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Hart covers what writers in this genre need to know, from understanding story theory and structure, to mastering point of view and such basic elements as scene, action, and character, to drafting, revising, and editing work for publication. Revealing the stories behind the stories, Hart brings listeners into the process of developing nonfiction narratives by sharing tips, anecdotes, and recommendations he forged during his decades-long career in journalism.

Bizarre! Shocking! Horrific! Depraved! 18 Shocking True Crime Murder Cases From Around The World, including; The Horrendous Death of Kelly Anne Bates: The pathologist counted over 150 injuries to her body, and that wasn’t even the worst of it. Little Hitler: A Nazi-obsessed cross dresser is stalking the streets of Cleveland, Ohio, gunning down anyone he encounters. The Woodchipper Murder: Richard Crafts claimed his wife had left him, but he couldn’t explain why he was spotted operating a woodchipper in the middle of the night in the midst of a snowstorm. The Acid Doctor: A narcissistic ...

It is the early 2000s and 9/11 is fresh in the world's memory. The Taliban have taken over Afghanistan, and armed militants and explosive devices are terrorising the people. And now a new threat is emerging in the country: suicide bombings, ordered by military commander of the Taliban, Mullah Dadullah. Special Forces are sent in to stop him. The Hunt is the thrilling story of the secret mission to catch Dadullah, one of the most dangerous men alive.

The Allure of Impostors Impostors have always held a unique fascination in society. They embody a theatrical world where roles are played with such skill that they blur the lines between reality and fiction. • Cassie Chadwick: Imagine a woman with the charisma to convince the elite that she is the illegitimate daughter of the wealthiest man in America. Cassie didn't just play a part; she lived a life of luxury, charming bankers and socialites alike while indulging in a millionairess lifestyle—all for her amusement. Her story reveals how far one can go when confidence meets cunning. • ...

Bizarre! Shocking! Horrific! Depraved! 18 Shocking True Crime Murder Cases From Around The World, including; Kill or be Killed: The victim had been stabbed 193 times and the killer’s identity was not in doubt. She was, however, claiming self-defense. Blood Money: It was a seemingly uncrackable case, with no trace evidence and a solid alibi for the prime suspect. Dogged police work would unlock the puzzle. Unfriended: A social media spat turns ugly and escalates into threats and accusations. Soon it will spill over into the real world. With deadly consequences. Trust No One: When Toni met ...

Have you ever had a strange, indescribable experience you couldn’t explain? Or the unsettling feeling of being watched when you’re alone? If so, you’re not alone. In True Paranormal Stories, people describe their scariest and strangest supernatural encounters. Truth is stranger than fiction, and these stories will tell you why.

"Failure to comply with these requests means no one will ever see the girl again, except the angels in heaven." The year is 1927, and Christmas is right around the corner. In the city of Los Angeles, lights are shining, streets are bustling, and a well-to-do family of five is living out what seems to be just another ordinary day. However, unbeknownst to all but one man, this would be the last time the Parker family would ever experience such peace. By the time dusk falls, they would be forever torn apart. Marion Parker's Abduction and Murder is an excursion into a crime so chilling that it ...

Bizarre! Shocking! Horrific! Depraved! 18 Shocking True Crime Murder Cases From Around The World, including;Bizarre! Shocking! Horrific! Depraved! 18 Shocking True Crime Murder Cases From Around The World, including; Counting Corpses: He was young, handsome, and charming. Many women would happily have gone home with him. He preferred to take them by force. The Evil That Men Do: A missing child; one tenuous clue; a massive police investigation. Their inquiries will lead them into the very heart of darkness. Murder at Kinky Cottage: The cottage had a notorious reputation as a venue for sex ...

Bizarre! Shocking! Horrific! Depraved! 18 Shocking True Crime Murder Cases From Around The World, including; Walk in Shadow: John and Nancy had moved to Montana for the peace and quiet. What they’d find instead was cold, bloody murder. The Cop and the Cannibal: He was an educated man with degrees in philosophy and computer science. He was also a meth addict, with a taste for human flesh. Loved and Lost: Mourning the death of her infant son, Dynel goes looking for a child to replace him, targeting an expectant mother. Taking Innocence: A little girl goes missing from a busy street. Years ...

Bizarre! Shocking! Horrific! Depraved! 18 Shocking True Crime Murder Cases From Around The World, including; Bloodlust: As a child, he loved stories of vampires and the undead. As an adult, he turned those stories into reality. The Happiest Man on Death Row: Questions remained over his guilt, but Joe Arridy wasn’t bothered by them. He went smiling to the gas chamber. Six Days of Terror: His family claimed he was a gentle giant, full of “love and kindness.” Tell that to the five people he butchered. Angry Young Woman: Maria was tired of men, tired of their sexual innuendos and groping ...

