If You Tell

For years, Ann Rule, a rising true-crime writer, shared a friendship with Ted Bundy, a handsome, charismatic young man with a promising future. He was the picture of success, a trusted colleague, and a friend she considered a younger brother. But as a wave of brutal murders gripped the Pacific Northwest, a horrifying truth began to emerge. The charming Ted she knew was a monster hiding in plain sight.

In this chilling and unforgettable account, Rule unravels the layers of Bundy's carefully constructed facade, exposing the demonic double life of a serial killer who confessed to taking the lives of at least thirty-five young women. More than a true-crime story, this is a personal reckoning, a gripping exploration of betrayal, and a stark reminder that evil can wear the mask of normalcy. Updated with new insights, "The Stranger Beside Me" is a harrowing journey into the heart of darkness, written by the one person who knew Ted Bundy best.

In the summer of 1991, eleven-year-old Jaycee Dugard was abducted on her way to school, a crime that would steal her childhood and cast a shadow over her life for eighteen long years. A Stolen Life is Jaycee's unflinching and profoundly moving memoir, a raw and powerful account of unimaginable horror and remarkable resilience.

Held captive in a hidden backyard compound, Jaycee was isolated from the world, forced into a nightmare of abuse and servitude. Stripped of her freedom and identity, she endured the unthinkable, clinging to glimmers of hope and nurturing an unbreakable spirit within.

With astonishing courage and unwavering honesty, Jaycee recounts her daily struggle for survival, the complexities of her relationship with her captors, and the strategies she employed to protect her sanity. A Stolen Life is more than a story of tragedy; it's a testament to the human capacity to endure, adapt, and ultimately reclaim one's self. It is a story of hope, healing, and the long journey toward finding freedom, not just from physical captivity, but from the emotional scars that linger long after. Prepare to be captivated, heartbroken, and ultimately inspired by this unforgettable journey of survival.

In the shadows of California, a phantom stirred for over a decade. Known as the Golden State Killer, he left a trail of fifty sexual assaults and ten brutal murders, vanishing into the night and evading capture for decades.

Driven by a relentless obsession, true crime journalist Michelle McNamara dedicated herself to unmasking this elusive predator. Through countless police reports, victim interviews, and immersion in online communities consumed by the case, she relentlessly hunted for the truth.

I'll Be Gone in the Dark is McNamara's chilling masterpiece—a haunting snapshot of American history and a bone-chilling portrait of a criminal mastermind. More than just a true crime account, it's a deeply personal and atmospheric exploration of one woman's unwavering pursuit of justice, even as it led her into the darkest corners of the human psyche. Finished after McNamara's tragic death, this gripping narrative is a testament to her passion and a chilling reminder of the darkness that can lurk within.

In the 1920s, the Osage Nation of Oklahoma became the wealthiest people per capita in the world overnight, when oil was discovered beneath their land. They reveled in their newfound riches, building mansions and sending their children to Europe. But this prosperity came at a price.

One by one, the Osage began to die under mysterious circumstances. Mollie Burkhart watched helplessly as her family was targeted: one relative shot, another poisoned. As the death toll climbed and local law enforcement proved inept, the newly formed FBI stepped in. J. Edgar Hoover, desperate to solve the case, turned to Tom White, a former Texas Ranger, to unravel the chilling conspiracy.

White assembled an undercover team, including a Native American agent, who infiltrated the region. Together with the Osage, they began to expose a horrifying plot, a sweeping betrayal fueled by greed and prejudice.

Killers of the Flower Moon is a haunting true-life murder mystery from David Grann, author of The Lost City of Z, that exposes a shocking chapter in American history. It is a searing indictment of a nation's callousness toward its Native American population, and a riveting account of a conspiracy that would forever stain the soul of the American West.