True Crime
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21 books in this category
American Kingpin
Nick Bilton
Tells the true story of Ross Ulbricht, founder of the Silk Road darknet market, and his rise and fall in the world of cybercrime.
Billion Dollar Whale
Tom Wright
Investigates the 1MDB scandal involving Jho Low, exposing one of the largest financial frauds in history and its impact on global finance.
Chaos
Tom O'Neill
Investigates the Manson murders, uncovering conspiracy theories and controversies surrounding the case.
Black Edge
Sheelah Kolhatkar
Investigates insider trading on Wall Street, focusing on the case against billionaire Steven Cohen’s hedge fund.
Panzram
Thomas E. Gaddis
A biography of Carl Panzram, a notorious criminal, examining his life and the factors that shaped his violent behavior.
In Cold Blood
Truman Capote
A true crime novel about the brutal murder of a family in Kansas, blending reportage with novelistic storytelling.
Best Evidence
David S. Lifton
Investigates the assassination of JFK, presenting theories on evidence tampering and conspiracy.
The Spider Network
David Enrich
Chronicles the story of the LIBOR scandal, detailing the manipulation of interest rates by financial traders.
Dark Towers
David Enrich
Investigates the scandal and controversy surrounding Deutsche Bank, detailing its connections to financial crises.
Four Hours in My Lai
Michael Bilton
Investigates the My Lai Massacre during the Vietnam War, examining its causes and consequences.
Other People's Money
Charles V. Bagli
Investigates the financial and real estate dealings behind the 2008 financial crisis, with a focus on New York City.
Say Nothing
Patrick Radden Keefe
Investigates the Troubles in Northern Ireland, focusing on a notorious abduction and the lasting impact of the conflict.
The Tiger
John Vaillant
Chronicles the story of a Siberian tiger and the manhunt to capture it, exploring the relationship between humans and nature.
Confessions of a Sociopath
M.E. Thomas
A memoir by a diagnosed sociopath, offering insights into her life, thought processes, and behavior.
Positively Fifth Street
James McManus
Chronicles the author’s experience at the World Series of Poker, blending memoir with crime reporting.
Into the Wild
Jon Krakauer
Chronicles the journey of Chris McCandless, who ventured into the Alaskan wilderness with tragic consequences, exploring themes of freedom and isolation.
Bringing Down the House
Ben Mezrich
True story of MIT students who used card-counting to win millions in Las Vegas casinos.
The Stopwatch Gang
Greg Weston
The true story of a group of Canadian bank robbers known for their meticulously planned heists.
Confidence Game
Christine S. Richard
Investigates a major financial fraud case, delving into the psychology of deception.
Furious Hours
Casey Cep
Chronicles a murder, courtroom drama, and Harper Lee's investigation into the story.
Killers of the Flower Moon
David Grann
True-crime story about the Osage murders and the birth of the FBI.