{"id":4641,"date":"2025-12-10T00:16:27","date_gmt":"2025-12-10T00:16:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/livingwriter.com\/blog\/?p=4641"},"modified":"2025-12-10T00:16:30","modified_gmt":"2025-12-10T00:16:30","slug":"best-true-crime-novels-2026-list","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/livingwriter.com\/blog\/best-true-crime-novels-2026-list\/","title":{"rendered":"Best True Crime Novels &#8211; 2026 List"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Sometimes life truly is stranger than fiction, and this is rarely truer than true crime. From the &#8220;nurture vs. nature&#8221; debate to how some of the most iconic criminals and serial killers got caught, we simply can&#8217;t get enough true crime in 2025, and that&#8217;s ok. Today, I&#8217;ll be giving you some of the very best true crime novels you can read! So, without further ado, let&#8217;s get started.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-rank-math-toc-block\" id=\"rank-math-toc\"><h2>Table Of Contents<\/h2><nav><ul><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#best-true-crime-novels\">Best True Crime Novels<\/a><ul><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#1-cries-in-the-desert-john-glatt\">1. Cries In The Desert &#8211; John Glatt<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#2-ill-be-gone-in-the-dark-michelle-mc-namara\">2. I&#8217;ll Be Gone In The Dark &#8211; Michelle McNamara<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#3-the-co-ed-killer-margaret-cheney\">3. The Co-ed Killer &#8211; Margaret Cheney<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#4-helter-skelter-vincent-bugliosi\">4. Helter Skelter &#8211; Vincent Bugliosi<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#5-the-ice-man-philip-carlo\">5. The Ice Man &#8211; Philip Carlo<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#6-in-cold-blood-truman-capote\">6. In Cold Blood &#8211; Truman Capote<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#7-deranged-harold-schechter\">7. Deranged &#8211; Harold Schechter<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#8-the-son-of-zodiac-jack-myers\">8. The Son Of Zodiac &#8211; Jack Myers<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#9-the-nightstalker-updated-version-philip-carlo\">9. The Nightstalker (Updated Version) &#8211; Philip Carlo<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#10-monster-my-true-story-aileen-wuornos\">10. Monster: My True Story &#8211; Aileen Wuornos<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#how-to-write-true-crime-with-living-writer\">How To Write True Crime With LivingWriter<\/a><ul><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"best-true-crime-novels\">Best True Crime Novels<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This list is in no particular order, but each novel is must-have reading for true crime fans. Some offer unique perspectives on classic cases, while others are by the killers themselves, giving you their personal recounting of their crimes and lives. Regardless, they&#8217;re all good reading. So, without ado, let&#8217;s get into the best true crime novels for 2025\/2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"1-cries-in-the-desert-john-glatt\">1. Cries In The Desert &#8211; John Glatt<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>We&#8217;re starting the list off with a bang &#8211; Cries in the Dessert is a dive into the world of <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/David_Parker_Ray\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/David_Parker_Ray\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">David Parker Ray<\/a>, infamously known as the &#8220;Toy-Box Killer.&#8221; The book plunges you into his soundproofed torture chamber, a specially modified trailer he called the &#8220;Toy Box,&#8221; where he would abduct, drug, and brutalize women, often for weeks or months at a time. What makes this book so chilling is the methodical nature of his crimes and the chilling &#8220;advisory tape&#8221; he&#8217;d play to his victims, outlining the horrors they were about to endure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"176\" height=\"286\" src=\"https:\/\/livingwriter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/cries-in-the-dessert.jpg\" alt=\"The cover of the book &quot;Cries in the Dessert&quot;\" class=\"wp-image-4754\" style=\"width:262px;height:auto\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/livingwriter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/cries-in-the-dessert.jpg 176w, https:\/\/livingwriter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/cries-in-the-dessert-92x150.jpg 