The Best New True Crime Stories: Small Towns: (History, Forensic Psychology, Criminology)

Product Description

Small Town Charm With Deadly Consequences
“In her new true crime book, and the second in her original series, acclaimed author and anthology editor Mitzi Szereto shows us that the real monsters aren’t hiding in the woods: they’re in our towns.” ―January Magazine

#1 Bestseller in Heists & Robberies and Forensic Psychology
A collection of non-fiction accounts by international writers and experts on small town true crime shows readers that the real monsters aren’t hiding in the woods, they’re inside our towns.
Small towns aren’t always what they seem. We’ve been told nothing bad happens in small towns. You can leave your doors unlocked, and your windows wide open. We picture peaceful hamlets with a strong sense of community, and everyone knows each other. But what if this wholesome idyllic image doesn’t always square with reality? Small towns might look and feel safe, but statistics show this isn’t really true.
Tiny town, big crime. Whether in Truman Capote’s detailed murder of the Clutter family or Ted Bundy’s small-town charm, criminals have always roamed rural America and towns worldwide. Featuring murder stories, criminal case studies, and more,The Best New True Crime Stories: Small Townscontains all-new accounts from writers of true crime, crime journalism, and crime fiction. And these entries are not based on a true story―they are true stories. Edited by acclaimed author and anthologist Mitzi Szereto, the stories in this volume span the globe. Discover how unsolved murders, kidnapping, shooting sprees, violent robbery, and other bad things can and do happen in small towns all over the world.
If you enjoyed Mitzi’s last book in the series, The Best New True Crime Stories: Serial Killers, and true crime books like In Cold Blood, Murder in the Bayou, and The Innocent Man, then you’ll love The Best New True Crime Stories: Small Towns.
THE BEST NEW TRUE CRIME STORIES: SMALL TOWNS Contributors include Alexandra Burt, Christian Cipollini, Edward Butts, Deirdre Pirro, and Tom Larsen.

Review

“Mitzi Szereto did it again. Her series of true crime stories are a joy to read…. I look forward to reading the next installment in this book series. Highly recommended reading!” – Defrosting Cold Cases

Ranked by Book Authority as “Best New Criminology Books to Read” for both 2020 and 2021!

Review

“Chills. Endless chills.”
―Cup of Books
“Perfect for true crime fans, this volume has a lot of information about each town, crime, and killer… It’s a darker side of human nature described here, and I’m really glad I don’t live there.” ―Girl Who Reads
“Highly recommended reading.” ―Defrosting Cold Cases
“Each story in the anthology gives a flavor of the times, a sense of place, but also insights into the methods and processes of criminal investigation across these varied settings… This book was appealing to me on all fronts.” ―Jeniffer Mohammed, PhD, reviewer for RevYou
“Mitzi Szereto has assembled a group of today’s brightest and best authors for this truly extraordinary anthology. Brilliant!” ―Dan Zupansky, author and host of True Murder
“These well-researched, globe-trotting, bite-sized tales are perfect for a lazy summer afternoon―especially at a time when it’s much safer to travel through the pages of a book.” ―Dean Jobb, Ellery Queen Mystery Magazine
“An excellent account of horrible situations, an unbelievably detailed read.” ―Donadee’s Corner
“Here be monsters! This brilliant collection of gruesome small-town misdeeds spanning a century and four continents will have you running for the comfort and safety of the big city.” ―Peter Houlahan, author of Norco ’80
“If you loved The Best New True Crime Stories: Serial Killers, you will not be disappointed by this new addition to the series edited by Mitzi Szereto.” ―The Nerdy Girl Express
“Mitzi has a diamond eye for a good story and assembles her anthologies like carefully crafted pieces of engineering, regardless of genre. An editor with the Midas to