The Suspicions of Mr. Whicher
In 1860, a brutal murder in a respectable Wiltshire home leads detective Jack Whicher to uncover dark secrets behind closed doors, sparking …
Waterstones' True Crime Classics and New Releases
Discover gripping true crime stories, from classic cases to the latest releases, curated by Waterstones.
The Wicked Boy
In 1895, a 13-year-old boy commits a brutal murder, sending shockwaves through Victorian England. This gripping true crime story explores th…
Victorian Murders
Dive into the chilling true stories of fifty-six Victorian-era murders, meticulously detailed from the archives of the Illustrated Police Ne…
They All Love Jack
A gripping investigation into the identity of Jack the Ripper, blending historical research with the unique perspective of a legendary write…
Conan Doyle for the Defence
Discover the gripping true story of Arthur Conan Doyle's fight to overturn a shocking miscarriage of justice in early 20th-century Scotland.
The Professor and the Parson
A true story of deception and eccentricity, following the extraordinary life of Robert Parkin Peters, a fraudulent priest and imposter who c…
Naming Jack the Ripper
Uncover the shocking truth behind the world's most infamous serial killer as Russell Edwards reveals the definitive identity of Jack the Rip…
The Fatal Passion of Alma Rattenbury
A gripping true crime tale of adultery, murder, and societal scandal in 1930s England, The Fatal Passion of Alma Rattenbury is a vivid explo…
The Murderer of Warren Street
Uncover the dark tale of Emmanuel Barthélemy, a revolutionary and fugitive whose deadly visit to Warren Street shook Victorian England, blen…
The Escape of Jack the Ripper
Uncover the shocking truth behind Jack the Ripper's escape to France, revealing police blunders and a sinister cover-up that protected the i…
The Autobiography of Jack the Ripper
A newly discovered memoir claims to be the autobiography of Jack the Ripper, written by James Carnac in the 1920s, offering chilling insight…
Mr Briggs' Hat
Unravel the chilling true story of Britain's first railway murder in this meticulously researched and suspenseful account that reads like a …
City of Light, City of Poison
Uncover the dark secrets of 17th-century Paris in this gripping true-crime narrative that blends history with riveting storytelling.
Marching Powder
A gripping account of life inside San Pedro Prison, one of the world's most notorious and bizarre penitentiaries in Bolivia.
Mr Nice
A gripping memoir about Howard Marks, a man with forty-three aliases and a life of high-stakes crime and deception.
Zero Zero Zero
A gripping exposé that uncovers the global reach of the drug trade and its deep ties to our economy, revealing how 'zero zero zero' cocaine …
Kilo
Follow the deadly journey of cocaine from farm to street, meeting the farmers, assassins, chemists, and kingpins who navigate this brutal wo…
Drug War
Uncover the gripping true story of the UK's secretive battle against drug smugglers, filled with thrilling revelations and insider accounts.
Snowing in Bali
Dive into the dark underbelly of Bali's drug trade with this gripping exposé, revealing the lavish lifestyles and brutal consequences of tho…
The Last Narco
Dive into the gripping true story of El Chapo's rise and fall, as a journalist risks everything to uncover the truth behind the world's most…
Snowblind
Dive into the wild and paranoid underworld of the cocaine trade in the 1960s through the legendary Zachary Swan, a figure who set the standa…
Dive into the fascinating world of true crime with Waterstones' expertly curated list of classic and new releases. Explore infamous cases, compelling investigations, and thought-provoking narratives that shed light on the darker side of human nature. Whether you're a long-time enthusiast or new to the genre, this collection offers a diverse range of perspectives and insights that will keep you hooked from start to finish.
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