True crime Books
Penguin Random House Group The Scientist and the Spy
Book SynopsisA timely and gripping account of a Chinese attempt to steal U.S. trade secrets.
£21.24
Prentice Hall Press The Wolfpack
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£15.29
Headline Publishing Group Porridge Scripts
Book SynopsisRegarded by many critics as Britain''s best sitcom, Dick Clement and Ian La Frenais'' tales of life inside Slade Prison first hit the screens in 1973 and ran until 1977. But it has never faded from the nation''s consciousness. Ronnie Barker as Fletch the old lag and Richard Beckinsale as Godber the naive first-time offender are comic creations as fine as any in the history of television. Now, for the first time, Richard Webber has brought together the original scripts from all three series of PORRIDGE to make this the essential souvenir for all the many fans of this much-loved classic comedy.
£13.27
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC The Victorian Criminal Shire Library
Book SynopsisFrom gaslit city streets to dark wooded estates, crime was rife in Victorian Britain; through a wide array of historical court records, newspaper accounts and prison books, The Victorian Criminal gives a fascinating overview of those involved in it. Within these pages may be found accounts of petty criminals and poachers, baby farmers and notorious murderers, along with stories of the development of detective forces and forensic techniques. Countless novels, plays and films are testament to an enduring fascination with the dark aspects of the time and place that gave us Sherlock Holmes, Wilkie Collins and the great works of Charles Dickens.Table of ContentsIntroduction / The Rural Criminal / The Urban Criminal / Crimes of Their Time / Reform / Infamous Murders / Jack the Ripper / Further Reading / Places to Visit / Index
£999.99
The History Press Ltd The Kalahari Killings
Book SynopsisWhat happened next would entail ethno-archaeological investigation, a sensational murder trial with worldwide media coverage – and an astonishing outcome – that led to a profound change in the lives of the Tyua Bush people.
£12.34
The History Press Ltd Murder at the Inn
Book SynopsisIn which pub was the notorious murder that led to the Kray twins becoming Britain’s most feared gangsters?
£9.49
The History Press Ltd The Man Who Was Jekyll and Hyde
Book SynopsisHe was a respected cabinetmaker and councillor by day – but Deacon William Brodie changed into a sinister, thieving monster when darkness fell on the old city of Edinburgh.
£999.99
The History Press Ltd Death in Disguise
Book SynopsisVictorian Chelsea was a thriving commercial and residential development, known for its grand houses and pleasant garden squares.
£12.34
The History Press Ltd Injured Parties
Book SynopsisOn 9 November 1966, popular GP Dr Helen Davidson was battered to death in dense woodland while birdwatching and exercising her dog a few miles from her Buckinghamshire home. Fifty years later, amateur sleuth and author Monica Weller set about solving the murder – without the help of the prohibited files.
£9.49
The History Press Ltd The Murder Gang
Book SynopsisThe first book to recount the extraordinary story of Fleet Street’s Murder Gang
£18.00
The History Press Ltd London Murders
Book SynopsisA unique guidebook that explores the darker side of London's history
£10.44
The History Press Ltd The Microdot Gang
Book SynopsisA jazz critic, an anarchist, a chemist, a cad... and the biggest drug bust in UK history
£999.99
The History Press Ltd Scandal at Dolphin Square
Book SynopsisThe first book to tell the scandal-filled story of Dolphin Square, the UK's most notorious addressTrade ReviewCompelling, authoritative and as readable as the best airport thriller. It fizzes with crime, fame, power and illicit sex. -- Jeremy VineA timely and important book. It’s quite remarkable how one building has played host to such debauchery. If only the walls could talk … -- Iain DaleDanczuk and Smith’s entertaining history zips along, teeming with tales of espionage, crime, politics, scandals and lots of sex. The tenants of Dolphin Square include an extraordinary cast of well-known characters – royalty and party leaders; celebrity actors and star entertainers; the eccentric and the exotic. But the Square also has its darker side – as home to spies, secret lovers and paedophiles. -- Michael Crick
£17.00
The History Press Ltd The Prince and the Poisoner
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£18.00
The History Press Ltd Plain Clothes and Sleuths
Book SynopsisThe detective is a familiar figure in British history. This work looks at famous cases such as the Ripper murders and the beginnings of the Special Branch and Detective Branch of Scotland Yard. This history covers various aspects of crime history, including the career of Jim ''the Penman'' Saward, a notorious forger, and more.