Bizarre! Shocking! Horrific! Depraved! 18 Shocking True Crime Murder Cases From Around The World, including; Thief of Joy: A college student answers a Craigslist ad for a babysitter and is never seen again. What happened to her is straight out of a horror movie. The Wall: An eccentric old man dies, leaving behind a house full of bizarre keepsakes. There’s a particularly nasty secret in the cellar. Murder by Consent: This was a serial killer with a unique motive. According to him, his victims had asked to be murdered. On the Run: A cruel killer is sent to prison for the murder of his wife....

Many have heard of NXIVM and its creator, Keith Raniere, the unassuming Albany man now prosecuted for ensnaring tens of thousands of people in the US, Mexico, Canada, and elsewhere to do his bidding and pay millions of dollars to participate in his self-improvement methodology. But where did Keith Raniere begin? Enter Toni Natalie, Keith's Patient Zero, the first one indoctrinated into Raniere's methodology and the first one to escape.

In 1976, Di Rushing and her husband, Sam decided to open the first winery in Mississippi. Their business was thriving by 1990, with eight national award-winning wines, a beautiful vineyard, and a successful restaurant. But in March of 1990, a series of unforeseen events rocked the operation. After the Rushings discovered one of the tour guides, Ray Russell, selling drugs in the winery parking lot, they fired him. He responded with a terrorizing vengeance that persisted over the next nine months.

Bizarre! Shocking! Horrific! Depraved! 18 Shocking True Crime Murder Cases From Around The World, including; Flesh and Blood: How far would someone go to maintain their standard of living? As far as murdering their children to relieve themselves of the financial burden? Death Metal: The band’s lyrics were peppered with references to Satanic sacrifice. For one of its members, that would prove to be a revelation of his own bloody end. Kill Him by Christmas: The would-be hitmen had been given strict instructions by the boy’s stepmother. “Kill him by Christmas so I don’t have to buy a ...

Cairo, 1942: If you had asked a British officer who Colonel Clarke was, they would have been able to point him out. Always ready with a drink and a story, Clarke was a well-known figure in Cairo social circles and nightlife. If you then asked what he did, you would have less success. Those who knew didn't tell—and almost no one really knew at all.

MOSSAD’S NAZI COMMANDO The Shocking True Story of Otto Skorzeny and Israel’s Secret War Against Egypt’s Rocket Program By Gary Covella, Ph.D. A Scar-Faced Nazi. A Nation Under Threat. A Deal with the Devil. What if Israel’s most daring Cold War spy mission didn’t involve killing a Nazi—but hiring one? This is the shocking untold true story of Otto Skorzeny—Hitler’s favorite commando—and how he was secretly recruited by Mossad, the Israeli intelligence agency founded by Holocaust survivors. The Devil’s Pact That Changed the Middle East It began with an impossible choice. ...

Izzy Blizzard’s frank memoir covers six decades of her tumultuous life, beginning when she was nine years old. Here, in the preface to her book, Izzy warns readers they may not like her: “My mother told me the only way to truly cleanse one’s dirty laundry is to bring it out into the sunshine and air it. I’m giving that a try, airing the worst of my own dirty laundry. “For example, few things are less attractive than suicide or extra-marital affairs. I've attempted the former and have been involved in the latter—multiple times—so I'm well-acquainted with how people react to a ...

20 Shocking True Crime Cases of Women Who Kill, including; Brittany Norwood: Two women are savagely attacked in an apparent robbery at their workplace. One of them is dead. The other knows more than she’s saying. Penny Boudreau: Penny was having a problem with her boisterous pre-teen daughter. Her solution was simple. Obey me or die. Angela Murray: A high class hooker and an elderly Holocaust survivor are the key players in this squalid tale of lust and greed and murder. Robin O’Neill: A perpetually irritable divorcee softens her stance when love enters her life. Now that love is gone ...

From New York Times best-selling authors Laura Schroff and Alex Tresniowski comes the young listeners' edition of an unbelievable memoir about an unlikely friendship that forever changed the lives of a busy sales executive and a hungry 11-year-old boy. On one rainy afternoon, on a crowded New York City street corner, eleven-year-old Maurice met Laura. Maurice asked Laura for spare change because he was hungry, and something made Laura stop and ask Maurice if she could take him to lunch.

Bizarre! Shocking! Horrific! Depraved! 18 Shocking True Crime Murder Cases From Around The World, including; Beyond Evil: A 16-year-old girl falls into the hands of a group of drugged up miscreants. What happens next is truly beyond evil. Hard To Kill: Four desperate men decide to pull off a murder for profit scam. They could not have chosen a worse victim. No Sex Till She’s Dead: A joke that turned deadly, a brutal crime, an innocent life destroyed over petty jealousy. Rattlesnake James: Meet Robert James, quite possibly the most inventive serial killer to ever darken this planet. The ...