From ghosts to zombies throughout the years, find a curated collection of deep cuts in our collection to get you in the perfect mood this spooky season.
Nashville has no shortage of feuds and strange murders—and here’s another just in time for Halloween: a business rivalry gone wrong, from our newly indexed Criminal Court Case Files.
It's been more than 16 years since we met private investigator Veronica Mars and she's still one of the smartest, sassiest, and coolest detectives around.
I know some people like to read a book while they're on vacation that's set in their traveled-to destination. I've strived to do that, but haven't always been successful. Therefore, the recommended books below are a mix of what I have read and what I'm hoping to read someday.
Is your child obsessed with the creepy and macabre? Can they not get enough of Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark and plan on moving on to Stephen King? You’ll find that these books are terrifying while being a little more age appropriate.
It’s the month of love (the end of it), but that can also mean heartbreak. Take a look back at an unfortunate story from Nashville’s past—about 90 years ago—when a love affair went horribly wrong.
Anyone who’s walked down Charlotte Ave near the Capitol may recognize the statues along its edges—Sam Davis on the southwest corner and Sgt. Alvin C. York on the southeast. But do you know who stands in the middle, overlooking it all, or why that figure is there?
Last month marked the 50th anniversary of the murder of W. Haynie Gourley, the owner of Capitol Chevrolet on Murfreesboro Rd. Today, this tragedy remains as one of Nashville's most notorious unsolved crimes.
Sue Grafton, author of the Kinsey Millhone alphabet mysteries and legendary pioneer for women in detective fiction, died last week at the age of 77.
Agatha Christie may have secured eternal recognition for a classic murder mystery involving a train and copious amounts of snow, but she wasn't the only skilled mystery writer of yesteryear to use those elements in service to an enjoyably twisty adventure.
If the name “Paula Herring” sounds familiar, you may already know where this is going. If not, keep reading. This post explores the tragic 1964 murder of young Paula Herring, drawing from Michael Bishop’s new book, A Murder in Music City: Corruption, Scandal, and the Framing of an Innocent Man.
Is your tween's favorite holiday Halloween? Do they love creepy, spine-tingling reads? Are you worried they aren't ready for certain titles? Check out these titles that are varying degrees of terrifying.
Detective Superintendent Stella Gibson is called away from London to review the handling of a murder investigation led by police in Northern Ireland. Gibson quickly finds procedural mistakes, and evidence that another recent murder may make this the work of a serial killer. When yet another victim is discovered, Gibson is put in charge of the investigation.
