Murderers’ Row Reading Order#
| Title |
Published |
Buy on Amazon |
| Murderers’ Row Volume One |
2020 |
Buy |
| Murderers’ Row Volume Two |
2020 |
Buy |
| Murderers’ Row Volume Three |
2020 |
Buy |
Non-Fiction#
| Title |
Published |
Buy on Amazon |
| Bloody Lies |
2014 |
Buy |
| Dixie’s Last Stand |
2015 |
Buy |
| Body of Proof |
2015 |
Buy |
| Failure of Justice |
2016 |
Buy |
| Wrecking Crew |
2018 |
Buy |
| Terror Town, USA |
2021 |
Buy |
True Crime History Reading Order#
| Title |
Published |
Buy on Amazon |
| The Good-Bye Door |
2006 |
Buy |
| Ripperology |
2006 |
Buy |
| Tracks to Murder |
2007 |
Buy |
| Murder on Several Occasions |
2007 |
Buy |
| Musical Mysteries |
2010 |
Buy |
| Gold Medal Killer |
2010 |
Buy |
| The Adventuress |
2010 |
Buy |
| Supernatural Murders |
2011 |
Buy |
| The Killing of Julia Wallace |
2013 |
Buy |
| Nameless Indignities |
2013 |
Buy |
| The Christmas Murders |
2014 |
Buy |
| Hauptmann’s Ladder |
2014 |
Buy |
| Bloody Lies |
2014 |
Buy |
| The Belle of Bedford Avenue |
2019 |
Buy |
| The Beauty Defense |
2020 |
Buy |
| The Uncommon Case of Daniel Brown |
2021 |
Buy |
| Cold War Secrets |
2021 |
Buy |
John Ferak is a true crime author with a background in investigative journalism. He has published twenty-six books since 2006, covering a range of cases from historical murders to modern wrongful convictions. His most notable works include Failure of Justice (2016), about the wrongful conviction of a group of people in a Nebraska murder case, and Body of Proof (2015), which examines forensic evidence failures.
Ferak has contributed heavily to the True Crime History series, which covers cases ranging from the Lindbergh kidnapping (Hauptmann’s Ladder, 2014) to lesser-known stories like The Belle of Bedford Avenue (2019). His Murderers’ Row series, published in three volumes in 2020, collects multiple cases into themed collections. His journalism background gives his writing a focus on evidence, procedure, and the gaps in the criminal justice system.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many books has John Ferak written?
John Ferak has written 26 books across three series.
What was John Ferak's first book?
John Ferak’s first book is Ripperology, published in 2006.
What distinguishes John Ferak's true crime writing?
Ferak draws on his background as an investigative journalist to examine cases where the justice system failed, including wrongful convictions and overlooked evidence. His books like Failure of Justice and Body of Proof focus on cases where innocent people were convicted, while others explore historical mysteries and unsolved crimes.