The Best New True Crime Stories

"Small town charm with deadly consequences. We've been told that nothing bad happens in small towns. You can leave your doors unlocked and your windows wide open. we picture peaceful hamlets with a strong sense of community, where everyone knows each other. But what if this wholesome, idyllic image doesn't always square with reality? Small towns might look and feel safe, but statistics show this isn't really true. The real monsters aren't hiding in the woods--they're in our towns. Featuring murder stories, criminal case studies, and more. THE BEST NEW TRUE CRIME STORIES: SMALL TOWNS offers all-new accounts from today's finest writers of true crime, crime fiction, and beyond. What's more, these entries are not based on a true story--they are true stories. Edited by acclaimed author and anthologist Mitzi Szereto, the stories in this volume span the globe. Discover how murders, shooting sprees, violent robberies, and other bad thins can and do happen in small towns all over the world. This highly gripping, must-read collection contains an international list of contributors ."--Back cover.