92w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 176px) 100vw, 176px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Cries-Desert-Martins-Crime-Library\/dp\/B007C4RGDG\/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Buy On Amazon<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What you might not know:\u00a0Ray was suspected of killing up to 60 women, but because he was so meticulous in disposing of bodies (or simply never killing them, instead releasing them after extensive torture, often with amnesia-inducing drugs), he was\u00a0never actually convicted of murder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>You May Also Like:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/livingwriter.com\/blog\/best-selling-novels-of-all-time-top-25-list\/\">Best Selling Novels Of All Time \u2013 Top 25 List<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>His convictions were for kidnapping and sexual assault. It&#8217;s also wild to realize how many people around him, including his own daughter and girlfriend, were complicit or knew what was happening and did little to stop it. The book really highlights the shocking social complacency that allowed him to operate for so long.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"2-ill-be-gone-in-the-dark-michelle-mc-namara\">2. I&#8217;ll Be Gone In The Dark &#8211; Michelle McNamara<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This book isn&#8217;t <em>just<\/em> about a serial killer; it&#8217;s also a tribute to the unwavering dedication of Michelle McNamara, a true crime blogger who became consumed by the case of the <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Joseph_James_DeAngelo\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Joseph_James_DeAngelo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Golden State Killer<\/a>. She coined the &#8220;Golden State Killer&#8221; moniker herself, which is now universally recognized.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The book (with a foreword by <a href=\"https:\/\/livingwriter.com\/blog\/how-to-write-like-gillian-flynn\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/livingwriter.com\/blog\/how-to-write-like-gillian-flynn\/\">Gillian Flynn<\/a>) masterfully blends the authors personal journey and relentless investigation with the grim details of GSK&#8217;s reign of terror \u2013 the rapes, the murders, the sheer audacity of a killer who seemed to vanish into thin air. It&#8217;s a testament to the power of citizen sleuths and the enduring impact of cold cases.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"667\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/livingwriter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Ill-Be-Gone-In-The-Dark.jpg\" alt=\"The cover of &quot;I&#039;ll Be Gone in the Dark&quot;\" class=\"wp-image-4755\" style=\"width:269px;height:auto\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/livingwriter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Ill-Be-Gone-In-The-Dark.jpg 667w, https:\/\/livingwriter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Ill-Be-Gone-In-The-Dark-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/livingwriter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Ill-Be-Gone-In-The-Dark-100x150.jpg 100w, https:\/\/livingwriter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Ill-Be-Gone-In-The-Dark-434x650.jpg 434w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 667px) 100vw, 667px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Ill-Be-Gone-Dark-Obsessive\/dp\/0062319795\/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Ill-Be-Gone-Dark-Obsessive\/dp\/0062319795\/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Buy On Amazon<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Michelle McNamara unfortunately passed away before she could finish the book, and it was completed posthumously by her husband, comedian Patton Oswalt, and her research collaborators. There&#8217;s something moving about her words, especially knowing she never got to see how the case played out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But still, her work was undeniably instrumental in the eventual capture of Joseph James DeAngelo through genetic genealogy. It truly feels like her spirit guided that investigation to its conclusion. The book also went on to inspire a TV series by the same name.