Books

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.

Murder at McDonald’s: A Heist Goes Horribly Wrong

Murder at McDonald’s: A Heist Goes Horribly Wrong

In 1992, McDonald's employee Derek Wood’s plan to steal cash from the fast-food restaurant's safe ended with a body count.

The Mother-in-Law from Hell…Literally

The Mother-in-Law from Hell…Literally

Meddling doesn't even begin to describe this ghostly matriarch.

Down the Rabbit Hole: Enter the Twisted Mind of a Criminal

Down the Rabbit Hole: Enter the Twisted Mind of a Criminal

This story is so disturbing, its author couldn’t read it for 20 years.

Ruth Ellis: The Last Woman Executed in England

Ruth Ellis: The Last Woman Executed in England

"It was obvious that when I shot him, I intended to kill him."

10 Horrifying Murders in the Midwest

The end of the road is near, and it’s littered with bodies.

Aileen Wuornos: Depraved Serial Killer Or Countercultural Icon?

Aileen Wuornos’ experiences as a lesbian and abused sex worker have led many to consider her crimes as “justified" revenge against the men who wronged her.

A Horrifying Discovery Beneath the Water

A Horrifying Discovery Beneath the Water

Tom and his son witness a car skid off the road and plummet into the icy water below; but when Tom tries to save the driver, he’s met with a terrible sight.

Neighbors From Hell: What’s Really Living Upstairs?

You’ve seen the 1977 cult classic horror film The Sentinel – this is the chilling novel that started it all.

10 Gruesome Murders in the South

Everything’s bigger in Texas—especially the murder rate…

What’s Hiding Inside 1551 Pilarcitos?

What’s Hiding Inside 1551 Pilarcitos?

The truth is beyond what anyone could guess.

True Crime Road Trip: East Coast

We’re hitting the road, and we're not stopping until we reach a dead end.

The Sandyford Murder Case of 1862

The Sandyford Murder Case of 1862

Jessie McLachlan, the victim’s best friend, found herself charged with one of the most hideous murders that Glasgow had ever seen.

A Chilling Look Inside the Lindbergh Kidnapping

A Chilling Look Inside the Lindbergh Kidnapping

When a child's life is on the line, who do you believe?

A Crime of Carelessness Turns Deadly

A Crime of Carelessness Turns Deadly

Hitting a stranger unleashed a chain reaction that these college students couldn't handle.

When Obsession Turns Deadly

New neighbors Jennie and Martha formed an instant bond that deteriorated into something much more sinister.

Could Your Child Be a Psychopath?

Could Your Child Be a Psychopath?

Rav's parents thought he was just acting out, but their son's scary psychological behavior soon turned violent.

9 Books About Murderers Who Inspired Songs

Songwriters have been known to look at the dark annals of history for lyrical inspiration.

An Encounter with the Loveliest Dead

An Encounter with the Loveliest Dead

The home they thought would be their safe haven already had ghosts of its own.

The Murder and Dismemberment of Alan Canty

Michigan psychiatrist Alan Canty was one of the unlucky few who lost his head (literally) over his secret indulgences.