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The Gotti Wars : taking down America's most notorious mobster / by Gleeson, John,1953 July 14-author.;
'The Gotti Wars' is a riveting, decades-in-the-writing memoir from the determined young prosecutor who, in two of Americas most celebrated trials, managed to convict famed mob boss John Gotti - and subsequently took down the Mafia altogether. Goodreads Giveaway.
Subjects: Biographies.; True crime stories.; Personal narratives.; Gleeson, John, 1953 July 14-; Gotti, John; Gangsters; Public prosecutors;

The Fort Bragg cartel : drug trafficking and murder in the Special Forces / by Harp, Seth,author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."A groundbreaking investigation into a string of unsolved murders at America's premier special operations base, and what the crimes reveal about drug trafficking and impunity among elite soldiers"--
Subjects: True crime stories.; Drug traffic; Military bases; Murder;

In the mouth of the wolf : a murder, a cover-up, and the true cost of silencing the press / by Corcoran, Katherine,author.;
'In the Mouth of the Wolf' is former AP Mexico bureau chief Katherine Corcoran's pulsating investigation into the murder of a legendary woman journalist on the verge of exposing government corruption in Mexico. A gripping look at reporters who dare to step on the deadly third rail, where the state and organized crime have become indistinguishable, this book confronts how silencing the free press threatens basic protections and rule of law across the globe. Goodreads Giveaway.
Subjects: True crime stories.; Martinez, Regina, 1963-2012.; Murder; Political corruption.; Women journalists.;

The world's wildest cons : incredible true tales of hustles, frauds and swindles / by McKenzie, Duncan(Comedy writer),author.;
'The World's Wildest Cons' is a collection of true stories of con men and women who charm their way into all kinds of hijinks. We're all familiar with Frank Abagnale (of 'Catch Me If You Can' fame), Charles Ponzi (of the Ponzi scheme), and Anna Delvey (of Netflix's 'Inventing Anna'). But they're just the ones you've heard of. This collection offers not only tons of stories of actual cons, it also digs into the way cons have evolved to incorporate technology or adapt to cultural differences over time and around the world.
Subjects: Case studies.; True crime stories.; Crime.; Criminals.; Fraud.; Swindlers and swindling.;

The Con Queen of Hollywood : the hunt for an evil genius / by Johnson, Scott C.,author.;
"Blending years of deep reporting with distinctive, powerful prose, Scott C. Johnson's unique true crime narrative recounts the tale of the brilliantly cunning imposter who carved a path of financial and emotional destruction across the world. Gifted with a diabolical flair for impersonation, manipulation, and deception, the Con Queen used their skill with accents and deft psychological insight to sweep through the entertainment industry. Johnson traces the origins of this mastermind and follows the years-long investigation of a singularly determined private detective who helped deliver them to the FBI"--
Subjects: Biographies.; True crime stories.; Personal narratives.; Johnson, Scott C.; Johnson, Scott C.; Tahilramani, Hargobind.; Fraud investigation.; Identity theft.; Impostors and imposture; Swindlers and swindling;

Twists, Turns, & Tension: Why We Love Mystery Movies. by Rauseo, Jeff,actor.; Puchko, Kristy,actor.; Kanopy Production (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Jeff Rauseo, Kristy PuchkoOriginally produced by Kanopy Production in 2025.Watch now for the best mystery & thriller picks streaming free on Kanopy with your library card!In this episode of THE FILM LIBRARY, hosts Kristy Puchko (Entertainment Editor at Mashable) and Jeff Rauseo (true crime junkie and twist-ending evangelist) highlight their favorite thrillers—featuring unreliable narrators, haunting atmospheres, and one of Nicolas Cage’s wildest performances yet.From Nightcrawler and Pig to The Invitation and Serenity, these are must-watch mysteries with unforgettable twists.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Feature films.; Television series.; Motion pictures.;

El Chapo : the untold story of the world's most infamous drug lord / by Hurowitz, Noah,author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.'El Chapo' is a stunning investigation of the life and legend of Mexican kingpin Joaquin Archivaldo El Chapo Guzman Loera, building on Noah Hurowitzs revelatory coverage for Rolling Stone of El Chapos federal drug-trafficking trial. Please Note: The following title was included in a previous Bestseller list; libraries may need to re-order.
Subjects: Biographies.; True crime stories.; Chapo, 1957-; Drug dealers; Drug control;

Missing from the village : the story of serial killer Bruce McArthur, the search for justice, and the system that failed Toronto's queer community / by Ling, Justin,author.;
Includes bibliographical references.'Missing from the Village' is the tragic story of the disappearance of eight men - the victims of serial killer Bruce McArthur - from Toronto's queer community, and the failures of the social and political systems which allowed the cases to go unsolved for so long. Ling lives in Toronto, ON.
Subjects: True crime stories.; McArthur, Bruce, 1951-; Serial murders; Serial murder investigation; Gays;

White robes and broken badges : infiltrating the KKK and exposing the evil among us / by Moore, Joe,author.; Land, Jon,author.;
A former FBI informant reveals what he learned infiltrating the Ku Klux Klan in Florida, uncovering details about the hate group's structure and its far-right modern spinoffs pursuing the same goal: a second civil war.
Subjects: Biographies.; Personal narratives.; True crime stories.; Moore, Joe.; Ku Klux Klan (1915- ); Informers; Right-wing extremists; Undercover operations;

The 23rd midnight [sound recording] / by Patterson, James,1947-author.; LaVoy, January,narrator.; Paetro, Maxine,author.; Hachette Audio (Firm),publisher.;
Read by January LaVoy.A copycat is recreating murders by a famous killer from The Women's Murder Club's past--and the Murder Club's destruction as his goal. Detective Lindsay Boxer put serial killer Evan Burke in jail and Reporter Cindy Thomas wrote a book that put him on the bestseller list. An obsessed maniac has turned Burke's true-crime story into a playbook and is embellishing it with gruesome touches all his own. Now Lindsay's tracking an elusive suspect, and the entire Murder Club is facing destruction.
Subjects: Audiobooks.; Novels.; Thrillers (Fiction); Boxer, Lindsay (Fictitious character); Copycat crimes; Murder; Policewomen; Serial murderers; Women's Murder Club (Imaginary organization);

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