Why I Like Murder Books
Whether it's true crime or fiction, reading about murder is appealing to many readers. With Halloween right around the corner, maybe it’s time for a book that will haunt you. Check out these murder books recommended by our friends on Facebook. Make sure to "like" the library on Facebook so that you can take part in more dialogue about good books to read. And have a happy Halloween.
Helter Skelter by Vincent Bugliosi. “Charles Manson went on trial shortly after I was born. The psychological aspects of his crimes and control of his followers are worth studying in hopes of preventing a reoccurrence in the future.”
Carey Stone likes
In Cold Blood by Truman Capote. “Capote’s depiction of the happenings was so chilling, I am still haunted.”
“I like Ann Rule’s books, especially this one about Ted Bundy. They are good
but disturbing.”
Tanya Walsh likes
Cheryl Swayne likes
While My Pretty One Sleeps by Mary Higgins Clark. “I used to work in law enforcement. Crime scene training classes are so focused on the actual crime and how to investigate it. Mary Higgins Clark taught me that a crime scene is a living process, not a static being because other people and the elements impact it in ways that have nothing to do with the crime.”