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eBook True Crime

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Delve into the darker aspects of the human experience with these tales of serial murderers, con artists, forensic scientists, detectives, survivors, and more. Something for everyone?

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Santa Monica BiblioCommons Staff

Santa Monica Public Library

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I'll Be Gone in the Dark

I'll Be Gone in the Dark

One Woman's Obsessive Search for the Golden State Killer

by McNamara, Michelle

eBook - 2018

" McNamara's posthumously published book tells both the nightmarish story of the Golden State Killer (GSK) and the neighborhoods he terrorized and her own story of true-crime addiction." Booklist " McNamara's posthumously published book tells both the nightmarish story of the Golden State Killer (GSK) and the neighborhoods he terrorized and her own story of true-crime addiction." Booklist Show less

" McNamara's posthumously published book tells both the nightmarish story of the Golden State Killer (GSK) and the neighborhoods he terrorized and her own story of true-crime addiction." Booklist " McNamara's posthumously published book tells both the nightmarish story of the Golden State Killer (GSK) and the neighborhoods he terrorized and her own story of true-crime addiction." Booklist Show less

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Killers of the Flower Moon

Killers of the Flower Moon

The Osage Murders and the Birth of the FBI

by Grann, David

eBook - 2016

"A spellbinding book about the largest serial murder investigation you've never heard of." Library Journal "A spellbinding book about the largest serial murder investigation you've never heard of." Library Journal Show less

"A spellbinding book about the largest serial murder investigation you've never heard of." Library Journal "A spellbinding book about the largest serial murder investigation you've never heard of." Library Journal Show less

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The Third Rainbow Girl

The Third Rainbow Girl

The Long Life of A Double Murder in Appalachia

by Eisenberg, Emma Copley

eBook - 2020

"Exquisitely written, this is a powerful commentary on society’s notions of gender, violence, and rural America. Readers of literary nonfiction will devour this title in one sitting." Booklist "Exquisitely written, this is a powerful commentary on society’s notions of gender, violence, and rural America. Readers of literary nonfiction will devour this title in one sitting." Booklist Show less

"Exquisitely written, this is a powerful commentary on society’s notions of gender, violence, and rural America. Readers of literary nonfiction will devour this title in one sitting." Booklist "Exquisitely written, this is a powerful commentary on society’s notions of gender, violence, and rural America. Readers of literary nonfiction will devour this title in one sitting." Booklist Show less

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18 Tiny Deaths

18 Tiny Deaths

by Goldfarb, Bruce

eBook - 2020

"The eye-opening biography of Frances Glessner Lee (1878-1962), who brought American medical forensics into the scientific age." Kirkus Reviews "The eye-opening biography of Frances Glessner Lee (1878-1962), who brought American medical forensics into the scientific age." Kirkus Reviews Show less

"The eye-opening biography of Frances Glessner Lee (1878-1962), who brought American medical forensics into the scientific age." Kirkus Reviews "The eye-opening biography of Frances Glessner Lee (1878-1962), who brought American medical forensics into the scientific age." Kirkus Reviews Show less

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Norco '80

Norco '80

The True Story of the Most Spectacular Bank Robbery in American History

by Houlahan, Peter

eBook - 2019

"This is the wild story of a group of heavily armed religious zealots who rob a small town California bank and wind up in a massive shootout and chase with local law enforcement." Library Journal "This is the wild story of a group of heavily armed religious zealots who rob a small town California bank and wind up in a massive shootout and chase with local law enforcement." Library Journal Show less

"This is the wild story of a group of heavily armed religious zealots who rob a small town California bank and wind up in a massive shootout and chase with local law enforcement." Library Journal "This is the wild story of a group of heavily armed religious zealots who rob a small town California bank and wind up in a massive shootout and chase with local law enforcement." Library Journal Show less

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Dear Marcus

Dear Marcus

Speaking to the Man Who Shot Me

by McGill, Jerry

eBook - 2012

"A moment of senseless violence transforms a young man in this inspiring memoir of disability." Publishers Weekly "A moment of senseless violence transforms a young man in this inspiring memoir of disability." Publishers Weekly Show less

