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And the Winners Are…
Posted on January 20, 2012 | 1 CommentThe best of the best of 2011 true crime -
A Cold Case Mystery: Murder, Madness, a Bite Mark, a Shooting, And Betrayal Behind a Blood-Stained Badge Inside LAPD
Posted on December 23, 2011 | No CommentsFor 23 years, the murder of Sherrie Rae Rasmussen was a cold case many believed would never be solved. But when the case is reopened and evidence points to a suspect, it will be the LAPD who finds themselves in the hot seat. -
Its Time For The 2nd Annual True Crime Book Reviews Awards
Posted on December 14, 2011 | 59 CommentsWe've seen a lot of great books in 2011, but now it's time time to decide which books were the best of the best. And we need you help to do that! -
True Crime Book Reviews Awards Winners
Posted on January 5, 2011 | 13 CommentsAnd here they are… On December 16, 2010, we announced the top 30 nominees for the first annual True Crime Book Reviews Awards, which included (in no particular order): The... -
Auld Lang Syne: True Crime Books of 2010
Posted on December 31, 2010 | No CommentsA message for authors, publishers, and readers on the books of 2010. Plus, my thoughts on the future of true crime -
What She Always Wanted: A True Story of Marriage, Greed, and Murder by Camille Kimball (October 2010)
Posted on October 18, 2010 | 34 CommentsPhoenix housewife Marjorie Orbin had beauty, wealth, and an ex-husband she wanted to be dead. When Jay Orbin's torso is found in a tub in the desert, it appears that Marjorie's wish has come true. But who granted it? -
Protecting Your Child From Cyber-Monsters by Jilliane Hoffman
Posted on September 24, 2010 | No CommentsProtecting Your Child From Cyber-Monsters by Jilliane Hoffman You may remember Jillian Hoffman’s book that I reviewed last month, Pretty Little Things, about a teenage girl who is abducted by... -
Released May 11, 2010: Finding Chandra by Scott Higham and Sari Horwitz
Posted on May 13, 2010 | No Comments“Washington’s In Cold Blood, expertly and marvelously told by two of journalism’s greatest investigative reporters.” —Bob Woodward FINDING CHANDRA A TRUE WASHINGTON MURDER MYSTERY by Scott Higham and Sari Horwitz... -
Join in the J. Kaye Book Blog 100+ Challenge for 2010
Posted on January 18, 2010 | 2 CommentsAvid reader? Join the 2010 100+ book challenge hosted by J. Kaye's Book Blog -
Where Are They Now: Jill Lonita Billiot (Coit)
Posted on December 16, 2009 | 6 Comments"I sleep with them, I marry them, okay? I could just sleep with them." She might have been quite the beauty then, but not anymore