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"3-the-co-ed-killer-margaret-cheney\">3. The Co-ed Killer &#8211; Margaret Cheney<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to get inside the mind of a truly terrifying individual, <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Edmund_Kemper\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Edmund_Kemper\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Edmund Kemper III<\/a> is your guy, and this book does a phenomenal job. Kemper, a towering figure at 6&#8217;9&#8243;, earned his nickname by preying on female hitchhikers, primarily college students, in the Santa Cruz area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But it&#8217;s not just the murders; it&#8217;s the quite macabre details of his crimes, including necrophilia and mutilation, and his chillingly intelligent, self-aware interviews with law enforcement that make this case so unforgettable. And even before his &#8220;co-ed&#8221; killings, Kemper murdered his own paternal grandparents at age 15.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/livingwriter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/coed-killer-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"the cover of the paperback version of the book &quot;The Co-Ed Killer&quot; which features a bloody palm print on a polaroid\" class=\"wp-image-4757\" style=\"width:291px;height:auto\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/livingwriter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/coed-killer-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/livingwriter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/coed-killer-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/livingwriter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/coed-killer-100x150.jpg 100w, https:\/\/livingwriter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/coed-killer-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/livingwriter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/coed-killer-433x650.jpg 433w, https:\/\/livingwriter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/coed-killer.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Co-Ed-Killer-Murders-Mutilations-Matricide\/dp\/1632921812\/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Co-Ed-Killer-Murders-Mutilations-Matricide\/dp\/1632921812\/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Buy On Amazon<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I also find it interesting that after being institutionalized and seemingly &#8220;rehabilitated,&#8221; for killing his grandparents, he was released. Then, went on to hang out with local police officers in Santa Cruz, becoming a familiar face at their favorite bar,&nbsp;<em>before<\/em>&nbsp;he embarked on his final killing spree, which culminated in the murder of his own mother and her friend.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"4-helter-skelter-vincent-bugliosi\">4. Helter Skelter &#8211; Vincent Bugliosi<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This book is a cornerstone of true crime literature (actually the #1 bestselling true crime novel) for a reason. Written by the lead prosecutor Vincent Bugliosi,&nbsp;<em>Helter Skelter<\/em>&nbsp;is a detailed account of the Manson Family murders, specifically the Tate\/LaBianca slayings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This one isn&#8217;t just about the acts, but the deep dive into Charles Manson&#8217;s manipulative charisma, the bizarre &#8220;family&#8221; he created, and his twisted prophecy of a race war, which he dubbed &#8220;Helter Skelter&#8221; after the Beatles song. Bugliosi&#8217;s insider perspective provides a rather unparalleled look into the investigation and the complex legal battle that sent Manson and his followers to prison.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"682\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/livingwriter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Helter-Skelter-682x1024.jpg\" alt=\"The words &quot;Helter Skelter&quot; in red on a black background of a book cover\" class=\"wp-image-4758\" style=\"width:316px;height:auto\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/livingwriter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Helter-Skelter-682x1024.jpg 682w, https:\/\/livingwriter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Helter-Skelter-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/livingwriter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Helter-Skelter-100x150.jpg 100w, https:\/\/livingwriter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Helter-Skelter-768x1154.jpg 768w, https:\/\/livingwriter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Helter-Skelter-433x650.jpg 433w, https:\/\/livingwriter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Helter-Skelter.