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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[CLOSED] Win the First Two Books in a New Graphic True Crime Series

Introduce teens to the true crime world or explore infamous cases for yourself with the Unsolved Case Files series.

Unsung Horrors: 13 Underrated True Crime Books

You don't want to miss these exceptional true crime books.

7 Chilling Books by People Who Knew Serial Killers

Get a fascinating new perspective on the darkness that lives within these violent offenders.

9 Horrifying Books About Bad Neighbors

You'll never want to go next door again.

Case Closed: 8 Books About Cold Cases That Finally Got Solved

After years of uncertainty, these cases were ultimately cracked.

Inside Tenfold More Wicked with Kate Winkler Dawson

We sat down with Dawson and got fascinating insights from the hands-on true crime author and podcaster.

Discover The Murders That Made Us

Bob Calhoun explores how crime shapes cultures, places, and people.

EXCLUSIVE: Poster and Trailer Reveal for Blonde, Beautiful and Dead

The documentary blows a foghorn on the murder that inspired Twin Peaks. 

Continental Capers

Real-life European heists that will baffle and delight.

We Finally Have a Release Date for 'Above Suspicion'

The adaptation of Joe Sharkey's true crime book featuring Emilia Clarke hits VOD on May 14.

The Dark Side of London in the Swinging Sixties

True crime reads from the English capital's grooviest decade.

The Fascinating Evolution of True Crime

Discover where the genre got its start—and what the future may hold.