2006-09-07 00:01:58 · 11 answers · asked by hellyes 1 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Books & Authors
Janet and Colin Bord have written a number of books of unexplained mysteries, including coincidences, visions, UFOs, winged people, lake and sea monsters etc.
http://www.bordbooks.co.uk/
I don't know about murders - you may have to look under specific names. Others have said visit the library; also, browse in a large bookshop to see what's around.
2006-09-07 00:19:10 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
For unexplained mysteries, you can start with the Bible.
For real life murders (?) I guess you mean factual books and not fictional, then "Helter Skelter" is excellent. About the Charles Manson Killings. Yuk!
My ex-boyfriend had an anthology of the biographies of the top twenty most famous killers; it included Bonnie and Clyde, Dr. Crippen etc. I am really sorry though because I don't remember the title. Bet your librarian could help.
2006-09-07 13:54:28 · answer #2 · answered by kiteeze 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For real-life murders, read the classic work by Truman Capote called "In Cold Blood." You may also enjoy the movie they made from the book called "Capote."
2006-09-07 19:01:32 · answer #3 · answered by Mike S 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is a book about Lizzie Borden by Arnold R. Brown - this is fascinating reading about the suspected axe murderer which includes trial transcripts.
2006-09-09 14:42:25 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There was a book I read years ago about Ed Gein (maybe spelled wrong). He was the real life crazy guy that the movie Psycho was based on. It was a good read. That guy was a nut job.
2006-09-07 08:26:18 · answer #5 · answered by mjkinoh 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I once read the story of Fred and Rose West, and it was totally horrific - I couldn't get it out of my head for ages. I actually haven't seen it about for a few years either, it was called 'Happy Like Murderers'.
Dunno if that's too specific but if you do find it, be warned that it is twisted.
2006-09-07 07:58:46 · answer #6 · answered by kezls_79 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know good ones to recommend, but I can tell you what NOT to read. I've read a few true crime books by Ann Rule, and I'm sorry to say, her writing leaves a LOT to be desired. Hopefully that'll save ya some wasted reading time.
2006-09-08 20:45:23 · answer #7 · answered by bookworm7 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to the library.
2006-09-07 07:07:28 · answer #8 · answered by George 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The libraries are full of them - look and ye shalt find!
2006-09-07 07:04:27 · answer #9 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
"Murder in Mind" by Kirk Wilson is very good.
2006-09-08 21:01:18 · answer #10 · answered by saddler21 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