Nonfiction / Crime Best Sellers

#1 New York Times bestseller! “A vivid portrait ... a sensitive tribute … a paean to youth, community, and the tenacity of local law enforcement.” —New York Times “This is much more than a true crime book. It’s a vivid exploration of the range of human response when faceless terror strikes. It’s a portrait of America in this polarized moment.” —Town & Country The Idaho Four, an instant #1 New York Times bestseller, chronicles the story that began on November 13, 2022, in Moscow, Idaho. In the dark early hours, the lives of four friends and college students were cut short by unspeakable violence. The book—now featuring a newly reported conclusion—is an exploration of a complex criminal investigation and its devastating aftermath. It is a timeless portrait of the worst and best in us. “Clearest profile yet of the twisted quadruple killer and his motives.” —New York Post “Perhaps the definitive account of the murders—a disturbing, necessary portrait of a killer and his victims.” —Guardian

Instant #1 New York Times Bestseller! Sergeant Lindsay Boxer, medical examiner Claire Washburn, Assistant District Attorney Yuki Castellano, and crime reporter Cindy Thomas investigate the shocking murder of a former SFPD chief in San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park, in this thriller from the world's #1 bestselling author. “Those who haven’t read any of the novels in the Women’s Murder Club series are cheating themselves.” —BookReporter SFPD homicide detective Lindsay Boxer knows her way around a crime scene. But nothing can prepare her for the shock of recognition: the victim is Warren Jacobi, Lindsay’s onetime partner who rose to chief of police. A top investigator until the end, Jacobi managed to leave Lindsay a clue. Following a trail of evidence along the west coast, the Women’s Murder Club pledges to avenge Jacobi’s death before the killer can take another one of their own.

The Los Angeles County sheriff's detective Stilwell gets reassigned to Catalina Island, where he investigates a poaching case and a Jane Doe found in the harbor. Read by Will Damron. 9 hours, 3 minutes unabridged.

An instant #1 New York Times bestseller! The first thrilling mystery in the new North Falls series from Karin Slaughter, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Pretty Girls and the Will Trent Series. Welcome to North Falls. A small town where everyone knows everyone. But nobody knows the truth. Until the night of the fireworks. When two teenage girls vanish, and the town ignites. For Officer Emmy Clifton, it’s personal. She turned away when her best friend's daughter needed help—and now she must bring her home. But as Emmy combs through the puzzle the girls left behind, she realizes she never really knew them. Nobody did. Every teenage girl has secrets. But who would kill for them? And what else is the town hiding? "Karin Slaughter's new series starts with a book that is a knock-out punch... My God. Sign me up for more." — Dervla McTiernan, #1 internationally bestselling author of What Happened to Nina?

The 34th book in the Prey series. Letty and Lucas must find an expert on tropical and infectious diseases before a virus becomes weaponized.

An oral history of the reality TV franchise “The Real Housewives.”

The 11th book in the conservative commentator\'s Killing series gives an account of the global war against terrorists.

A novelization of the film set in 1969, by its director and screenwriter.

The former deputy director of the F.B.I. describes major events of his career and the ways the agency works to protect Americans.

The hosts of the "My Favorite Murder" podcast, Karen Kilgariff and Georgia Hardstark, share personal stories, true crime anecdotes, and humor in this memoir.

The rise and fall of Theranos, the biotech startup that failed to deliver on its promise to make blood testing more efficient.

The legal analyst and Fox News host argues in favor of President Trump.

The founders of Fusion GPS detail their investigations of Donald Trump and the subsequent fallout.

The New York Times White House correspondent traces events from Donald Trump\'s rise in New York City through to his post-presidency.

The story of a murder spree in 1920s Oklahoma that targeted Osage Indians, whose lands contained oil.

Inspector Harry Hole is dispatched from Oslo when the Norwegian ambassador to Thailand is found dead in a Bangkok brothel. The second Harry Hole novel, recently translated into English.

This is my story, from a crumbling apartment in Central Falls, Rhode Island, to the stage in New York City, and beyond. This is the path I took to finding my purpose but also my voice in a world that didn’t always see me. As I wrote Finding Me, my eyes were open to the truth of how our stories are often not given close examination. We are forced to reinvent them to fit into a crazy, competitive, judgmental world. So I wrote this for anyone running through life untethered, desperate and clawing their way through murky memories, trying to get to some form of self-love. For anyone who needs reminding that a life worth living can only be born from radical honesty and the courage to shed facades and be... you.

