The Best New True Crime Stories: Small Towns

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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 things can and do happen in small towns all over the world. This highly gripping, must-read collection contains an international list of contributors including Alexandra Burt, Christian Cipollini, Edward Butts, Paul Williams, and many more. If you enjoyed Mitzi Szereto’s first book in the series, The Best New True Crime Stories: Serial Killers, you’ll love The Best New True Crime Stories: Small Towns!

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“Here be monsters! This brilliant collection of gruesome small-town misdeeds spanning a century and four continents will have you running for the comfort and safety of the big city.”—Peter Houlahan, author of Norco ’80

“Remember the saying ‘The devil is in the details’? Well, it’s small towns that deal in details as they unfold in scary, thrilling, and sometimes gruesome fashion. Mitzi Szereto’s new true crime anthology is filled with the devil and the details—great stories and fantastic writing. After reading this book, you will look at your neighbors in a whole new way…. Or, perhaps never again!”—Bob Batchelor, cultural historian and author of The Bourbon King: The Life and Crimes of George Remus, Prohibition’s Evil Genius

“A well curated and considered collection comprising some well written essays/stories that explore the origins of each crime; the investigation, subsequent trial – when the culprit was caught, and the traumatic effect on the community – the aftermath…. These stories get to the human cost behind the terrible events that suddenly vault a small town into the public gaze.”—Paul Burke, NB Magazine

“Having written about famous serial killers, as well as murders that occur in small towns, I can tell you that some of the most shocking murders often take place in small towns, small communities, and places so remote that most of the world will never hear about them. However, that’s not the case for those reading, The Best New True Crime Stories: Small Towns, as they’re in for an eye-opening excursion into the world of murder, often committed by the neighbors and friends of those who live in these small towns. Without question, it’s a book you won’t soon forget!”—Kevin M. Sullivan, author of Through an Unlocked Door: In Walks Murder

“These well-researched, globe-trotting, bite-sized tales are perfect for a lazy summer afternoon – especially at a time when it’s much safer to travel through the pages of a book.”—Dean Jobb, Ellery Queen Mystery Magazine 

“Mitzi has a diamond eye for a good story and assembles her anthologies like carefully-crafted pieces of engineering, regardless of genre. An editor with the Midas touch.”—Maxim Jakubowski

“Mitzi Szereto has assembled a group of today’s brightest and best authors for this truly extraordinary anthology. Brilliant!”—Dan Zupansky, author and host of True Murder

“Mitzi Szereto has compiled another exciting true crime anthology and what sets this apart from the usual examination of horrific crimes is the fact that the authors wrote about gruesome crimes committed in more rural communities. She found stories that look deeper into each crime to reveal the community that spawned the criminals and how that community reacted. A very thought-provoking compilation in the true crime milieu.”—Gary Jenkins, mob author and host of the popular mob podcast, Gangland Wire

“The Best New True Crime Stories: Small Towns reminds us that even in the most peaceful of settings, the human being is still the baddest baddie in the whole show. It’s a lesson that’s handled with a great deal of social conscience and respect by everyone involved; Mitzi Szereto is very selective when she puts a lineup together.”—Get On My Damn Level

“An incredible and morbidly interesting, shocking anthology of small-town charm with deadly consequence, this is a 5-star read for all those interested in true crime.” – Bookmark That

“Definitely a book for any true crime reader. A detailed, well researched and well put together collection.” – What’s Good To Read

“In her new true crime book, and the second in her original series, acclaimed author and anthology editor Mitzi Szereto shows us that the real monsters aren’t hiding in the woods: they’re in our towns.” – January Magazine

“The Best New True Crime Stories is a must for any true crime reader. ” – MyShelf


The Official Lineup of Contributors:

Alexandra Burt, Christian Cipollini, Edward Butts, Tom Larsen, Mark Fryers, Mitzi Szereto, Anthony Ferguson, Deirdre Pirro, Joe Turner, C L Raven, Charlotte Platt, Stephen Wade, Iris Leona Marie Cross, Paul Williams, and David Brasfield.


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