideal for those interested in domestic law policies.
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The Murder of Angela Mischelle Lawless: An Honest Sheriff and the Exoneration of an Innocent Man
True crime readers will likely appreciate this detailed examination of a flawed case. A read-alike is Bone Deep by Charles Bosworth and Joel Schwartz.
This study belongs in social behavioral sciences collections. Ideal for scholars and general readers interested in this current, relevant, and much debated topic. Readers may want to pair this title with Jill Leovy’s Ghettoside, which examines the critical differences between murder investigations of Black victims vs. white ones.
A gold mine for researchers seeking data on crimes. The price should not deter libraries that have strong criminal justice and sociology collections as well as legal libraries. For those libraries that have the previous editions, this update is a must.
An eye-opening exposé that encourages action and support for those experiencing substance-use disorder.
Propulsively narrated by Fliakos, Greenburg’s book tells a crypto true-crime story, and also critiques the complexities of financial privacy in the digital age.
Followers of the Lindbergh kidnapping and O.J. Simpson trial will relish this story of an unsolved crime still open on the books.
This nail-biting account of a double-homicide cold case is still in the news today. An excellent addition to any true-crime collection.
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The Ransomware Hunting Team: A Band of Misfits’ Improbable Crusade To Save the World from Cybercrime
Listeners may struggle to keep track of the many characters and side stories, but with the importance of cyberattacks in today’s world, this is an important purchase for any library.
A phenomenal listen about one of the most notorious prisons in the U.S. It packs an emotional punch while providing hope for the future.
Recommended for true crime aficionados and those who love the forgotten corners of midcentury history.
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Nine Black Robes: Inside the Supreme Court’s Drive to the Right and Its Historic Consequences
U.S. Supreme Court watchers will appreciate an inside look at recent momentous decisions.
The book’s title is a biblical reference about forgiveness. Well-written, well-researched, and worth being added to a true-crime collection.
This audio is for listeners seeking a candid and complex historical biography that is alarming and alluring, though the depth may be daunting to the casual true-crime crowd. Recommended for fans of Erik Larson and Dean Jobb.
True crime fans will likely want to read this book, especially those interested in the history of criminal science.
An important look into the dark past of orphanages globally. It’s also a deep dive into the ways these horrific stories were kept out of the public eye for so long.
True-crime fans will enjoy the puzzle of an unsolved mystery but might miss having a concrete conclusion.
Rae-Venter describes other cases she helped solve, which is fascinating, but she uses genealogical terms that may be challenging for some readers to follow. Nevertheless, this book belongs in libraries that have a solid true crimes collection.
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An Assassin in Utopia: The True Story of a Nineteenth-Century Sex Cult and a President’s Murder
Still, readers will find Guiteau’s devolution into an assassin and the history of Oneida both fascinating and shocking, with uncanny parallels to today’s news stories.
This inside look at investigative reporting at a major U.S. newspaper will appeal to listeners with an interest in journalism, as well as fans of true crime podcasts that focus on criminal investigations.
History and true crime buffs, legal historians, and gender studies scholars will appreciate Sweet’s riveting exposé of the tremendous gender and class bias in postrevolutionary America.
With its coverage of more than 200 crimes, this book could have been lurid, but is instead presented with care and respect. An excellent addition to any true crime collection.
A vivid and descriptive account of a chilling crime and the environment in which it occurred. True crime fans will be captivated.
This insightful study is a timely and persuasive call to action. Recommended to those who appreciated Brittany K. Barnett’s A Knock at Midnight.
A compelling inside look into the casual acceptance of sexual assault that is pervasive in today’s society. Pair this flawless production with Tell Me Everything by Erika Krouse or Know My Name by Chanel Miller to learn more about rape culture.
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Nothing But the Night: Leopold & Loeb and the Truth Behind the Murder That Rocked 1920s America
This audio will appeal to listeners seeking a compelling, well-researched, historical true crime presented in an in-depth and engaging manner. Recommended for fans of Erik Larson and Cara Robertson.
While elements of Sherman’s book will appeal to true crime readers, others may be disappointed by his fictional flair and reliance on uncited information. Recommend to general readers looking to understand the mind of a killer.
This expertly presented audiobook is highly recommended for fans of true crime podcasts, legal thrillers, and those who have an interest in the food supply chain.
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Return to Uluru
A timely and well-researched look into the aboriginal history of Australia, with parallels to other modern civil rights movements. Readers who appreciated Sierra Crane Murdoch’s Yellow Bird or David Grann’s Killers of the Flower Moon will be drawn to this chilling look into Australian history.