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 682px) 100vw, 682px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Helter-Skelter-Story-Manson-Murders\/dp\/0393322238\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Helter-Skelter-Story-Manson-Murders\/dp\/0393322238\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Buy On Amazon<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Beyond the infamous murders, Manson had a long rap sheet of petty crimes and spent significant time in correctional facilities long before the days of the the Manson Family. Also, the &#8220;Helter Skelter&#8221; motive, while central to Bugliosi&#8217;s prosecution, has been debated by some who argue Manson&#8217;s true motives were less about a race war and more about getting his friend, Bobby Beausoleil, out of trouble for another murder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"5-the-ice-man-philip-carlo\">5. The Ice Man &#8211; Philip Carlo<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The &#8220;Ice Man&#8221; Richard Kuklinski, embodies cold-blooded killer, and this book lays bare his career as a contract killer for the Mafia. What sets Kuklinski apart is not just the sheer volume of kills (he claimed over 200), but the variety and inventiveness of his methods and the fact it was his &#8220;job.&#8221; But make no mistake, he enjoyed killing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He&#8217;d use anything from guns and knives to cyanide and even literally freezing bodies to obscure the time of death. The book gives you an unfiltered look into his brutal efficiency and utter lack of remorse. Plus, a look into the inner workings of the mob at the time, which I found added additional interest and conflict to an already interesting story.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"311\" height=\"466\" src=\"https:\/\/livingwriter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/the-iceman-book-cover.jpg\" alt=\"The book cover for &quot;The Ice Man&quot; novel in red and white letters on a black background\" class=\"wp-image-4759\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/livingwriter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/the-iceman-book-cover.jpg 311w, https:\/\/livingwriter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/the-iceman-book-cover-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/livingwriter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/the-iceman-book-cover-100x150.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 311px) 100vw, 311px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Ice-Man-Confessions-Contract-Killer\/dp\/0312374658\/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&amp;dib_tag=se&amp;dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.97P8Ngy4Yl1eEuN0IMJchh4R5874cKzfLPHj5i_hKRE.J9Tv76L4ezzObgm4J1Zf7rLpkAtlq7uWa_HloW3YpsA&amp;qid=1764608687&amp;sr=8-1\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Ice-Man-Confessions-Contract-Killer\/dp\/0312374658\/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&amp;dib_tag=se&amp;dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.97P8Ngy4Yl1eEuN0IMJchh4R5874cKzfLPHj5i_hKRE.J9Tv76L4ezzObgm4J1Zf7rLpkAtlq7uWa_HloW3YpsA&amp;qid=1764608687&amp;sr=8-1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Buy On Amazon<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Kuklinski also maintained a seemingly normal family life, with a wife and children who reportedly had no idea about his gruesome profession. He was a doting father and husband in one life, and a remorseless killer in another. And this dichotomy is another interesting aspect of his story. The Ice Man, has something for everyone, even if mob stories aren&#8217;t your usual cup of tea.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"6-in-cold-blood-truman-capote\">6. In Cold Blood &#8211; Truman Capote<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This book is not just a true crime novel; it is arguably the one that invented the modern genre. Capote called it a &#8220;nonfiction novel,&#8221; and its influence on both journalism and literature is undeniable. It meticulously details the brutal murders of the four members of the respected Clutter family in their remote Holcomb, Kansas, farmhouse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"688\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/livingwriter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/in-cold-blood-688x1024.jpg\" alt=\"In Cold Blood\" class=\"wp-image-4766\" style=\"width:305px;height:auto\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/livingwriter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/in-cold-blood-688x1024.jpg 688w, https:\/\/livingwriter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/in-cold-blood-202x300.jpg 