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The inspiration for the TNT TV series I Am the Night. The Black Dahlia Murder is near-legend in the annals of true crime. But behind the shocking case of a young actress's gruesome slaying lies the story of another woman. Was Fauna Hodel the child of incest, and the catalyst for a sensational trial that left her well-to-do family scarred by scandal, even as the accused sexual predator walked free? Taken as an infant from her teenage mother, Fauna was placed in the care of a working-class black woman, who raised the white child as her own. Together, as a close-knit mother and daughter, they weathered years of poverty and bigotry, alcoholism and sexual abuse, pregnancy and even death""until the time came for Fauna to seek out her real mother, and uncover her lost past. But as Fauna will learn, some truths don't want to be told. Now includes an 8-page photo insert from Fauna's personal collection.
More than two decades after serving as a juror on the high-profile seven-month murder trial People v. Erik Galen Menendez, Hazel Thornton updates her book Hung Jury with a new preface and a postscript essay of observations about the Menendez brothers' second trial. Don't miss NBC's "Law & Order True Crime: The Menendez Murders" about Erik and Lyle Menendez.
It was Christmas when the neighbors heard the screams. They came from a Tudor mansion on a quiet street in peaceful Boulder, Coloradoa suburban home that would soon become the most infamous house in the country. It was here that six-year-old beauty queen JonBenet Ramsey livedand it was here that she died. When the little girl went missing, the police assumed she'd been kidnapped. But when her broken body was found hidden in the basement, the case became a murder investigation, and the prime suspects were her parents. JonBenet's death shocked the nation, but despite relentless media scrutiny, the crime was never solved. Using publicly-available evidence, legendary forensic investigator Cyril Wecht formed a provocative, comprehensive theory of the events leading up to her death. Now, for the first time, the whole story can be told. In this gripping true crime account, the full tragedy of JonBenet will finally be revealed.
Rolling Stone magazine named this the #1 Beatles Book. It is the classic behind-the-scenes story of The Beatles first British tour. The year is 1963. 'Love Me Do' is The Beatles first hit single, closely followed by 'Please Please Me, ' which reached No. 1. John, Paul, George, and Ringo celebrate their newfound success with a hectic six-week tour, briefly interrupted by a historic live appearance at the Royal Variety Performance at the London Palladium. It is the beginning of Beatlemania, and American writer Michael Braun is there as the drama unfolds. Eavesdropping on The Beatles' private conversations. Recording every last joke. And running with them to safety from hordes of screaming fans. A year later, The Beatles are the world's biggest pop group. Distant, untouchable, and fabulously rich. Love Me Do! is there to record for posterity what it and they were really like in those extraordinary early days. Now includes a 16 page photo insert.
In his own words, the heavyweight champion of the world pulls no punches as he chronicles the battles he faced in and out of the ring in this fascinating memoir edited by Nobel Prize-winning novelist, Toni Morrison. Growing up in the South, surrounded by racial bigotry and discrimination, Ali fought not just for a living, but also for respect and rewards far more precious than money or glory. He was named Sportsman of the Century by Sports Illustrated and the BBC. Ali redefined what it meant to be an athlete by giving hope to millions around the world and inspiring us all to fight for what is important to us. This is a multifaceted portrait of Muhammad Ali only he could render: sports legend; unapologetic anti-war advocate; outrageous showman and gracious goodwill ambassador; fighter, lover, poet, and provocateur; an irresistible force to be reckoned with. Who better to tell the tale than the man who went the distance living it?
Don't miss Ed & Lorraine Warren in the blockbuster Conjuring films. Just beyond the shadows, in the twilight space between life and death, lies the place where ghosts, demons, and otherworldly horrors tread. For most people, this place is something to be encountered only in their worst nightmares, but for Ed and Lorraine Warren, it is home. As the founders of the New England Society of Psychic Research, the Warrens are the world's most renowned experts in the paranormal, investigating thousands of supernatural events in their long, spectacular careers. And now, in this remarkable book, their story can finally be told. From a murdered boy's terrifying unrest to the Amityville Horror, the Warrens use scientific rigor to investigate impossible claims. Like few others, they have an intimate understanding of evil-and a willingness to battle it wherever it rears its head. In the realm of the supernatural, Ed and Lorraine Warren understand that just because something is impossible doesn't mean it isn't true.
In this sequel to the beloved Newbery Honor-winning book "The Upstairs Room," Annie, a young Jewish girl, continues her dangerous journey in the aftermath of war. A true story. Holland, 1945. World War II has finally ended. After almost three years of hiding from the Nazis, thirteen-year-old Annie has survived the war against all odds. But can she save her family from being torn apart when she returns to her war-ravaged town? In this fascinating autobiographical account, Johanna Reiss shows us that courage isn't reserved just for the battlefield. Her story demonstrates the power of hope and the human spirit to survive despite the chaos, tragedy, and horror of war. Now includes photos and an interview with the author.
The paranormal investigators from The Conjuring films reveal the religious process behind supernatural events and believe that they can happen to anyone.
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