Lukol Directory: Society: Crime: Books and Authors

Paddy Mitchell.com
How Canadian bank robbers escaped prison and stole millions.
http://paddymitchell.com

Railroaded in Cooperstown
D. K. Butler writes about the 20 year odyssey of appalling injustice in a New York town.
http://www.railroadedincooperstown.com

Robert Rivard: Trail of Feathers
The 1998 search for missing reporter Philip True in Mexican wilderness and the ensuing quest to bring his killers to justice.
http://www.robertrivard.com

Two Codes for Murder
A true crime book about the spousal abuse and attempted murder of Charlene Mitleider and Muaid Alfuraiji.
http://www.twocodesformurder.com

J. F. Margos - The Art of Crime
Describes the book, about the author, and contains an email list.
http://www.jfmargos.com

The First Waco Horror: The Lynching of Jesse Washington and the Rise of the NAACP
A book by Patricia Bernstein, with excerpts, endorsements, and reviews. Includes photos.
http://www.patriciabernstein.com

John Lee: Ninth Man
Presents the varied career and works by this author.
http://www.johnlee-ninthman.com

Organized Crime Book Reviews
Researcher Klaus von Lampe's reviews of academic and journalistic portrayals of crime.
http://www.organized-crime.de/revindex.htm

Tom Faulconer
Author of "In the Eyes of the Law - The True Story of Love, Betrayal, Murder, Fame and Justice in 1950s America."
http://www.tomfaulconer.com/

Aphrodite Jones
Site includes an author biography, summaries of true crime works, reviews, contact information and interview video clips.
http://www.aphroditejones.com/

Outlaw Legends
Exploring the truths and myths behind the legends.
http://www.outlawlegends.freeservers.com

The Brothers Bulger
Howie Carr's book about politician William "Billy" and mobster James "Whitey" Bulger of South Boston. Includes an exclusive A to Z who's who of the individuals in "Whitey's World"
http://thebrothersbulger.com/

Wised Up
The story of Baltimore crime lord who became a double agent, working undercover for the FBI. A mobster's true story of murder and revenge on the mean streets, by Charlie Wilhelm and Joan Jacobson.
http://www.wisedupthebook.com

Review of "The Maul and the Pear Tree"
A review of the book about the 1811 Ratcliffe Highway murders.
http://dannyreviews.com/h/Maul_Pear_Tree.h...

Alcatraz Island: Memoirs of a Rock Doc
Excerpts from Milton Daniel Beacher's book about the prison. Includes testimonials and ordering information.
http://www.alcatrazdoc.com/

Ann Rule
Official site. Presents news, biography, and list of books.
http://www.annrules.com

Butterbox Babies
Author Bette Cahill uncovers a Canadian baby-selling scandal that resulted in the deaths of hundreds of children. The horrifying truth about the Ideal Maternity Home of Nova Scotia. Site includes a short author biography, reviews of the book, letters from survivors of the home and a guestbook.
http://www.butterboxbabies.com

Jim-Greenhill.com
Outline of the Lords of Chaos case and details about the book, "Someone Has to Die Tonight"
http://www.jim-greenhill.com/pages/322447/...

Rick Porrello
Police officer and author of two books about organized crime.
http://americanmafia.com/About_Rick_Porrel...

True Crimes
Books and documentaries on serial killers, female murderers, cults, sects, and famous crimes.
http://www.true-crimes.com

Alan Emmins
The author of "Mop Men: California's Crime Scene Cleaners."
http://www.alanemmins.com

S. C. Lomax
About the author, published books, reviews, and articles. Specialising in miscarriages of justice.
http://www.sclomax.co.uk/

Mel Ayton
Descriptions of Ayton's books. Includes links to his articles about the JFK, RFK, MLK assassinations.
http://www.melayton.co.uk

Deadly Greed
Features a true crime story by Clark Cox on the murders of a prominent mother and son who was the first African American elected to office since Reconstruction, Vela and Maceo McEachern, in Hamlet, NC.
http://www.geocities.com/deadlygreed/

Jeffrey Ian Ross, PhD
Expert in policing, corrections, political crime, and violence from a domestic and international perspective. Author of a number of books.
http://www.jeffreyianross.com

Superthief
A master burglar, the Mafia and the biggest bank heist in U.S. history. Author Rick Porello looks at the life of Phil Christopher.
http://www.superthief.com

The Shadow Over Santa Susana
Reviews, excerpts, message board, and ordering information for the non-fiction book.
http://www.mansonmythos.com/

Leoncio's Candle of Death
Based on the true story of an innocent man who was convicted, imprisoned, and put to death for the brutal rape, mutilation, and murder of an elderly nun in Amarillo, Texas.
http://www.bloodshedbooks.com/

David Lohr
Personal site that includes a public profile, crime writing, photos, and internet groups.
http://www.geocities.com/pa_crime_writer/

The Sweater Letter
Book about Michigan murder by Dave Distel.
http://www.sweaterletter.com

Author Barbara Davis
Author of Stalked: A True Story, Suffer the Little Children, and Precious Angels.
http://www.authorbarbaradavis.com/

The True and Complete Story of 'Machine Gun' Jack McGurn
Described as the most prolific prohibition hit man, bodyguard, and trusted confidant to the infamous Al Capone.
http://www.jackmcgurn.com

Olsen, Jack
Photographs, obituaries, bibliography, and profile of the true crime author.
http://www.jackolsen.com/

Robert K. Ressler
Served in the FBI's Behavioral Science Unit and has written several books about his experiences with criminals.
http://www.robertkressler.com/

Murder Can Be Fun Library
Repository of eccentric, obscure, unusual, or just plain odd literature.
http://members.tripod.com/~johnmarr/

Mop Men: California's Crime Scene Cleaners
Find details about the author's book on cleaning up the mess. Features an MP3, reviews, and excerpts.
http://www.mop-men.com

Shots Fired
Presents police war stories, written by a retired Canadian street cop.
http://mypage.direct.ca/g/gcameron/

John Douglas
Official site of retired FBI agent responsible for much of modern day criminal profiling techniques who has authored a number of true crime books.
http://www.johndouglasmindhunter.com

Almost Perfect
Synopsis of a book about the murder of the Crawford family. Includes case history, photographs, and on-line ordering.
http://members.optusnet.com.au/~gf61/

True Crime Ink
Specializes in out of print true crime books, magazines, wanted posters and other artifacts.
http://www.truecrimeink.com/

Sub Topics:
Inmate Writers and Journals


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Arts: Literature: Genres
Arts: Literature: Genres: Mystery



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