Fall Reading 2022 Mystery &True Crime

Slenderman is a full, well-researched account of The Slenderman Stabbing, one of the most disquieting crimes of the last decade. Coverage of this story has been ongoing since the event, but this title explores new material based on interviews with those affected and court transcripts. On reading, this book is full of exquisite detail and empathy, and a desire to expound on the contribution mental illness played in the crime. If you enjoy reading or listening to true crime, you’ll devour this notable contribution to the genre.

—Brooks

Indigenous photographer Rita Todacheene hears from the dead after documenting violent crime scenes. When the ghost of a victim demands justice, Rita has no choice but to put her own life on the line to solve the crime. More than a whodunnit, Shutter shows us the reality of growing up on a Navajo reservation and the familial love that can help us persevere despite the odds.

—Glenn