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Car Dealer Loan Fraud Exposed by Steven Tomlinson Car Dealer Loan Fraud Exposed by Steven Tomlinson Jan. 31, 2012 $3.99 7027 words Sample 20%
Car Dealer Loan Fraud is the stunning investigative book fraud within the car dealer world, including the staffed event super sale teams that use the 'key mailers' we've all seen in our mailbox. Our investigators spent 2 years embedded within the car sales environment, and what we found regarding bank, mail & employee compensation fraud was staggering. This book will alter the car industry.
Standing in Death's Shadow by Ken Lang Standing in Death's Shadow by Ken Lang Jan. 31, 2012 $2.99 75021 words Sample 20%
Join former homicide detective and award winning author, Ken Lang, on this mesmerizing journey through death’s darkest corridors as he unravels a romantic evening ending in rage, burglars on a killing rampage, and other unfathomable homicide investigations. A rare insider account of the exhilarating life of a homicide detective, this fast paced adventure will leave you breathless and wanting more.
Uniform Decisions: My Life in the LAPD and the North Hollywood Shootout by John Caprarelli Uniform Decisions: My Life in the LAPD and the North Hollywood Shootout by John Caprarelli Jan. 30, 2012 $9.99 46670 words Sample 10%
"Uniform Decisions: My Life in the LAPD and the North Hollywood Shootout," by Officer John Caprarelli. February 28, 1997 - Los Angeles was the scene of a botched robbery at a Bank of America. Officer Caprarelli was one of the first officers at the scene. Before a national TV audience, he confronted one of the robbers, provoking a gun battle and exchanging numerous shots before the gunman fell.
See You In Court! by Barry Willdorf See You In Court! by Barry Willdorf Jan. 28, 2012 $5.99 57541 words Sample 20%
Is there a courtroom scene in your upcoming book? A trial in your future? You want to get your narrative right; to know what’s going on in court. Learn what trial lawyers know about the courts and trials that YOU should too? Written by a lawyer with more than 100 trials, both civil and criminal. Let me help you understand how lawyers pick a jury, structure witness testimony and more.
6 Days in Baghdad: Jamie Leigh Jones, her story of sexual assault as told at trial in Houston by Paul Oldenburgh 6 Days in Baghdad: Jamie Leigh Jones, her story of sexual assault as told at trial in Houston by Paul Oldenburgh Jan. 27, 2012 $9.99 93195 words Sample 21%
Jamie Leigh Jones was allegedly assaulted while working for KBR at Camp Hope in Iraq in 2005. She filed a lawsuit against KBR in 2007 fighting the arbitration clause in her employment contract. The trial began on June 14, 2011 and would last four weeks. I served on the jury for this trial. I was shocked by the evidence, witness testimony, juicy tidbits, and revelations that I heard.
THE TOWER; EVENTS, MUSIC, MOVIES AND SERIAL KILLERS OF THE 1960's. by S.D. Gripton THE TOWER; EVENTS, MUSIC, MOVIES AND SERIAL KILLERS OF THE 1960's. by S.D. Gripton Jan. 27, 2012 $0.99 30579 words Sample 20%
When most of the population of the world was enjoying itself during the 1960's, listening to great music, watching great movies, watching world changing events, certain members of society were only intent on killing, sadism and rape. This is the story of some of them, along with the other stuff that was important to most of us during that decade.
Victorian Crimebeaters - the birth of law and order by Don Hale Victorian Crimebeaters - the birth of law and order by Don Hale Jan. 27, 2012 $2.00 85758 words Sample 10%
This is a unique account of the early days of policing in England from the night watchmen of the 1820s to the introduction and development of the detective force up and until 1910. It contains a particularly unusual report of life on the beat and how officers dealt with a variety of crimes. Includes reports on Sherlock Holmes and early ant-terrorism measures.
