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

The Ghost's Gamble
The city was nervous. An infamous lawbreaker engineer, referred to just as the Phantom, had arranged the heist of the 100 years - the Peak Bank. Its impervious security framework and huge gold mine made it a definitive award.
By Iftikhar Akramabout a year ago in Criminal
The Shadow's Game
The downpour lashed against the windowpane, reflecting the strife inside Alex, the baffling spy. His main goal: to penetrate the core of the slippery 'Partner', a shadowy association with limbs venturing into the most obscure corners of the globe.
By Iftikhar Akramabout a year ago in Criminal
The Villen Mind
It was a fresh pre-winter morning when Criminal investigator Aaron Graves went into the cross examination room. Across the table sat Victor Robust, a man whose name had become inseparable from dread. His sharp highlights were quiet, his dim eyes unnervingly consistent. Aaron had seen beasts previously, however something about Victor agitated him all the more profoundly. It wasn't his violations; it was the brain behind them.
By For Story about a year ago in Criminal
Three Young Students Drown in Pool Accident at Mangalore Resort
THREE COLLEGE YOUNG ENGINEERING STUDENTS DROWN IN TERRIFYING SWIMMING POOL ACCIDENT Tragedy struck at the 'Vazco' beach resort in Mangalore, where three young engineering students from Mysuru lost their lives. Nishita MD (21), Parvathi S (20), and Keerthana N (21) were in their final year of engineering and had gone to the resort for a vacation. What was supposed to be a joyous time with friends turned into a heartbreaking incident.
By Abhay kumar chauhanabout a year ago in Criminal
Magic Trick
In most ball tricks performed by magicians, small wooden balls are used, and they are generally referred to as miniature billiard
By Abdhullah1about a year ago in Criminal
Federal Identity Theft: What Prosecutors Must Do to Protect Your Rights
Identity theft is arguably one of the most serious federal crimes committed in connection with fraud or for other illicit purposes, such as using another person's confidential information. A conviction for federal identity theft results in very severe punishment: years, or even decades, in prison, significant fines, and lifelong results.
By London and London, PLLCabout a year ago in Criminal
The Hinterkaifeck Murders: A CHILLING Mystery
Imagine living in a quiet, isolated farmhouse, far away from the hustle and bustle of the city. Life is peaceful, serene—until one day, you start hearing strange noises in your attic. Footsteps echo above your head, but when you check, there's no one there. Then your keys go missing, and weird things start happening around the house. It sounds like the setup for a horror movie, doesn’t it?
By Marveline Merababout a year ago in Criminal
The Bermuda Trıangle. AI-Generated.
The Bermuda Triangle, also known as the "Devil's Triangle," is one of the most mysterious and feared regions on Earth. Stretching between Miami, Bermuda, and Puerto Rico, this area has been the site of countless disappearances, unexplained phenomena, and paranormal theories. Despite extensive research, the mystery surrounding the Bermuda Triangle remains unresolved, sparking endless speculation and intrigue.
By Aslihanabout a year ago in Criminal
Blood on the Tracks
The night was black and bitterly cold as the 10:15 night train pulled out of Chicago’s Union Station, beginning its journey to New York. The train was mostly empty—an off-season, mid-week run that typically carried a handful of business travelers and the occasional lonely soul seeking solitude in the vastness of a winter landscape. But tonight, among the handful of passengers scattered across the carriages, there was one who would not reach their destination.
By Taviii🇨🇦♐️about a year ago in Criminal
Whispers Beyond the Veil Chapter 3: Uncovering the Past
The night air felt heavy, as if the city itself sensed the tension between Arjun and Riya. After their unsettling meeting at the park, they both knew that time was slipping through their fingers. They needed to understand the warnings surrounding them—The Veil, the strange dreams, and the ominous messages. There had to be something, or someone, who could explain the connection they felt and the danger that seemed to follow.
By Mavdi1617about a year ago in Criminal
Echoes of the ocean
Echoes of the Ocean The sun was setting over the small coastal village, casting a warm orange glow over the thatched roofs and the bustling harbor. The air was filled with the sweet scent of saltwater and the sound of seagulls crying overhead. In a small hut perched on the edge of the village, an old woman named Akua sat on a woven mat, her eyes closed, and her face tilted upwards. She was listening to the echoes of the ocean.
By Dawuda Hardi about a year ago in Criminal
The Hinterkaifeck Murders:Germany`s Chilling Unsolved Crime. Content Warning. AI-Generated.
The Hinterkaifeck murders, one of Germany’s most infamous and unsettling cold cases, occurred in 1922 on an isolated Bavarian farmstead. The gruesome murder of six family members and their maid left investigators baffled, and the case remains unsolved to this day. The chilling details of the crime, combined with eerie clues discovered before and after the murders, have fascinated and disturbed both investigators and true crime enthusiasts for over a century.
By Aslihanabout a year ago in Criminal