Cranston Public Library

An account of Silas Cool, a gunman who shot the driver of a Seattle bus in transit, causing it to plunge off a bridge into an apartment building, is accompanied by nine other true crime cases that explore the alarming nature of the murderous psyche.

"Seventeen-year-old April finds her comfortable life changed forever when death threats to her father, a witness in a federal case, force her family to go into hiding under assumed names and flee the pursuit of a hired killer." --

A compilation of real-life crime stories includes the tales of a counterfeit priest, a serial rapist, a victim burned beyond recognition, and a con artist whose activities lead to murder.

An account of the life and crimes of Dr. Anthony Pignataro, a cosmetic surgeon with a penchant for forged credentials, botched surgeries, to the attempted arsenic poisoning of his wife.

Fifty-one baffling crime scenes need to be solved. Can you crack the case before CSI Wes Burton? You'll need to use all forensic evidence at your disposal, and Burton is the best. He can tell when a witness is lying by the flick of their wrist. His Crime Files contain the solution at the end of each mystery, but keep in mind, not every crime scene is as it appears. The mysteries may be short, but they can be tricky. You'll need to use all of your...

Three decades ago, Jackie Schut was considered one of the most prolific baby sellers in the country. She traveled all over the US, murdered women who had just borne babies, and then stole their infants. She is still imprisoned in the South. A lovely, vibrant woman in San Antonio was found dead in a vacant lot. Her mother, a popular local realtor, never stopped looking for her killer. Just months ago, a truly unlikely suspect was found many states...

Stranded in a snowstorm, detective Angel Cardoni finds shelter in a country inn and restaurant, not yet open for the ski season. Just as Angel is settling in, Olive Souffle, the inn's French chef, is found dead on the floor of the walk-in freezer.