Casey Anthony Caylee Anthony Bella Vita Family Secrets: Lies Murder And Mayhem by Carol Kosis Casey Anthony Caylee Anthony Bella Vita Family Secrets: Lies Murder And Mayhem by Carol Kosis Jan. 25, 2012 $8.99 28108 words Sample 5%
The spellbinding true crime story of the century! A fascinating tale of Lies! Deceit! Raw Dark Passions! And mind boggling mysteries embroidered throughout with family secrets full of lewd moral conduct of the basest kind! This brand new version of this tragic tale contains never before printed information on the history of the characters that were so close to Caylee Anthony. Discover the truth!
Bad, Like Jesse James by Jim Yoakum Bad, Like Jesse James by Jim Yoakum Jan. 22, 2012 $2.99 70941 words Sample 15%
A novel based on a true story, BAD, LIKE JESSE JAMES tells the story of an incredibly corrupt A.T.F. agent working out of Detroit in the mid-1970s who believed he was above the law - until the law brought him down.
Pistols to Press: Lessons on Communication From an FBI Agent and Spokesman by Jeff Lanza Pistols to Press: Lessons on Communication From an FBI Agent and Spokesman by Jeff Lanza Jan. 18, 2012 $9.99 35125 words Sample 10%
Pistols to Press is about Jeff Lanza’s career as an FBI Special Agent and his transition to one of the Bureau’s most widely recognized and effective spokesman. The delightful anecdotes - how he dealt with likes of Larry King and Connie Chung - provide powerful lessons to help the reader become a more effective communicator.
I, the People: How Marvin Zindler Busted the Best Little Whorehouse in Texas by Gary Taylor I, the People: How Marvin Zindler Busted the Best Little Whorehouse in Texas by Gary Taylor Jan. 16, 2012 $2.99 35208 words Sample 10%
Behind the scenes of The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas lies an authentic true crime history yarn just as entertaining and as much a part of the Lone Star State’s many fabled legends. In I, the People, veteran Houston journalist Gary Taylor recreates the real story behind the closing of the Chicken Ranch and explains the forces that unleashed TV icon Marvin Zindler upon the national scene.
How not to be fooled by Oleg Oshkaderov How not to be fooled by Oleg Oshkaderov Jan. 15, 2012 $2.99 18865 words Sample 20%
В этой книге дано описание 50-ти способов обмана и мошенничества. Для каждого из них дается полезный совет, как не дать себя обмануть. This book describes the 50 ways of deception and fraud. For each of them it provides a useful advice on how not to be fooled.
Taken In Contempt by Robin Bowles Taken In Contempt by Robin Bowles Jan. 15, 2012 $9.95 124062 words Sample 20%
Now in its 3rd edition this world authority on International Parental Child Abduction by Robin Bowles crosses borders and boundaries that have not previously been explored. Imagine returning to your home one day to find your partner had disappeared with your child or children. This happens all too often. It tells parents' gripping stories of loss, heart-break and danger as they try to find them.
EATEN ALIVE: Five Killer Croc Attacks by Chris Maloney EATEN ALIVE: Five Killer Croc Attacks by Chris Maloney Jan. 11, 2012 $1.99 4275 words Sample 25%
"Eaten Alive: Five Killer Croc Attacks" explores five of the most extraordinary and heartbreaking crocodile attacks. Story One – 22 Hours in Hell Story Two – Back Against the Wall Story Three – An African Thank You Story Four – Champ’s Best Friend Story Five – An Occurrence at Sandy Creek
Terrorism & Racial Tensions by Lewis Spencer Terrorism & Racial Tensions by Lewis Spencer Jan. 10, 2012 $7.99 754 words Sample 14%
An analysis of organized crime, terrorist networks and the linkage between racially sub-cultures formed and the need to focus federal resources to impose effective counter measures.
UNFINISHED NIGHTMARE: The Search for More Victims of John Wayne Gacy by Chris Maloney UNFINISHED NIGHTMARE: The Search for More Victims of John Wayne Gacy by Chris Maloney Jan. 09, 2012 $3.99 16686 words Sample 25%
"Unfinished Nightmare: The Search for More Victims of John Wayne Gacy" presents strong circumstantial evidence that America’s most notorious serial killer has undiscovered victims at a site near O’Hare Airport in Chicago. "Unfinished Nightmare" is the exclusive story that was the catalyst for authorities to reopen the Gacy case in October 2011 – currently an ongoing investigation.
