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An Exclusive Inside Look into the Robert Telles Murder Trial in “THE LAST STORY: The Murder of an Investigative Journalist in Las Vegas” by Arthur Kane

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BUY NOW! B.R. Bates and Gerald Cliff explore the Detroit murder scene of the 1990s-2000s in THE ‘BABY DOLL’ SERIAL KILLER

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OUT NOW! Mark Ray Cromer’s CALIFORNIA TWILIGHT Unveils the Sordid Underpinnings of Illegal Immigration

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ALL MY FAVORITE PEOPLE by Jill Rice Unveils a High-Stakes Romance of Revenge and Betrayal

LETHAL DOSES: The Story Behind "The Godfather of Fentanyl"

Out Now! LETHAL DOSES takes readers inside the twisted world of the man who brought fentanyl to America

The Lewiston Shootings by Robert Conlin - True Crime by Award-Winning Journalist

NEW AUDIOBOOK AVAILABLE NOW! In THE LEWISTON SHOOTINGS, Robert Conlin Chronicles The Personal Stories Of A Deeply Scarred Community

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OUT NOW! Audiobook version of ABOVE THE GROUND: A True Story of The Troubles in Northern Ireland—a tale of courage, injustice, and redemption by Dan Lawton

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BEYOND THE HEADLINES by Jeff Ignatowski Unwraps the Truth Behind Ten Notorious Serial Killers

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RAVEN by D.K. McLaughlin Unveils a Billionaire Romance Wrapped in Mystery and Redemption

The book cover features the title "BAKER, LIAR, CON MAN, THIEF" in large, bold red letters on a white background. Below the title is the subtitle "ESCAPING THE LAW ONE IDENTITY AT A TIME" and the author's name, DJ ADLER, in black. In the center of the cover is an image of a hamburger. A quote at the top from Eve Porinchak reads: “A true crime thriller with a story of profound love at its heart.” The overall design is simple and focuses on the text and hamburger image.

In BAKER, LIAR, CON MAN, THIEF, D.J. Adler Recounts his High-Stakes Grifter Life and Daring Escapes from the FBI

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Joan Renner’s OF MOBSTERS AND MOVIE STARS: “The Bloody ‘Golden Age’ of Hollywood” Offers 37 Brilliantly Researched True Tales

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MY BEST AND LAST by Jill Rice is a Thrilling Tale of Mystery, Romance, and the Quest for Truth

Book cover for 'Crevice,' the first book in the Earth Hunters series by Janice Boekhoff. The cover shows a silhouette of a roaring dinosaur head on the left, with a man and a woman standing on the edge of a crevice under a starry purple sky. The full moon illuminates the scene. The title 'Crevice' appears in large, white, cursive font.

Have You Read the Wholesome Romantic Mystery, CREVICE? Janice Boekhoff’s ‘Earth Hunters’ Series Gets A New Look!

Book cover for 'Created,' the second book in the Earth Hunters series by Janice Boekhoff. The design features silhouettes of two people facing away from the viewer, standing amidst dense, dark foliage and a light turquoise background. The title 'Created' is written in large, white, stylized font

CREATED is a Romance Adventure Story that Blends Science and Faith—Janice Boekhoff’s ‘Earth Hunters’ Series Gets A New Look!

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THE GABARDINE GANG: Power and Betrayal in Hartford’s Mob Scene by Kevin B. DiBacco is a Son’s Personal Account of Life within a Crime Family in the 1950s and ’60s

Joan Renner on Jealousy and Gin

By Joan Renner | May 14, 2024

I Love Los Angeles Crime! Every city has a unique crime signature. In Los Angeles, crime has a distinctly cinematic feel. In 1910, Hollywood made its first film, In Old California. The silent short ran for 17 thrilling minutes. A western, the characters run the gamut from upstanding citizens to thieves. Hollywood has been obsessed […]

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The image depicts the cover of the book "Of Mobsters and Movie Stars: The Bloody 'Golden Age' of Hollywood" by Joan Renner. It features a black and white photo of a 1920s-style glamorous woman looking over her shoulder, set against a black background. The title and author's name are displayed in an Art Deco font, framed by decorative golden lines that add to the vintage Hollywood theme. The overall design captures the essence of the era and hints at the intriguing and dark tales within the book.

Joan Renner’s OF MOBSTERS AND MOVIE STARS: “The Bloody ‘Golden Age’ of Hollywood” Offers 37 Brilliantly Researched True Tales

By Michael Cordova | May 14, 2024

No Hollywood script can compare to the terror of the 37 true tales in OF MOBSTERS AND MOVIE STARS: The Bloody “Golden Age” of Hollywood! In this gripping historical account, expert crime historian Joan Renner explores the shadowy world of fame and crime during Hollywood’s most glamorous era. As Los Angeles transformed into the epicenter […]

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Author Joan Renner On True Crime, Blogging, and Advocacy

By Joan Renner | May 9, 2024

Hi! I’m Joan Renner, a multi-talented individual with a passion for all things true crime. As a seasoned author, blogger, historian, archivist, tour guide, and sought-after TV and podcast commentator, I’ve carved out a unique niche in the world of crime storytelling. Back in 2007, I turned my lifelong fascination with crime into something more […]

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