The True Crime Thread

[Nezquick]

Every now and again, I dip back into the world of "True Crime" and read another book in this genre. There are some great reads out there depending on what you like.

Personally, some stand out books for me have been:

The Iceman - Philip Carlo
Essex Boys - Bernard O'Mahoney
Bloggs 19 - Tony Thompson
Donnie Brasco - Joseph D Pistone

I'm fascinated by the Essex Range Rover Murders and have read a good few books on the subject. I also love anything to do with the old school gangster era (as in The Iceman and Donnie Brasco).

I'm currently reading Homicide: A Year on the Killing Streets by David Simon, which is so far shaping up to be a very interesting read (and is supposedly what The Wire is based on).

So....what true crime books have you read and what do you recommend?

[Nezquick]

Silent1 said:

maxxy5 said:

Judas Pig, it's slightly insane.

Not quite true crime though!

I thought all of the stories in the book were supposed to have happened though but with names changed to avoid recognition (albeit those in the know would know who the book was on about)? Anyway, I have now read this and enjoyed it.

Also read a lot of the others people have suggested but thanks for updating.

I'm currently trying to get through the second Game of Thrones book but it's a bit hard going to be honest.