Unanswered Cries by Thomas French Unanswered Cries by Thomas French Jan. 09, 2012 $3.99 122965 words Sample 8%
The night she was attacked in her Florida home, Karen Gregory let out a scream. More than a dozen neighbors heard her, but none called the police. By the time her body was discovered, the trail was already cold. The detective assigned to solve the murder ran down one blind alley after another, eliminating suspects until finally the evidence led him to the front door of one of his best friends.
The Other F Word by Rebecca DeMauro The Other F Word by Rebecca DeMauro Jan. 04, 2012 $2.99 70885 words Sample 10%
“The Other F Word,” is a powerful story of how one mother overcame great obstacles and adversity to become a voice for victims of crime and missing children. After her own 12-year-old daughter, Andi, was kidnapped, raped, and strangled, Rebecca DeMauro took her power back by allowing forgiveness to take the place of rage, hate, and despair and in return saved herself.
SERIAL KILLER COUPLES: Bonded by Sexual Depravity, Abduction, and Murder by R. Barri Flowers SERIAL KILLER COUPLES: Bonded by Sexual Depravity, Abduction, and Murder by R. Barri Flowers Jan. 01, 2012 $6.99 50876 words Sample 20%
SERIAL KILLER COUPLES: Bonded by Sexual Depravity, Abduction, and Murder chronicles the true crimes of sexually motivated serial killers who are intimates. In this latest true crime book from award winning, bestselling criminologist R. Barri Flowers, 9 gripping tales examine killer couples from America, England & Canada whose murderous reign of terror knows no end till they are brought to justice.
Gotti and Me: A Crime Reporter's Close Encounters With the New York Mafia by David J. Krajicek Gotti and Me: A Crime Reporter's Close Encounters With the New York Mafia by David J. Krajicek Dec. 28, 2011 $2.99 12228 words Sample 10%
Crime reporter and author David J. Krajicek writes about his encounters with the Gotti family, and he includes in this collection four other New York mob stories he wrote about the New York Daily News.
The Silent Cry by John MacPhee The Silent Cry by John MacPhee Dec. 21, 2011 $4.99 105839 words Sample 20%
Is John MacPhee really 'the evil beast of Bosnia'? Controversy has stalked John MacPhee since his return from the Balkans... it is an invaluable tool through which outsiders can better understand Europe's darkest hour since the Second World War. A book not to be missed for anyone interested in the effect war has on the minds of civilians and soldiers alike.
Lotteries = Organized Crime? An Audit of the BCLC by Lewis Spencer Lotteries = Organized Crime? An Audit of the BCLC by Lewis Spencer Dec. 18, 2011 $1.99 3532 words Sample 11%
Examining the BCLC as an example of a lottery organization operated using a corporate organizational structure. Having to answer to the stock-market, the BCLC requires increasing profits while their mandate is aimed towards maintaining a socially responsible image.
Did Conspiracy Cause the Death of an Olympic Athlete? by Lewis Spencer Did Conspiracy Cause the Death of an Olympic Athlete? by Lewis Spencer Dec. 18, 2011 $4.99 1683 words Sample 14%
The death of an Athletes leads to the discovery that officials ignored repeated warning signs, as the enveloping situation is found to involve questionable government budgeting, and lucrative land development deals.
Rescuing Tara by Robin Bowles Rescuing Tara by Robin Bowles Dec. 18, 2011 $0.99 4931 words Sample 20%
A bullying and sexually abusing father produced videos of his terrified 5 year old daughter for over 5 years to sell internationally to satisfy a network of child porn lovers. Read here in short but gripping detail how Bart Huskey met his match at the hands of cops in cyberspace.
