Showing results for "Book 3" in True Crime

I start all of my true crime books with a quick word of warning. Most news articles and television true crime shows skim over the vile details of truly horrible crimes. In my books, I don’t gloss over the facts, regardless of how disgusting they may be. I try to give my listeners a clear and accurate description on just how demented the killers really were. I do my best not to leave anything out. The stories included in these books are not for the squeamish.

The gripping finale to Three Crooked Kings and Jacks and Jokers brings to a close Matthew Condon's best-selling true-crime trilogy. In 1983, the soon-to-be-knighted Police Commissioner Terry Lewis continues to turn a blind eye to the operation of The Joke, a highly organised system of graft payments from illegal gambling, prostitution and illicit drugs. As the tentacles of this fraudulent vice network spread, the fabric holding together the police, judiciary and political system starts to unravel.

Delve into the gripping true story of M. C. Simmons, a Canadian soldier who found himself at the mercy of the German Army during the tumultuous early days of World War I. This narrative chronicles his harrowing sixteen months as a prisoner of war, detailing his interactions with fellow captives from Allied forces, as well as his insightful observations of his captors and their homeland. Most strikingly, we follow Simmons through his daring escape attempts—each more audacious than the last—his subsequent recaptures and punishments, and the perilous journey through enemy territory ...

Thirty-six true crime stories of murder and mayhem. Listeners love this three-book collection, containing volumes four, five, and six.

Dive into the thrilling world of Three Strings, an electrifying mystery from the renowned Inspector Mitchell series by Natalie Sumner Lincoln. A young woman stumbles upon a chilling scene in her deserted family home - a dead man in her library. But who is he? And was his death an accident or a cold-blooded murder? As she unravels her familys secrets, a tale of intrigue and suspense unfolds. - Summary by Natalie Fortier

Independence Day weekend, 1960: a young cop is murdered, shocking his close-knit community in Stamford, Connecticut. The killer remains at large, his identity still unknown. But on a beach not far away, a young Army doctor, on vacation from his post at a research lab in a maximum-security prison, faces a chilling realization. He knows who the shooter is. In fact, the man—a prisoner out on parole—had called him only days before. By helping his former charge and trainee, the doctor, a believer in second chances, may have inadvertently helped set the murder into motion.

Welcome, listeners! Prepare yourself for an extraordinary journey into the heart of an unprecedented crime spree, the likes of which youve never seen before! Witness the brute force of the mighty strongman, Hercules, and be spellbound by the unnerving talent of the unhinged ventriloquist, Echo. Brace yourself as you cross paths with the most malevolent criminal mastermind of all the terrifying dwarf, Tweedledee. His stature may be small, but his mental prowess will shake you to your core! Together, this sinister trio leaves a trail of chaos and destruction in their wake. This chilling tale of ...

Dive into an enigmatic mystery where the lines blur between murder and suicide. How could a murderer escape a room leaving the door locked from the inside? Or did the deceased ingeniously manage to turn off the gas after his demise? This tantalizing conundrum, presented in a brilliantly penned narrative, carries an unexpected charm despite its sharp absence of morality.

The city is teetering on the brink of insanity as a ruthless serial killer prowls the shadows, hungry for his next victim. Amidst this chaos, Ray Fleck, a desperate gambler drowning in debt, is ready to go to any lengths to secure cash, even if it means betraying the woman hes secretly seeing behind his wifes back. As the city descends into madness, Ray finds himself spiraling into a hellish nightmare of violence and terror. - Summary by Ben Tucker

A therapist devoted to healing others becomes the victim of a brutal assault—and then is arrested.Three Times A Victim – Living Under the Shadow of Toxic Shame is a memoir podcast by Bruce Whealton, a writer, mental health professional, and trauma survivor.This is the true story of how the system failed the victim, mistook compassion for guilt, and reversed the roles of perpetrator and survivor.Through love, loss, and betrayal, Bruce explores the lifelong scars of trauma, the burden of false conviction, and the long road toward reclaiming identity.Yet, my own family, my sister Carrie ...