202w, https:\/\/livingwriter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/in-cold-blood-101x150.jpg 101w, https:\/\/livingwriter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/in-cold-blood-768x1143.jpg 768w, https:\/\/livingwriter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/in-cold-blood-437x650.jpg 437w, https:\/\/livingwriter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/in-cold-blood.jpg 1008w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 688px) 100vw, 688px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Blood-Modern-Library-Nonfiction-Books\/dp\/0812994388\/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&amp;dib_tag=se&amp;dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.ImH8z97Yf721Txlo7NQh-_NyEPh3omC-OZIj26nTScO_dGCecMVq2rghxv5zAZ44Q5SRRMIzY2QRxmqxK56r-oM2G8ib5FIv85WTGssZyaz2hFspOqWV9ffOxRg8_llJGx2EWi_o-0NUdlxrkHI6p6g9zHYFH4J5-HJ_BjgT16paGoMh9e8SnPUvqHEU7FmLpSxTfiAOjOYCyS0Pl6_otA4dg2OaAHwK9ccJF563ek4.MpdW50LOB3inylCoBoSQ9dV7ZYjSRSnUEtsMbm5cslY&amp;qid=1765311310&amp;sr=8-1\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Blood-Modern-Library-Nonfiction-Books\/dp\/0812994388\/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&amp;dib_tag=se&amp;dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.ImH8z97Yf721Txlo7NQh-_NyEPh3omC-OZIj26nTScO_dGCecMVq2rghxv5zAZ44Q5SRRMIzY2QRxmqxK56r-oM2G8ib5FIv85WTGssZyaz2hFspOqWV9ffOxRg8_llJGx2EWi_o-0NUdlxrkHI6p6g9zHYFH4J5-HJ_BjgT16paGoMh9e8SnPUvqHEU7FmLpSxTfiAOjOYCyS0Pl6_otA4dg2OaAHwK9ccJF563ek4.MpdW50LOB3inylCoBoSQ9dV7ZYjSRSnUEtsMbm5cslY&amp;qid=1765311310&amp;sr=8-1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Buy On Amazon<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Capote\u2019s real triumph is not just documenting the crime, but the <em>why<\/em>\u2014or rather, the lack thereof\u2014and the deep psychological portraits of the two killers, Perry Smith and Richard &#8220;Dick&#8221; Hickock. The narrative masterfully alternates between the tranquil lives of the victims, the investigators, and the haunted journey of the perpetrators.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"7-deranged-harold-schechter\">7. Deranged &#8211; Harold Schechter<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Harold Schechter is as good as it gets in terms of historical true crime, and\u00a0Deranged\u00a0is a chilling deep dive into my pick for America&#8217;s most legitimately unsettling killer: Albert Fish. This one isn&#8217;t for the faint of heart.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Schechter explores the details of Fish&#8217;s life as a pedophile, sadist, cannibal, and serial killer in the early 20th century and focuses heavily on the disappearance of Grace Budd and the shocking letter Fish sent her parents confessing to her murder in chilling detail.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/livingwriter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Deranged-by-Harold-Schechter-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Deranged by Harold Schechter\" class=\"wp-image-4767\" style=\"width:306px;height:auto\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/livingwriter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Deranged-by-Harold-Schechter-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/livingwriter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Deranged-by-Harold-Schechter-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/livingwriter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Deranged-by-Harold-Schechter-100x150.jpg 100w, https:\/\/livingwriter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Deranged-by-Harold-Schechter-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/livingwriter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Deranged-by-Harold-Schechter-433x650.jpg 433w, https:\/\/livingwriter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Deranged-by-Harold-Schechter.jpg 907w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Deranged-Shocking-Americas-Fiendish-Killer\/dp\/0671025457\/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1SY0O5OK0QUG5&amp;dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.zlyLXCSD16KFULKEP30F4_gxWhm1QisCMTS_dlANMfHGjHj071QN20LucGBJIEps.9uIJ52Gb84CkxGKz4Sp-TJ0mikBIEk6MFwpNwyk34sI&amp;dib_tag=se&amp;keywords=deranged+by+harold+schechter&amp;qid=1765312157&amp;sprefix=Deranged+by+Harold+Schechter%2Caps%2C190&amp;sr=8-1\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Deranged-Shocking-Americas-Fiendish-Killer\/dp\/0671025457\/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1SY0O5OK0QUG5&amp;dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.zlyLXCSD16KFULKEP30F4_gxWhm1QisCMTS_dlANMfHGjHj071QN20LucGBJIEps.9uIJ52Gb84CkxGKz4Sp-TJ0mikBIEk6MFwpNwyk34sI&amp;dib_tag=se&amp;keywords=deranged+by+harold+schechter&amp;qid=1765312157&amp;sprefix=Deranged+by+Harold+Schechter%2Caps%2C190&amp;sr=8-1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Buy