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Explore the latest and scariest in horror and true crime books. From fresh releases to historical horrors, we've got the latest and greatest in terrifying books.

The Little-Known Serial Killer Who Murdered 23 Men

Ronald J. Dominique, dubbed the Bayou Strangler, went on a decade-long murder spree in rural Louisiana.

Did Dr. Sam Sheppard Murder His Wife?

Most doctors are known for the lives they save. Sheppard is remembered for the life he was accused of ending.

Richard Chase: The Serial Killer Who Drank the Blood of His Victims

In the late 1970s, the "Vampire of Sacramento" brutally murdered six people in less than a month.

12 Creepy Kids Books That Scarred Us for Life

These darker tales intended for children are guaranteed to give you nightmares.

A Death in White Bear Lake: The Child Abuse Case That Led to Murder

The suspicious death of Dennis Jurgens wasn’t properly investigated for 20 years.

And Then There Were None: The Family Annihilator Who Killed for Attention

Did Jack Barron kill his entire family to gain sympathy from others?

Caitlin Doughty Talks Death—And Why We Shouldn't Shy Away From It

Caitlin Doughty Talks Death—And Why We Shouldn't Shy Away From It

The author of "From Here to Eternity" discusses funerals, cremations, and other death rituals from around the world.

Secrets and Lies: Lost at Sea or Murdered in Cold Blood?

In this psychological thriller, a husband's disappearance begins a dangerous game of deception.

Cold Blooded: The Deadly Woman with 38 Aliases Who Murdered Her Husband

Cold Blooded: The Deadly Woman with 38 Aliases Who Murdered Her Husband

Attorney Larry McNabney had a great life…that is, until his wife decided to take it.

9 Books for Fans of Law & Order True Crime 

Murder, betrayal, and scandal create the perfect recipe for great television.

Deadly Greed: Charles Stuart Killed His Pregnant Wife for the Insurance Money

The father-to-be shot his wife and then himself to make it look like a botched robbery-murder.

Murder in New Bedford: The Unsolved Case of New England's Deadliest Serial Killer

Murder in New Bedford: The Unsolved Case of New England's Deadliest Serial Killer

Nine women turned up dead. Two more were never found. To this day, the killer remains at large.

9 YA Horror Books That Terrify at Any Age

9 YA Horror Books That Terrify at Any Age

These books aren't just for children.

The Mad Chopper: One Cut Was Not Enough

True crime author Fred Rosen remembers a case so gruesome even he hesitated to take it on.