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Shots rang out in Savannah's grandest mansion in the misty,early morning hours of May 2, 1981. Was it murder or self-defense? For nearly a decade, the shooting and its aftermath reverberated throughout this hauntingly beautiful city of moss-hung oaks and shaded squares. John Berendt's sharply observed, suspenseful, and witty narrative flows like a thoroughly engrossing novel, and yet it is a work of nonfiction.

Are you ready for a gripping true crime story that will keep you on the edge of your seat? Then look no further than "The Day Eva Dugan Died," by award-winning journalist and author, Rod Kackley. Eva Dugan is a woman with a past. Once a saloon singer and a prostitute in the wilds of the Yukon and the Klondike, she is now on the run, accused of murder. But did she really do it? That's what Jim McDonald, one of Arizona's last cowboy sheriffs, is determined to find out. With his voters demanding justice, McDonald sets out to capture Eva and prove her guilt. But as the story unfolds, it becomes...

Bizarre! Shocking! Horrific! Depraved! 18 Shocking True Crime Murder Cases From Around The World, including; A Terrible Truth: John Sharpe has decided that he no longer wants to be married. He’s bought himself a speargun. It’s cheaper than a divorce. Poor Twisted Me: He was good-looking rich kid obsessed with losing his virginity. If it doesn’t happen soon, he might just do something rash. Permission to Kill: The killer offered a bizarre defense for murder, he claimed that the victim had asked him to kill her. Showtime: A petulant man-child and his doting mother get into a war over ...

Bizarre! Shocking! Horrific! Depraved! 18 Shocking True Crime Murder Cases From Around The World, including; Loved and Lost: A gilded couple, two perfect kids, a life anyone would envy. Then depression creeps in, then substance abuse. Things unravel fast after that. The Milkman Did It: A series of brutal attacks in an English village. The suspect is the last person you’d think of. He’s the guy who delivers your milk. A Desperate Man: Continental flight 11 has just taken off from Chicago O’Hare. There’s a man onboard with a death wish. He’s carrying a bomb. Evil Walks Among Us: ...

Bizarre! Shocking! Horrific! Depraved! 18 Shocking True Crime Murder Cases From Around The World, including; If You Love Me You'll Kill Her: Diane was prepared to accept her fiancée’s infidelity, but only if he murdered the “other woman.” A Japanese Cannibal In Paris: A brilliant Japanese student develops a taste for western women while studying in France. An Unparalleled Evil: Two ten-year-olds abduct a toddler from a mall. What happens next is barely believable. Executed At Fourteen: A double homicide, a juvenile killer, a one-way ticket to the electric chair. Australia's Hannibal ...

18 Baffling True Crime Cold Cases - Solved! including; Snapshots from Hell: Two adults are dead; two teenagers are missing. The case goes unsolved until rumors begin to surface of a macabre collection of Polaroids. Poetry in Justice: A brilliant chemist is murdered while working on a new DNA method. Years later, that very technology will trap her killer. After the Fire: Donald had only just met Judith when he asked her to marry him. He barely lived long enough to regret his mistake. The Killer Upstairs: The man at the door said that he lived upstairs and asked if he could borrow a cup of ...

Some animals have minds of their own. This is certainly the case for Mariska, the horse escape artist; Milkshake, the charging cow; and Pony, the runaway goat! When these animals put their minds to something, they can't be stopped - especially when they are causing mischief. In Horse Escape Artist, you'll find out how these determined animals caused chaos in three hilarious stories.

We've all seen or experienced something strange at one point and thought, "Nobody would believe this." Horror in the Pines is a well-collected anthology series of extraordinary events individuals have endured among the trees. From sightings and strange noises to unexplainable disappearances, people are emerging from the shadows to share their stories of the unknown.

This entertaining and humorous chapter book will feature animals who can perform amazing acts like riding motocross, foretelling the weather, and playing a guitar. These stories will enchant listeners and empower them to devour the more text-heavy "grown up" style of the book, while still keeping the story easily digestible for a hesitant listener.

A True Story of Resilience Survival and Unbroken Spirit A Civilian Dutch Woman in Europe During World War II Treasures of Sadness is the story of Corrie's unbroken spirit. If you love historical fiction, don't miss reading this real life memoir and page-turner: Treasures of Sadness Treasures of Sadness is a real life account of a woman’s journey that began during World War II. Corrie grew up in an affluent neighborhood in Amersfoort, Holland in the 1940’s. From there she fell in love with a German soldier, rubbed elbows with royalty in Vienna, Austria and ended up in a coal mining town ...

