St. Martin's True Crime Library books in order

The St. Martin's True Crime Library by Michael Fleeman contains 62 true crime books covering real murder cases across America, published from 1990 to 2015.

Reading order

# Title Published Author Buy on Amazon
1 Abandoned Prayers 1990 Michael Fleeman Buy
2 Cruel Deception / Mockingbird 1995 Michael Fleeman Buy
3 Death Cruise 1996 Michael Fleeman Buy
4 Blood Will Tell 1996 Michael Fleeman Buy
5 Hot Blood 1996 Michael Fleeman Buy
6 Seeds of Evil 1997 Michael Fleeman Buy
7 Sleep My Little Dead 1997 Michael Fleeman Buy
8 Hush Little Babies 1997 Michael Fleeman Buy
9 The Vampire Killers 1998 Michael Fleeman Buy
10 Death in Texas 1999 Michael Fleeman Buy
11 Burned Alive 1999 Michael Fleeman Buy
12 Blood in the Sand 2000 Michael Fleeman Buy
13 The Surgeon’s Wife 2001 Michael Fleeman Buy
14 An Early Grave 2001 Michael Fleeman Buy
15 Murder In Hollywood 2001 Michael Fleeman Buy
16 A Deadly Affair 2001 Michael Fleeman Buy
17 Cries in the Desert 2002 Michael Fleeman Buy
18 Death of a Doctor 2002 Michael Fleeman Buy
19 Broken Vows 2002 Michael Fleeman Buy
20 Twisted 2003 Michael Fleeman Buy
21 The Stranger In My Bed 2003 Michael Fleeman Buy
22 Through the Window 2003 Michael Fleeman Buy
23 Angels of Death 2003 Michael Fleeman Buy
24 Love, Daddy 2003 Michael Fleeman Buy
25 Laci 2003 Michael Fleeman Buy
26 Out of Control 2004 Michael Fleeman Buy
27 Into the Water 2004 Michael Fleeman Buy
28 Over the Edge 2004 Michael Fleeman Buy
29 Written in Blood 2005 Michael Fleeman Buy
30 One Deadly Night 2005 Michael Fleeman Buy
31 Deadly Mistress 2005 Michael Fleeman Buy
32 The Officer’s Wife 2006 Michael Fleeman Buy
33 Darker Than Night 2006 Michael Fleeman Buy
34 If I Die… 2007 Michael Fleeman Buy
35 Deadly American Beauty 2007 Michael Fleeman Buy
36 A Family Cursed 2007 Michael Fleeman Buy
37 The Pastor’s Wife 2008 Michael Fleeman Buy
38 Perfect Beauty 2008 Michael Fleeman Buy
39 Never Seen Again 2008 Michael Fleeman Buy
40 House of Evil 2008 Michael Fleeman Buy
41 Bones in the Desert 2008 Michael Fleeman Buy
42 Beauty Sleep 2008 Michael Fleeman Buy
43 In the Middle of the Night 2009 Michael Fleeman Buy
44 Behind the Mask 2009 Michael Fleeman Buy
45 Desire Turned Deadly 2009 Michael Fleeman Buy
46 The Prom Night Murders 2009 Michael Fleeman Buy
47 Signed in Blood 2009 Michael Fleeman Buy
48 A Poisoned Passion 2009 Michael Fleeman Buy
49 One Dark Night 2010 Michael Fleeman Buy
50 Murder at Yale 2010 Michael Fleeman Buy
51 Playing With Fire 2010 Michael Fleeman Buy
52 In the Arms of Evil 2010 Michael Fleeman Buy
53 Dead But Not Forgotten 2010 Michael Fleeman Buy
54 Cold as Ice 2010 Michael Fleeman Buy
55 Love Hurts 2010 Michael Fleeman Buy
56 Blood in the Snow 2011 Michael Fleeman Buy
57 The Dating Game Killer 2011 Michael Fleeman Buy
58 Dying for Love 2011 Michael Fleeman Buy
59 Her Deadly Web 2012 Michael Fleeman Buy
60 The Prince of Paradise 2012 Michael Fleeman Buy
61 See How Much You Love Me 2014 Michael Fleeman Buy
62 Crazy for You 2015 Michael Fleeman Buy

The St. Martin’s True Crime Library by Michael Fleeman contains 62 books published between 1990 and 2015. Each book covers a real murder case, typically drawn from court records, police reports, and interviews. The series represents one of the most prolific bodies of true crime writing from a single author, spanning 25 years of American criminal cases.

The books cover cases from across the country, ranging from domestic murders and crimes of passion to more unusual killings. Titles like The Surgeon’s Wife, The Officer’s Wife, and The Pastor’s Wife focus on cases where spouses were involved. Others like Murder at Yale, Death Cruise, and The Prom Night Murders describe crimes in specific settings. The Dating Game Killer covers the case of Rodney Alcala, while Laci deals with the Laci Peterson case that dominated national headlines. Each book stands on its own, making the series accessible to readers who want to pick and choose based on the cases that interest them.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the St. Martin's True Crime Library series?

There are 62 books in the St. Martin’s True Crime Library series, published between 1990 and 2015.

What is the first book in the St. Martin's True Crime Library series?

The first book in the St. Martin’s True Crime Library series is Abandoned Prayers, published in 1990.

Do the St. Martin's True Crime Library books need to be read in order?

No, the St. Martin’s True Crime Library books are standalone true crime accounts. Each covers a different real case and can be read independently. Choose based on which case interests you.

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