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45 Best True Crime Books of All Time

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Blog – Posted on Friday, Jul 31

Humans have long been fascinated by all things fearful and forbidden.

For centuries now, the pinnacle of that fascination has been crime.

Best true crime books of all time

That's why we’ve unearthed the most wickedly wonderful works for your enjoyment. Whether you’re intrigued by domestic disappearances or monstrous murderers, you’re sure to have the time of your life with the best true crime books of all time.

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1. In Cold Blood by Truman Capote

Arguably the book that launched the genre as we know it, Capote’s career-defining work begins with a shocking quadruple homicide in a quiet Kansas town.

Though the case itself is open