What do one kangaroo, two dogs, and three pigs have in common? They're heroes! Meet Lulu the kangaroo, who rescues her owner from a dangerous accident. Then hear the amazing story of Maggie and Pilot, two dogs that rely on each other. Finally, discover three amazing pigs and learn how each hog is a hero in its own way.

Bizarre! Shocking! Horrific! Depraved! 18 Shocking True Crime Murder Cases From Around The World, including; Murder, He Wrote: It was the perfect crime, until the killer decided to write a novel, using his real M.O. for his fictional murder. Run, Bambi, Run: A young mother is found shot to death and the clues point to the unlikeliest of suspects – a gorgeous ex-cop and playboy bunny. The Man Who Wrecked Trains: The killer had one of the strangest sexual fixations you’ll ever encounter – he got his kicks derailing trains. To Love and to Perish: John Perry was tired of his young ...

Two men, each handsome and unusually adept at his chosen work, embodied an element of the great dynamic that characterized America’s rush toward the twentieth century. The architect was Daniel Hudson Burnham, the fair’s brilliant director of works and the builder of many of the country’s most important structures, including the Flatiron Building in New York and Union Station in Washington, D.C. The murderer was Henry H. Holmes, a young doctor who, in a malign parody of the White City, built his “World’s Fair Hotel” just west of the fairgrounds.

Izzy Blizzard’s frank memoir covers six decades of her tumultuous life, beginning when she was nine years old. Here, in the preface to her book, Izzy warns readers they may not like her: “My mother told me the only way to truly cleanse one’s dirty laundry is to bring it out into the sunshine and air it. I’m giving that a try, airing the worst of my own dirty laundry. “For example, few things are less attractive than suicide or extra-marital affairs. I've attempted the former and have been involved in the latter—multiple times—so I'm well-acquainted with how people react to a ...

PORN. FANTASY. ADDICTION. Lust quickly turns to love. Grant can’t get enough of Silvie. She’s a pro. A ‘Cam Girl’ who reels him in and takes everything. Grant’s family will pay the price in money and blood. Grant finally has a beautiful girlfriend who loves him more than anything or anyone. So begins an incredibly shocking true crime story. Is it also a love story? Yes. As far as Grant’s concerned it’s a true love story. Nobody understands what he and Silvie have, least of all, Grant’s family. They think he’s just addicted to a fantasy and needs psychological help. Then, ...

22 Shocking True Crime Cases of Kids Who Kill, including; Joseph Hall: When he was ten years old, Joseph Hall took a gun and blew out his father’s brains. What is even more stunning is that no one was really surprised. Sandy Charles: A schizophrenic teen with a horror movie fixation lures a little boy into the woods. What happens next is the stuff of nightmares. Paula Cooper: The girls said that they were there for Bible lessons so 78-year-old Ruth Pelke gladly let them in. It was the last mistake she’d ever make. Louis Hamlin & James Savage: Two pre-teen girls take a well-traveled ...

This chapter book is sure to make a splash! Find fun, funny, and true stories of heroic and talented dolphins and amazing dolphin friendships. It's perfect for budding bookworms and animal lovers alike!

20 Shocking True Crime Cases of Women Who Kill, including; Taylor Schabusiness: It started as a kinky sex session, fueled by drugs and alcohol. It ended in an orgy of torture, death, and mutilation. Martha Freeman: Jeffrey was desperate to hold onto his failing marriage. Perhaps he’d have felt differently if he knew what his wife was hiding in the attic. Wendy Evans: Sleeping with your best friend’s ex is never a good idea. That applies two-fold when your friend is a psycho with money to spend on a hitman. Anne Gates: Raymond swore he’d never love again after his wife died. But then ...

Everyone, at some point, has experienced something they can't explain. Perhaps they've felt a presence or heard voices when alone, or maybe they've seen something in the woods that, in their mind, shouldn't exist. Imagine hiking along a favorite trail with your labrador when suddenly, an eight-foot-tall creature covered in dark hair steps onto the path before you. Your dog, usually fearless, cowers behind you, trembling. The creature notices you, turns, glowers, and charges. You have no way to defend yourself. You close your eyes and pray, fully aware that you'll be torn to shreds in an ...

Survival. Justice. Hope. She was only thirteen when her nightmare began. Ripped from the arms of her murdered mother, Jayme Closs was taken by a man who had fantasized for years about kidnapping a young girl—any girl—and making her his own. For eighty-eight days, Jayme lived in fear and isolation, hidden beneath a bed, trapped in a remote cabin in the woods. But she never gave up hope. When the moment came, she ran—and changed everything. 88 Days: The Abduction of Jayme Closs is a powerful true crime story of unimaginable horror, unbreakable courage, and the pursuit of justice. ...