The Best New True Crime Stories: Crimes of Famous & Infamous Criminals

Infamous Figures Caught in the Act

People from all walks of life commit crimes. But the ones featured in this anthology aren’t your typical neighbors or subway passengers. Actors, musicians, TV personalities—they aren’t always who they appear to be. You might be surprised at just how many household names and Hollywood stars have led nefarious double lives. And after committing their crimes, the world may have kept on turning, but their infamous legacies remain.

Get the stories behind these public figures, both contemporary and historical, who turned to lives of crime. The Best New True Crime Stories: Crimes of Famous & Infamous Criminals offers a fascinating assortment of cases from around the world and from various time frames. Like previous entries in this series, this volume contains all new and original nonfiction accounts penned by international writers from across the literary spectrum, including true crime, crime fiction, and journalism, all expertly arranged by editor Mitzi Szereto.

Inside, you’ll find:

Cases that would thrill even the most seasoned true crime addict
Stories of Hollywood stars and famous criminals who went down the wrong path
Encounters that feature the cases of infamous celebrities like Robert Blake, Jimmy Savile, Fatty Arbuckle, and more

“Mitzi Szereto has done it again. …From small towns to the Big Apple, each story is titillating, making this book a must-read. You won’t be disappointed.”—Cathy Scott, Psychology Today blogger and Los Angeles Times bestselling author of The Killing of Tupac Shakur and Murder of a Mafia Daughter

“When famous people decide to commit crimes, the sheer evil behind the scenes becomes more apparent. A fascinating read that will haunt you, that will keep you up at night.”—Aphrodite Jones, author of Cruel Sacrifice and host of the ID series, True Crime with Aphrodite Jones