From Nigeria With Love - The True Story Told By A Victim Of Human Trafficing by Knut Ofstbo From Nigeria With Love - The True Story Told By A Victim Of Human Trafficing by Knut Ofstbo Dec. 17, 2011 $4.99 27961 words Sample 20%
Human trafficing is a problem in many countries around the globe. Girls are bought and sold everywhere and huge amounts of money are changing hands. This is the story I was told by one girl. A story about human trafficing, abuse, threats, violence and intimidation. The earnings from this book supports the fight against human trafficing and prostitution.
Al-Quida Targeted by Lewis Spencer Al-Quida Targeted by Lewis Spencer Dec. 15, 2011 $7.99 1739 words Sample 11%
Introducing the sinister Al-Quida movement and its policies for attacking America; read carefully.
Duplicity-A True Story of Crime & Deceit by Paul T. Goldman Duplicity-A True Story of Crime & Deceit by Paul T. Goldman Dec. 11, 2011 $0.99 100519 words Sample 16%
How would you feel if you woke up one morning to learn that your wife, the woman you were in love with and had hoped to spend the rest of your life with, had completely duped you from the beginning, and was not only in love with another man, but this man was her PIMP, and she was his MADAM and PROSTITUTE?   "DUPLICITY" is the TRUE story of just this scenario.
Slipping Into Darkness: A True Story From The American Ghetto by M. Rutledge McCall Slipping Into Darkness: A True Story From The American Ghetto by M. Rutledge McCall Dec. 10, 2011 $9.95 144148 words Sample 10%
Published to international acclaim, this book details the year and a half the author spent living in South Central L.A., Compton and Watts during the most violent period in the history of Los Angeles. After spending months in gang turf on a regular basis, gang members allowed him to move freely among them as no Caucasian outsider ever before.
Pork and Beans by Ralph Marco Pork and Beans by Ralph Marco Dec. 09, 2011 $4.99 53837 words Sample 20%
An entertaining and compelling collection of memories, woven through a fabulous, true mob story; Beginning in the 1950’s in the waning years of the mob’s powerful hold as it gives way to drug cartels and a new kind of street warfare.
The Invisible Crime The Invisible Crime "Illegal Microchip Implants and Their Use Against Humanity" by Michael F. Bell Dec. 06, 2011 $5.99 40152 words Sample 20%
A True Story. An innocent man becomes the unwitting target of a secret criminal organization using high-tech weaponry, microchip implants, and mind control on its victims, leaving no evidence. The organization is covert, highly organized, well-funded and uses the latest technology. This heinous, unconscionable crime has gone global—and rapidly has become a huge national problem.
Why I Watch People Die by Barry Graham Why I Watch People Die by Barry Graham Dec. 06, 2011 $3.99 45292 words Sample 10%
Barry Graham's nonfiction is a unique hybrid of hard reporting and harsh autobiography.
The Murder of Jeffrey Dryden: The Grim Truth Surrounding Male Domestic Abuse by Troy Veenstra The Murder of Jeffrey Dryden: The Grim Truth Surrounding Male Domestic Abuse by Troy Veenstra Dec. 04, 2011 $4.99 49205 words Sample 25%
At 2:45 am on the humid summer morning of July 18, 2010 Jeffrey Dryden, a 28 year-old male returned home after hanging out with his twin brother. In the moments that followed, evidence indicates that his live-in 21 year-old girlfriend stabbed Jeff in the neck as he attempted to flee from her after an altercation erupted over her cell phone. This book tells the story of his abuse and murder
Besting Your Evil Twin: A Simple Guide to Battling Identity Theft - Before and After It Occurs by Sherman Isaacs Besting Your Evil Twin: A Simple Guide to Battling Identity Theft - Before and After It Occurs by Sherman Isaacs Nov. 30, 2011 $0.99 6486 words Sample 20%
Identity theft is almost universally acknowledged as the fastest-growing crime in the nation, if not the world. Criminals drape themselves in your good name and reputation, and - like some evil twin - create havoc in the guise of your person, for which you are wrongfully blamed. This book, in a quick and easy fashion, will show you the steps to take in order to best your evil twin.
