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Told through three unique interwoven narratives, this novel reimagines a chapter in the life of Sylvia Plath, telling the…
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As Jacob lies dying, he writes a letter to his only son, Isaac. They have not met or spoken in many years, and there are…
An innovative novel examining the experiences of the female "hysterics" at the infamous Salpêtrière Hospital in 19th-…
A fascinating account of the unsolved murder of two women in Shenandoah National Park.
Killers, con artists and thieves - as well as their fortunate survivors - are featured in this true crime compendium.
A Chilean author reconstructs the details of four significant 20th-century murders orchestrated by Chilean women.
A chilling journey inside the mind and crimes of Larry Gene Bell and the desperate effort to identify and catch him.
McGowan examines the stories of women who disappeared without a trace in 1990s Ireland.
An investigative reporter seeks answers for two mysterious deaths at the Spreckels Mansion.
A sobering assessment of the separate and decidedly unequal legal regimes that govern the juvenile justice system.
Love recounts how he hid his prison break from his wife and others until the authorities busted him decades later.
Explores the successes and failures of our probation system in this blend of memoir and sociological treatise.
Former federal prosecutor Gleeson chronicles his efforts to bring Gambino family crime boss John Gotti to justice.
A revealing, firsthand addition to the literature of domestic terrorism.
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