On Amazon<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re unfamiliar with Fish, this is a great introduction. And if you&#8217;re a long time Fish fan, you&#8217;ll find plenty of disturbing details that reveal the true extent of his derangement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"8-the-son-of-zodiac-jack-myers\">8. The Son Of Zodiac &#8211; Jack Myers<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This one is a real wild card in the Zodiac canon, because it is a unique perspective on one of America&#8217;s most enduring cold cases. While countless books try to definitively unmask the Zodiac,\u00a0The Son of Zodiac\u00a0delves into a theory from a man who believes his own father was the infamous killer. It&#8217;s a fascinating and often sad look at the weight of his suspicion and the terrifying possibility that the monster you&#8217;re searching for might be under your own roof.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"663\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/livingwriter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/The-Son-of-Zodiac-663x1024.jpg\" alt=\"The Book &quot;The Son of Zodiac&quot;\" class=\"wp-image-4768\" style=\"width:367px;height:auto\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/livingwriter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/The-Son-of-Zodiac-663x1024.jpg 663w, https:\/\/livingwriter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/The-Son-of-Zodiac-194x300.jpg 194w, https:\/\/livingwriter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/The-Son-of-Zodiac-97x150.jpg 97w, https:\/\/livingwriter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/The-Son-of-Zodiac-768x1187.jpg 768w, https:\/\/livingwriter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/The-Son-of-Zodiac-421x650.jpg 421w, https:\/\/livingwriter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/The-Son-of-Zodiac.jpg 880w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 663px) 100vw, 663px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Son-Zodiac-Serial-Murders-Coming\/dp\/1799141144\/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&amp;dib_tag=se&amp;dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.YEwJUEnygQoWF6B5FsnvvISSB9884m_mgrHXsfd_ZOneufR_PSHZxJx0vv7m9uf-4rnr_jDbUI8DiM9GxynK31Uy4jkr9wg050uyW_eKpopxEYlU1t2z4krk45z4r3WyeyiyQW0hNrs3qWh9lS1G1JptnEmzsulIAzzKwx7xAcn3Xt9OhlluRKOJzaSsp1Sn2F7nAty2WhPIlrOHCO64pUf1Ql6CsA6zwG_j28fKPLk.fXt6CmkjUNJVPWdIRpAHyn5mhCNZHsnITEdU04Egj88&amp;qid=1765312658&amp;sr=8-1\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Son-Zodiac-Serial-Murders-Coming\/dp\/1799141144\/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&amp;dib_tag=se&amp;dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.YEwJUEnygQoWF6B5FsnvvISSB9884m_mgrHXsfd_ZOneufR_PSHZxJx0vv7m9uf-4rnr_jDbUI8DiM9GxynK31Uy4jkr9wg050uyW_eKpopxEYlU1t2z4krk45z4r3WyeyiyQW0hNrs3qWh9lS1G1JptnEmzsulIAzzKwx7xAcn3Xt9OhlluRKOJzaSsp1Sn2F7nAty2WhPIlrOHCO64pUf1Ql6CsA6zwG_j28fKPLk.fXt6CmkjUNJVPWdIRpAHyn5mhCNZHsnITEdU04Egj88&amp;qid=1765312658&amp;sr=8-1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Buy On Amazon<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To me, that&#8217;s what makes The Son of Zodiac stand out &#8211; It isn&#8217;t about solving the case with DNA evidence though it plays a role in the author&#8217;s personal journey. Instead, it&#8217;s about piecing together circumstantial evidence, familial patterns, and unsettling revelations from a son who grew up with a father he increasingly suspects was capable of the unspeakable. And explores the psychological toll of such a realization and provides a deeply personal, albeit controversial, look at the Zodiac mystery from an entirely new angle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Plus, there are some nice (albeit controversial) tie-in&#8217;s with the Son of Sam killer as well. If you&#8217;re looking for engaging, interesting, true crime novels in 2025\/2026, I highly recommend you check this one out.