Where Are My Children? The True Story of a Mother Who Risked Her Life to Rescue Her Kidnapped Children by Cassie Kimbrough Where Are My Children? The True Story of a Mother Who Risked Her Life to Rescue Her Kidnapped Children by Cassie Kimbrough Nov. 30, 2011 $3.99 60869 words Sample 20%
It was a mother's worst nightmare: her husband had kidnapped their children and taken them thousands of miles away to his native Bolivia. Cassie tried to get help from the FBI, the State Department, even the Bolivian government. No one seemed to care. So she decided to take matters into her own hands. This is the dramatic, deeply personal account of her odyssey to bring her children home.
Night of the Full Moon by Herb Clough Night of the Full Moon by Herb Clough Nov. 25, 2011 $3.99 27102 words Sample 20%
Night of the Full Moon is a work of creative non-fiction based on the real-life kidnapping of Palm Springs socialite Elaine Chaddick on May 8th, 1979,as told by the FBI's special agent in charge.
Gangster Ways by Frederik Grootherder Gangster Ways by Frederik Grootherder Nov. 23, 2011 $13.70 43272 words Sample 5%
GANGSTER WAYS TRUE STORY NO FRIENDS, COUNTRY BOY TURNS INTO ONE OF THE BIGGEST MAFIA ORGANIZATIONS- TOMMY MARKS DONILY STRUGGLING FOR SOME KIND OF IDENTITY -WITH LEAVING BOTH THE FEELINGS OF FEAR AND HEARTBREAK. ASSOCIATED WITH FUN, EXCITEMENT AND SEX,WEALTH AND GREAT POWER,EXPRESSING REBELLION AND GLAMOR AND MOST OF ALL INDEPENDENCE.
Chinese Intelligence Operations by Nicholas Eftimiades Chinese Intelligence Operations by Nicholas Eftimiades Nov. 22, 2011 $5.99 47676 words Sample 10%
This book is by far the best ever published on the subject. The author makes extensive use of primary and secondary sources including active Chinese Intelligence officers, internal Chinese documents, and publications. His approach is clearly analytical with no unsupported opinions. This work is the only one of its kind. It remains a "bible" in the Intelligence Community.
Fugitive of Injustice: The Biographical True Story of Two Brothers' Exemption, Induction, Suspension, Investigation, Escape and Presidential Pardon from the US Army Draft by William Eliot D Fugitive of Injustice: The Biographical True Story of Two Brothers' Exemption, Induction, Suspension, Investigation, Escape and Presidential Pardon from the US Army Draft by William Eliot D Nov. 21, 2011 $0.99 13612 words Sample 15%
As a full time university student, Matthew Douglas is exempt from the Vietnam War. But he's cast into the life of a fugitive which all starts after an unknown school counselor convinces him to drop a class.
Police Line - Do Not Cross by Robin Bowles Police Line - Do Not Cross by Robin Bowles Nov. 20, 2011 $1.99 14575 words Sample 20%
Is there one law for those at the top and a different one for those at the front line? This story describes how a young, dedicated and straight cop was driven from his career because he crossed the line. But with a degree of poetic justice in the end, those who persecuted him eventually faced their own career-defining dramas.
Due Process by Robin Bowles Due Process by Robin Bowles Nov. 20, 2011 $1.99 10168 words Sample 20%
Is the law just? A father’s relentless search for the reason his healthy daughter died in sudden and unexplained circumstances does not deliver justice to him or his family. Instead, this story describing his quest reveals bureaucratic bungling, confusing opinions, heartbreak and more deaths.
Murder in the Graveyard by Don Hale Murder in the Graveyard by Don Hale Nov. 19, 2011 $4.00 128317 words Sample 20%
This is the true story of one's man's long campaign to help overturn a 30-year murder conviction for a crime a young backward teenager did not commit. Set in a small rural community in Bakewell, Derbyshire, England, the editor of a local newspaper fought against prejudice, police interference, government harrassment to finally free a man trapped within a bureaucratic and corrupt justice system.
Broken Treaty by Steve Fenton Broken Treaty by Steve Fenton Nov. 16, 2011 $9.99 71555 words Sample 10%
The true story of a father's covert recovery of his missing son from southern Mexico.
