Top 100 True Crime Books
Explore the Most Gripping True Crime Stories of All Time!
This list of the top 100 true crime books provides readers with an in-depth look into some of the most notorious and fascinating criminal cases in history. From stories of serial killers to tales of unsolved mysteries, these books offer a captivating look into the dark side of humanity. From classic books

"The Feather Thief" by Kirk Wallace Johnson
Rank: 36Uncovering the Mystery Behind the Unthinkable Crime
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"The Lost City of Z" by David Grann
Rank: 15Uncover the Mystery of the Legendary Lost City of Z
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"The Spy and the Traitor" by Ben Macintyre
Rank: 55Uncover the True Story of the Greatest Double Agent of All Time.
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"The Rescue Artist" by Edward Dolnick
Rank: 47Unlock the Mystery of a Masterful Heist with The Rescue Artist
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"The Five: The Untold Lives of the Women Killed by Jack the Ripper" by Hallie Rubenhold
Rank: 18Uncover the Hidden Stories of the Victims of History\'s Most Infamous Serial Killer
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"The Billionaire's Vinegar" by Benjamin Wallace
Rank: 35Uncover the Mystery of the World\'s Most Expensive Bottle of Wine!
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"The Woman Who Smashed Codes" by Jason Fagone
Rank: 54Unlock the Untold Story of a Revolutionary Mind
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"The Lizard King" by Bryan Christy
Rank: 49Unlock the Secrets of the Reptilian World with \'The Lizard King\' by Bryan Christy!
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"The Serpent and the Rainbow" by Wade Davis
Rank: 33Unlock the Mysteries of the Voodoo World with \'The Serpent and the Rainbow\' by Wade Davis.
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"The Art of the Con" by Anthony M
Rank: 37Unlock the Secrets to Outsmarting the System and Becoming a Master of Deception
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"The Killers of the Flower Moon" by David Grann
Rank: 25Uncover the Deadly Secret of the Osage Nation
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"American Kingpin" by Nick Bilton
Rank: 19Uncovering the Untold Story of the Man Behind the World\'s Most Notorious Online Drug Market
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"The Orchid Thief" by Susan Orlean
Rank: 40Uncover the Mystery Behind the Fascinating World of Orchid Collecting
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"The Ghosts of Eden Park" by Karen Abbott
Rank: 52Uncover the chilling secrets of a forgotten past.
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"I'll Be Gone in the Dark" by Michelle McNamara
Rank: 4Uncovering the Mystery of the Golden State Killer
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"The Map Thief" by Michael Blanding
Rank: 44Uncover the Secret of the Stolen Maps and the Man Who Took Them
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"The Island of Lost Maps" by Miles Harvey
Rank: 46Unlock the Secrets of the Past with the Island of Lost Maps!
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"The Innocent Man: Murder and Injustice in a Small Town" by John Grisham
Rank: 8Uncover the Truth Behind a Shocking Crime and Unjust Conviction in a Small Town.
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"The Girl with the Crooked Nose" by Ted Botha
Rank: 57Uncover the Mystery Behind the Unusual Tale of a Young Woman\'s Journey to Self-Discovery
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"The Forger's Spell" by Edward Dolnick
Rank: 45Uncover the Magic Behind the Mystery of the Master Forger
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"The Blood of Emmett Till" by Timothy B
Rank: 22Uncovering the Truth Behind a Tragic American Legacy
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"The Poisoner's Handbook" by Deborah Blum
Rank: 12Uncover the Deadly Secrets of History\'s Most Notorious Toxins!
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"Under the Banner of Heaven" by Jon Krakauer
Rank: 10Explore the Depths of Faith and Fanaticism
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"The Devil's Defender" by John Henry Browne
Rank: 64Uncover the Truth Behind the Infamous Case of the Century with John Henry Browne\'s \'The Devil\'s Defender\'!
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"The Catch Me Killer" by Micki Pistorius
Rank: 56Uncover the truth behind a deadly game of cat and mouse.
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"The Spy Who Couldn't Spell" by Yudhijit Bhattacharjee
Rank: 38Unlock the Mystery of a Master Spy\'s Untold Story
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"The Devil's Chessboard" by David Talbot
Rank: 63Uncover the secrets of a sinister conspiracy in David Talbot\'s \'The Devil\'s Chessboard\'!
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"The Murder of the Century" by Paul Collins
Rank: 24Uncover the Shocking Truth Behind the Most Notorious Crime of the 20th Century
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"The Night Stalker" by Philip Carlo
Rank: 31Uncover the Chilling True Story of Serial Killer Richard Ramirez
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"The Devil's Dozen" by Katherine Ramsland
Rank: 60Unlock the Secrets of a Chilling Mystery with Katherine Ramsland\'s \'The Devil\'s Dozen\'!