"A moment of senseless violence transforms a young man in this inspiring memoir of disability." Publishers Weekly "A moment of senseless violence transforms a young man in this inspiring memoir of disability." Publishers Weekly Show less

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Molly's Game

Molly's Game

High Stakes, Hollywood's Elite, Hotshot Bankers, My Life in the World of Underground Poker

by Bloom, Molly

eBook - 2014

"All bets are off in this insider's story of excess, greed and danger that follows the author, who, in the late 2000s, ran the highest stakes, most e...Show more "All bets are off in this insider's story of excess, greed and danger that follows the author, who, in the late 2000s, ran the highest stakes, most exclusive poker game in existence until it all came crashing down around her and she lost everything." Novelist Show less

"All bets are off in this insider's story of excess, greed and danger that follows the author, who, in the late 2000s, ran the highest stakes, most e...Show more "All bets are off in this insider's story of excess, greed and danger that follows the author, who, in the late 2000s, ran the highest stakes, most exclusive poker game in existence until it all came crashing down around her and she lost everything." Novelist Show less

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Deadly Valentines

Deadly Valentines

The Story of Capone's Henchman "Machine Gun" Jack McGurn and Louise Rolfe, His Blonde Alibi

by Gusfield, Jeffrey

eBook - 2012

"Part history of the Capone era and part biography of one of Big Al's top enforcers and his quintessential gangster's moll, Gusfield's book gives a t...Show more "Part history of the Capone era and part biography of one of Big Al's top enforcers and his quintessential gangster's moll, Gusfield's book gives a thoroughly researched and colorful account of a bullet-ridden Jazz Age Chicago." Publishers Weekly Show less

"Part history of the Capone era and part biography of one of Big Al's top enforcers and his quintessential gangster's moll, Gusfield's book gives a t...Show more "Part history of the Capone era and part biography of one of Big Al's top enforcers and his quintessential gangster's moll, Gusfield's book gives a thoroughly researched and colorful account of a bullet-ridden Jazz Age Chicago." Publishers Weekly Show less

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Lying in Wait and Other True Cases

Lying in Wait and Other True Cases

by Rule, Ann

eBook - 2014

"The author presents another collection of fascinating and disturbing true-crime stories drawn from her real-life personal files." Novelist "The author presents another collection of fascinating and disturbing true-crime stories drawn from her real-life personal files." Novelist Show less

"The author presents another collection of fascinating and disturbing true-crime stories drawn from her real-life personal files." Novelist "The author presents another collection of fascinating and disturbing true-crime stories drawn from her real-life personal files." Novelist Show less

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Helter Skelter

Helter Skelter

The True Story of the Manson Murders

by Bugliosi, Vincent

eBook - 2001

"The prosecutor of the Tate-LaBianca trials presents the inside story behind the Manson killings, explaining how Charles Manson was able to make his ...Show more "The prosecutor of the Tate-LaBianca trials presents the inside story behind the Manson killings, explaining how Charles Manson was able to make his "family" murder for him, chronicling the investigation, and describing the court trial that brought him and his accomplices to justice." Novelist Show less

"The prosecutor of the Tate-LaBianca trials presents the inside story behind the Manson killings, explaining how Charles Manson was able to make his ...Show more "The prosecutor of the Tate-LaBianca trials presents the inside story behind the Manson killings, explaining how Charles Manson was able to make his "family" murder for him, chronicling the investigation, and describing the court trial that brought him and his accomplices to justice." Novelist Show less

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In Cold Blood

In Cold Blood

A True Account of A Multiple Murder and Its Consequences

by Capote, Truman

eBook - 1992

"Capote's spellbinding narrative plumbs the psychological and emotional depths of a senseless quadruple murder in America's heartland." Publishers Weekly "Capote's spellbinding narrative plumbs the psychological and emotional depths of a senseless quadruple murder in America's heartland." Publishers Weekly Show less