£15.29
The History Press Ltd Shropshire Murders
Book SynopsisShropshire Murders brings together numerous murderous tales, some which were little known outside the county, and others which made national headlines. Contained within the pages of this book are the stories behind some of the most heinous crimes ever committed in Shropshire. They include the Revd Robert Foulkes, who killed his illegitimate child in 1678; the murder of Catherine Lewis by John Mapp at Longden in 1867; the horrific axe murders committed by John Doughty at Church Stretton in 1924; and the tragic death of Dennis O''Neill, who was beaten and starved by his foster parents in 1944. Nicola Sly''s carefully researched and enthralling text will appeal to anyone interested in the shady side of Shropshire''s history.
£16.19
The History Press Ltd Worcestershire Murders
Book SynopsisWorcestershire Murders brings together numerous murderous tales, some which were little known outside the county, and others which made national headlines. Contained within the pages of this book are the stories behind some of the most heinous crimes ever committed in Worcestershire. They include the murders of the entire Gummery family at Berrow in 1780; Catherine Gulliver, killed by John Butler at Ombersley in 1864; and Maria Holmes, slain by her husband at Bromsgrove in 1872. Cases from the twentieth century include two unsolved murders - the body of an unidentified woman found in a tree in Hagley Wood in 1943, and the brutal killing of Florrie Porter at Lickey End in 1944. Nicola Sly''s carefully researched and enthralling text will appeal to anyone interested in the shady side of Worcestershire''s history.
£13.49
The History Press Ltd Isle of Wight Villains
Book SynopsisIsle of Wight Villains
£12.34
The History Press Ltd Essex Villains
Book SynopsisAt the other end of the county, in Manningtree, the ruthless Matthew Hopkins scoured the area in search of `witches’ — putting to death anyone who had as much as a wart on the end of their nose. Even royalty — including Richard II and Henry VIII — have carried out dastardly deeds within the county’s borders, from murder to adultery.
£9.49
The History Press Ltd Murder and Crime Buckinghamshire
Book SynopsisThis chilling collection of cases delves into the villainous deeds that have taken place in and around Buckinghamshireduring its long history. From John Owen, who slaughtered seven people, to the case of John Tawell, the last person to be hanged publicly inAylesbury, this book sheds a new light on Buckinghamshire’s criminal past.
£10.44
The History Press Ltd The Great Train Robbery
Book SynopsisThe Great Train Robbery of 1963 is one of the most infamous crimes in British history. Now, through Freedom of Information requests and the exclusive opening of many of these files, Andrew Cook reveals a new picture of the crime and its investigation that, at last, provides answers to many of these questions.
£12.34
Headline Publishing Group Porridge The Complete Scripts and Series Guide
Book SynopsisRegarded by many critics as Britain''s best sitcom, Porridge is set to become even more popular following the sad death of Ronnie Barker in October 2005. His portrayal of Fletch, the experienced, cynical old lag, won the nation''s heart when the series first hit our screens in 1973.This complete companion is the only book to tell the behind-the-scenes story of how the series came to be made and is packed full of never-before-published photographs and interviews with the cast and crew. It is also the only book to bring together the original scripts from all three series, making this the essential souvenir for all the millions of Porridge fans.
£13.94
Running Press,U.S. Scam Goddess
Book SynopsisA delightfully subversive essay collection from Laci Mosley, host of the award-winning “Scam Goddess” podcast, about the frauds, cons, and schemes that make up our world—and how the scammer mindset has affected her own upbringing, career, friendships, love life, and more. From an early age, comedian and actress Laci Mosley knew her path would be riddled with scams, cons, robberies, and frauds. Little ones. Ones that didn’t hurt people or get her in trouble. But ones that would get her where she needed to be. “You see,” she writes, “everyone’s a scammer and everything’s a scam. Some people are better at it than others, but we all do it. The system wasn’t built for people like me. Scamming saved me and has taught me how to navigate a messy and unfair world while looking out for myself, too.” In Scam Goddess, Laci recounts how her scammer instincts have
£19.80
McClelland & Stewart Inc. The Ballad of Danny Wolfe
Book SynopsisUpdated with new material, the harrowing story of the life and death of the man who founded and ran the first and largest Aboriginal street gang.
£15.29
Barry Cohen The Boys From Bulawayo
£14.20
Alfred A. Knopf Missoula
Book SynopsisNATIONAL BESTSELLER ? ?A devastating exposé of colleges and local law enforcement.... A substantive deep dive into the morass of campus sex crimes, where the victim is too often treated like the accused.? ?Entertainment WeeklyMissoula, Montana, is a typical college town, home to a highly regarded state university whose beloved football team inspires a passionately loyal fan base. Between January 2008 and May 2012, hundreds of students reported sexual assaults to the local police. Few of the cases were properly handled by either the university or local authorities.In this, Missoula is also typical.In these pages, acclaimed journalist Jon Krakauer investigates a spate of campus rapes that occurred in Missoula over a four-year period. Taking the town as a case study for a crime that is sadly prevalent throughout the nation, Krakauer documents the experiences of five victims: their fear and self-doubt in the aftermath; the skepticism directed at them by police, prosecutors, and the public; their bravery in pushing forward and what it cost them. These stories cut through abstract ideological debate about acquaintance rape to demonstrate that it does not happen because women are sending mixed signals or seeking attention. They are victims of a terrible crime, deserving of fairness from our justice system. Rigorously researched, rendered in incisive prose, Missoula stands as an essential call to action.
