True Crime: Homicide & True Crime Stories of 2016
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Every year brings its own grim headlines, and every January seems to start the cycle again. This anthology gathers some of the most disturbing homicides, mass killings, hate crimes and spree or serial murders that made news across the United States in 2016. Some cases involve killers who roamed quiet parks and ordinary neighborhoods, leaving communities uneasy and watching over their shoulders. Others trace back to grudges that simmered for years before erupting into violence. The book also follows investigators as they track down and capture some of the most dangerous offenders.
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Written as a detailed, intimate look at the crimes of a single year, the collection reminds readers that the people next door are not always who they seem. It is meant to unsettle, and it is best read with the lights on.
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