True Crime Books Stories

Welcome to your hub for the creepiest recommendations, from the latest terrifying Stephen King book and bizarre underrated horror films to the most disturbing unsolved true crime cases and unsettling reports of paranormal activity. If it’s strange, unusual, or downright terrifying—we’ve got you covered.

We’re diehard fans of all things macabre and we love nothing more than sharing our odd obsessions with fellow creepy fiends. Here we unearth forgotten crimes, share true ghost stories, and pride ourselves on giving the best recommendations for terrifying books and movies. Peruse the stories below—you’re sure to find something to satiate your appetite for the uncanny.

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Sin, Shame, and Stolen Children: The Shocking Vatican Adoption Scandal 

Journalist Maria Laurino tells the story of those deceived by the Church and their tenacity to find the truth. 

4 Free Ebooks to Read in August 2025 for Horror, True Crime, and Paranormal Fans

Put a chill down your spine with these creepy ebooks—free, this month only.

43 Most Horrifying Serial Killer Books

Get ready to see the darkest side of humanity.

Perversion of Justice: The Journalist Who Sparked Jeffrey Epstein’s Downfall

How one woman’s courage exposed a web of abuse—and provoked a long-overdue reckoning. 

True Crime Legend Dennis McDougal Elevated the Standards of the Genre

His legacy lives on through his works of investigative journalism.

2024's Most Terrifying Horror, True Crime, and Paranormal Bestsellers

The Lineup community has spoken: These are the books that scared you best in 2024. 

12 True Crime Books Based on Horrifying Stalking Cases

Chilling accounts of real stalkers and their victims that’ll keep you glancing over your shoulder.

A Look Back on Controversial NFL Star O.J. Simpson, Dead at 76

After being acquitted of murder in 1995, the court of public opinion made their ruling.

The Vampire King of Fresno: Marcus Wesson's Sickening Crimes

A tale of incestuous abuse ended in a chilling mass murder.

The Tragic True Story of Lois Duncan, the Queen of Teen Suspense 

An iconic teen suspense author experiences a living nightmare.

2023's Most Terrifying Horror, True Crime, and Paranormal Bestsellers

The Lineup's community has chilling taste—these were our most beloved titles in 2023.