Cranston Public Library

The author mesmerizes readers with her command of key details about the circumstances surrounding each crime, as well as her consistently masterful examination of the criminals involved. Focuses on the criminal case of Tim Harris, Florida State Trooper.

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.

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.

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.

In this brilliant portrayal of lovers who kill and the men and women who are their unwitting victims, Ann Rule expertly analyzes shocking, headline-making cases, unmasking the motives that transform sex and passion into deadly crimes. Recounting several cases where the search for true love went terribly wrong, Rule writes a cautionary tale for those who trust too much too soon. The first case is that of an ex-Marine judo instructor who seduced women...

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 scars on their hands. 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...

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.