MASS MURDER IN THE SKY: The Bombing of Flight 629 (Historical True Crime Short) by R. Barri Flowers MASS MURDER IN THE SKY: The Bombing of Flight 629 (Historical True Crime Short) by R. Barri Flowers Nov. 13, 2011 $2.99 16579 words Sample 20%
This is a 7,063 word historical true crime piece about mass killer Jack Gilbert Graham. It is the shocking story of hatred, revenge, mass murder, terrorism, and a bizarre dynamite bomb Christmas gift that brought a plane down in the Colorado sky more than half a century ago, killing all 44 aboard, and the intense investigation that resulted in bringing the killer to justice.
Mafia Messiah by Joe Bagori Mafia Messiah by Joe Bagori Nov. 11, 2011 $2.99 32387 words Sample 2%
Mafia Messiah chronicles the life of a baby boomer with a made man for grandfather. The book has been hailed as "The Wonder Years" meets "The Godfather".
Brittany Hills Conspiracy Papa Joe's 177 Days on the Run by boldpro jackson Brittany Hills Conspiracy Papa Joe's 177 Days on the Run by boldpro jackson Nov. 10, 2011 $1.29 34240 words Sample 20%
An explicit offering in capsulated form how to navigate through a federal drug conspiracy prosecution. An intended vehicle on a mission to inform the young minorities of America, the American legal system was not created to benefit them, especially if you happen to be African American or Hispanic. Yes...Some even call it a conspiracy. Amen.
The Cockroach Palace & Stories by Daniel de Souza The Cockroach Palace & Stories by Daniel de Souza Nov. 08, 2011 You set the price! 122991 words Sample 20%
Dropped by a major publisher for revealing the dubious tactics of the DEA, the book and collection of short stories tell of the 12 years an Englishman spent imprisoned in Turkey for cannabis. Fast moving and full of horrific details, the book has been praised for its humour and compassion
Eating Goldfish and Other Delicacies- My Time in a Maximum Security Jail in Australia by Trevor Dunen Eating Goldfish and Other Delicacies- My Time in a Maximum Security Jail in Australia by Trevor Dunen Nov. 07, 2011 $4.99 34116 words Sample 10%
This book covers the violence, racism and indifference I experienced in the hardest maximum security jail in Australia, Casuarina. Follow me through jail from the time you are sentenced until you have served your time. Read about Australia's worst murderers, rapists, kidnappers, armed robbers and embezzlers and the time I spent with them. Learn what happens in jail, the food, the beauracracy etc.
Tarhuna by Detlev Crusius Tarhuna by Detlev Crusius Nov. 07, 2011 $3.99 86411 words Sample 15%
Libyen - Reise in die Hölle. René Clausen lockt Anfang der neunziger Jahre das ganz große Geld. Er soll Schaltschränke nach Libyen liefern. Was er anfangs nicht weiß – es geht um eine Giftgasfabrik für Libyen. Erst nach und nach begreift er, auf was er sich eingelassen hat, aber da ist es bereits zu spät. Er kann sich aus dem Strudel nicht mehr befreien.
Laughter in Court - The Case of Mary Anne Butler by Brian Comerford Laughter in Court - The Case of Mary Anne Butler by Brian Comerford Nov. 02, 2011 $2.99 4286 words Sample 15%
Mrs. Butler was kicked by an ass on the (ahem) at Ennis Railway station platform. She sued. This is a dramatisation of the court case. What transpired was a master-class in perjury, a seminar in deceit and an intoxication of entertainment.
Dixie Cup Assassin by Jerry Bohnen Dixie Cup Assassin by Jerry Bohnen Oct. 31, 2011 $4.99 132774 words Sample 20%
Adults only - What action does the government take when there are 'dirty' jobs to do? Dixie Cup Assassin relates the experiences of a man who contracted to do these jobs. Why did he become involved? Will he be tossed aside like a used Dixie Cup when the government no longer needs his services? Investigative Reporter Jerry Bohnen shares the "tasks" and life of one such man known only as M.H.