The Book of Criminal Minds
Forgeries, Robberies, Heists, Crimes of Passion, Murders, Money Laundering, Con Artistry, and More
Publications International, Ltd. · Print & ebook · May 13, 2021
A perfect gift for the true crime buff in your life, this book contains more than 300 absorbing stories about true crime. - Includes stories both familiar and obscure, some macabre, some amusing, some stranger than fiction. - Read about art thefts, jewel heists, bank robberies, con artists, stupid criminals, counterfeits, murders, the mob, and more. - Crimes in Hollywood, professional sports, and politics are covered, as are absurd local crimes. - Read about art forgers such as John Myatt and Han van Meegeren. - Famous outlaws and bank robbers such as Bonnie and Clyde, Ma Barker, John Dillinger, and the Stopwatch Gang. - Notorious murder cases such as H.H. Holmes, Jeffrey Dahmer, and the Zodiac Killer. - Hardcover, 632 pages.
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- Who it’s for
- Stories range from art thefts and jewel heists to con artists and murders.
- Genres
- True Crime, Heists & Robberies, Murder & Homicide
- Published
- Publications International, Ltd., May 13, 2021
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A perfect gift for the true crime buff in your life, this book contains more than 300 absorbing stories about true crime. - Includes stories both familiar and obscure, some macabre, some amusing, some stranger than fiction. - Read about art thefts, jewel heists, bank robberies, con artists, stupid criminals, counterfeits, murders, the mob, and more. - Crimes in Hollywood, professional sports, and politics are covered, as are absurd local crimes. - Read about art forgers such as John Myatt and Han van Meegeren. - Famous outlaws and bank robbers such as Bonnie and Clyde, Ma Barker, John Dillinger, and the Stopwatch Gang. - Notorious murder cases such as H.H. Holmes, Jeffrey Dahmer, and the Zodiac Killer. - Hardcover, 632 pages.
Art Theft to Outlaws
Stories range from art thefts and jewel heists to con artists and murders.
Come here for
- Art forgers John Myatt and Han van Meegeren
- Cases involving Bonnie and Clyde and John Dillinger
Expect
- Familiar and obscure true-crime stories
- Crimes in Hollywood, professional sports, and politics
Where it sits
| True Crime | 100% |
|---|---|
| Heists & Robberies | 34% |
| Murder & Homicide | 27% |
Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.
Publisher categories
- Curiosities & Wonders
- Serial Killers
- Cons, Hoaxes & Scams
- Heists & Robberies
- Authors
- Publications International Ltd., Publications International
- Publisher
- Publications International, Ltd.
- Published
- May 13, 2021
- Format
- Print & ebook
- Reading lane
- Curiosities & Wonders