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  Sovok - (The Memoirs of a Liar)

  Kevin McKinney

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  Sovok takes you on a front-row view of the transition from Soviet Union to liberated Russia, and her return back to today's tyranny. McKinney describes his interactions for over 20 years with dissidents, billionaires, mob bosses, presidents, bureaucrats, and political leaders, while he constantly breaks laws and bends rules, as do most of the people he works with. Sovok was described by one literary critic as "Jack Kerouac narrating the adventures of Thomas Pynchon's character, Tyrone Slothrop, only in Russia." For a less esoteric summary, a middle American went from washing dishes at a suburban Red Lobster to marrying a Soviet plutonium expert at the request of someone who was likely CIA. When US federal agencies threaten threaten him with prison sentences, the author proceeds to get embroiled in ever wilder escapades 
  By declaring itself to be the story a liar, the author prods the listener to question everyone and everything. Through personal anecdotes, a central theme of Sovok is that a network of loyal and moral friends can, and did, circumvent the world's strictest government regulations, defeat criminal syndicates, and make a lot of money while having more fun than most poor suckers know is possible.

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  Bandit Country - Brothers...

  Jamie Reid

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  A True-Crime Story Set Against the Backdrop of an After-Dark World Filled with New Money, Hedonism, and ExcessGripping, atmospheric, true-crime noir. Bandit Country takes you on a thrilling journey into the shadowy underworld of England’s organized crime. In this atmospheric tale, you are introduced to a cast of characters as diverse as the luxurious nightclubs they frequent: racketeers, gamblers, glamorous women, entrepreneurs, bunny girls, politicians, and policemen. At the heart of the story are the Luvaglio brothers, visionaries who dared to dream of an empire amidst the industrial skylines and bridges of Newcastle.Unfolding like a cinematic thriller.Bandit Country is more than just a true crime story; it's a meticulously researched and emotionally charged portrayal of a bygone era. It delves deep into the heart of the British gambling boom and the forces that shaped it, with a particular focus on the influence of organized crime and the elusive Mafia empire. For fans of true crime biographies, books about the Mafia, gripping suspense, and noir books, Bandit Country offers a unique and captivating narrative that inspired the British classic gangster film, Get Carter.Inside:Discover the secrets of an empire built on ambition and shattered by betrayalExplore the rise of the British gambling industry during the 1960sFind the perfect addition to organized crime books for the true crime obsessedIf you love books about true crime such as The Life We Chose, Five Families, or The Best New True Crime Stories, then Bandit Country is for you.

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  Killer in the House - Ten Days...

  Kathryn Canavan

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  A meticulously researched page-turner about one of the Philadelphia suburbs' most shocking twentieth-century crimes. A gunman broke into Jack and Peggy Abt's house moments after the last family member left for the day. He took a seat in the living room and waited for eleven hours. 
   
  People expect things to go bump in the night, but, in 1976, most adults never fretted a stranger would invade the sanctity of their home in the middle of the day. Six people walked through the kitchen door one by one that afternoon, all expecting nothing more than a Friday night fish fry. The killer leaped out from behind the living room wall over and over and over and over and over and over again. He fired at them at a distance of less than eighteen inches. After each murder, he dragged the body to the basement. Then he sped back upstairs to tidy up for his next victim. 
   
  This story from a news reporter who was on the scene ninety minutes after the killer slipped away is built from autopsy reports, prison records, IQ tests, trial transcripts, the killer's own eidetic confession, interviews with witnesses, and the author's experiences covering the case. With that research, it was possible to reconstruct the six murders, minute by minute. Tension builds as the six innocent victims turn the kitchen doorknob at 3:30, 4:15, 4:40, 5:15, 6:10 and at 6:30.

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  The JonBenét Ramsey Murder - A...

  Hunter Blackwell

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  On December 26, 1996, six-year-old JonBenét Ramsey was found dead in her family’s Boulder, Colorado home, sparking one of the most infamous and baffling true crime cases in history. A cryptic ransom note, a crime scene riddled with contradictions, and a tangled web of conflicting theories have left investigators and the public searching for answers for nearly three decades. Despite intense media scrutiny, multiple investigations, and countless theories, the case remains unsolved to this day. 
  In this audiobook, we take a deep dive into the chilling details of the crime, unraveling the events leading up to JonBenét’s tragic death and the many twists that followed. From the shocking 911 call to the controversial handling of forensic evidence, every aspect of the case is examined with a critical lens. Why was the ransom note so unusual? Could an intruder have slipped in unnoticed? Or does the truth lie closer to home? 
  The JonBenét Ramsey Murder explores the evidence, police missteps, and shocking revelations that have kept the world captivated for decades. We’ll examine the role of the media, the numerous suspects who fell under suspicion, and the enduring impact of the case on both the true crime community and the Ramsey family. 
  Perfect for true crime fans, this audiobook delivers a compelling and thought-provoking look at a case that refuses to fade into history, reminding us that some mysteries may never be fully solved.

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  The Astonishing History of...

  John Harpoon

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  Throughout history, the act of assassination has been a tool of power, vengeance, and politics, often carried out in the shadows and shrouded in secrecy. From the ancient world to modern times, assassins have played pivotal roles in shaping the course of history. Yet, the nature of assassination has evolved, reflecting the complex interplay of politics, culture, and technology across the centuries. This book seeks to unravel the astonishing history of assassins, exploring their origins, their methods, and the lasting impact they have had on world events. 
    
  In ancient civilizations, assassination was often a political tool, employed by rulers, rebels, and conquerors alike. It was a means of securing power, removing enemies, or solidifying control over vast empires. The first known assassins operated in ancient Egypt, Persia, and Rome, where rulers and military leaders sought to eliminate their adversaries in the most covert and deadly ways possible. Over time, the practice would evolve, becoming more organized and ritualized, with the establishment of secretive cults like the Hashashin, who would later influence both the Crusades and the broader history of the Middle East. 
    
  As time progressed, the nature of assassination became more sophisticated. In the medieval world, political intrigue was rife, and assassins found themselves at the heart of royal courts, hired to remove monarchs or their rivals in clandestine operations. The Italian Renaissance, with its complex web of political factions, provided fertile ground for the rise of professional assassins. Meanwhile, during the Age of Revolution, assassination became both a tool of rebellion and a strategy for suppressing dissent, influencing the outcomes of revolutions that reshaped Europe and the rest of the world.

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  Small-Town Slayings in South...

  Rita Y. Shuler

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  From the lowcountry through the midlands and into the upstate, criminal cases and mysterious murders cast a dark shadow on small-town South Carolina . . .  
   
   
   
  Ax assault, kidnapping, brutal murder: how could these things happen in a small town? Although regional crimes hardly ever make it to the national circuit, they will always remain with the families and communities of the victims and a part of the area's history. After working with the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division as special agent/forensic photographer for twenty-four years, Rita Shuler has a passion for remembering the victims. In Small-town Slayings, Shuler takes us back in time, showing differences and similarities of crime solving in the past and present and some surprising twists of court proceedings, verdicts and sentences. From an unsolved case that has haunted her for thirty years to a cold case that was solved after fifteen years by advanced DNA technology, Shuler blends her own memories with extensive research, resulting in a fast-paced, factual and fascinating look at crime in South Carolina.

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