£15.19
Citadel Press Inc.,U.S. With One Shot
Book SynopsisThe killer was behind bars - a woman who had confessed to the coldblooded murder of her husband. But there was a much more sinister truth lurking beneath the surface...
£14.39
Citadel Press Inc.,U.S. Carmine the Snake
Book SynopsisThe shocking true story of the most ruthless and deadly mob boss in the annals of the American Mafia.
£21.24
Citadel Press Inc.,U.S. Dannemora
Book SynopsisThe riveting story of the search for two escaped murderers and the biggest manhunt to sweep the state of New York.
£14.39
Citadel Press Inc.,U.S. Gone at Midnight
Book SynopsisA Los Angeles hotel with a haunting history. A missing young woman. A disturbing video that went viral online...
£20.69
Citadel Press Inc.,U.S. Gone at Midnight
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£14.39
Citadel Press Inc.,U.S. Mafia Hit Man Carmine DiBiase
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£14.39
Citadel Press Inc.,U.S. Bone Deep
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£22.94
Citadel Press Inc.,U.S. The Scandalous Hamiltons
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£16.19
Citadel Press Inc.,U.S. Zenith Man
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£22.94
Penguin Random House Group Scout Camp
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£23.80
Citadel Press Inc.,U.S. Monster
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£14.39
Penguin Random House Group Too Young to Kill
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£15.29
Quercus Publishing Don Vito and the Mafia Living with My Fathers
Book SynopsisThe explosive biography of a Sicilian Mafia Don by his whistle-blowing son.Table of ContentsIntroduction. Leading Players. The Loss of Innocence. Palermo - The High Life. Head Office. The Idiosyncrasies of Don Vito. America, the Vatican and the Mysteries of Modern Italy. The Fall. 1992: End of the Equilibrium. The Deal: Part 1. The Deal: Part 2. The New Mediators. Addio, Don Vito. The End of the Adventure. Chronology. Index.
£12.34
Plexus Publishing Ltd Notorious C O P
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£13.49
University of Regina Press Sour Milk Other Saskatchewan Crime Stories 22
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£14.99
University of Regina Press Deadmonton Crime Stories from Canadas Murder City
Book SynopsisIn 2011, the lives of 48 Edmontonians came to a sudden, violent end, leading to the city of Edmonton gaining the dubious moniker of the year: 'Murder Capital of Canada.' It wasn't the first time the city of champions had snagged the title nobody wants to claim. In Deadmonton , former Edmonton Sun reporter Pamela Roth takes a look at some of Edmonton's most notorious murders, both solved and unsolved. Told first-hand by the victims' families, these stories serve as a disturbing reminder of the horror that humans are capable of inflicting upon each other, and highlight the immense sadness and pain left in the wake of these crimes. But Deadmonton also gives a glimpse into the lives of detectives working tirelessly to bring closure to the families and justice to the victims' names.
£16.14
Barricade Books Inc Murder of a Mafia Daughter
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£15.29
London Books Justice for Joan
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£11.35
Ocean Star Publishing Walking in Daniels Shoes
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£17.42
Random House Canada 22 Murders
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£16.19
Random House of Canada Anatomy of a CoverUp
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£17.81
Penguin Putnam Inc The Feather Thief
Book SynopsisAs heard on NPR's This American Life“Absorbing . . . Though it's non-fiction, The Feather Thief contains many of the elements of a classic thriller.” —Maureen Corrigan, NPR’s Fresh Air“One of the most peculiar and memorable true-crime books ever.” —Christian Science MonitorFrom the author of The Fishermen and the Dragon, a rollicking true-crime adventure and a captivating journey into an underground world of fanatical fly-tiers and plume peddlers, for readers of The Stranger in the Woods, The Lost City of Z, and The Orchid Thief.On a cool June evening in 2009, after performing a concert at London's Royal Academy of Music, twenty-year-old American flautist Edwin Rist boarded a train for a suburban outpost of the British Museum of Natural History. Home to one of the largest ornithological collections in the world, the Tring museum was full o
£14.80
