Community Corner

Bucks County Free Library: 10 Novels That Read Like True Crime

True crime is everywhere these days: podcasts, TV miniseries, and even star-studded spoofs like Only Murders in the Building.

(Patch Graphic)

October 17, 2022

True crime is everywhere these days: podcasts, TV miniseries, and even star-studded spoofs like Only Murders in the Building.

Find out what's happening in Newtownfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

If you enjoy the genre but want a little more distance from real events, try one of these novels. These stories deliver tales of monstrous criminals – some loosely based on true stories – without exploiting the stories of real victims.

For even more chilling novels, cloudLibrary offers e-books and audiobooks you can read on most smart devices.

Find out what's happening in Newtownfor free with the latest updates from Patch.


This press release was produced by the Bucks County Free Library. The views expressed here are the author’s own.

Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.