If you're a true crime enthusiast looking for the best non-fiction books about serial killers that will send chills down your spine, you've come to the right place. In this article, we will explore some of the most gripping narratives in the genre, written by renowned authors who have delved into the darkest recesses of the human mind. From well-known cases to hidden stories, here are some must-reads for fans of true crime and serial killer investigations. 1. "The Stranger Beside Me" by Ann Rule: Delve into the shocking story of Ted Bundy, one of the most notorious serial killers in American history. What sets this book apart is the fact that Ann Rule, a true crime writer, actually knew Bundy personally, making her account even more unsettling and personal. 2. "Mindhunter" by John Douglas and Mark Olshaker: Venture into the world of criminal profiling with this groundbreaking book. John Douglas, a former FBI agent, narrates his experiences and provides insight into the minds of various serial killers, including Charles Manson and Edmund Kemper. This book served as the inspiration for the hit Netflix series of the same name. 3. "The Killer of Little Shepherds" by Douglas Starr: In this riveting book, Douglas Starr explores the early days of forensic science and the infamous serial killer Joseph Vacher, who preyed on shepherds in 19th century France. Dive into the historical context while unraveling the mysteries behind Vacher's gruesome crimes. 4. "Hunting Monsters" by Richard Ladkani: This gripping narrative introduces readers to the relentless pursuit of serial killer Gabriel Kovari. Written by award-winning documentary filmmaker Richard Ladkani, this book offers a unique perspective on the investigation, drawing from interviews, evidence, and the captivating world of criminal justice in Europe. 5. "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson: Step back in time to the late 19th century and explore the dark side of the Chicago World's Fair. Erik Larson intertwines the true story of America's first serial killer, H.H. Holmes, with the grandeur and ambition of the World's Fair. This chilling account of Holmes' double life will keep you on the edge of your seat. For even more gripping tales of real-life serial killers, it is worth checking out websites such as CrimeReads, which provides insightful articles, reviews, and recommendations in the true crime genre. Additionally, platforms like Goodreads offer community-generated lists and ratings that can help you discover more non-fiction books that delve into the twisted minds of serial killers. Remember, these books offer a chilling glimpse into the darkest aspects of humanity. Proceed with caution as you dive into these stories of real-life horrors. Stay informed, be captivated, and satisfy your curiosity about the macabre. Happy reading!
【【Participating Work in the Yunqi Chinese Literature Essay Competition】】Draw a picture and put everything you like in it. Accidentally, a drop of ink spilled. Later, I hid the painting in my luggage.
105.55 Million words | 2021-04-04 06:46Update
Waking up from a deep sleep, I found myself transformed into a pregnant woman. What?! And not only that, but a pregnant woman who is considered worthless in my family? Is this reincarnation an accident or a conspiracy? As the family's unwanted daughter, I have endured countless disdainful looks and have been imprisoned in the Mad Valley. With two souls fighting for one body, I will eventually embark on a path to become stronger, witnessing all the vicissitudes of life! Mini-play: Lu Tianqing pokes at the little bun curled up in bed. The little bun turns over. Another poke. Another turn. One more poke. The little bun gets angry: "Hey, I'm telling you, my mother and father want you to come home
98.10 Million words | 2022-06-05 20:59Update
I am a train conductor, and also a shopkeeper who connects to countless worlds. I own a steam train covered in rust, which is constantly parked beyond the Earth. Each train ticket I issue triggers a frenzy of interest from the various realms. I have once accompanied the fearless martial artist Zhu Wushi, and together we defeated the Japanese invaders using the power of a stone dragon. I have also transformed the notorious villain Dongfang Bubai into a graceful and beautiful young girl. One day, when I opened a car compartment, I realized that my train was not just meant for carrying passengers.
459.69 Million words | 2023-06-09 12:49Update
She encountered him in his dark days after a plane crash, bringing warmth to his world. When everything turned around for him, her world started raining and she hid away, licking her wounds alone. She buried her past and stepped over every obstacle in front of her, constantly striving to prove herself. Just when they thought life was like this, an event made them realize that they deeply loved each other, willing to sacrifice themselves for one another. Such love cannot be masked by any excuse. The novel "Pear Road North" is currently being updated!
141.02 Million words | 2022-02-26 01:09Update
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218.04 Million words | 2023-01-08 18:28Update
The womanizing doctor, Qin Jian, went to the cemetery with his hiking buddy, Caihua, to listen to a female ghost moaning. When they returned, Qin Jian developed a strange ailment called impotence, causing him to convulse upon contact with women. Even more bizarrely, every woman he had intimate relations with would mysteriously die. With a black left hand and a fiery cloud mark, was he destined to be a lone star, leading a lonely and miserable life? Witness how Qin Jian unravels the fog, breaks free from a mysterious pact, and defies fate. This book has a slightly intense flavor, please refrain from criticizing if you do not enjoy it. Lao Deng appreciates everyone's support and kindly asks you to create an account.