"Capote's spellbinding narrative plumbs the psychological and emotional depths of a senseless quadruple murder in America's heartland." Publishers Weekly "Capote's spellbinding narrative plumbs the psychological and emotional depths of a senseless quadruple murder in America's heartland." Publishers Weekly Show less

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Mindhunter

Mindhunter

Inside the FBI's Elite Serial Crime Unit

by Douglas, John E.

eBook - 1995

The FBI's original "profiler", author Douglas discusses his encounters with some of the 20th century's most infamous killers. The FBI's original "profiler", author Douglas discusses his encounters with some of the 20th century's most infamous killers. Show less

The FBI's original "profiler", author Douglas discusses his encounters with some of the 20th century's most infamous killers. The FBI's original "profiler", author Douglas discusses his encounters with some of the 20th century's most infamous killers. Show less

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Crime Beat

Crime Beat

A Decade of Covering Cops and Killers

by Connelly, Michael

eBook - 2006

"This volume works on several levels: as a source of insight into Connelly's craft; as a collection of compelling true-crime stories; and as a great primer for journalists." Booklist "This volume works on several levels: as a source of insight into Connelly's craft; as a collection of compelling true-crime stories; and as a great primer for journalists." Booklist Show less

"This volume works on several levels: as a source of insight into Connelly's craft; as a collection of compelling true-crime stories; and as a great primer for journalists." Booklist "This volume works on several levels: as a source of insight into Connelly's craft; as a collection of compelling true-crime stories; and as a great primer for journalists." Booklist Show less

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The Black Hand

The Black Hand

The Epic War Between A Brilliant Detective and the Deadliest Secret Society in American History

by Talty, Stephan

eBook - 2017

"Talty (Black Irish) spins a gripping tale in this true crime account of one man's crusade to combat organized crime in early-20th-century New York City." Publishers Weekly "Talty (Black Irish) spins a gripping tale in this true crime account of one man's crusade to combat organized crime in early-20th-century New York City." Publishers Weekly Show less

"Talty (Black Irish) spins a gripping tale in this true crime account of one man's crusade to combat organized crime in early-20th-century New York City." Publishers Weekly "Talty (Black Irish) spins a gripping tale in this true crime account of one man's crusade to combat organized crime in early-20th-century New York City." Publishers Weekly Show less

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Finding Me

Finding Me

A Decade of Darkness, A Life Reclaimed : A Memoir of the Cleveland Kidnappings

by Knight, Michelle

eBook - 2014

The author, "the first of the three women abducted by notorious Cleveland kidnapper Ariel Castro, recounts the full story of her years in captivity, ...Show more The author, "the first of the three women abducted by notorious Cleveland kidnapper Ariel Castro, recounts the full story of her years in captivity, her escape, and the powerful inner strength and capacity for hope that has helped her rebuild her life " in this New York Times bestseller. Show less

The author, "the first of the three women abducted by notorious Cleveland kidnapper Ariel Castro, recounts the full story of her years in captivity, ...Show more The author, "the first of the three women abducted by notorious Cleveland kidnapper Ariel Castro, recounts the full story of her years in captivity, her escape, and the powerful inner strength and capacity for hope that has helped her rebuild her life " in this New York Times bestseller. Show less

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The Madoff Chronicles

The Madoff Chronicles

Inside the Secret World of Bernie and Ruth

by Ross, Brian

eBook - 2016

"Discusses the multi-billion dollar Ponzi scheme masterminded by Bernard Madoff, including his motives for the financial betrayal and others who were involved in the scheme." Novelist "Discusses the multi-billion dollar Ponzi scheme masterminded by Bernard Madoff, including his motives for the financial betrayal and others who were involved in the scheme." Novelist Show less

"Discusses the multi-billion dollar Ponzi scheme masterminded by Bernard Madoff, including his motives for the financial betrayal and others who were involved in the scheme." Novelist "Discusses the multi-billion dollar Ponzi scheme masterminded by Bernard Madoff, including his motives for the financial betrayal and others who were involved in the scheme." Novelist Show less

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