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Best True Crime Books of 2024

NONFICTION

SOLDIERS AND KINGS

by Jason De León

An exemplary ethnography of central importance to any discussion of immigration policy or reform. Full review >

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CURRENT EVENTS & SOCIAL ISSUES

ONE NATION UNDER GUNS

by Dominic Erdozain

A profound demolition of misguided gun-rights arguments and a compelling call to action. Full review >

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NONFICTION

THE RENT COLLECTORS

by Jesse Katz

A masterful work of true crime—and, to be sure, true punishment. Full review >

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CURRENT EVENTS & SOCIAL ISSUES

WHAT WE'VE BECOME

by Jonathan M. Metzl

A powerful, convincing effort to reframe the discussion around gun control and its discontents. Full review >

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BIOGRAPHY & MEMOIR

I AM ON THE HIT LIST

by Rollo Romig

A sharp, captivating, penetrating inquiry that evolves into something more profound than just a true-crime book. Full review >

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NONFICTION

THE BARN

by Wright Thompson

A profoundly affecting, brilliantly narrated story of both an infamous murder and its unexpected consequences. Full review >

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