575.22 Million words | 2021-07-25 14:09Update
She was betrayed by her actor boyfriend and fell into the sea, only to wake up in a fictional world. But she didn't care and lived her life to the fullest. She became the only royal concubine in the Xuan Yue Kingdom. He, the mercurial eighth prince, was seen as a 'lazy' icy man in her eyes. He, a renowned assassin, betrayed his adoptive father and destroyed his own organization for her. He, the crown prince of Dong Yue Kingdom, reincarnated for a thousand years just to find her and reunite. 'Darling, let's go back, okay?' 'No, it's too boring. I won't go back. If you want to go back, go on your own.' 'Then I'll accompany you!' 'You? Go do your own thing. I'll ask them to accompany me.' 'No, they are men. Darling, don't spend all your time playing outside, being a mother again and still seeking other suitors. Have you forgotten that our son is already two?' 'So what if I seek? What will you do?' 'If you dare to seek, I will 'kill' them all...' A certain woman felt sweet in her heart as she cuddled up in a certain devilish man's embrace...
527.62 Million words | 2022-07-04 23:00Update
Everyone in the Feng family knows that Xiao Qingcheng is gentle and submissive, and anyone can bully her. After the divorce, the once-bullied Xiao Qingcheng revealed various dominant identities that blinded everyone. "Why are you a professor in the cardiology department?" Feng Shaoyao pressed Xiao Qingcheng against the wall. Xiao Qingcheng smiled elegantly, "Because I'm a boss." Feng Shaoyao became angry and was determined to expose her true identity. One day, Xiao Qingcheng transformed into a former world champion in Go, facing her ex-husband who couldn't even play the game. Xiao Qingcheng was shocked, "But I thought you didn't know how to play Go?" "Because I'm a boss," Feng Shaoyao proudly replied, throwing her words back at her. Xiao Qingcheng gritted her teeth, vowing to expose all of his disguises. One day, someone said, "Professor Xiao, there's a Mr. Feng, the President of Feng Corporation, outside claiming to be your husband. He's here to pick you up." Xiao Qingcheng's face turned cold, "Tell him to leave. I'm unmarried." Feng Shaoyao thought divorcing her would make him feel good, but instead, he was chasing his wife to the crematorium.
534.16 Million words | 2023-03-06 17:10Update
Running a funeral home at home, I never thought I would get married in this lifetime, but I never expected to marry ghosts, and not just one... [Keep reading, you'll find this book so much fun]
141.66 Million words | 2022-09-04 01:44Update
This is a story about a pseudo-loli who pretends to be a boy and sneaks into a rich house to engage in fake BL with the young master... Song Ruyu inexplicably travels back in time and becomes a hostage who is always on the verge of being killed. After finally escaping, she joins the ranks of the poor and struggles to survive due to her unknown identity. Unable to show off any skills or knowledge to become rich, she is just an eight-year-old girl! She can only take it step by step... Take it step by step... Okay, after eight years of effort, she finally debuts, but her androgynous appearance brings unexpected troubles! In order to get rid of these troubles, she decides to search for her biological parents, so that she can have a home to rely on when she gets married in the future, right? But little does she know, her identity and position have already been taken by someone else! Should she expose the impostor and reclaim everything to become a well-behaved lady who marries a handsome and wealthy man from a respectable family, or continue living a carefree life? That is the question... And, handsome guy, can you please stop looking at me with such
273.10 Million words | 2021-06-09 05:38Update
Gu Kuangyun, the daughter of the Gu family in Changshui Village, who had been admitted to a prestigious university in the capital and worked in a large company after graduation, unexpectedly returned to the village to farm. After experiencing career setbacks and her mother's critical condition, Gu Kuangyun decided to develop in her hometown. After making her first fortune using her special talent, she embarked on the construction of Changshui Village. She originally wanted to live a quiet life as a farmer, staying away from worldly matters. However, she unwittingly attracted someone, who appeared innocent and delicate on the surface but was cunning on the inside. She, who appeared strong on the surface but was mentally weak on the inside, wanted to keep her distance from this person, but unexpectedly, she couldn't shake them off. One day, Gu Kuangyun discovered someone unexpected had come to the village. "?" "Um, weren't you in the hospital yesterday?" The person smiled lightly, "I quit my job."
