Reviews

Few true crime books achieve the status of Helter Skelter. First published in 1974, Vincent Bugliosi’s meticulous, gripping account of the Tate-LaBianca murders remains the definitive chronicle of Charles Manson and his so-called “Family.” Written with journalist Curt Gentry, this book...

Brian Masters’ Killing for Company is a masterclass in true crime writing, offering an extraordinary and deeply unsettling study of Dennis Nilsen, the Muswell Hill Murderer. With unprecedented access to Nilsen’s personal accounts and writings, Masters constructs a chilling portrait of a...

The Stranger Beside Me is an unsettling and unforgettable account of one of history’s most notorious serial killers. Ann Rule’s unique position as both friend and chronicler of Ted Bundy’s crimes creates a narrative that is as compelling as it is...

What happens when a murder mystery meets Southern Gothic eccentricity in a city as enigmatic as Savannah?

A compelling true crime story exploring Lucie Blackman’s murder, cultural dissonance, and Japan’s flawed justice system.

A thought-provoking but flawed exploration of an unsolved tragedy, best suited for readers open to blending true crime with speculative storytelling.

The Lady in the Cellar is a masterfully written and deeply engaging account, blending true crime with social history. Its slower moments and unresolved mystery hold it back slightly, but for fans of Victorian London or historical crime, it is...