True Crime

The Wager : A Tale of Shipwreck, Mutiny, and Murder

by David Grann

available in April, hardcover, Doubleday

From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Killers of the Flower Moon, a page-turning story of shipwreck, survival, and savagery, culminating in a court martial that reveals a shocking truth. Grann is one of the best non-fiction storytellers out there. This incredible survival story is almost too unbelievable to be real. The men on the Wager and their story are brought to life through diligent research and vivid imagery. This book is great for fans of history and thrillers! –Kiana

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Seventy Times Seven : A True Story of Murder and Mercy

by Alex Mar

available in March, hardcover, Penguin Press

In Seventy Times Seven, Alex Mar weaves an unforgettable narrative of an act of violence and its aftermath. This is a story about the will to live—to survive, to grow, to change—and about what we are willing to accept as justice. Tirelessly researched and told with intimacy and precision, this book brings a haunting chapter in the history of our criminal justice system to astonishing life.

Tell Me Everything : The Story of a Private Investigation

by Erika Krouse

available in March, paperback, Flatiron Books

Calling all fans of true crime, scandal, and dismantling institutional issues!! Krouse finds herself investigating a college football team for sexual assault but soon finds that the players are not the only problem. Her accounts of how far colleges will go to protect their sports teams are appalling and eye-opening. –Kiana

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