What are some other great books on true crime stories?

Well, 'The Maltese Falcon' by Dashiell Hammett is a must - read crime fiction. It features the iconic detective Sam Spade and a convoluted plot centered around a valuable statuette. 'And Then There Were None' by Agatha Christie is a classic. Ten strangers are lured to an island, and they start getting murdered one by one, creating a tense and mysterious atmosphere. Also, 'The Name of the Rose' by Umberto Eco combines crime, mystery, and historical elements in a monastery setting, making it a very engaging crime fiction read.

Well, 'Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil' is a great true crime novel. It combines a murder mystery with the unique charm and eccentricity of Savannah. 'The Devil in the White City' is also notable. It weaves together the story of the 1893 Chicago World's Fair and a serial killer who preyed on the fairgoers. And then there's 'I'll Be Gone in the Dark' by Michelle McNamara, which is about the hunt for the Golden State Killer.

One great book of true stories is 'The Diary of a Young Girl' by Anne Frank. It tells the true and harrowing story of a young girl in hiding during the Holocaust. Another is 'Unbroken' which details the amazing survival story of Louis Zamperini. And 'Into the Wild' is also a notable one, about a young man's journey into the Alaskan wilderness.

The 'twist' in it. Usually, other true crime stories might follow a more straightforward pattern of crime, investigation, and resolution. But 'the twist true crime stories' likely has unexpected turns in the plot, like the criminal turning out to be someone least suspected.

One great crime fiction thriller book is 'The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo' by Stieg Larsson. It has a complex mystery and engaging characters.

'The Alienist' by Caleb Carr is also a great one. It takes place in 1896 New York City. The story follows a psychologist (the alienist) who tries to catch a serial killer. It gives a vivid picture of the city at that time, with all its social problems and emerging forensic science.

Gillian Flynn's 'Gone Girl' is a must - read. The story is about a man whose wife goes missing. But as the plot unfolds, it becomes clear that there are many layers to this mystery and that the characters are not as they seem. It's a psychological thriller that keeps you guessing until the very end.

There's also 'The Stranger Beside Me' by Ann Rule. This is a unique one as Rule actually knew Ted Bundy personally before she realized he was a serial killer. Her book about his crimes is both chilling and personal.

One of the best is 'In Cold Blood' by Truman Capote. It's a classic that delves deep into a real - life murder case. Capote's detailed reporting and narrative style make it a gripping read. Another great one is 'Helter Skelter' by Vincent Bugliosi. It tells the story of the Manson Family murders. It's very well - researched and gives a comprehensive look at the terrifying events. And 'The Devil in the White City' by Erik Larson is also excellent. It weaves together the story of the 1893 Chicago World's Fair and a serial killer who preyed on the fairgoers.

A great one is 'The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks' by Rebecca Skloot. It delves into the story of Henrietta Lacks, whose cells were taken without her knowledge and became crucial in medical research. It's a complex story that raises many ethical questions.