An essential read for anyone who wants a deeper understanding of the concept of abolition feminism and supports the rights of all survivors of domestic violence, regardless of their race or life circumstances.
A well-researched, impactful account of the inequities in the legal justice system. Should be required reading for anyone working in the criminal justice system.
Fans of Donnie Brasco and The Sopranos will snatch this one up. An excellent choice for any public library collection.
This is an essential read for anyone interested in the U.S. carceral state, the failed philosophies and practices of even well-intentioned reforms, and the causes and effects of segregation, discrimination, and exclusion that link homes, schools, police, judges, and juries in the violence of racial repression that is the United States’ criminal injustice system.
Anyone who is deeply involved with using the internet in any form should pick up this book. It is important for everyone to understand how intimate privacy violations affect its victims and why the fight to make a change needs to happen as people continue to live their lives online.
Lamdan’s research is solid. Her book would be a nice addition to both large academic and legal libraries.
An excellent addition to any true crime collection, this one is sure to intrigue readers who are interested in delving deeper into the hows and whys of solving cold cases.
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Drifting into Darkness: Murders, Madness, Suicide, and a Death “Under Suspicious Circumstances”
The well-written, well-researched book is ideal for fans of true crime and general readers.
In spite of its flaws, this book is likely to appeal to true-crime fans. Goldenberg’s style titillates with the skill of a good gossip columnist, armed with the tools of both a criminalist and a historian.
Readers will be drawn to Larkin’s first-person narrative of the events as well as her reconstruction of this tragic true-crime story.
This highly recommended book has been picked up by Jigsaw Productions to develop into a scripted screen adaptation, a documentary, and a podcast. There are few books on the crypto underworld, making this a must for all libraries.
This enthralling, well-researched book will be a nice addition to libraries’ true-crime and mass communication sections.
Holes’s acolytes will drive demand, but the work is not likely to appeal to those who aren’t established fans. An optional purchase.
True-crime fans and those unfamiliar with the case will be captivated by this riveting listening experience.
This is a good addition to any popular nonfiction collection. The wide variety of people profiled gives the book broad appeal.
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Who Killed Jane Stanford? A Gilded Age Tale of Murder, Deceit, Spirits and the Birth of a University
A must-listen for history buffs and true crime fans.
Coffey’s impassioned performance of this eye-opening work should spark important conversations about criminal justice reform.
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Cults: Inside the World’s Most Notorious Groups and Understanding the People Who Joined Them
A welcome addition where well-researched books on cults, true crime, and religious outliers are popular.
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Nothing but the Night: Leopold & Loeb and the Truth Behind the Murder That Rocked 1920s America
While the full truth of what happened may never be known, the authors make a compelling case for who the instigator was and will have readers debating the root cause.
Fans of Mafia-related pop culture and history will enjoy Nadeau’s book, even as it overturns everything we thought we knew about the Mafia.
Cunningham excels at his research, placing his story against a backdrop of political events through the 1980s as Karel and Hana reach their pinnacle in hedonistic, high society New York, until it all comes crashing down. An intriguing debut.
Reminiscent of Michelle McNamara’s I’ll Be Gone in the Dark, this compelling audio is a necessary purchase for true crime fans, especially those interested in the backstories, historical context, and larger political questions raised by this intriguing investigation.
Stashower was born in Cleveland, and his personal connection to the city breathes life into this well-researched and chilling account.
This first-rate book will appeal to anyone interested in feminism, women and gender studies, or criminal justice.
As an in-depth legal analysis written for the general population, this work will stir controversy and debate and likely be on many readers’ lists whether they agree or disagree with Siedel’s arguments.
Readers who are interested in complex family histories like Tara Westover’s Educated will enjoy this book.
The slim book is well written, but academic in tone. Professional audiences will appreciate this deep dive into the theory of criminal prosecutions.
Miller’s compassionate book (coauthored by investigative journalist Craig, who has reported on Attica for the Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) discusses the state’s deception around the Attica tragedy, grapples with forgiveness and reparations, and calls for prison reform.
A captivating new voice in true crime tells a well-trodden story from a fresh perspective. Highly recommended for libraries looking to increase the quality of their true crime collections.
A good choice for religious, political, and legal scholars seeking a thorough confrontation of what historically has and hasn’t counted as a sincerely held religious belief.
Jensen is a respected figure in the true crime community, and his compelling, compassionate work is highly recommended.
Listeners will be moved by the emotional journey that serves as the backbone of this important, difficult exploration.
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