Crimes of Passion, Obsession and Revenge
Crimes of passion are some of the most unsettling—and strangely compelling—cases in true crime history. How can someone you love become someone you fear? In her latest anthology, The Best New True Crime Stories: Crimes of Passion, Obsession & Revenge, internationally acclaimed author Mitzi Szereto gathers gripping real-life accounts of people driven to extremes by love, lust, betrayal, and obsession.
From unrequited love turned violent to jealousy-fueled revenge, these stories reveal how ordinary emotions can spiral into shocking crimes. With contributions from award-winning crime writers and investigative journalists across the globe, this collection takes readers beyond mythology and fiction into the very real world of obsessive lovers, vengeful partners, and relationships that ended in bloodshed.
Ranked a #1 New Release in Forensic Science Law and Hoaxes & Deceptions, this volume explores why even the most mild-mannered souls can cross a line when pushed by powerful emotions. It’s a chilling reminder that the darkest crimes often begin with the deepest passions.
