The Best True Crime Stories of the Year 2025
- Authors: Douglas Preston
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- Genres: Mystery
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- Release Date: October 14, 2025
- Print length: 312 pages (Hardcover)
About the book
Renowned author Douglas Preston has handpicked the finest true crime writing of the past year, alongside series editor Pete Crooks, to create a diverse collection of captivating, enigmatic, and thrilling true stories.
This first edition of what promises to be an annual series showcases a wide range of articles and crime coverage sourced from local, national, and international publications. The narratives cover everything from a brutal murder at a massage parlor in Toronto to schemes of blackmail and contract killings in Austin, Texas, as well as an unconventional murder weapon in rural Minnesota. Other pieces delve into controversial methods of rehabilitating sexual offenders and delve into the trend of victims' families attending true crime conventions.
A must-read for true crime enthusiasts, The Best True Crime Stories of the Year 2025 offers a glimpse into the pulse of this ever-growing genre.
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