The anchor of “The O\'Reilly Factor” recounts the assassination of Abraham Lincoln.

When twelve-year-old Maddie hatches a scheme for a secret sleepover with her two best friends, she ends up waking up to a nightmare. She’s alone—left behind in a town that has been mysteriously evacuated and abandoned. With no one to rely on, no power, and no working phone lines or internet access, Maddie slowly learns to survive on her own. Her only companions are a Rottweiler named George and all the books she can read. After a rough start, Maddie learns to trust her own ingenuity and invents clever ways to survive in a place that has been deserted and forgotten. She escapes natural disasters, looters, and wild animals as the months' pass. But Maddie’s most formidable enemy is the crushing loneliness she faces every day. Can Maddie’s stubborn will to survive carry her through the most frightening experience of her life?

A political indictment of the Obama presidency.

In this reissue of a 1988 novel, a woman grabs the attention of a hunky man when she falls out of a tree and onto his pizza.

You Can Run But You Can't Hide is a memoir by Duane Chapman, published in 2007. The memoir is a story of Chapman's life as a bounty hunter, and of his capture of some of the most wanted criminals in the United States.

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • LOOK FOR THE NETFLIX ORIGINAL DOCUMENTARY SERIES • “Both an American tragedy and [Grisham’s] strongest legal thriller yet, all the more gripping because it happens to be true.”—Entertainment Weekly John Grisham’s first work of nonfiction: a true crime masterpiece that tells the story of small town justice gone terribly awry. In the Major League draft of 1971, the first player chosen from the state of Oklahoma was Ron Williamson. When he signed with the Oakland A’s, he said goodbye to his hometown of Ada and left to pursue his dreams of big league glory. Six years later he was back, his dreams broken by a bad arm and bad habits. He began to show signs of mental illness. Unable to keep a job, he moved in with his mother and slept twenty hours a day on her sofa. In 1982, a twenty-one-year-old cocktail waitress in Ada named Debra Sue Carter was raped and murdered, and for five years the police could not solve the crime. For reasons that were never clear, they suspected Ron Williamson and his friend Dennis Fritz. The two were finally arrested in 1987 and charged with capital murder. With no physical evidence, the prosecution’s case was built on junk science and the testimony of jailhouse snitches and convicts. Dennis Fritz was found guilty and given a life sentence. Ron Williamson was sent to death row. If you believe that in America you are innocent until proven guilty, this book will shock you. If you believe in the death penalty, this book will disturb you. If you believe the criminal justice system is fair, this book will infuriate you. Don’t miss Framed, John Grisham’s first work of nonfiction since The Innocent Man, co-authored with Centurion Ministries founder Jim McCloskey.

A true story of love, lies, and murder

Mistaken Identity is a memoir by Don, published in 2006. The memoir is a story of Don's life as a criminal, and of his eventual capture and imprisonment.

Who's Looking Out For You? is a book about how to protect yourself from criminals, con artists, and others who might try to take advantage of you. O'Reilly gives advice on how to be aware of your surroundings, how to trust your gut, and how to be prepared for anything.

The story of Sammy "The Bull" Gravano, one of the most powerful members of the Gambino crime family.

Shadow is the story of the life of Watergate figure E. Howard Hunt. Woodward chronicles Hunt's time in the CIA, his involvement in the Watergate scandal, and his later years.

A forensic thriller about the search for Jack the Ripper

O.J. Simpson's account of the events surrounding the murders of his ex-wife, Nicole, and her friend, Ronald Goldman.

"And the Sea Will Tell" by Vincent Bugliosi is a true crime book that investigates a murder on Palmyra Atoll. The narrative explores the legal proceedings, the complexities of the case, and the mysteries surrounding the events. Bugliosi's expertise as a prosecutor and his meticulous research contribute to a gripping account that keeps readers engaged with the intricacies of a real-life legal drama.

Den of Thieves is a non-fiction book about the insider trading scandal of the 1980s.

The author\'s life, from growing up in small-town New York to working in the advertising industry to becoming a successful storyteller.

The account of the Manson Family murders, written by the prosecutor in the case, Vincent Bugliosi