True Crime: General Crimes

If you enjoy fictional thrillers and suspense novels, you might enjoy the "True Crime" genre even more. The true crime genre includes non-fictional books and films about real-life crimes that actually happened. Murders (particularly serial killers) make up the majority of the genre, but it also includes nonviolent crimes like financial fraud. This guide is organized by type of crime, and includes library books and films as well as internet resources.