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"The Devil's Diary" by Robert K
Rank: 65Unlock the Secrets of Evil in Robert K. Tanenbaum\'s \'The Devil\'s Diary\'!
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"The Art Detective" by Philip Mould
Rank: 48Uncover the Mysteries of the Art World with Philip Mould, The Art Detective!
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"Mindhunter: Inside the FBI's Elite Serial Crime Unit" by John E
Rank: 5Uncover the Secrets of the FBI\'s Most Notorious Cases with John E. Douglas\' Mindhunter.
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"The Day the World Came to Town" by Jim DeFede
Rank: 53Witness the Unforgettable Story of a Small Town\'s Unconditional Welcome
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"The Ice Man: Confessions of a Mafia Contract Killer" by Philip Carlo
Rank: 26Uncover the Chilling Secrets of a Life of Crime
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"Zodiac: The Shocking True Story of the Hunt for the Nation's Most Elusive Serial Killer" by Robert Graysmith
Rank: 7Uncover the Chilling Secrets Behind the Infamous Zodiac Killer\'s Reign of Terror.
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"The Napoleon of Crime" by Ben Macintyre
Rank: 51Uncover the Untold Story of the Mastermind Behind the Greatest Heists in History.
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"The Woman Who Wasn't There" by Robin Gaby Fisher
Rank: 41Uncover the Mystery of the Woman Who Vanished Without a Trace
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"The Good Nurse: A True Story of Medicine, Madness, and Murder" by Charles Graeber
Rank: 14Uncover the Shocking Truth Behind a Deadly Medical Mystery.
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"The Devil's Right Hand" by Stephen L
Rank: 61Uncover the Secrets of a Dark and Dangerous World in Stephen L. Carter\'s \'The Devil\'s Right Hand\'!
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"The Devil's Tickets" by Gary M
Rank: 62Unlock the Mystery of a Dark and Sinister Journey with Gary M\'s \'The Devil\'s Tickets\'!
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"The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson
Rank: 6Uncover the Chilling True Story of Murder and Mayhem in the Gilded Age
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"The Stranger Beside Me" by Ann Rule
Rank: 3Uncovering the Chilling Truth Behind a Dark and Mysterious Stranger.
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"Helter Skelter: The True Story of the Manson Murders" by Vincent Bugliosi
Rank: 2Uncover the Shocking Truth Behind the Infamous Manson Murders
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"The Fact of a Body" by Alexandria Marzano-Lesnevich
Rank: 20Uncovering the Truth Behind a Shocking Crime
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"The Man from the Train" by Bill James
Rank: 16Uncover the Mystery Behind the Most Notorious Murderer of the Early 20th Century
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"The Girls of Murder City" by Douglas Perry
Rank: 28Uncover the Secrets of a City\'s Darkest History with the Girls of Murder City
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"The Man in the Rockefeller Suit" by Mark Seal
Rank: 50Uncover the Mystery Behind the Mysterious Life of the World\'s Richest Man
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"The Road to Jonestown" by Jeff Guinn
Rank: 17Follow the Journey of a People Driven by Faith and Fear
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"In Cold Blood" by Truman Capote
Rank: 1A True Story of Murder and Betrayal in Small-Town America
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"The Gardner Heist" by Ulrich Boser
Rank: 42Uncover the Mystery Behind the Greatest Art Theft in History
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"The Monster of Florence" by Douglas Preston
Rank: 9Uncover the Terrifying Truth Behind the Legendary Creature of Florence.
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"The Man Who Loved Books Too Much" by Allison Hoover Bartlett
Rank: 39Unlock the Story of a Bibliophile\'s Obsession
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"The Devil's Gentleman" by Harold Schechter
Rank: 58A Chilling Tale of Murder and Madness from America\'s Most Notorious Serial Killer
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"The Cases That Haunt Us" by John E
Rank: 27Uncover the Mysteries of the Most Chilling Crimes with John E. Douglas
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"The Midnight Assassin" by Skip Hollandsworth
Rank: 21Uncover the Chilling Mystery of the Most Notorious Serial Killer in Texas History
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"The Great Pearl Heist" by Molly Caldwell Crosby
Rank: 43Uncover the Mystery Behind the Greatest Jewel Theft in History!
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"People Who Eat Darkness" by Richard Lloyd Parry
Rank: 11Uncover the Unspeakable Truth Behind a Tragic Loss of Innocence
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