110.80 Million words | 2022-07-16 10:28Update
In addition to the Maoshan School, there is another Taoist sect in existence. The Luanshan School was founded by Yang Junsong during the Tang Dynasty. Due to their use of geomancy and miraculous Taoist practices, they helped the poor become prosperous, earning them the title of "Savior of the Poor." Later generations referred to them as "Yang Jiupin." A thousand years later, Yang Xiaozhao, the 136th generation leader of the Luanshan School, was born. He used his extraordinary Taoist abilities to save countless people from the clutches of evil magic, earning the admiration of the masses. During his lifetime, Yang Xiaozhao saved a child, and that child is me, Niu Shanyun. Throughout my life, I have relied on the ancestral secret techniques of the Luanshan School, passed down from our ancestors, to travel the world, eliminating evil and
9.18 Million words | 2021-12-04 06:23Update
Mistaking the brake for the accelerator, she crashed into a Bentley out of revenge on society. At a young age, she managed to accumulate a mountain of debt. In order to offset this debt, Jianxi relentlessly and cunningly set a trap for the owner of the Bentley... and happily fell into it herself. When she was left in ruins and helpless, she could only look up to the sky and exclaim, 'Who the hell made me owe a debt and pay with my flesh? I believed in your evil!' The clear words on the white paper, sealed with a red stamp, were not a loan agreement, but a marriage certificate! Jianxi, who swore never to be a mistress, voluntarily destroyed a marriage. She left when he was at his best and returned when he hit rock bottom. Is she really a good person?
310.82 Million words | 2021-03-08 09:08Update
Songtsen Gambo proposed marriage to the Tang Dynasty for the third time, and the Emperor agreed. The news spread to the palace, and the eligible princesses were all upset, crying and sobbing... Tubo is bitterly cold, lacking clothing and medicine. Life there is basically either getting married or dying! No, a scapegoat must be found. Li Yuntong, the eldest daughter of the Jiangxia Prince's Mansion, who is as beautiful as a flower, should have married into a wealthy and prestigious family like other noblewomen, and lived a life of wealth and glory. However, a decree shattered her life's trajectory... Once she left, it was a journey of thousands of miles, never seeing her homeland again. This departure meant forty years, and she never returned to Chang'an. From the Central Plains to the Western Regions, she brought top-notch Tang Dynasty production techniques, medicine, architecture, mathematics, literature, laws, and Buddhist scriptures to the Western Regions... The people of Tubo called her the "Green Tara." She was loved by two men, respected by the people, and praised for generations... Princess Wencheng's life was full of ups and downs
83.79 Million words | 2020-08-17 20:20Update
【【云起现实题材征文大赛】Competition Entry】How long does it take to truly understand a person? And how long does it take to understand a relationship? Without firsthand experience, no one knows...
173.75 Million words | 2022-02-11 23:41Update
One day, fifteen-year-old girl Xiao Ling crosses over to a strange world, and the gears of destiny start turning. Alone and helpless, she sets her eyes on him from the moment she awakens in this world. From dependence to deep love, she becomes entangled and unable to extricate herself. He is a famous general of the Qin Dynasty, known for his heroic achievements and dedication to the nation. However, he is deeply attracted to Xiao Ling at first sight, torn between his love for her and his duty to the country. Bound together by fate, they are drawn into a vortex of conspiracy...
352.28 Million words | 2021-08-04 15:02Update
Every historical book attempts to conceal those earth-shattering secrets, yet they are conspicuously evident... Those blank spaces in written records are precisely the fatal loopholes. Where are the ruins of the Xia Dynasty? Where do the eerie relics of Sanxingdui come from? Where did the divine ding of Jiuzhou end up? When did the legend of the elixir of immortality originate, and why did crystal heads appear in the East? Underground caves on the Sichuan-Western Plateau, rainforests deep in the Qinghai-Tibetan Plateau, vast abysses in the deep sea, mysterious temples in the heart of the desert... Where does the truth hide? All of these have become blind spots in history... Join the discussion group for "Xia Xu" for further exploration... Thank you for your support... "Yin Ji,"
349.17 Million words | 2022-10-16 08:14Update
Transferred to an ancient era where there is nothing but poverty and troublesome relatives, Xia Qingbao declares, 'Should I act like a sick cat when the tiger doesn't roar?' Along her journey of growth, she encounters a foolish chubby boy. There are no tales of wealthy families and vendettas, no grudges in the martial world, only domestic trivialities and the struggle for survival. Love is simple; it's not about having many necessities but rather about sacrificing unnecessary things and gaining freedom to possess a clear and transparent heart, understanding each other, thereby discovering inner peace and tranquility, the shortcut to happiness and freedom. The fool thinks happiness lies on a distant shore, while the wise understands how to cultivate happiness from the surroundings. This is a humble attempt at writing, perhaps not expressing it splendidly, but hoping to bring a different feeling to everyone.
6.53 Million words | 2021-12-01 03:14Update
Chen Li, who is going through a low point in life, unexpectedly gets involved in a game... Mansions, luxury cars, beautiful bodyguards, through this game, Chen Li gains things that many people strive for their whole lives. But, this is not just a game, it is a matter of life and death. Only the winner can survive... This is a life-or-death game! Starting a new journey, please support~
475.85 Million words | 2022-01-17 03:37Update
This is a survival-oriented 'game'! Only one person can claim the ultimate reward! Flee, struggle, fight back! When the land is covered with countless corpses, everything will come to an end. In the end, Xia Yan will face two choices. Death or rebirth! (Please take care of this new book together, everyone help to bookmark and recommend it. If you can leave a review and support, it would be even better. Thank you all very much.)
61.78 Million words | 2022-04-24 04:17Update