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"9-the-nightstalker-updated-version-philip-carlo\">9. <strong>The Nightstalker (Updated Version)<\/strong> &#8211; Philip Carlo<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Ah, Richard Ramirez, aka, &#8220;The Night Stalker,&#8221; is one of my favorite serial killers. He terrorized Los Angeles in the mid-1980s with a brutal crime spree that seemed to defy logic or pattern. This updated version ensures you get the full scope of his killings, from the home invasions and rapes to the torture and murder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"675\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/livingwriter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/The-Nightstalker-675x1024.jpg\" alt=\"the cover of &quot;The Nightstalker&quot; by Philip Carlo\" class=\"wp-image-4769\" style=\"width:352px;height:auto\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/livingwriter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/The-Nightstalker-675x1024.jpg 675w, https:\/\/livingwriter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/The-Nightstalker-198x300.jpg 198w, https:\/\/livingwriter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/The-Nightstalker-99x150.jpg 99w, https:\/\/livingwriter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/The-Nightstalker-768x1165.jpg 768w, https:\/\/livingwriter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/The-Nightstalker-429x650.jpg 429w, https:\/\/livingwriter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/The-Nightstalker.jpg 989w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 675px) 100vw, 675px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Night-Stalker-Crimes-Richard-Ramirez\/dp\/0806538414\/ref=sr_1_1?crid=NW9WC4VBM7L&amp;dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.BTkMTTmmpoLecaVh4RO1HQ.L8kUKcvpLlwpCuLfrTRLHzLalZoE6_xREwWylB-QTBg&amp;dib_tag=se&amp;keywords=the+nightstalker+book+updated+version&amp;qid=1765313121&amp;sprefix=the+nightstalker+book+updated+version%2Caps%2C101&amp;sr=8-1\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Night-Stalker-Crimes-Richard-Ramirez\/dp\/0806538414\/ref=sr_1_1?crid=NW9WC4VBM7L&amp;dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.BTkMTTmmpoLecaVh4RO1HQ.L8kUKcvpLlwpCuLfrTRLHzLalZoE6_xREwWylB-QTBg&amp;dib_tag=se&amp;keywords=the+nightstalker+book+updated+version&amp;qid=1765313121&amp;sprefix=the+nightstalker+book+updated+version%2Caps%2C101&amp;sr=8-1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Buy On Amazon<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What&#8217;s so gripping about this book is how it captures the sheer panic that gripped Southern California, and the incredible, sprawling manhunt to catch The Night Stalker. I highly recommend the updated version (linked above) because it does includes new insights into his childhood and psychological profile, and goes into the details of his life on death row, right up until his death.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"10-monster-my-true-story-aileen-wuornos\">10. Monster: My True Story &#8211; Aileen Wuornos<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Aileen Wuornos, is one of Amaerica&#8217;s most iconic female killers and the subject of the film\u00a0Monster. This book by the same name, is her telling her own story in this incredibly raw way. Working as a sex worker in Flordia, she would kill a total of seven men.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Often presented as her confessions and letters, the book offers a glimpse into her troubled past \u2013 a childhood rife with abuse and trauma \u2013 and her claims of self-defense against men who allegedly tried to rape or harm her. It&#8217;s a challenging read, that makes you confront the complexities of victimhood, desperation, and the brutal reality of her life on the fringes of society.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"676\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/livingwriter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Monster-676x1024.jpg\" alt=\"The cover of the book &quot;Monster: My True Story&quot; showing Wuornos in handcuffs\" class=\"wp-image-4770\" style=\"width:389px;height:auto\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/livingwriter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Monster-676x1024.jpg 676w, https:\/\/livingwriter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Monster-198x300.jpg 198w, https:\/\/livingwriter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Monster-99x150.jpg 99w, https:\/\/livingwriter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Monster-768x1164.jpg 768w, https:\/\/livingwriter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Monster-429x650.jpg 429w, https:\/\/livingwriter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Monster.jpg 990w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 676px) 100vw, 