Non-Fiction#
| Title |
Published |
Buy on Amazon |
| Amy: My Search for Her Killer |
2006 |
Buy |
| Washington Heights, Inwood, and Marble Hill |
2007 |
Buy |
| The Serial Killer’s Apprentice |
2008 |
Buy |
| It Came from Ohio |
2012 |
Buy |
| Enormous Stories |
2014 |
Buy |
| True Crime Addict |
2016 |
Buy |
| Little, Crazy Children |
2023 |
Buy |
| Scout Camp |
2025 |
Buy |
Short Stories/Novellas#
| Title |
Published |
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| Googleplex |
2013 |
Buy |
| Gordie and Skoot Kill a Bear |
2013 |
Buy |
| Keepsakes |
2013 |
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| The Winds of Astrodon |
2013 |
Buy |
Standalone Novels#
| Title |
Published |
Buy on Amazon |
| The Man from Primrose Lane |
2012 |
Buy |
| The Great Forgetting |
2015 |
Buy |
| Muse |
2019 |
Buy |
James Renner is an Ohio-based journalist and author who works across true crime non-fiction and speculative fiction. His non-fiction books draw from his investigative reporting, including Amy: My Search for Her Killer (2006) about the murder of Amy Mihaljevic and True Crime Addict (2016) about the disappearance of Maura Murray.
Renner has also written three novels that mix mystery with science fiction and fantasy concepts, starting with The Man from Primrose Lane (2012). His fiction and non-fiction share an interest in unsolved mysteries and the people obsessed with solving them.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many books has James Renner written?
James Renner has written fifteen books across three series.
What was James Renner's first book?
James Renner’s first book is Amy: My Search for Her Killer, published in 2006.
What kind of books does James Renner write?
James Renner writes in two main areas: true crime non-fiction based on his investigative journalism, and speculative fiction novels that blend mystery with science fiction elements. His non-fiction includes True Crime Addict (2016) and Amy: My Search for Her Killer (2006).