True crime nonfiction is a genre of writing that focuses on real-life crimes, victims, and the people involved. True crime works can be presented in a variety of media, including books, television, documentaries, and podcasts.
Wilful Blindness by Sam Cooper: How Corruption and Crime Infiltrated the West What happens when criminal organizations, political power, and international corruption intersect? Sam Cooper’s Wilful Blindness lays it bare, revealing how a network of narcos, tycoons, and CCP agents…
The Innocent Man by John Grisham: A Gripping True Story of Justice Gone Wrong John Grisham’s first dive into nonfiction, The Innocent Man, isn’t just a story—it’s a chilling wake-up call. Focused on the wrongful conviction of Ron Williamson for…
Blood in the Water by Silver Donald Cameron: A True-Crime Tale of Justice and Community A brutal murder in a quiet fishing village isn’t what most people associate with life in Nova Scotia. Blood in the Water dives into the…
Dead Mountain by Donnie Eichar: A Chilling Review of an Unsolved Mystery What drives nine seasoned hikers to flee their tent in freezing temperatures, never to return? Donnie Eichar’s Dead Mountain dives deep into the 1959 Dyatlov Pass tragedy—a chilling…
A Gripping Review of ‘Levi’s Eyes’ by Aphrodite Jones: True Crime Uncovered In Levi’s Eyes, Aphrodite Jones offers a gripping exploration of a tragic true crime story that revolves around the murders of Christina and her son Levi Karlsen. This…
The Wager by David Grann: A Riveting Tale of Survival and Betrayal In The Wager, David Grann offers a gripping look into a harrowing chapter of maritime history. This true story follows the ill-fated journey of a British naval ship…
