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At once a cold case investigation and self-help memoir, The Trauma Monster follows retired trauma therapist Barb Dorrington as she investigates the unsolved 1968 murder of her childhood friend, Scott Leishman. She meets many survivors during her search for clues. Their stories of abduction, sexual assault, and home invasion are terrifying, but they also serve as catharsis for those who have kept their stories secret for far too long.

December, 2018. The aftermath of a night of revelry. The promise of a party. And then, a journey into darkness that would change the course of Nikita Hand's life - as she endured a brutal assault where she believed she would die. Here, in her own words, Nikita tells her unforgettable story. From...

True Crime Case Histories - Volume 16 brings you twelve shocking true crime stories that never made major headlines but are just as disturbing as the most famous cases. In “The Highway of Tears,” a simple traffic stop reveals bloody tools and a suspiciously calm driver. Police soon learn he wasn’t just killing women along remote highways—he was hunting them.

In 1891, a suffragist and social reformer named Alzire Chevaillier launched a moral crusade to destroy Fountaingrove, a utopian spiritualist community in northern California. Chevaillier accused the colony's leader, the poet and prophet Thomas Lake Harris, of perverting the teachings of the Bible to promote a “new sexology” that was “worse than Mormonism.” She insisted that Harris used magical powers of hypnosis to take sexual and financial advantage of his followers, turning them into a “spiritual harem” that practiced “free love” and other gross immoralities.

En “Mi historia: La Magia del Perdón,” te invito a adentrarte en mi viaje de descubrimiento personal, donde la adversidad del abuso infantil y las carencias me dieron la oportunidad de conocer la magia transformadora del perdón. A través de una vida de desafíos y búsqueda de sanación, podemos descubrir la magia transformadora del perdón y la resiliencia humana. Este relato nos sumerge en lo profundo del dolor, pero también en la esperanza que surge al perdonar, sanar y encontrar fortaleza para continuar. La esperanza que se deriva de la magia transformadora del perdón es vital ...

Journey into the darkest corners of the human psyche with twelve meticulously researched accounts of unspeakable crimes that shocked communities and challenged our understanding of evil. From sprawling estates to quiet small towns, these cases reveal how murderous intent can hide behind the most ordinary facades—sometimes in places we least expect.

The Momster Diaries shines the light on riveting and compelling survival stories with intimacy and candor.

"She had it all... new cars, jewelry, travel, nice condos -- though, sometimes, beatings, rape and ’so much horror’ came with the price. ‘I wanted to let these girls know that there are options...That if grandma can do it, they can too'." - Carla Herreria Russo, HUFFPOST Mary's childhood was shattered by her mother's suicide when she was only 13 years old. As a teen, she was the victim of a horrific sexual assault which left her a perfect target for a tall, dark, strong, and charming man who promised to protect and love her... in the nearby big bright city full of promise, the Big ...

As a chilling listen for true crime fans and the morbidly curious alike, Israel Keyes: The True Crime Story of the Gruesome Serial Killer offers a play-by-play of his life, complete with real transcripts and interviews. This audiobook is perfect for anyone who wants to get into the distorted mind of a remorseless murderer and witness the strange inner contradictions within.

Chelsea King was a popular high school senior, an outstanding achiever determined to make a difference. Fourteen-year-old Amber Dubois loved books and poured her heart into the animals for which she cared. Treasured by their families and friends, both girls disappeared in San Diego County, just eight miles and one year apart. The community's desperate search led authorities to John Albert Gardner, a brutal predator hiding in plain sight. Now Pulitzer-nominated author Caitlin Rother delivers an incisive, heartbreaking true-life thriller that touches our deepest fears. 

Some murders reveal a terrifying truth: the capacity to plan another person's destruction with cold, deliberate precision. This collection of 12 meticulously researched cases exposes killers who had time to reconsider, countless chances to stop, but chose murder anyway.

My audiobook Silence explores my personal journey through the glamorous yet confining world of modeling, as well as the complex dynamics of living in a harem. It delves into the challenges of navigating these environments, where appearance, control, and silence often play dominant roles. The narrative reflects on the emotional and psychological impact of being trapped in these circumstances, offering a powerful testament to resilience, self-discovery, and breaking free from the constraints imposed by external expectations.

Longlisted for the 2020 National Book Award for Nonfiction TIME's 100 Must-Read Books of 2020 Publishers Weekly, Best Books of 2020 New York Times New & Noteworthy Audiobooks Lit Hubs Most Anticipated Books of 2020 Starred Review Publishers Weekly Starred Review Shelf Awareness "Is Rape a Crime?...

In a daring literary debut, Clayton Howard steps out from the shadows to share a deeply personal, hauntingly intimate account of his eight-year relationship with music industry icon Sean Diddy Combs and his girlfriend Cassandra Ventura —revealing a side of fame rarely seen, and even more rarely spoken about. Howard’s memoir, CASSIE, is not a tabloid exposé, but a raw and emotionally layered portrait of a secret life lived at the intersection of desire, power, and vulnerability. As Sean Combs’ trial captivates the media and reshapes public perception, Howard’s voice adds an ...

Murder stories are easy to tell. Careful investigations are not. Killers Among Us is a collection of twelve true crime investigations focused on real murders that were poorly covered, quickly forgotten, or never fully examined in the first place. Each case is approached as an inquiry, not a spectacle, with attention paid to what is known, what was missed, and what questions still remain. Rather than summarizing crimes for shock value, the book examines how these cases unfolded, how victims were last seen, how investigations moved forward or stalled, and how decisions made by police, ...

Avremi Zippel always knew his life would be different. With a commitment to follow in his father's footsteps and serve as the Rabbi in Salt Lake City, he knew his life would defy stereotypes. However, nothing could prepare him for the truly unexpected twists and turns reality had in store.

True crime icon Ann Rule presents a “must-read” (People) New York Times bestseller—and inspiration behind the Lifetime movie A House on Fire—following a woman whose apparent perfect life hides a harrowing and deadly madness. Debora Green, a doctor and mother in a picturesque and...

This book describes why and how Marilyn Manson became an abusive monster. It explores Manson’s life and inner world through his art. The core is about the transformation of Manson’s art in the "High End of Low“ era when Manson started to believe that abusing women, cutting them, and painting with their blood is an enlightened form of HIGH ART. That led to abusing more than 40 women and creation of a RAPE CAVE. Their stories are included in this book and connected to Marilyn Manson’s social network posts and songs.

A self-proclaimed vampire. His harem of “witches.” And the small-town murder that shocked America. When twenty-four-year-old Sydney Loofe disappeared after a Tinder date, the quiet town of Wilber, Nebraska was stunned. Days later, her dismembered body was found scattered across nearby...

What happens when a child's cry for help is met with silence? Nobody Listened is a true event, raw, honest, and unflinching journey into a nightmare that began at age eleven. After a traumatic violation by the man she called "Lovely Dad," she found the courage to tell the truth. But her family turned away, and the court of law called her a liar. This is more than a story of survival; it's a shocking expose of how truth can be shattered by perception. You will not be able to look away from this powerful testament to a voice that refused to be silenced forever.