book reviews

Book reviews for true crime junkies; probe the minds of murderers with our collection of novels, memoirs, biographies, criminal psychology and forensic science books.

Two Class Periods, Six Felonies, and One Very Uncomfortable Question About Accountability
Two Class Periods, Six Felonies, and One Very Uncomfortable Question About Accountability Miss Lil’s Tea Table: Sometimes tea simply will not cut it. Today, we're reaching for something a little stronger.
By Lilithea Adasia8 days ago in Criminal
What Happens When an Urban Legend Feels Real?
When discussing Kathleen Hale’s book, it's important to approach the subject with sensitivity and care. This book delves into the complex interplay of online obsession, mental illness, and violent crime, focusing on a case that shook the nation. It specifically examines the actions of two Midwestern girls and centers on the survivor’s perspective.
By Kristen Barenthaler10 days ago in Criminal
Learning from Evil: The Dark Psychology of The Serial Killer’s Apprentice by Katherine Ramsland
Hello everyone, and thank you for joining this intriguing session on true crime. Today, we're diving into "The Serial Killer’s Apprentice" by Katherine Ramsland, a compelling exploration of the Houston Mass Murders and the chilling role of Elmer Wayne Henley Jr.
By Kristen Barenthaler10 days ago in Criminal
Christa Pike Latest: What Happened at Her Execution and What Happens Next
Tennessee officials attempted to execute Christa Gail Pike on Wednesday 30 September 2026, but the execution failed. As of 1 October 2026, she is alive and receiving care at an off site medical facility following two doses of pentobarbital, according to court filings submitted by her attorneys. A death penalty expert described the event as an unprecedented failure. Readers should check for ongoing developments as the situation unfolds.
By Dadson Wanjohi 25 days ago in Criminal
A Courier Opened My Door Three Minutes After I Ordered a Pickup. I Still Can’t Sleep.
Three minutes, one door, one month She came out of the shower with wet hair, picked up her phone, and ordered a courier pickup for a return package.
By Jinabout a month ago in Criminal
The $12.61 Left in Her Account: A Roblox Widow, a Paid Companion, and the $6 Million That Vanished
12.61 Dollars Rome, December 2024. Marianne lined up seven pill bottles on the bathroom counter of the hotel. She arranged them in chronological order and took a photograph. She sent it to her daughter without text. Then she opened the website. The page loaded slowly. She waited four seconds. Under “Service Type,” she checked the box for “Translation.”
By Jinabout a month ago in Criminal
The Murder at the Vicarage Ending Explained: Why Did Two Killers Confess to One Murder? (Spoilers)
Spoiler Warning: This article reveals the complete story, killers, major twists, and ending of The Murder at the Vicarage .
By parwinder singh2 months ago in Criminal
We Will Ask the Void Forever: Reflections on Death Scenes
Note: I obviously can't post images from the book Death Scenes here, for various reasons. The above image is an AI knock-off. If you want to view Death Scenes, you can still obtain a copy. Original editions are expensive of course; this is a rare, and hideous beast. Also, Nick Bougas created the video documentary Death Scenes , narrated by Anton LaVey, which is based on the book. Be forewarned: NO CHILD or sensitive adult should be exposed to this material, nor is any of it suitable for work.
By Tom Baker4 months ago in Criminal
We Will Ask the Void Forever: Death Scenes
Note: I obviously can't post images from the book Death Scenes here, for various reasons. The above image is an AI knock-off. If you want to view Death Scenes , you can still obtain a copy. Original editions are expensive of course; this is a rare, and hideous beast. Also, Nick Bougas created the video documentary Death Scenes , narrated by Anton LaVey, which is based on the book. Be forewarned: NO CHILD or sensitive adult should be exposed to this material, nor is any of it suitable for work.
By Tom Baker4 months ago in Criminal
She Held Her Own Head Together. Content Warning. AI-Generated.
The men believed she was already dead. They stood over her mutilated body in the darkness outside Port Elizabeth, South Africa, staring at the destruction they had created. Her throat had been slashed so deeply that her head was nearly severed from her body. Her abdomen had been ripped open. She had been stabbed again and again until her attackers became convinced no human being could possibly survive what they had done. One of them reportedly asked: “Do you think she’s dead?” The other answered: “No one could survive that.” Then they left her there in the dirt. Alone. Bleeding. Dying beneath the South African night sky. But Alison Botha was still breathing. And over the next few hours, she would perform one of the most astonishing acts of survival in true crime history.
By E. hasan5 months ago in Criminal
"Time to Say No" – Ben Gvir's Challenge and the Growing Netanyahu–Trump Divide
"Time to Say No" – Ben Gvir's Challenge and the Growing Netanyahu–Trump Divide The political landscape of the Middle East has always been complex, but recent developments have sparked fresh debates among analysts and observers worldwide. A statement widely associated with Israeli politician Itamar Ben Gvir—"Time to Say No"—has fueled discussions about the future direction of Israeli politics, the leadership of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, and the evolving relationship between Netanyahu and former U.S. President Donald Trump.
By Wings of Time 5 months ago in Criminal
Every Midnight, Someone Knocks on Apartment 307
The first knock came exactly at midnight. Not 11:59 p.m. Not 12:01 a.m. Exactly midnight. Three sharp knocks echoed through the hallway outside Apartment 307. Emma Carter looked up from her laptop, startled by the sudden sound. She had moved into the old apartment building only three days earlier and barely knew any of her neighbors. At first, she assumed someone had the wrong door.
By Robert Redford5 months ago in Criminal