Title: 15 Best True Crime Authors Who Are Must-Reads For Genre Fans
Headings: 15 Best True Crime Authors Who Are Must-Reads For Genre Fans
15 Best True Crime Authors Who Are Must-Reads For Genre Fans
Michelle McNamara
Dave Cullen
Alfredo Corchado
Ann Rule
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Erik Larson
Susan Orlean
Jon Krakauer
MAry Kay McBrayer
Bryan Stevenson
Yudhijit Bhattacharjee
Mara Leveritt
Truman Capote
Deborah Blum
James Ellroy
Rabia Chaudry

Content: she’s one of the most prolific true crime authors around, with dozens of books to her name. Unusual Suspects Newsletter
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Erik Larson
Larson’s most famous work is Devil in the White City, which profiles Dr. H.H. Holmes and the making of the World’s Fair. In general, he specializes in nonfiction exploring personal stories at the heart of major historical events. Susan Orlean
Orlean doesn’t write about violent crime, but her writing is no less gripping than that of the other authors on this list. If you have a weak stomach, check out The Orchid Thief or The Library Book. Both works have their fair share of intrigue, without the gory details found in most other books on this list
Jon Krakauer
Krakauer might be best known for Into the Wild , but several of his works fall under the category of true crime. Missoula is an exploration of sexual assault on a college campus.