First published 2020
Sarah Weinman gathers thirteen outstanding examples of contemporary true crime journalism in this collection. The editor of Women Crime Writers and author of The Real Lolita selects pieces that demonstrate the range and power of current crime writing. The anthology includes Michelle Dean's viral investigation "Dee Dee Wanted Her Daughter To Be Sick," which inspired the television series The Act, and Pamela Colloff's "The Reckoning," recognized as exemplary forensic journalism. Weinman draws from leading journalists and crime chroniclers working today, presenting stories that span the full spectrum of true crime writing. The collection reveals why these accounts of real people committing terrible acts captivate modern readers, appearing alongside the success of podcasts like My Favorite Murder and In the Dark, bestselling books such as I'll Be Gone in the Dark and Furious Hours, and television series including American Crime Story and Wild Wild Country.
Genres: crime, non-fiction, journalism, true-crime
Vibes: intimate, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: investigative-reporting, real-events
Period: contemporary
416 pages · Kindle Edition · Ecco
Content warnings: violence