676px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Monster-True-Story-Aileen-Wuornos\/dp\/1844542378\/ref=sr_1_1?crid=30HM40YNDL5SR&amp;dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.ZXkYQMZX3miQDF79-kVYkBePN3VJ8Btj-HQ5ztFd8IZy5IcKpRYiE-5CKMiMey7HrSylixOsYRQMYcL5SRFrY2rx2-O3RbXv693tgQlAjGwki0kaF2fG_D5-97rlLU2-iJDv8UVlgvOs3EsMQUQx9cQfOnSJQFTQKS_6Ymjy3VfYWjrhgN6i7xNBBrkdxQl-pT8jXzBk08Sbge7x7debrKQ3vR-XW2qNns422t7QAN4.4xh9tqveBmrQVT3MBqxHiQ9ArxlwYGLhjVHZcy4VkIc&amp;dib_tag=se&amp;keywords=monster+my+true+story&amp;qid=1765313603&amp;sprefix=monster+my+%2Caps%2C142&amp;sr=8-1\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Monster-True-Story-Aileen-Wuornos\/dp\/1844542378\/ref=sr_1_1?crid=30HM40YNDL5SR&amp;dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.ZXkYQMZX3miQDF79-kVYkBePN3VJ8Btj-HQ5ztFd8IZy5IcKpRYiE-5CKMiMey7HrSylixOsYRQMYcL5SRFrY2rx2-O3RbXv693tgQlAjGwki0kaF2fG_D5-97rlLU2-iJDv8UVlgvOs3EsMQUQx9cQfOnSJQFTQKS_6Ymjy3VfYWjrhgN6i7xNBBrkdxQl-pT8jXzBk08Sbge7x7debrKQ3vR-XW2qNns422t7QAN4.4xh9tqveBmrQVT3MBqxHiQ9ArxlwYGLhjVHZcy4VkIc&amp;dib_tag=se&amp;keywords=monster+my+true+story&amp;qid=1765313603&amp;sprefix=monster+my+%2Caps%2C142&amp;sr=8-1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Buy On Amazon<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While the movie is great for the overall story, reading Wuornos&#8217;s own words provides a much more direct, albeit often chaotic and self-serving, insight into her psyche. Furthermore, the book highlights the intense public and media scrutiny she faced, as well as the complicated legal arguments surrounding her claims of self-defense versus premeditated murder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>You May Also Like:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/livingwriter.com\/blog\/how-to-write-a-memoir-101-tell-your-life-story\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/livingwriter.com\/blog\/how-to-write-a-memoir-101-tell-your-life-story\/\">How To Write A Memoir 101 \u2013 Tell Your Life Story<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"how-to-write-true-crime-with-living-writer\">How To Write True Crime With LivingWriter<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re a fan of true crime novels and are interested in writing your own, let me make your life a little easier. True crime offers all the traditional problems writers face with fiction, (outlining, pacing, maintaining tension, etc) and has the added challenge of not being able to take liberties with the story and facts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When you write with <a href=\"https:\/\/livingwriter.com\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/livingwriter.com\/\">LivingWriter<\/a>, you have everything you need in terms of storytelling plus built-in fact checking, easy citations for sources, and devoted research sections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"instant-outlines-and-plotting\">Instant Outlines And Plotting<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When it comes to true crime, interesting perspectives are good but facts are king. With LivingWriter, you can generate an entire outline even for known cases and stories. Simply add some basic info, like this, and you&#8217;ll get an invaluable jumping off point to write your book.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"816\" src=\"https:\/\/livingwriter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Screenshot-2025-12-09-at-16-09-32-Your-Manuscripts-LivingWriter-1024x816.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4773\" style=\"width:668px;height:auto\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/livingwriter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Screenshot-2025-12-09-at-16-09-32-Your-Manuscripts-LivingWriter-1024x816.png 1024w, https:\/\/livingwriter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Screenshot-2025-12-09-at-16-09-32-Your-Manuscripts-LivingWriter-300x239.png 300w, https:\/\/livingwriter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Screenshot-2025-12-09-at-16-09-32-Your-Manuscripts-LivingWriter-150x119.png 150w, https:\/\/livingwriter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Screenshot-2025-12-09-at-16-09-32-Your-Manuscripts-LivingWriter-768x612.png 768w, https:\/\/livingwriter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Screenshot-2025-12-09-at-16-09-32-Your-Manuscripts-LivingWriter-650x518.png 650w, https:\/\/livingwriter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Screenshot-2025-12-09-at-16-09-32-Your-Manuscripts-LivingWriter.png 1056w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Just by selecting a template and adding that my book will be about Ed Gein, the LivingWriter technology gives me an entire framework in which to write a cohesive story. 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