Description
Actors, musicians, TV personalities, and other public figures in the spotlight aren't always who they appear to be. You might be surprised by just how many have led nefarious, double lives, and have become infamous criminals!
Power, status, and a rich lifestyle aren't barriers to criminal behavior. Yes, people from all walks of life commit crimes. But the people featured here are not your typical neighbors or subway passengers-they are household names and Hollywood stars. Get the stories behind these public figures, both contemporary and historical, who have traveled down the murky pathway toward criminal activity.
After committing their crimes, the world may have kept on turning, but their legacies as infamous criminals remain strong worldwide. This book offers a fascinating assortment of true crime cases from around the world and from various time frames. Like the previous anthologies in The Best New True Crime Stories series, this volume contains all new and original nonfiction accounts penned by international writers from across the literary spectrum, including true crime, crime fiction, and journalism.
Inside, you'll find:
- True crime cases that would make any true crime addict scream in delightful horror
- The stories of Hollywood stars and famous criminals who went down the wrong path
- Encounters that feature the cases of infamous criminals like Robert Blake, Jimmy Savile, Fatty Arbuckle and more
If you enjoyed Mitzi's last book in her series, The Best New True Crime Stories: Unsolved Crimes & Mysteries, and books like American Predator, and The Family Next Door, then you'll love The Best New True Crime Stories: Crimes of Famous & Infamous Criminals.
- Her titles, which have sold in the region of 300,000 copies, have been published in print, digital, audio and CD formats as well as book club editions.
- Her books and short fiction have been translated into multiple languages.
- Mitzi has appeared at literature festivals worldwide including Miami Book Fair International, Wordplay Book Festival (Scotland), Cambridge Literary Festival (England) and The Cheltenham Festival of Literature (England).
- She has an aggregate social media following of 55,000, encompassing multiple presences on sites such as Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, Goodreads, LinkedIn, Crimespace etc. plus newsletter subscribers.
- She maintains a blog of personal essays at Errant Ramblings: Mitzi Szereto's Weblog and created/presented the London-based Web TV channel Mitzi TV.
- She's lectured in creative writing at several British universities and teaches writing from Europe to the Pacific Northwest.
- Her anthology Erotic Travel Tales 2 is the first anthology of erotica to feature a Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature.
- A story from her crime anthology Getting Even: Revenge Stories received a "Highly Commended" from the UK Crime Writers Association's Silver Dagger Awards.
About the Author
Mitzi Szereto is an internationally acclaimed author and anthology editor of fiction and nonfiction books spanning multiple genres. She has written numerous novels within her The Best True Crime Stories series. She's also written crime fiction, gothic fiction, horror, cozy mystery, satire, sci-fi/fantasy, and general fiction and nonfiction. Her anthology, Erotic Travel Tales 2, is the first anthology of erotic fiction to feature a Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature. Mitzi's Web TV channel "Mitzi TV" has attracted an international audience. The Web series segments have ranged from chats with Tiff Needell, Jimmy Choo, and her ursine sidekick, Teddy Tedaloo. Other on-screen credits include Mitzi portraying herself in the pseudo-documentary British film, "Lint: The Movie." She maintains a blog of personal essays at "Errant Ramblings: Mitzi Szereto's Weblog." To learn more about Mitzi follow her on Twitter and Instagram @mitziszereto or visit her website at mitziszereto.com.
Reviews
"When famous people decide to commit crimes, the sheer evil behind the scenes becomes more apparent. A fascinating read that will haunt you, that will keep you up at night."
-Aphrodite Jones, author of Cruel Sacrifice and host of the ID series, True Crime with Aphrodite Jones
"Author Mitzi Szereto has done it again. Her latest book, a true crime anthology titled The Best New True Crime Stories: Crimes of Famous & Infamous Criminals, includes stories from top crime writers that are wonderfully researched and compelling. Take the story of a popular World Heavyweight Championship winner who, once he hooks up with his future wife, grows increasingly mad, culminating in two murders. From small towns to the Big Apple, each story is titillating, making this book a must-read. You won't be disappointed."
-Cathy Scott, Psychology Today blogger and Los Angeles Times bestselling author of The Killing of Tupac Shakur and Murder of a Mafia Daughter
"Reading these true crime stories was like being given access to a murder investigator's secret notes. The clear, direct language used throughout serves only to heighten the gruesomeness and terror of these crimes. I highly recommend this anthology!"
-Robert Kerbeck, corporate spy and author of RUSE: Lying the American Dream from Hollywood to Wall Street
"The sport of watching celebrities get their comeuppance because of their own bad behavior seems to be an undying entertainment. We think of Bill Cosby, Harvey Weinstein, scores of politicians and movie stars, while the next idol to fall is just around the corner. But you know what they say about karma. One day it just sneaks up and bites you in the ass. And, as Mitzi Szereto's latest collection shows, it could happen to anyone, no matter how high or mighty. Sit back and enjoy this endlessly fascinating volume. And just be glad you're not on a pedestal like they are. Or were."
-J.P. Smith, author of nine novels including his latest, The Summoning
"This is a fascinating book, well written and engaging, which will appeal to true crime aficionados everywhere. Highly recommended."
-Ron Chepesiuk, bestselling author and host of the Crime Beat radio show
"Mitzi Szereto has done it again. The Best New True Crime Stories: Crimes of Famous & Infamous Criminals brings together cases that pull back the curtain on stories from the seamier side of the entertainment world. As with Mitzi's other true crime compilations, it is a compelling read that I could not put down."
-Mike Browne, host of the Dark Poutine podcast and author of Murder, Madness and Mayhem
"Mitzi Szereto's upcoming release, The Best New True Crime Stories: Crimes of Famous & Infamous Criminals, comes out on February 14th-just what your Valentine wants. Assuming your Valentine is into true crime, that is. (I'm not being snarky, I know quite a few people who'd do well to pick this up in lieu of chocolates. Or at least in addition to chocolates)."
-The Irresponsible Reader
"The Best New True Crime Stories: Crimes of Famous and Infamous Criminals by Mitzi Szereto is the first book in the series that I have had the privilege of reading. I can say that I am now a fan."
-Readers' Favorite five-star review
"New book features 'most heinous' person in true crime."
-KOIN News Portland
"This marks the seventh volume in Mitzi's popular The Best New True Crime Stories franchise. The Best New True Crime Stories: Crimes of Famous & Infamous Criminals contains true crime cases featuring celebrities and other public figures from around the world. As with previous books in the series, each story has been written exclusively for this collection."
-Women Talking UK
Book Information
ISBN 9781684811243
Author Mitzi Szereto
Format Paperback
Page Count 252
Imprint Yellow Pear Press
Publisher Yellow Pear Press
Dimensions(mm) 216mm * 140mm * 13mm
